Recommended · Cincinnati, OH · Est. 1986
International Language Plus
Cincinnati boutique language studio delivering one-on-one instruction in nine languages plus translation, interpreting, and TOEIC testing since 1986.
About
Tucked into Kenwood Road in northeast Cincinnati, International Language Plus has spent four decades quietly building a reputation as the region's go-to boutique for personalized language work. Founded in 1986, the studio has always favored a one-on-one, tutor-driven model over the classroom-and-textbook rhythm of a traditional school, and it pairs that instruction with a broader menu of language services, TOEIC testing, translation, interpreting, cross-cultural training, and even homestay lessons, that positions it as much a language consultancy as an academy.
The teaching catalog covers ESL alongside Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean, with lesson plans built around each student's goals rather than a fixed syllabus. Sessions run in-person at the Kenwood office or virtually, on a schedule that stretches from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and into Saturday mornings, with no contracts or minimum commitments, an unusually flexible arrangement for adult learners, families, and professionals juggling work.
International Language Plus is not a SEVP-certified school and does not sponsor F-1 visas, so it sits outside the international-student pipeline. Instead, it serves southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky as a private, service-oriented studio: expect a customized plan and a real cultural exchange rather than accreditations, cohorts, or a published price list.
Programs offered
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Foreign Language Instruction
- Cross-Cultural Training
- TOEIC Testing
- Translation Services
- Interpreting Services
- Homestay Lessons
Languages & delivery
Languages taught
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
Delivery
- 👥 Local adults, families, and professionals in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky seeking flexible one-on-one language instruction or language services (translation, interpreting, TOEIC testing).
- 📏 One-on-one private lessons
What stands out
- One-on-one personalized lesson plans across nine languages
- Nearly four decades of continuous operation (since 1986)
- TOEIC testing center on site
- In-house translation and interpreting services
- Homestay lesson option for immersive practice
- No contracts or minimum commitments
- Wide scheduling window: weekdays 9am-9pm plus Saturday mornings
- Both in-person (Kenwood, Cincinnati) and virtual instruction
Recent Google reviews
I've spent a number of hours learning Japanese at ILP, and I only have the kindest things to say about everyone I've encountered while attending tutoring sessions there. The teachers are knowledgeable, patient, and understanding, and everyone else you see in the building is a real treat to interact with. You first come here looking to learn a language, and you leave feeling like you've been welcomed into a second family. Highly recommend, especially for Japanese learners.
Our family loves International Language Plus services for our son, who is learning Japanese. His teacher is outstanding and has taught him so much more than how to speak the language. She has taught him about Japanese culture, reading and writing and art. His classes with Yuriko are the “highlight of my week!”. We would highly recommend this program!
My parents recently immigrated to the US from China. To help them learn English, I signed them up for English lessons at International Language Plus. They have been very happy with the lessons. Everybody in the office is very friendly. Their teacher Barbara is patient, knowledgeable, and thorough. She always finds ways to keep my parents engaged. They like to tell me what they learned after every lesson. We are lucky to find this school.
I have been a student at International Language Plus for two years now and I got to say this school has really helped me to improve my English skills. Miss Connie has developed a course based on my personal needs and level. If you are looking to improve or to start the challenge of a new language, ILP is the right place to come. The personalized clases will help you to develop all the skills you need to become confident in the target language.
Based on 26 Google reviews · average 5.0
Location
📍 9403 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242