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The Language Academy: Ft. Lauderdale

200 S. Andrews Ave #401, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
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The Language Academy: Ft. Lauderdale offers the following course types:

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NZ$ 1,396

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NZ$ 3,310

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NZ$ 1,879

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NZ$ 2,237

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NZ$ 2,684
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School description

TLA-The Language Academy is one of America's most accredited schools and is internationally renowned for academic excellence and superior customer service.
Since 2012, every year TLA has been nominated for the ST STAR AWARD ENGLISH SCHOOL NORTH AMERICA.
The school is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, in a prestigious building within the Museum of Modern Art Plaza. The school is within walking distance to world-renowned Las Olas Boulevard, the central bus terminal station, and the entertainment district. TLA offers its students ultramodern classrooms with natural light, a media center, a lounge, and a coffee break area. Free Wi-fi throughout.
There is a separate Executive center.
The school offers individual counseling, weekly reviews of course materials, and personalized attention.
Small group classes with a maximum of 12 students.
TLA is an official iBT TOEFL test center, a Cambridge University exam center and offers the following exam preparation courses:
- IELTS preparation
- TOEIC preparation
- TOEFL preparation
- CAE and CPE exams preparation

Year opened
1997
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at The Language Academy: Ft. Lauderdale varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 20.

The Language Academy teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
20%
Switzerland
15%
Colombia
10%
Italy
10%
Venezuela
10%
France
7%
Russia
7%
Ecuador
5%
Germany
5%
Romania
5%
Czech Republic
3%
Japan
2%
Kazakhstan
2%
South Korea
1%

School holidays

The Language Academy does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025

School location

TLA-The Language Academy is located in a prestigious, modern building with marble floors, high-tech camera surveillance, 24-hour security, within the complex of the Museum of Art Plaza, right on Las Olas Boulevard, in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. The school is within walking distance from the Central bus terminal, Public Library and the Las Olas Shopping and Entertainment District. It is just a ten-minute bus ride to famous Fort Lauderdale Beach.
TLA is the only accredited school located in the downtown Fort Lauderdale area.

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Reviews

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"I have improved a lot!"

AGNES HAMBEISZ, student from USA

The classes and teacher were very good. It was always very cold in the classroom.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 May 2024 - 31 May 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My experience was wonderful!"

Vera Lucia Gonçales Matias, student from USA

The school is in a great location, close to my house. A teacher is an amazing person and all de employees!!
I like the methodology of this school, It's the best school that l studied!!
There aren't any negative points!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
7 Nov 2022 - 2 Dec 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good"

Vanessa Barreto, student from Brazil

I liked the teachers, the methodology, localization and the books we used

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I will do it again :-)"

Hassan Elayoubi, student from Switzerland

I found the school very good and would come again if I get the chance.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 12 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A one best of my life. Cultural and language improvement, unprecedented."

Laureano Marcelo Gilioli, student from Brazil

The TLA and Fort Lauderdale did overcome all my expectations. The classes structure combining two teacher and the way of teaching are very well structured. The teachers have perfect skills and didactic. My house family, accomodations and the house mom were perfect.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
5 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great place"

Clarisa Carnevali Lara, student from Venezuela

O liked the facilities and my fellow students. I did not like one of my teachers. But I had others that were great!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
30 Jul 2018 - 24 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My experience was good"

Giovanna Pereira Guedes de Morais, student from Brazil

Teachers - Very good
Location - very good
FAcilites - good

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
9 Oct 2017 - 13 Oct 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Exciting"

Camila Pesse Candido, student from Brazil

Like: teachers, location
Dont like: no parking, grammar

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
10 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I really liked the experience, the school, city and host family. Was wonderful!"

DANIELE SOUZA, student from Brazil

Classes - Many conversations and activities;
Teachers - Great professional
Place - Amazing location, near the main points of the city
School - Modern and of good quality
Host family - The neighborhood was a little far the school, but it was a wonderful house and family
Activities - Many options to choose from

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
11 May 2015 - 5 Jun 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Valeria Pinna, Operations manager at The Language Academy: Ft. Lauderdale responded to this review.
16 December 2015

Thank you for your very positive review. We are delighted that you had a wonderful experience at TLA FORT LAUDERDALE. Please keep in touch. Best wishes for your future!

"The best choice in my vacation"

Vinícius Moura Silva, student from Brazil

Having studying in The Language Academy has made me more confident and able to speak English.
The school have great teachers and during four hours a day, or more, you can practice your English being warned to use the correct grammar language.
I have studied for six weeks in Fort Lauderdale and was a unforgettable experience.

In my opinion the one problem was the book. It is used in class, but sometimes not even the teachers like to use it because it has strange exercises. I received the workbook, however the student book is used only in class. We can't bring it with us.

Would be important we receive the student book to study the grammar at home during the course.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
5 Jan 2015 - 13 Feb 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Interesting"

Carla Damiano, student from Italy

I think it's a good structure in which you can study and meet new people form other countries. The teachers are very good, as well as their methods.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
30 Jun 2014 - 11 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

The Language Academy offers the following housing types:
homestay

Shared Room & Bath

NZ$ 1,047
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 1,047
Room shared with another student is only available to two passengers traveling together.

