International Language Institute of Massachusetts, Inc.

DescriptionThe Intensive English Program at the International Language Institute of Massachusetts offers practical and academic English in interactive classes. Since 1984, ILI has earned a distinguished international reputation for its excellent language and teacher training programs. General program information Academic and practical English
9 levels of English offered
21 hours of instruction per week
Students are 18 years and older
Average of 8 students per class, maximum of 12
All students receive individual attention
Private tutorial sessions available
Emphasis on speaking and understanding
iBT TOEFL preparation option
Business English Option
Home-Stay Option
Internet-connected and wi-fi computer lab
Certificate of completion
All students take a pre-admission placement test to evaluate speaking and writing levels before arrival
The International Language Institute of Massachusetts is accredited the the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)

LocationNorthampton, just a few hours from Boston and New York City, is the cultural center of Western Massachusetts with a lively community of 30,000 inhabitants. Fourteen colleges and universities contribute to the rich cultural atmosphere of this area, commonly called the Pioneer Valley. It has all the cultural, business, and educational amenities of an urban area surrounded by a beautiful, rural landscape with incredible recreational opportunities. Northampton is known as the #1 small arts town in the U.S.
Teaching QualificationsAll ILI teachers are skilled professionals with Masters degrees or TESOL certificate and a minimum of one year in student-centered teaching.They use the most modern and innovative teaching methods to encourage maximum student participation and feedback. The language is made real and immediately usable outside the classroom through simulations, interviews and dialogs prepared from real-life situations.

The staff has over 100 years of combined experience working with learners from beginning to advanced levels. The staff has lived and worked in many countries including Spain, Mexico, China, France, Guatemala, Bulgaria, Korea, Mariana Islands, U.K., Germany, Italy, Peru and Argentina and promotes intercultural understanding by providing quality language instruction and teacher training.

Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:
Four-week World Learning SIT TESOL Teacher Training Certificate
World Language Courses in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish
Volunteer Tutor Program with opportunities to work with community members for language and cultural exchanges

Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 12
Average Class Size: 8
Levels:

Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 3
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 21
Maximum Hours Per Week: 21
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:

Winter Session (January -March) 12 weeks
Spring Session (April-June) 12 weeks

Summer Session (July-August) 8 weeks OR July for 4 weeks and August for 4 weeks
Fall Session (September - December) 15 weeks

ILI has open enrollment and students are welcome to join an already existing program as long as they begin or end with the program and study in at least half of the program.


Student Origins and EnrollmentsStudent Origins:

Africa: 12%
Asia: 35%
Europe: 30%
Latin America: 23%
Middle East: 0%
Average Enrollments:

February: 15
July: 24
October: 24
FacilitiesThe school is a private, non-profit language school located in beautiful downtown Northampton. The school is within walking distance of many shops, galleries, cafe's and Smith College.

Unlimited access to an internet-connected and wi-fi computer lab (including programs to work on pronunciation and grammar)
Volunteer tutors





FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks.

Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information.

Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.

Application Fee: $200.00
Tuition Fees: $1,300.00 to
Book Fee: $150.00
Health Insurance Fee: $50.00

Optional Fees:

There is a $100 housing placement fee. Airport pickup from Bradley International Airport (serving Greater Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA areas) is $45 each way. Pick-up from Logan Airport in Boston is $190 each way.
AccommodationsHomestay: $700
Apartment: $600-1000
Cooperative: $500
ILI places students with host families. Meals included is $175 per week and $125 for a room with kitchen privileges. All host families are screened by the host family coordinator before students are placed with the family.

Student ServicesActivities include, for an additional fee, trips to Boston, New York and historical sites in New England; parties, sports, movie nights. Language exchange partner program, and local volunteer opportunities.

Educational Service OpportunitiesAcademic advising available daily; conditional acceptance to local colleges; some internships available, especially in the tourism and hotel industry, advertising and journalism.

TransportationBradley International Airport, serving Hartford, Connecticut, is 40 minutes away. Logan Airport, serving Boston, is 2 hours away. Northampton can also be reached by train and bus. ILI is in downtown Northampton on a bus route.

AffiliationsILI has been accredited by the Accrediting Council of Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) since 1984.