The Lingo7 Guide
The free guide to language schools in the United States.
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In this citySomerville, MA
MLS English Language Program
An intimate, community-focused ESL program in Davis Square combining core English instruction with cultural excursions and historic tours of Boston.
In this cityNew York, NY
Dream IT ESL 2nd Floor
A no-frills CEA-accredited Midtown Manhattan ESL school offering year-round intensive English, TOEFL prep, and Business English with F-1 I-20 support.
In this cityOrlando, FL
Just Go Languages
A highly-rated, CEA-accredited English school in Orlando offering affordable F-1 visa programs, flexible schedules, and a supportive, close-knit community.
In this cityTampa, FL
ADES Center
A highly rated, community-focused Tampa school offering practical English and Spanish classes alongside defensive driving in a warm, supportive environment.
In this citySunny Isles Beach, FL
EBETEC Language Academy - English School Sunny Isles
An affordable, CEA-accredited English academy in Sunny Isles Beach offering specialized professional tracks and F-1 visa support steps from the ocean.
In this cityWinter Park, FL
Antares Winter Park
Antares MetroWest offers language learning and cultural immersion in Orlando, Florida, notably providing a cultural exchange program for students who do not have an F1 visa.
In this cityCharlotte, NC
English Language Training Institute
A Charlotte-based language school offering small-group adult classes, corporate training, and study abroad programs in Spanish, English, and more.
In this cityMiami, FL
LANGUAGE ON Kendall School
A highly-rated, CEA-accredited English school in suburban Miami offering structured intensive programs and strong F-1 visa support in a welcoming environment.
In this cityCambridge, MA
Miami International Language Academy
A Florida-born English academy whose Cambridge outpost puts F-1 students steps from the Alewife T stop with CEA-accredited immersion.
In this cityNew York, NY
NYC Global Center
CEA-accredited Chelsea ESL school offering 10-week Intensive English, TOEFL iBT prep, and Professional English with F-1 visa and I-20 support.
In this cityDoral, FL
Face to Face Languages
A CEA-accredited boutique school in Doral offering highly personal, conversational English and citizenship classes in a warm, community-oriented environment.
In this cityFort Lee, NJ
Discovery Learning Center
A small, CEA-accredited Fort Lee ESL school that pairs affordable ten-week terms with multilingual student support just across the Hudson from Manhattan.
In this citySan Rafael, CA
ELS Language Centers - San Francisco/North Bay (Dominican University of California)
ELS's Marin County outpost pairs intensive English instruction with full run of Dominican University's leafy campus, twelve miles from the Golden Gate.
In this cityNew York, NY
Discovery Learning Center Manhattan
A CEA-accredited ESL institute serving international students across Fort Lee and Manhattan campuses with intensive English, TOEFL, and Professional English tracks.
In this cityDallas, TX
Educational and Cultural Interactions (ECI) Main Campus
Dallas-based independent English language school listed in CEA and ESL directories, but the official website could not be reached at time of review.
In this citySan Diego, CA
Eurocentres San Diego
San Diego Spanish school built around a subscription model of small conversational classes, Latin American teachers, cultural events, and Guatemala immersion trips.
In this citySalt Lake City, UT
INX Academy Salt Lake City
A CEA-accredited English language school in downtown Salt Lake City offering small-group intensive courses, university pathways, and a distinctive vacation-friendly study rhythm.
In this citySan Jose, CA
SJSU – International Gateways
Silicon Valley pathway program at San Jose State University pairing English instruction with credit-bearing university coursework and NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute partnerships.
In this cityWhitestown, IN
English for Internationals
A supportive Indianapolis English school offering intensive academic and practical language programs with full F-1 visa sponsorship for international students.
In this cityCincinnati, OH
International Language Plus
Cincinnati boutique language studio delivering one-on-one instruction in nine languages plus translation, interpreting, and TOEIC testing since 1986.
In this cityFeasterville, PA
American Advanced Institute of Technology (AAIT) Language School
A CEA-accredited suburban Philadelphia English school offering a structured seven-level, two-year intensive program for adult international students on F-1 visas.
In this cityHartford, CT
American Cultural Immersion
A Hartford-based ESL program with a minimal online footprint, requiring direct contact for program details.
In this cityPhoenix, AZ
AZ Language
A small Scottsdale-based adult language school offering ESL, Spanish, TEFL certification and TOEFL/IELTS prep with an intimate, small-group format.
In this cityWest Palm Beach, FL
Solara Tutoring & Learning
Solara Tutoring & Learning offers personalized academic tutoring and multi-language instruction in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese, serving students from K-12 to adults in West Palm Beach, FL.
In this cityIrvine, CA
Campus English Academy
A small CEA-accredited ESL academy tucked directly across from UC Irvine, serving F-1 international students in America's safest big city.
In this citySanta Fe, NM
Vacation English Immersion
A boutique Santa Fe English school blending customized classroom instruction with 'edutourism' and experiential outdoor learning in New Mexico.
In this cityPalisades Park, NJ
Sky Language School New Jersey
A CEA-accredited independent ESL school in Palisades Park offering level-based English and TOEFL prep to adult learners across social, academic, and professional tracks.
In this cityTulsa, OK
University Language Institute
An intensive English program at Oral Roberts University combining academic language preparation with a Spirit-empowered Christian campus experience.
In this cityHonolulu, HI
Hawaii Palms English School
Small Waikiki-based English school pairing intensive coursework with beach-town immersion, capped at nine students per class in the spirit of Aloha.
In this cityMount Prospect, IL
IIFA College (formerly IIFA English Learning Center)
Affordable, CEA-accredited hybrid ESL school in suburban Chicago serving F-1 international students at a flat $600 monthly rate.
