Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has certified ILI a Service Enterprise, the first such […]
$25,000 Challenge Match Met! ILI’s Impact Continues
ILI supporters have met a $25,000 Challenge Match put forward by four anonymous donors—two weeks ahead of the deadline. This […]
Growing a stronger, more satisfying and productive volunteer program at ILI
Since the spring of 2019, ILI has been working toward certifying as a Points of Light Service Enterprise Organization (SEO)* […]
ILI Executive Director Caroline Gear on Making an IMPACT
“Many students walk through the ILI doors on their journey to improve their lives,” says Caroline Gear, ILI’s Executive Director. […]
ILI Board President Markus Jones Values The Power of Language
ILI Board member, Markus Jones, talks about the power of language and why he values his work with ILI and what the school means to the community.
Northampton’s International Language Institute earns highest ranking from national accreditation authority
The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) has certified the International Language Institute (ILI) of Massachusetts through August 30, 2026. This five-year accreditation is the highest level bestowed by ACCET, which since 1978 has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority regarding the quality of education and training provided by the institutions ACCET accredits.
Kathy Learning Spanish (again): Interview with a Spanish language student living in the USA
An ILI Spanish student talks about her language learning journey and how influential her teachers and her travel experiences shaped her interest in learning Spanish.
World of jazz: An Interview with Andy Jaffe, a Portuguese and Chinese language student living in the USA
An interview with a jazz musician about his experiences learning Portuguese and teaching Brazilian music in Taiwan.
Alice Tells Her Story: An Interview with a French and Spanish language student living in the USA
An interview with a French and Spanish student studying ay the International Language Institute in Northampton, Massachusetts.
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
The past twelve months have been full of challenges: the pandemic rearranged our lives, interrupted our interactions, and enveloped the […]