Intensive English Program

Improve Your English Language Skills

The ICLS Intensive English Program (IEP) includes daily practice of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a strong emphasis on conversation and pronunciation.

Our IEP extends beyond the classroom. Students can participate in weekly trips to local sites of interest, such as museums, monuments, national parks, and seasonal events, giving students a chance to make friends and practice their English.

Because ICLS is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students, students on student visas can maintain their F-1 status by enrolling in the IEP.

If you need housing during your studies, we can refer you to trusted housing companies that can help you find the perfect place to stay.

Improve your English language skills for work, school, or to communicate in everyday life!

Key Benefits

Over 50 Years' Experience

We have been teaching English at our center in Washington, DC since 1966! ICLS is a member of the International Association for Language Centres (IALC) and EnglishUSA, and we are accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).

Diverse Student Body

On average, we have students join us from over 30 different countries each year

Four Classes Daily

Each class is taught by a highly-skilled, certified, and experienced teacher, allowing for a well-rounded curriculum.

Small Class Sizes

We have an average of 7-8 students per class.

Emphasis is on Understanding and Speaking

Emphasis is on understanding and speaking like fully-proficient English speakers.

Weekly Activities and Field Trips

Weekly activities and field trips allow students to practice their English and explore the city of Washington, DC and surroundings.

Schedule
2025 Program Dates
2026 Program Dates
Tuition & Fees

Schedule	Time
Monday through Friday	9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Students may start on the first 3 Mondays during the session.

Each instructional hour is 50 minutes.

Program Dates
January 6 – January 31*
February 3 - February 28*
March 3 - March 28
March 31 - April 25
April 28 - May 23
May 27 - June 20**
June 23 - July 18*
July 21 - August 15
August 18 – September 12*
September 15 – October 10
October 13 – November 7
November 10 – December 5**
December 8 – December 24**

* Classes cancelled on certain federal holidays and are not made up.

Program Dates
January 5 - January 30*
February 2 - February 27*
March 2 - March 27
March 30 - April 24
April 27 - May 22
May 26 - June 18**
June 22 - July 17*
July 20 - August 14
August 17 - September 11*
September 14 - October 9
October 12 - November 6
November 9 - December 4**
December 7 - December 24* (3 weeks, prorated)

* Classes cancelled on certain federal holidays and are not made up.

Program	Price
Tuition, per 4-week session	$875
Registration fee **	$125
Materials fee	$60-$110

ICLS adds a 3% fee on all credit card transactions.

** Registration fee is non-refundable. ICLS reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of enrollment, the registration fee will be refunded.

*** In the event an applicant does not meet the proficiency requirement for a given course, the applicant has the option to have the registration fee applied toward another course or refunded.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Level 100

The 100 level aims to increase students’ ability to use vocabulary and very simple phrases and sentences to perform very simple survival tasks.

Upon completion of level 100, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Novice Low/Mid.

Level 101

Use memorized English words, phrases, and simple high-frequency sentences.

Upon completion of level 101, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Novice Mid.

Level 102

Handle predictable everyday tasks using words, phrases, and high-frequency sentences.

Upon completion of level 102, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Novice High.

Level 103

Carry simple conversations about routine daily activities such as simple descriptions and directions.

Upon completion of level 103, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Intermediate Low.

Level 201

Show emerging evidence of control of time frames, speak appropriately in routine social situations, and discuss basic work-related topics.

Upon completion of level 201, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Intermediate Mid.

Level 202

Communicate with simple paragraphs, maintain conversations on routine topics, and participate in informal and limited work-related situations.

Upon completion of level 202, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Intermediate High.

Level 301

Speak and understand English at the paragraph level to perform some formal and informal social tasks, as well as some straightforward professional and multi-step tasks.

Upon completion of level 301, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Advanced Low.

Level 302

Communicating at the paragraph level, perform most formal and informal social tasks, complex tasks, as well as some routine and multi-step professional tasks.

Upon completion of level 302, we expect students to make progress toward achieving an ACTFL level of Advanced Mid.

Level 401

Demonstrate mastery of basic structures and emerging use of complex structures, discuss simple abstract topics and a broad range of work-related and professional situations. Students at this level can easily communicate in a variety of tenses.

Upon completion of level 401, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Advanced Mid.

Level 402

Speak with sufficient accuracy to support opinion and hypothesize, and deal with linguistically unfamiliar situations, including formal and informal conversations about social and work-related topics.

Upon completion of level 402, we expect students to make progress toward achieving an ACTFL level of Advanced High.

Level 500

Communicate using three timeframes fully with a high degree of overall fluency and accuracy, and handle straightforward professional tasks

Upon completion of level 500, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Advanced High