ILI in the news! Caroline Gear, ILI’s executive director, speaks with MassLive about the important role ILI plays in the Pioneer Valley. By Janice Beetle Caroline Gear, executive director, International Language Institute of Massachusetts, 25 New South St., Northampton Years in business:  33 What do you offer and to whom?  The International Language Institute’s creative, practical world […]

Macey Faiella offers so many great and practical tips for working with refugees, immigrants and English language learners. But her best advice might be to assume nothing, except a spirit of cooperation.  Listen to this 10-minute video from The Smith College School of Social Work Conference, Building Together: Creating a Welcoming Community for Refugees and […]

June 14th Mayor Narkewicz visited ILI’s Free English for Immigrants and Refugees Program.  The Mayor shared his role as mayor, his plans for Northampton and how people can get involved in local government.  We had a lively question and answer session and feel very grateful to have Mayor Narkewicz as our Mayor of Northampton.