Academics
Resources, policies, and academic information for LADO students.
Academic Resources
Explore LADO's academic resources, policies, and guides. Quick-access links are organized below to keep everything fast and simple.
Admissions TAB
Apply online through the LADO admissions portal
Student Orientation TAB
F-1 Student Orientation Booklet (PDF)
Academic Success at LADO
Complete academic policies and procedures
Course Placement Policies
Course placement policies and guidelines (PDF)
LADO 2025 Curriculum Overview
LADO's official ACCET accreditation certificate
LADO Achievement Scale
Intensive, Semi-Intensive, and Online options
Curriculum Chart
All session dates and school closures
University Partnerships
Current year session dates and closures
TEFL Program
Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate
Academic Excellence at LADO
LADO's curriculum is built on the foundational work of Dr. Robert Lado, one of the most influential applied linguists of the 20th century. The Total Approach Method integrates all four language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — for comprehensive language development.
Students are assessed upon enrollment and placed into the level that best matches their current proficiency. Progress is monitored continuously through assessments and instructor evaluations.
Our ACCET accreditation ensures that LADO's instruction meets nationally recognized standards for continuing education and training.
Placement & Progress
- ✓ Placement test upon enrollment
- ✓ 6 proficiency levels (Beginner → Advanced)
- ✓ Continuous instructor assessment
- ✓ Certificate of completion each session
- ✓ ACCET CEU credit documentation
- ✓ Official transcripts available