Language course English in Fort Lauderdale

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Learn English in Fort Lauderdale by taking a course with our partner school, TLA (The Language Academy). Founded in 1997, TLA is situated in a modern building in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s financial district. The school has a first class team of teachers and administrative staff who will help you to feel at home from you very first day of class.

Key features of our partner English school in Fort Lauderdale:

School accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training)
Modern, spacious classrooms
20 different student nationalities
Intensive courses begin each Monday
Multimedia language laboratory with television, video and CD’s
Computer room with WIFI internet access
Cafeteria with drink and snack machines
Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

On the first day of your English course, the head of the activities department will present you with the school’s current activity programme. On this first day you will also receive a welcome breakfast so that you can get to know other students and members of staff. A typical programme of activities includes:

Music day, the origins of jazz and blues
Barbeques on the beach with free drinks and snacks
Visits to museums, newspapers and TV stations
Excursions to South Beach, the zoo and aquarium

Intensive

Learn English in Fort Lauderdale by taking an intensive course. TLA offers intensive courses with either 20, 22 or 32 lessons per week. If you choose to take a 20 lesson a week course, you will not need an I-20 visa if your country is part of the I-20 visa waiver programme, but with the others you will. The lessons focus upon communication and centre upon grammar, vocabulary, conversation, writing and listening comprehension.

The intensive course can either take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 12 per group

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	685	965	1245	1525	1805	2085	2365	2645	2925	3205	3485	3375	3625	3875	4125	4375	4625	4875	5125	5375	5625	5875	6125
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	1270	1865	2460	3055	3650	4245	4840	5435	6030	6625	7220	7425	7990	8555	9120	9685	10250	10815	11380	11945	12510	13075	13640
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	1530	2265	3000	3735	4470	5205	5940	6675	7410	8145	8465	8775	9445	10115	10785	11455	12125	12795	13465	14135	14805	15475	16145
Intensive with host family, single room, no meals	1335	1965	2595	3225	3855	4485	5115	5745	6375	7005	7635	7875	8475	9075	9675	10275	10875	11475	12075	12675	13275	13875	14475
Intensive with studio (budget), single room, no meals	1985	2915	3845	4775	5705	6635	7565	8495	9425	10355	11285	11825	12725	13625	14525	15425	16325	17225	18125	19025	19925	20825	21725
Intensive with studio (beach area), single room, no meals	2085	3065	4045	5025	6005	6985	7965	8945	9925	10905	11885	12475	13425	14375	15325	16275	17225	18175	19125	20075	21025	21975	22925

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	715	1010	1305	1600	1895	2190	2485	2780	3075	3370	3665	3375	3625	3875	4125	4375	4625	4875	5125	5375	5625	5875	6125
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	1300	1910	2520	3130	3740	4350	4960	5570	6180	6790	7400	7425	7990	8555	9120	9685	10250	10815	11380	11945	12510	13075	13640
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	1560	2310	3060	3810	4560	5310	6060	6810	7560	8310	8645	8775	9445	10115	10785	11455	12125	12795	13465	14135	14805	15475	16145
Intensive with host family, single room, no meals	1365	2010	2655	3300	3945	4590	5235	5880	6525	7170	7815	7875	8475	9075	9675	10275	10875	11475	12075	12675	13275	13875	14475
Intensive with studio (budget), single room, no meals	2015	2960	3905	4850	5795	6740	7685	8630	9575	10520	11465	11825	12725	13625	14525	15425	16325	17225	18125	19025	19925	20825	21725
Intensive with studio (beach area), single room, no meals	2115	3110	4105	5100	6095	7090	8085	9080	10075	11070	12065	12475	13425	14375	15325	16275	17225	18175	19125	20075	21025	21975	22925

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	985	1415	1845	2275	2705	3135	3565	3995	4425	4855	5285
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	1570	2315	3060	3805	4550	5295	6040	6785	7530	8275	9020
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	1830	2715	3600	4485	5370	6255	7140	8025	8910	9795	10265
Intensive with host family, single room, no meals	1635	2415	3195	3975	4755	5535	6315	7095	7875	8655	9435
Intensive with studio (budget), single room, no meals	2285	3365	4445	5525	6605	7685	8765	9845	10925	12005	13085
Intensive with studio (beach area), single room, no meals	2385	3515	4645	5775	6905	8035	9165	10295	11425	12555	13685

Starting dates:	every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes Complete beginners may be required to attend some private lessons prior to joining a group.
Course materials:	ca. €30, invoiced by StudyTravel
Options host family:	Special dietary needs: € 49 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary. Private bathroom: € 129 per week Surcharge for a private bathroom in a single room
Surcharges studio (beach area):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €201 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €201 per week
Surcharges studio (budget):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €191 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €191 per week

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120 Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120
Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks) In 2022 the school is closed on: 17/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 30/05/2022, 04/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 24/11/2022, 25/11/2022, 26/12/2022 - 30/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays are not being rescheduled or refunded.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks)

In 2022 the school is closed on: 17/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 30/05/2022, 04/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 24/11/2022, 25/11/2022, 26/12/2022 - 30/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays are not being rescheduled or refunded.

