Hello! Are you looking for English courses in Massachusetts or online to better communicate with people at work or talk to your kids’ teachers at school? Do you need to improve your English to get into a U.S. university or advance in an international company? We’ve got your back!
You can study academic English, business English, and general English. Our chatty English lessons combine speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in a welcoming environment. You can work one-on-one with a highly trained ESOL instructor or study English in a supportive community of international adult English learners.
Our English students come from all around the world. Explore our private English, workplace English, intensive English, and free English options. Come and join in the fun.
English Course Options
Our fun and friendly English classes in Northampton get everybody speaking English! We’ll help you learn English to meet your personal, professional, and academic goals.
Skip TOEFL/IELTS stress! Our Intensive English Program boosts your academic English, preparing you for 12 top Massachusetts colleges—no extra testing needed!
Make this summer unforgettable with our English Summer Classes! Improve communication, prep for exams, and immerse yourself in fun, interactive lessons!
Do people say your English is great, but you want to take it further? We understand. At ILI, we’ll help you refine and fine-tune your skills even more.
Workplace English boosts English language communication skills in your place of work. Individual or group, online or face-to-face, it’s all possible.
Our English Teachers
Four ILI English teachers in front of the school on a sunny day.
In an ILI classroom, our amazing teachers, all with Master’s degrees or equivalent experience, know how to get learners communicating in English right away! We create a trusting environment so that students feel comfortable speaking up and practicing their new skills.
“They are wonderful teachers because they had many methods and games for improve skills. They are people who always encourage us to move forward. Guessing vocabulary games, in addition to being fun, are very useful.”
Edwin CubillosPhotographer, Social Worker, and Human Rights Activist in Colombia
There are lots of ways to learn English. The best approach for you will depend upon:
What type of learning environment you prefer. Private lessons or group classes?
Your current level of English and the level you want to reach. Some English learners prefer private lessons to practice the basics and ask a lot of questions, while other English learners prefer group classes to work with partners and join discussions.
Your motivation and time-frame to learn English. The full-time Intensive English Program (IEP) works best to advance quickly for career or college. Check out our University Pathways Track for conditional acceptance to our 12 regional partner universities. Also, if you’re living in the US, the IEP gives you the general and social English you need for everyday life. You can also find a community of friends that feel like family.
Whether you prefer to learn English in private classes or group groups, or whether you want study English on Zoom or in our school in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, we have options for you!
Got a Question?
See if our frequently asked questions answer what’s on your mind…
Selected FAQs
That’s a big question with no easy answers. It depends on your goals, your native language, your mindset and other factors that can affect your progress. The whole topic of how long it takes to learn a language includes both guesswork and scientific research. With one-on-one academic counseling, our team can help you set a realistic time frame that fits you. To begin the conversation, the chart below gives a general idea of how long it usually takes for English learners to advance levels in our Intensive English Program.
The minimum age for ILI students is 17 years, however many are already pursuing their careers and tend to be older. Students come from all over the world and from a wide variety of backgrounds with diverse ethnic and religious beliefs. Students enrolled in the Intensive English Program often need to prepare for university studies in the US and need to improve their English skills. Some need to learn English for business purposes, or perhaps they are just here for the experience of living and studying English in the US.
Students enroll in the intensive program for 21 hours a week or more. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday from nine in the morning to two thirty in the afternoon, nine in the morning until twelve noon on Fridays (There are no classes on Friday afternoons). Some students like to spend the afternoons in our computer lab or with new friends exploring the town, while others may go home and study.
The Free English Program is for immigrant and refugee adults who live in western Massachusetts. Students ages 17 and up are eligible for the program. The program is for people living permanently in the US.
Fill out the online Free English Program inquiry form and someone will contact you by email, text or phone call.
Discover why learning English in the USA is life-changing! From immersive programs to cultural activities, you’ll gain practical language skills and unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s Northampton’s charm or dynamic city life, the USA offers endless opportunities to grow and connect. Explore your path today!
The Literate Mending Project at the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) unites immigrant and refugee learners to explore how language shapes identity and strengthens familial and cultural connections. Through innovative activities, such as creating language portraits, participants embrace their multilingual heritage while enhancing English skills. Led in partnership with UMass Amherst’s Professor Rebecca Lorimer…
Thanks to a District Grant from the Northampton Rotary Club, ILI has expanded volunteer tutor training for those working with immigrants and refugees in our free English classes. Tutors help students improve English skills to navigate life, work, and community in Massachusetts. Join us and make a difference!
Edwin Cubillos Photographer, Social Worker, and Human Rights Activist in Colombia
