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Are you interested in learning English? Look no further! At LADO International Institute, we offer a wide range of English programs and courses tailored to meet your specific language goals. Whether you're preparing for the TOEFL exam or seeking to improve your English proficiency for academic or professional purposes, our experienced instructors will provide you with top-notch instruction. Additionally, we offer guidance and assistance for students applying for a student visa, ensuring a smooth transition to your English learning journey. Start your language adventure with us and unlock a world of opportunities!

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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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. ​ ​

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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!

Our Founder Dr. Robert Lado LADO International is proud to be a family-owned institution. Our founder, Dr. Robert Lado, opened LADO over 40 years ago. In addition to being an expert in Applied Linguistics, Dr. Lado was also a researcher, author, professor, and scholar. In his lifetime, he fathered ten children, wrote over 150 articles, and published many books on language teaching and testing, including The Lado English Series. After a lifetime of teaching and award-winning research, Dr. Lado put his Total Approach methodology into practice at the LADO Institute. His Learning – Acquisition – Facility (L-A-F) hypothesis of language learning, and his own personal experience learning English, made LADO the leader in ESL education that it is today, and we are confident that it will continue to help students (just like you!) to learn English for many years to come. LADO METHOD Total Approach Method Our founder, Dr. Robert Lado, did not believe that adults should learn a second language based on a first language model. Instead, he believed that adults could be very active and efficient learners by simultaneously using both natural exposure to English and a more structured approach to learning. At LADO, our teachers follow Dr. Lado’s legacy of teaching excellence by using the Total Approach methodology and the LAF learning model in their classrooms. The Total Approach methodology is a student-centered, communicative approach to language teaching. It considers the native language knowledge and experience that learners bring to the classroom as valuable tools for learning. Finally, Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills are taught together starting at the beginning levels, so that you can start communicating as quickly as possible. Learning In the learning phase, students experience language samples and learn words and expressions in context. ​ Assimilation In the assimilation phase, students discover the structure and patterns of the language through examples, grammar explanations, practice exercises, and corrections. Assimilation involves thinking by analogy, induction and deduction. Facilitation In the final phase, facilitation, students demonstrate mastery of the language in new contexts that require thinking and choice. Students move away from manipulation of the language structures and concentrate on meaning and intentions. Lado Series Like many other ESL programs, we believe that students learn better when they have a clear structure to follow. Unlike other programs, however, LADO’s specialized textbooks have been designed to help you learn English according to the best ESL research available, and revised to fit modern learners’ needs. For Levels 1-6, students use textbooks developed by Dr. Robert Lado himself, and each book follows a clear path to great proficiency using a blend of grammar, practice, reading & writing, and listening & speaking. For Levels 7-TOEFL, the NorthStar series of textbooks brings an additional component of technology to class, allowing learners to focus in on more advanced skills with practice in real-life interviews, lectures, and videos. ​ Regardless of level, teachers also include authentic English examples and fun activities to supplement the textbook and keep learners engaged and enjoying the learning process.

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!

Evening Semi-Intensive Back Price $ 630 Previous Next Work during the day, learn English at night! Preferred option for busy professionals. Keep your Friday nights for yourself! 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!