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International Language Institute, Washington DC:
Founded in 1970, International Language Institute (ILI) is a language learning institution in the heart of Downtown Washington DC. We provide General Arabic language courses to students from around the world from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our Arabic group courses (with 13 proficiency levels), we also provide a specialized Advanced Arabic Media course. All of our Arabic language programs integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing. We maintain small class sizes to enable adequate time for conversation in every class. On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Why Choose International Language Institute?


  Focus On Key Language Skills
The emphasis of our Arabic classes is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar and conversation. An introduction to listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will be addressed throughout the course. Dialogues, readings, and cultural notes included are depicted in what life is like in Italy today.

  ACCET Accreditation
ILI’s foreign language group programs are now accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training), and we also offer 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) per every successfully completed course.

  Experienced, Native-Speaking Teachers
Our teachers are all native-speaking and experienced. We maintain small class sizes to enable adequate time for conversation in every class.

Arabic Language Classes for Adults::

The emphasis of our Arabic group classes is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar and conversation. An introduction to listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will be addressed throughout the course.

Features include:
• Beginners to Advanced Level classes
• 13 levels of proficiency
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once per week for 2.5 hours
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers

Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion

Also taught:
• Advanced Arabic Media course
• Further languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese

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Address: 1717 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 100, Washington, Dist of Columbia 20036, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-07-22 were from:

Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; Seoul/Korea, South Korea; Gaithersburg/MD/ Montgomery; Lomé, Trinidad & Tobago; Germantown; Arlington, Kazakhstan; and more.
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Language Classes Ad Opportunity here
Courses / Programs
• Language Classes Ad Opportunity for providers of group and private language programs for children and adults in Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese in the Washington DC metro area.

• Multiple ad pages available for schools which serve students of all ages at DC metro area locations, (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese).

• Contact us if you offer courses in Bethesda and Gaithersburg MD, or in Alexandria, McLean / North Arlington & Fairfax VA.

• Note to parents & guardians: Unfortunately, the language program provider that previously was listed here has closed their language training business. This listing is now void, and program inquiries cannot be processed.
Arabic Immersion Programs:
• Parents and Tots programs for kids ages 1-3
• Arabic for kids ages 3-5 (Kids Only)
• Arabic for kids ages 5-8 (Kids Only)
• Arabic for kids ages 8-10 (Kids Only)
• Arabic for kids ages 10-12 (Kids Only)
• Private / One-on-One Arabic lessons
• Arabic immersion summer camps

Further Language Ad Opportunities:
• Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Spanish, French and German language instruction
ABC Languages - Online Chinese Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn Chinese online in Washington DC with ABC Languages - a leading provider of Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese lessons in New York, New Jersey, and California, as well as online for students throughout the U.S.

• Our online Chinese language classes are convenient and flexible for adults and high school students living in Maryland, Virginia, throughout the Washington DC area and nationwide.

• Our qualified and experienced Chinese language tutors teach on Skype at times that best suit your schedule, allowing you to improve your Chinese language skills around your work or family commitments.

• Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to improve your current level of Chinese, we can tailor our one-on-one online Chinese lessons to suit your needs.

• All you need is a web camera and audio headset.

• Voted “Best of the Bay Area” by SFGate users, ABC is recognized as one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to learn Mandarin Chinese.

• Our Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese teachers are native speakers with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

Student Review:

“I highly recommend this school. If you put in the effort and are really keen to learn, this is the school that will help you enjoy a foreign language, meet other people who also have similar goals to you and learn useful skills to use the language abroad.”
• Maria C
Online Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese classes:
Taught via Zoom / Skype to adults & high school students

• Beginners Chinese classes
• Intermediate Chinese classes
• Advanced Chinese classes
• Chinese conversation classes
• Business Chinese classes & more..

Our private online classes can be tailored to your specific requirements.
Al Bayt Al Arabi
Courses / Programs
Immerse yourself in Arabic language and culture in the Washington DC!

Conveniently located in Potomac MD, just 14 miles north of Downtown DC, Al Bayt Al Arabi offers specialized Arabic language and culture immersion programs for adult students.