Minigroup

If you prefer a more personalized language program without missing the learning fun within a group, we recommend you the minigroup course. Here you will get 20 lessons of English per week in a group of up to 5 participants. This guarantees a personal learning environment in which you can concentrate on specific topics.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 5 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks
Minigroup without accommodation	1325	1925	2525	3125	3725	4325	4925	5525	6125	6725	7325
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard	1910	2825	3740	4655	5570	6485	7400	8315	9230	10145	11060
Minigroup with host family, single room, no meals	1975	2925	3875	4825	5775	6725	7675	8625	9575	10525	11475
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard	2170	3225	4280	5335	6390	7445	8500	9555	10610	11665	12305
Minigroup with studio (budget), single room, no meals	2625	3875	5125	6375	7625	8875	10125	11375	12625	13875	15125
Minigroup with studio (beach area), single room, no meals	2725	4025	5325	6625	7925	9225	10525	11825	13125	14425	15725

Starting dates:	every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €30, invoiced by StudyTravel
Options host family:	Special dietary needs: € 49 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary. Private bathroom: € 129 per week Surcharge for a private bathroom in a single room
Surcharges studio (beach area):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €201 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €201 per week
Surcharges studio (budget):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €191 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €191 per week

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120 Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120
Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks) In 2022 the school is closed on: 17/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 30/05/2022, 04/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 24/11/2022, 25/11/2022, 26/12/2022 - 30/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays are not being rescheduled or refunded.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks)

Business English

We have two business English programmes available in Fort Lauderdale:

1. This business English course in Fort Lauderdale has a very professional focus, which is based upon the development of basic communication skills so that you can express yourself with ease in this field. You will have conversation, listening and writing classes which are focused solely upon business English. The course consists of 20 lessons per week, in a group of a maximum of 5 students. To take this programme you will not need an I-20 visa if your country is part of the I-20 waiver programme.

2. As a complement to the business English programme you can choose to take an extra 5 individual workshop classes per week (a total of 25 lessons per week, 20 in group + 5 individual). You can choose your workshop topics upon enrolment by marking your preferences in the “notes” section of the booking form. The specialist subjects you can choose form are as follows:

Financial English
English for Law
English for journalism
English for Human Resources
English for the shipping industry
Medical English
English for marketing
English for international business
English for executive assistants
English for agriculture and the food industry

For the second course you will need an I-20 visa, even if your country is part of the visa waiver programme.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 5 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks
Business English without accommodation	1025	1925
Business English with studio (budget), single room, no meals
Business English with host family, double room, halfboard	1295	2510
Business English with host family, single room, no meals	1325	2575
Business English with host family, single room, halfboard	1415	2770
Business English with studio (beach area), single room, no meals	1725	3325

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks
Business English without accommodation	1425	2725
Business English with studio (budget), single room, no meals	2075	4025
Business English with host family, double room, halfboard	1695	3310
Business English with host family, single room, no meals	1725	3375
Business English with host family, single room, halfboard	1815	3570
Business English with studio (beach area), single room, no meals	2125	4125

Starting dates:	intermediate : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Options host family:	Special dietary needs: € 49 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary. Private bathroom: € 129 per week Surcharge for a private bathroom in a single room
Surcharges studio (beach area):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €201 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €201 per week
Surcharges studio (budget):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €191 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €191 per week

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120 Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120
Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks) In 2022 the school is closed on: 17/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 30/05/2022, 04/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 24/11/2022, 25/11/2022, 26/12/2022 - 30/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays are not being rescheduled or refunded.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks)

Cambridge exam

The Cambridge exam preparation course in Fort Lauderdale consists of 20 lessons per week, all dedicated Cambridge exam preparation lessons with a specialised teacher. The course has a duration of 8 or 10 weeks and prepares you for the CAE or CPE examn. All lessons are taken as part of a group with a maximum of 12 students per class. In order to take the Cambridge exam course in Fort Lauderdale, you should have at least an intermediate knowledge of English.

