Program Details

Welcome to the Intensive English Program

Hello and welcome to ILI’s Intensive English Program!

We are happy to help you on your English learning journey. We create a relaxed environment in class so that you feel comfortable speaking and practicing English right away.

You will learn English using lots of different tools and methods: videos, books, pictures, texts, games, gestures, real-life situations, music, natural repetition, and free conversation. Our classes include pair and group work, active participation, and lively activities that focus on communicating in English.

Our location of Downtown Northampton offers both the fun of a city and the friendliness of a town. As a student, you not only learn language and cultural skills but also join a warm, welcoming community.

For details on start dates and program fees, please click on the Dates & Fees tab.

Program Info

Tuition Fees From $375/week
Language levels A1 (Beginner) and up
Location ?
X

In-person

In-person lessons take place at our campus in downtown Northampton, MA and require your physical attendance.

In‑person
Minimum age 17
Frequency Starts every 4 weeks

Group Size

Average 10
Maximum 13

Course Timings

Duration From 4 weeks up
Study time 21 hours per week

Our teachers

Four ILI English teachers in front of the school on a sunny day.
Four ILI English teachers in front of the school on a sunny day.

Our teachers are professionals with Master’s Degrees or TESOL certificates and a minimum of one year teaching experience in creative and student-centered teaching. ILI has been teaching languages and training teachers since 1984, bringing students the best learning experiences.

ILI instructors are skilled at collaborating with each other to create dynamic and engaging curriculum and materials based on student feedback and goals. Our teachers stay current with innovative teaching techniques and methodologies through professional development and conferences.

Feedback

“I dedicate this poem to IEP…

Title: In this vibrant classroom

In a classroom where worlds collide,
Cultures blend and dreams abide,
Friends from lands both near and far,
Guided by our shared, guiding star.
From Dominican beats to Brazil’s sway,
American dreams, Taiwan’s day,
Teachers with wisdom’s light,
In each lesson, we take flight.
Laughter echoes in the halls,
Friendship’s bond never stalls,
Corridors tell stories bold,
In unity, our tales unfold.
With Google Translate, dictionaries in hand,
Bridging languages, we understand,
International jokes, a teacher with cats,
In this vibrant classroom, we’re all diplomats.
Though small we stand in the world so wide,
Learning breaks walls of ignorance, a tide,
With respect, our knowledge has grown,
In this journey, our strength is shown.”

Woman looking at the camera smiling.
Kari Ribeiro originally from Brazil, was a Richard Martin Memorial Scholarship student in ILI’s Intensive English Program.

Schedule

You’ll have a total of 21 hours of English lessons per week on the Intensive English Program here in Northampton. Here’s an example timetable:

  • 9 – 12pm | Monday to FridayEvery morning we focus on communicative English, and look at the grammar and vocabulary you need to help you speak to others.
  • 12 – 1pm | Monday to FridayLunch
  • 1 – 2:30pm | Monday to ThursdayIn the afternoons we integrate and apply your skills to more specialised areas, like writing, reading, and academic English. Friday afternoons are free.

Please expect to spend a couple of hours each day in private study, to make sure you keep revising and reinforcing what you learned in class.

Good reasons to choose ILI

Here are just some of the benefits of taking your intensive English program with us at ILI. We hope to see you soon!

  • Highly interactive student-centered ESOL classes
  • Caring and highly qualified English instructors
  • Certificate of completion with CEFR level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) of ESOL proficiency
  • Free academic counseling to find and apply to college and university
  • Free extra speaking opportunities with our Volunteer tutor program.
  • Conditional acceptance for qualified students to 12 regional colleges and universities through our University Pathways program
  • Google Classroom makes it easy to communicate with your teachers and classmates and stay up to date 24/7.
  • Great location with a convenient downtown and lovely natural landscape for hiking and sports close by.
https://youtu.be/ulewFE7OW50

Program Info

Tuition Fees From $375/week
Language levels A1 (Beginner) and up
Location ?
X

In-person

In-person lessons take place at our campus in downtown Northampton, MA and require your physical attendance.

In‑person
Minimum age 17
Frequency Starts every 4 weeks

Group Size

Average 10
Maximum 13

Course Timings

Duration From 4 weeks up
Study time 21 hours per week

Ready to get started with our Intensive English Program?

Registering for the ILI Intensive English Program couldn’t be easier! Simply follow the steps below to get started:

  1. Register for our intensive English program by filling in the form
  2. We’ll contact you personally to go through your needs
  3. You book and pay and we support you as you plan your trip.

Still not sure?

Not a problem! If you are searching for more information you can:

The ILI Promise

At ILI, we believe that all our actions should stem from grace and loving kindness.

Portrait of Caroline Gear - Executive Director
  • We operate as an equal opportunity organization.
  • We nurture relationships beyond the classroom.
  • We are committed to providing the highest quality language instruction and teacher training.
  • We promote intercultural understanding and celebrate the diversity in our local communities.
  • We work collaboratively to build and sustain the communities we serve.
  • We believe in life-changing teaching and learning.

Other ways to learn

Private English Lessons

Male student writing about first US experience.

Choose Private English Classes for exclusive one-on-one time with your teacher, or add them to your Intensive English Program for an extra boost.

English for the Workplace

A large group of ESOL students who work in a hospital.

Workplace English boosts English language communication skills in your place of work. Individual or group, online or face-to-face, it’s all possible.