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F1 Student Visa Application Only available to foreigners living outside the USA, who want to apply for an F1 student visa with an I-20 Form from LADO. Applying to LADO will take a maximum of three business days. To get your F1 visa, please plan your trip as much in advance as possible (ideally, three to four months in advance). Prepare your documents: A copy of your passport A copy of your bank statement (not older than 60 days) with a balance of at least $19,000 (or the equivalent in your country’s currency, corresponding to 12 sessions). Do you have a sponsor? If your sponsor is a citizen or resident (permanent or temporary) of the USA, he/she must fill out the I-134: http://www.uscis.gov/i-134 If your sponsor is not in the USA, he/she must write a simple letter (not notarized) stating that he/she will support your studies at LADO as well as your living expenses. Complete our easy online application , upload the documents mentioned above, and pay the $100 non-refundable application fee. Get your F1 Visa: After you receive the I-20 Form from LADO, Pay the SEVIS fee ($350) and print the I-901 to take it with you to the US Consulate for your visa interview: https://fmjfee.com Open the US Embassy webpage in your country. Complete the DS-160 Form to apply for an F1 visa, pay the required visa interview fee and set up an appointment with the embassy. Receive your F1 visa and come to study with us. Arrive at least 1 week before classes start, take your placement test, and register for class. Request your new active I-20 once your classes start. ​ ​ F1 Transfer to LADO Available to F1 students in the USA attending classes in another school, who want to transfer their I-20 to LADO, or for F1 students who want to transfer to LADO before the start of their program at the other school. Just three very easy steps to transfer to LADO! The transfer process is very fast! You can transfer any time before a new session starts. 1. Prepare your documents: A copy of your passport A copy of your I-20 A copy of your I-94 A copy of your F1 visa or Change of Status approval letter A copy of your bank statement (not older than 60 days) with a balance of at least $4,500 (or the equivalent in your country’s currency). The International Transfer Form for Arlington Campus ​ 2. Complete our easy online application , upload the documents mentioned above, and just pay the $100 non-refundable application fee and the first month of tuition. a. We will contact you within 1 working day. b. Fill out the top of the International Transfer Form and take it or send it to your current school. c. Your current school will email the International Transfer Form to LADO. If you are “in status” and we have received the required documentation, LADO will issue an acceptance letter for you. Take it or send it to your former school, and the school will release your SEVIS I-20 record to LADO. 3. Register for class. Come to LADO, take your placement test, and register for class! Note: Don’t forget to request your new active I-20 once your classes start. ​ ​ F1 Transfer to LADO If you are “in status” in the United States and your visa allows you to change your status, LADO will assist you during the process before making any payment, please contact us to request a free appointment with one of our DSO (Designated School Official) and bring your documents. What do you need to do? Prepare your documents:​ A copy of your passport A copy of your visa Form I-94: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html Complete a Form I-539: http://www.uscis.gov/i-539 A letter explaining why you want to study English in the USA and not in your country. A copy of your bank statement, not older than 60 days, with a balance of at least $12,500 or the equivalent in your country’s currency. Do you have a sponsor? If your sponsor is a citizen or resident (permanent or temporary) of the USA, he/she must fill out the I-134: http://www.uscis.gov/i-134 If your sponsor is not in the USA, he/she must write a simple letter (not notarized) stating that he/she will support your studies at LADO as well as your living expenses. Complete our online application, bring or upload your documents, and pay the $100 non-refundable fee. Send all the package to USCIS and wait for your Change of Status approval. ​ ​

Saturday - Online Back Price $ 340 Previous Next Ideal courses to start or improve your English, for those students with limited time available during the week. This course does not qualify for international students with an F-1 Visa. Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Morning Semi-Intensive Back Price $ 630 Previous Next Best option to free your afternoons and evenings! You also have all Fridays for yourself! Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

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Private Tutorials Back Price $ 40 Previous Next Specialized instruction to fit your needs! • 1-on-1 practice & correction with a trained LADO teacher. • Design your own schedule; set your own pace. • Available in English or Spanish. Completely virtual & in real time, so you can talk with your teacher face-to-face and never need to leave your own home! Possible topics include: • Professional English • TOEFL/IELTS exam prep. • Speaking & listening practice • Academic English • Accent reduction lessons • And much more! Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