To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 12 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			8 weeks
Cambridge exam without accommodation			4525
Cambridge exam with host family, double room, halfboard			7000
Cambridge exam with host family, single room, halfboard			8100
Cambridge exam with host family, single room, no meals			7275
Cambridge exam with studio (budget), single room, no meals			9725
Cambridge exam with studio (beach area), single room, no meals			10125

Starting dates:	elementary : 03/01, 14/02, 06/06, 12/09, 19/09
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes CAMBRIDGE CAE & CPE START DATES 2022 CAE 8 weeks: 14/02/2022, 06/06/2022, 12/09/2022 CPE 8 weeks : 03/01/2022, 19/09/2022 The price of the Cambridge exam course does not include the course materials (approx $ 100 / € 100) nor the exam fee (approx $ 375 / € 375). The Cambridge exam courses might need an extra night of accommodation due to the exam date. Price of an extra night on request. Exams are computer based at the school. Students interested in preparation courses for paper-based exams (offered at outside locations), please contact us for details. EXAM DATES 2022 CAE: 09/04/2022, 30/07/2022, 05/11/2022 CPE: 26/02/2022, 12/11/2022
Course materials:	€100, to be paid directly on arrival
Exam fees:	ca. €375, to be paid directly on arrival
Options host family:	Special dietary needs: € 49 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary. Private bathroom: € 129 per week Surcharge for a private bathroom in a single room
Surcharges studio (beach area):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €201 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €201 per week
Surcharges studio (budget):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €191 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €191 per week

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120 Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120
Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks) In 2022 the school is closed on: 17/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 30/05/2022, 04/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 24/11/2022, 25/11/2022, 26/12/2022 - 30/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays are not being rescheduled or refunded.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks)

TOEFL Exam

The TOEFL exam course consists of 20 group lessons per week plus hours of supervised self-study. The minimum time you can take this course is 4 weeks, and you must have at least an intermediate level. To take this course you will need an I-20 visa even if your country is part of the I-20 visa waiver programme.

On the same start dates and for the same price you can also start TOEIC exam preparation.

To read more about the TOEFL examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 12 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	6 weeks
TOEFL Exam without accommodation	1525	2225
TOEFL Exam with host family, double room, halfboard	2740	4070
TOEFL Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	3280	4890
TOEFL Exam with host family, single room, no meals	2875	4275
TOEFL Exam with studio (budget), single room, no meals	4125	6125
TOEFL Exam with studio (beach area), single room, no meals	4325	6425

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes The price of the TOEFL preparation course does not include the course materials (approx. $ 100 / € 100) nor the exam fee (approx. $ 375 / € 375). Students are responsible for making their own test appointment. The test fee (credit card required) is payable to the official test center.
Course materials:	€100, to be paid directly on arrival
Exam fees:	ca. €200, to be paid directly on arrival
Options host family:	Special dietary needs: € 49 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary. Private bathroom: € 129 per week Surcharge for a private bathroom in a single room
Surcharges studio (beach area):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €201 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €201 per week
Surcharges studio (budget):	single room : 02/01/2022 - 28/05/2022 : €191 per week single room : 13/11/2022 - 31/12/2022 : €191 per week

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120 Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Fort Lauderdale: € 120
Transfer on arrival from Miami: € 220

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks) In 2022 the school is closed on: 17/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 30/05/2022, 04/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 24/11/2022, 25/11/2022, 26/12/2022 - 30/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays are not being rescheduled or refunded.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks (the price of $ 30 / € 30 appearing in the online price quotation refers to 2-4 weeks)

Host Family

Stay with a host family whilst you learn English in Fort Lauderdale. The host family accommodation in Fort Lauderdale includes half board and a double or single room. Double rooms can only be booked by two people who are travelling together. You may ask about the availability of an en-suite bathroom. The families are situated around 20 minutes away from Fort Lauderdale city centre, where the school is situated, using public transport. All host families have WIFI internet access.

Studio (beach area)

The studios in a residence are situated 20 minutes away from the school by public transport right by the beach. The studios are fully furnished and equipped with a kitchen and bathroom. Bedding is provided, and you will also find a television and telephone. The studio can be shared by two people who are travelling together. All the studios have WIFI internet access. You have access to a swimming pool.

Studio (budget)

The studios (type budget) are located in the downtown or residential area of the city. You stay in a single room with your own bathroom and kitchenette. All apartments have air-conditioning. Kitchenettes are equipped with cooking utensils. Bed linen and towels are provided. Wireless internet, cable TV is included, and you’ll have a washer and dryer on site. Apartments are located in residential neighbourhoods close to commercial areas with stores and supermarkets, a 15 to 25-minute bus ride to school.

Overall rating

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