Homestay - Private Room Only - No meals

NZ$ 1,279
weekly
Age range: 21 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Fort Lauderdale
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Air conditioning
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
NZ$ 1,279
Homestay room only. No meals provided.
PRICES ARE PER NIGHT AND NOT PER WEEK.
TWO WEEKS IS13 NIGHTS, 3 WEEKS IS 20 NIGHTS AND 4 WEEKS IS 27 NIGHTS.
TLA chooses:
 Caring, enthusiastic hosts
 Carefully selected homes

Private Room Half Board

NZ$ 1,628
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
NZ$ 1,628
IMPORTANT: OUR PRICING IS NOT PER WEEK. IT IS PER NIGHT.
YOUR PRICE CALCULATOR DOES NOT TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THAT TWO WEEKS IS 13 NIGHTS.

TWO WEEKS ARE 13 NIGHTS. 3 WEEKS ARE 20 NIGHTS. 4 WEEKS ARE 27 NIGHTS
CHECK IN ON SUNDAY, CHECK OUT ON SATURDAY
apartment

EFFICIENCY/STUDIO Beach area Apartment

NZ$ 1,503
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Beach Area
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and garden
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,503
Studio Beach Apartment with Full Kitchen.
Choose an apartment if you want:
 An apartment that is comfortable and conveniently located at the beach or in the downtown area.
 The privacy of your own place
 A swimming pool
 Air conditioning
 Cable TV
 Bed linen and towels
 Kitchens that are fully equipped
 Rooms that have weekly cleaning and towels that are provided once a week
 Coin-operated laundry facilities available on the property
 Open-air BBQ grills
 Free parking

Apartment Options:

 Efficiency: A large room, approx. 30 sq. meters, with a large bed, kitchenette and bathroom
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $200 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is $190. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Fort Lauderdale based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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200 S. Andrews Ave #401
Fort Lauderdale
FL 33301
USA

School location

TLA-The Language Academy is located in a prestigious, modern building with marble floors, high-tech camera surveillance, 24-hour security, within the complex of the Museum of Art Plaza, right on Las Olas Boulevard, in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. The school is within walking distance from the Central bus terminal, Public Library and the Las Olas Shopping and Entertainment District. It is just a ten-minute bus ride to famous Fort Lauderdale Beach.
TLA is the only accredited school located in the downtown Fort Lauderdale area.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from The Language Academy: Ft. Lauderdale staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"What are the requirements for the IELTS preparation course?"

Vanessa Martellacci, student from Italy

The required level for IELTS preparation is B2. The admissions officer will send you a pre-test. However only the official test taken upon arrival will be considered for admission purposes.

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"What is the TOEFL preparation course and can those new to the English language enrol?"

Crista Marinela Zelaya Fernandez, student from Honduras

If the student has never learned English, the TOEFL preparation course would not be suitable. The TOEFL (*T*est *O*f *E*nglish as a *F*oreign *L*anguage) is an exam that students take to prove that they have the language proficiency to attend college, University or a job where English proficiency is required. A student new to English can instead be enrolled in a General English course at an A1 elementary level and progress through B2. This would typically take 6 months.

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"The student's level is "Total beginner, never learned language before" and is below the minimum required level of "Intermediate" required to join the course below. Can you make an exception and accept our student into the program? Alternatively, do you have a placement test that we can ask the student to fill out to accurately determine the student's level?"

The only test that will hold any validity for placement is the Michigan University they take on their first day. Attached is a preliminary test that she may take. However, it will not hold any official validity for admission to the course, for the speaking and listening comprehension components are not being assessed. The test will only be scored once we receive a formal application.

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"Would you accept a 58-year old student at your academy?"

Yes

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"Hola, quiero aprender hablar en inglés, vivo bastante cerca en plantation, estos precios incluyen alojamiento o algo así ?? Por que en la opiniones he leído algo de alojamiento, y yo no necesito alojamiento."

Daniela Barrios, student from USA
Admissions Office officer, TLA-The Language Academy school representative (Admissions Office)

Dear applicant,
Thank you for your interest in our Accredited English programs.

Please visit us at
200 S. Andrews Avenue
Suite 401
Fort Lauderdale

from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

We'll be delighted to provide you with additional information about our Intensive English program and discuss your needs and requirements.

Best wishes

TLA
200 S. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale

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"Hola! Hace unos meses visite la escuela pero perdi el correo electrónico que me dieron, soy de Panama y estoy interesado en ingresar a la escuela lo mas pronto."

Hernan Saldaña, student from Panama
Admissions Office officer, TLA-The Language Academy school representative (Admissions Office)

Dear applicant,
Thank you for your interest in our Accredited English programs.

Please visit us at
200 S. Andrews Avenue
Suite 401
Fort Lauderdale

from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

We'll be delighted to provide you with additional information about our Intensive English program and discuss your needs and requirements.

Best wishes

TLA
200 S. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale

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"Salve io fine Ottobre mi trasferirò a Fort Lauderdale e’ sono interessata alla vostra Accademia per un corso di inglese Ma vorrei maggiore informazioni"

Roberta Corcione, student from Italy
Admissions Office officer, TLA-The Language Academy school representative (Admissions Office)

Dear applicant,
Thank you for your interest in our Accredited English programs.

Please visit us at
200 S. Andrews Avenue
Suite 401
Fort Lauderdale

from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

We'll be delighted to provide you with additional information about our Intensive English program and discuss your needs and requirements.

Best wishes

TLA
200 S. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale

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"Do you have any homestays which have swimming pools?"

isabelle lorvo, student from France
Ana Rocha, inlingua school representative

We have a few but cannot guarantee that they will be available.

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"Do you offer a shared twin bedroom residence?"

Thaiana Costa, student from Brazil

We do not have an option of a residence shared with a twin bedroom. Unless the student comes with a companion, there is no choice of having a shared room with another student.

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