ILI

The International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) promotes intercultural understanding and diverse communities by providing high-quality language instruction and teacher training.

Academics Overview

Intensive English Program Academics Overview

ILI’s Intensive English Program (IEP) offers highly interactive, student-centered classes for academic, professional, and personal goals. Because our program is small, students enjoy one-on-one support, personalized lessons, and total immersion in English.

The IEP curriculum is based on the 6 English levels of the CEFR (Common European Framework). Each monthly IEP session focuses on the English needs and interests of the individual students. Classroom activities combine speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in a dynamic environment. Students learn both English and culture in a warm, welcoming New England community.

Student performance is measured through classroom participation, homework, monthly tests, and on-going teacher and self-evaluations. Students who show satisfactory progress, participate in class, and attend at least 80% of classes receive a certificate of completion.

Sample IEP Daily Schedule: *
9:00-12:00 English in use with focus on communicative grammar and conversation
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Integrated academic skills with focus on reading, listening and writing
2:30-5:30 Access to multimedia computer lab with free Wi-Fi; private tutorials for additional fee
*On Fridays, classes end at 12:00 noon.

More features of our Intensive English Program

  • Classes are highly interactive and small, with an average of 8 students, and a maximum of 12.
  • Lessons combine useful academic, business, and everyday topics.
  • Resources include easy English books, News For You newspapers, TOEFL and IELTS test materials, and a variety of fun games.
  • IEP students enjoy cultural exchange with classmates from around the world.
  • ILI helps you explore a friendly, interesting and beautiful New England community.
  • Beginning levels (CEFR A1/A2) focus on speaking and understanding while also developing basic reading and writing skills.
  • Intermediate levels (CEFR B1) focus on fluency with everyday English and the foundations of academic and professional English.
  • Advanced levels (CEFR B2+) focus on academic and professional writing and reading skills while improving speaking accuracy and expanding vocabulary.
  • Qualified B2 students who meet the requirements of our University Pathways Track may apply to any of our 14 university partners. A University Pathway Recommendation from ILI satisfies our partner university’s English requirements. That means a qualified University Pathways Track student does NOT need to take the TOEFL of IELTS.
  • 21 course hours per week.
  • Private tutorials are available for TOEFL or IELTS test preparation or Business English.
    • 1 to 9 hours : $65.00 per hour
    • 10 to 19 hours : $60.00 per hour
    • 20 hours and more: $55.00 per hour