As part of the program, students are housed with a local Middle Eastern family. Students are able to experience a homestay environment with Middle Eastern family, and can practice the Arabic language and have a taste of Middle Eastern culture.
Arabic Language & Culture Immersion Programs:

- Includes homestay accommodation with local Middle Eastern family

Full Arabic Immersion Program:
- Duration: 1-2 weeks

Weekend Arabic Immersion Courses:
- 8 hour & 14 hour study options

Arabic Exam Preparation:
- For OPI, ILR, APT and DLPT tests
Kaplan International Washington DC
Courses / Programs
• Learn English in the beautiful and historic city of Washington DC with Kaplan International! We provide a range of accredited English courses to students from around the world of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

• Our quality English language courses in Washington DC include Intensive English, GRE / GMAT preparation, and TOEFL exam preparation.

• At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, which will show your level of English, the dates on which you have studied and your attendance. 

• Learning English in DC means immersing yourself in American culture. You will enjoy the diversity of its multicultural neighborhoods and visiting its world-famous landmarks, such as the White House, the Supreme Court, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Museum or the National Cathedral.

• Kaplan International in the USA are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and students from 79 different countries attended our DC ESL school last year.

Student Review:
"It’s a wonderful experience, you learn a lot, discover different cultures and way of life. It’s a great opportunity to make contacts and real friendship with people from around the world."
- Paul-Victor, France
English Language Courses for Adults:

Beginner to advanced levels

• General English

• Intensive English

• Vacation English

• Academic Year and Semester Courses

• TOEFL Exam Preparation

• GMAT Preparation

• GRE For International Students

• Homestay with an American host family
International Language Institute, Washington DC
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1970, International Language Institute (ILI) is a quality language school in Washington DC that offers a wide range of foreign language courses to students from around the world. We offer beginner to advanced level general courses in Italian, as well as a specialized Italian for Travelers program.

• On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.

• The emphasis of our Italian classes is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar and conversation. An introduction to listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will be addressed throughout the course. Dialogues, readings, and cultural notes included are depicted in what life is like in Italy today.

• Regular group classes meet once weekly (or twice for the accelerated class) in the evening or on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks. Each session is 2.5 hours.

• Traveler classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for five weeks. ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese and Arabic as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs.
Italian Language Classes for Adults:

Features include:
• For Beginners to Advanced Level Students
• 6 levels of proficiency
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once per week for 2.5 hours
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers

Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion

Also taught:
• Italian for Travelers
• Further languages including English, French, Arabic, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese
Goethe-Institut - Online German Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn German from the comfort of your own home or office in the Washington DC area with online German classes from a leading German language school!

• Based in Munich and offering onsite German classes throughout Germany and worldwide, the Goethe-Institut also provides a range of online German courses for adults, college students and high school students of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced.

• Our online German language classes are convenient and flexible for students living in the DC area, Maryland, Virginia, and nationwide.

• Whether you want to learn German for everyday life, your job, to study at a German university, or just out of interest: the Goethe-Institut is your partner for learning German successfully through qualified instruction.

• If you prefer to study exclusively from home, our online German courses are ideal. You will have a tutor based at our Head Office in Munich who will guide you and keep in close contact with you by e-mail.

• With a Goethe-Institut distance learning course, you are independent and can flexibly learn German whenever you have the time.

• The Goethe-Institut is Germany's worldwide cultural institute, promoting the study of the German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange and relations.

• The Goethe-Institut has 60 years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language, teacher training and developing curricula, examinations and course materials.
Online / Distance Learning German Language Courses:

• Deutsch Online Individual: A general German language course

• Deutsch Online Live: Einzelstunde: 60-minute online live training session

• Deutsch Online Live: Sparpaket: Five 60-minute online live sessions

• Deutsch Online Spezial: Grammatik: Level C1 and higher

• Deutsch Online Spezial: Schreiben: Master the challenges of written German

• Deutsch Online Spezial: Aussprache: Improve your accent

• GERMAN ONLINE group course: Available for levels A1 to B2