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Evening Intensive Back Price $ 740 Previous Next Do your studying at night & have your entire day free! Popular choice for “night-owl” F1 students. Same accelerated pace: The perfect option for a student with a busy day! Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Afternoon Intensive Back Price $ 740 Previous Next Great for busy parents, au pairs, & anyone who prefers to have their mornings & evenings free! Popular choice for F1 students. Affordable tuition, so you can get a great deal AND achieve your goals Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Camila Viteri - Colombia LADO supports me, and the experience with virtual class was really interesting. We studied in small groups so all the students could participate and we talked a lot every class! Now, I miss my meetings and my teacher. Salina Khanna - USA I have learned many lessons by being here. It has taught me how to improve my English communication skills and how to perfect my other languages, too. I have also earned a LADO TEFL Certificate, learned about many people, and been surrounded by so many different cultures. I am fortunate to have found LADO. Erna Indaryati - Indonesia They helped me a lot with grammar, writing, and speaking. You have the best teachers ever. If not because of LADO, I wouldn’t have gotten the job at the US Embassy in Cambodia that required me to use a lot of English grammar and writing. It was a big change for my career. Thank you so much, Lado International! Akhtar Khan- Pakistan Learning a new language is always considered an uphill struggle, but at LADO, it's just a piece of cake. Join us and give it a try! Ariane Giraldes - Brazil I’ve been living in the USA for one and a half years as an au pair. I was feeling a bit stuck with my English: I felt that it was good enough to communicate but I wanted to improve. What I have to say right now is that I achieved my goal. I had a great experience. My teacher, Daniel, was the best I ever had. I’m really satisfied with my improvement and with everything I learned. Tiger Nemir- Saudi Arabia It's my pleasure to say that LADO was an amazing experience for me, and I've learned a lot thanks to my teachers. Also, the whole staff over there is so generous and I'm glad that I met them. Thank you all for everything.

2 Day Intensive Back Price $ 740 Previous Next Ideal for F1 students seeking to condense a regular 5-day schedule into a 2-day schedule, and still comply with the SEVIS-required 18 hours per week. Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Frequently Asked Questions I want to start learning English now! How can I register for classes? It’s simple! To register, just fill out our online application here . After you finish the application online, we will email you a placement test sometime before the first day of the program that you would like to join. That placement test will help determine which level of our program will suit your skills and needs best. After you’re placed, you will receive information about how to use Microsoft Teams and how to get your books – and then you’ll be ready for class! ​ I am an F1 student at another school, but I want to transfer to LADO. How can I do this? No problem! After you’ve applied to LADO and been accepted, an Admissions Officer can assist you with the process of changing schools. You will need to have your SEVIS record transferred, you will need to provide LADO with certain necessary documents, and there will be a small transfer fee. Please note: US Law requires that F1 students transferring to LADO must select an intensive program of study (Morning, Afternoon, or Evening) and will be required to start classes in the next session available. ​ What kind of records will I get after finishing my course with LADO? LADO International Institute is accredited by ACCET, a highly-respected national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Upon completion of a LADO program, you will receive a transcript and a certificate demonstrating your achievement in English. The transcript will also include the dates of your program, your grades, and the number of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) in English that you have earned at LADO. If needed, you can use this transcript to verify to your employer, your Au Pair agency, etc. that you have fulfilled your credit requirements in English education. ​ I need to prepare for the TOEFL exam. Do you have a program to help with that? Yes, we do! All of our advanced ESL programs prepare you for the Academic English needed for the TOEFL exam, and each of our upper levels (7-10) give you a chance to focus on the skill groups that are the most difficult for you (reading, writing, listening, or speaking). Additionally, if your English level is quite advanced, you may join our TOEFL Preparation Course, in which you will take practice TOEFL tests, learn advanced vocabulary and test-taking strategies, and push your English to its limits. ​ What is TEFL? Am I too old/too young to take part in the TEFL Certificate Program? TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is teaching English to people who do not speak English as their first language. Many people use their TEFL certificate abroad, but the need for this type of instruction here in the United States is expanding every day. After all, TEFL is what LADO does every day, and has been doing for over 40 years! Other acronyms like TESOL, TESL, & CELTA are also in use and refer to the same or similar educational fields. Our TEFL Certificate program is a great opportunity for people of all ages, from recent college grads to retirees looking for a new career. Each session includes people from many different backgrounds with one common goal: learning how to teach ESL. ​ Do you have more questions a bout immigration, visa requirements, financial requirements, change of status, etc.? We understand that coming to the United States, dealing with visa procedures, and generally being an international student can be a difficult and confusing process. Here at LADO, we are happy to help guide you through these tricky situations. For more Frequently Asked Questions, please click here , or apply now to be put into contact with an Admissions Officer directly. We are here for you! ​ What will I need to take an online or hybrid class? You will need a computer, phone or tablet. Online and hybrid classes are conducted using Microsoft TEAMS. You can download the Microsoft TEAMS app on your mobile or desktop device for free. ​

Afternoon Semi-Intensive Back Price $ 630 Previous Next Not a morning person, and want the night free, we got your back, we have afternoon classes as well! Best option to free your morning and evenings! You also have all Fridays for yourself! Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!