English schools in Chicago

5 Best English Language Schools in Chicago in 2024 (from NZ$ 465)

Midwestern Career College, located in metropolitan Chicago downtown, is a private school on a mission to provide career-focused education to empower students with academic training, technical expertise, and professional support to launch or advance our students’ successful careers. We offer a variety of accredited programs including Associate degrees in accounting, business administration, and marketing, as well as English language classes. Our English as a Second Language programs boast a growing population of international students who traveled from over 45 countries around the world to study English in Chicago, USA. We are proud of our small class sizes and the personalized instruction students receive from highly qualified English language instructors who are passionate about teaching and learning. Students appreciate our flexible course schedules – available days, evenings, and even some weekends. Our affordable tuition allows students to experience rich and unique American culture in one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the country. The college's degree programs are accredited by the The Commission Executive Committee of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).Our English as a Second Language program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). The school's modern facilities right along the shore of the Chicago River feature spacious classrooms equipped with latest technology, student cafeteria and lounge areas, library and computer lab. We regularly hold various student events and activities that help student get to know everything Chicago has to offer.

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NZ$ 3,310

3 reviews

Choose GT and enjoy the benefits of: Immersive education in a diverse learning environment: GT has students from over forty different countries all under one roof. Qualified instructors who understand you: all of GT's instructors are certified and many have been overseas to learn a foreign language, so they know what it’s like. Amazing location in beautiful downtown Chicago: the school is a short walk away from Lake Michigan and all the amenities that the city has to offer. GT Educational Center, established in 1995, and is approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools and accredited by CEA. We offer students from around the globe quality English language instruction for pursuing their future goals and provide them with a caring and professional learning experience. To achieve our mission an intellectually stimulating curriculum has been developed with an emphasis on equipping students with language skills as well as giving them an opportunity to immerse themselves into the American language and culture. Our courses are taught at beginner to advanced levels on a year-round basis by highly qualified instructors. By using a student-centered, communicative teaching approach and utilizing carefully selected course materials we are able to target a variety of learning styles for our diverse student community. We promote intercultural awareness among our students by encouraging collaborative learning. GT Educational Center is deeply committed to building confidence, motivating and empowering our students by helping them gain proficiency in the English language.

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NZ$ 1,499

20 reviews

Kaplan International Chicago is located in the heart of Chicago's downtown area. Chicago is famous for its architecture, museums and theatres, its sporting teams, and its amazing food. America's 'Second City' has all the advantages of a large city, but retains its own individual charm. Chicago attracts visitors from all over the world and has a total population of three million people. Our center is located on the Magnificent Mile, the famous shopping district in Chicago, and close to the beautiful Chicago River. We are near all major public transportation lines and just a short walk from the parks that line the Lake Michigan waterfront. With Kaplan International Chicago, you will really be able to make the most of your experience. Apart from being located in the most interesting and fashionable part of the city, there will be interactive whiteboards in each of the 17 classrooms, a computer lab, a prayer room, and also the “netlab” feature allowing students to access the computer lab software via their own devices. There are two student lounges, the more spacious of which overlooks the Miracle Mile and the historic and beautiful neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The school remains situated very close to the extensive public transport systems that serve the city and the main residential areas. The school offers a full range of programs, from General English to TOEFL® and Academic English, to GMAT® and GRE® for International Students. We are certain that you will enjoy your study and your stay at the Kaplan center in Chicago.

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NZ$ 465

4 reviews

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Chicago with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in USA. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Chicago. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in USA have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Chicago, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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NZ$ 3,346

The host are located in Chicago and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,745

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