In this citySeattle, WA
Lumos English Center Seattle (formerly Lumos Language School - Seattle)
CEA-accredited English school with flexible one- to four-day schedules and full F-1 visa support, geared toward international students eyeing U.S. higher education.
In this citySan Jose, CA
Habla Language Services
A founder-led San Jose language studio pairing picture-based Spanish and English immersion with translation, interpreting, and immersion-travel services for working professionals.
In this cityUniversity Park, PA
English Language Programs Intensive Program
Ivy League intensive English program in Philadelphia offering seven-week sessions with academic, business, and general English tracks at Penn's School of Arts and Sciences.
In this citySaint Louis, MO
English as a Second Language Program
Jesuit university-based English program with a direct academic pathway into Saint Louis University undergraduate and graduate degrees.
In this cityFairfax, VA
English as a Second Language Program
Year-round intensive English program at a private career-focused college in the DC suburbs, feeding academic pathways and TOEFL prep for F-1 international students.
In this citySt. Albans, VT
English as a Secong Language
A free, community-focused adult education program offering flexible in-person and online English language classes across Vermont.
In this cityTowson, MD
English Language Center, Towson University
University-run intensive English program near Baltimore with six levels, 8-12 student classes, and direct pathway admission into Towson degrees.
In this cityClinton, MS
Office of Global Education, Mississippi College
A supportive university-based Intensive English Program in Mississippi featuring strong community-integration initiatives like local family hosting and peer conversation partnerships.
In this cityEl Paso, TX
The English Language Institute
A university-backed ESL institute in a major bi-national metro area, offering flexible intensive, evening, weekend, and online English programs.
In this cityBirmingham, AL
INTO UAB Center
INTO UAB is a joint venture with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, offering academic English and pathway programs for international students, supported by comprehensive immigration and cultural services within a dedicated International Student Center.
In this cityAtlanta, GA
Test Preparation
An Atlanta-based test prep center offering supportive, back-to-basics courses and personalized tutoring for college and graduate school admissions exams.
In this cityNashville, TN
TN Foreign Language Institute
A public university-affiliated center in Nashville offering diverse world language classes, ESL programs, and specialized professional interpreter training.
In this cityAnn Arbor, MI
Michigan Language Center
Ann Arbor's longest-running private English school since 1978, offering ACCET-accredited intensive English and a university pathway steps from the University of Michigan.
In this cityMinneapolis, MN
ELS Language Centers, University of St. Thomas
University-embedded English language center in downtown Minneapolis offering intensive English and a direct academic pathway into 600+ partner U.S. colleges.
In this cityJonesboro, AR
English Learning Academy
University-embedded intensive English program at Arkansas State University offering three tracks from ESL-only study to graduate pathway admission.
In this cityGreeley, CO
Intensive English Program
University-based English program at UNC in Greeley, now delivered as customized short-term cohorts through the Office of Global Engagement rather than a rolling IEP.
In this cityNewark, DE
Groves Adult Education FREE ESL classes
A public adult education program in Newark offering flexible, self-paced GED preparation and adult literacy support.
In this cityOmaha, NE
Intensive English, University of Nebraska
An intensive academic English program housed in the University of Nebraska Omaha's historic heart, offering full integration into campus life.
In this cityPittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University
A welcoming public university in Kansas offering hands-on academic programs and supportive pathways for international students within a vibrant campus community.
In this cityMadison, WI
WESLI - Wisconsin ESL Institute
A downtown Madison ESL institute founded in 1981, prized for small classes, seven-level curriculum, and a genuinely warm community atmosphere.
In this cityLas Vegas, NV
International Academy of English (IAE) - Las Vegas
A CEA-accredited intensive English school on Las Vegas's west side, part of a four-campus West Coast network built around F-1 student visa sponsorship.
In this cityGreenville, SC
Visions International Language School
A corporate consulting and coaching firm offering licensed intercultural training and customized language coaching for global executives and expatriate families.
In this cityLewiston, ID
Lewis-Clark State College
An affordable public college in Idaho offering supportive pathways and resources for international students and adult English language learners.
In this cityPortland, OR
Lewis & Clark/Academic English Studies
An academically rigorous intensive English program set on a beautiful, wooded Pacific Northwest campus, preparing international students for American university success.
In this cityAthens, WV
Concord University
A historic public university in West Virginia offering a tight-knit campus community and personalized academic support.
In this cityWashington, DC
International Center for Language Studies
A woman-owned Washington DC boutique language institute offering intensive English and 85+ other languages, serving international students, government agencies, and diplomats since 1966.
In this cityEpworth, IA
Divine Word College
A CEA-accredited intensive English program set within a Roman Catholic seminary, offering exceptionally small classes and a supportive, intercultural community in rural Iowa.
In this cityMissoula, MT
English Language Institute - University of Montana
An academic English and pathway program set on a scenic mountain campus, offering international students a direct route into university studies.
In this cityMurray, KY
ESL Program, Murray State University
An intensive, campus-based English program in Kentucky offering personalized instruction with small class sizes and eight-week terms for international students.
In this cityVermillion, SD
University of South Dakota
South Dakota's flagship public university offering a classic campus experience, though current details on dedicated ESL programs are limited.
In this cityNew Orleans, LA
Loyola University
Small, Jesuit-university English program in New Orleans since 1976, tailored for intermediate/advanced learners with an academic pathway to U.S. university study.
In this cityProvidence, RI
Johnson & Wales University-English Language & Culture Academy
University-embedded ESL academy in Providence preparing international students for undergraduate and graduate study at a culinary and hospitality-focused institution.
In this cityLaramie, WY
English Language Center, University of Wyoming
The university's dedicated ESL and intensive English program pages are currently inactive, redirecting instead to the academic Department of English.
In this cityPortland, ME
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