Markus Jones, ILI Volunteer and President of ILI’s Board, recently took some time to talk about what ILI means to […]
Mayor Honors Past ILI Board President
Last November, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra signed a proclamation on behalf of the City in celebration of outgoing ILI Board President […]
ILI’s Caroline Gear featured in Rotary magazine!
ILI executive director Caroline Gear is the subject of a feature article in the May edition of Rotary, the magazine published […]
The Terrific Trio
Three concepts for happy living – and better language learning In my previous article “The Rejection of Perfection” I wrote […]
STAFF PICKS: Books To Read During Women’s Month
“The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” — Emily Dickinson Women’s History Month commemorates and […]
The Reciprocity of Language Education: Cultivating Tolerance, Compassion, and Humility
“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” […]
ILI earns Service Enterprise certification from Points of Light!
Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has certified ILI a Service Enterprise, the first such […]
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. […]
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.
ILI Intensive English Program (IEP) students build community with Janelle!
How Janelle Rivers, a self-professed skeptic of remote learning, found herself pleasantly surprised by the unexpected benefits and potential on virtual education.