Special Promotion for Au Pairs: $500 tuition ($550 in 2025) to meet your Education Requirement!
Study in person or online from a live instructor using Zoom! You can choose which platform you prefer: Some students want to be in the classroom, others want to study online via Zoom. At ILI, you can do either but please check with your au pair agency first if you are allowed to take online classes. We have 360-degree cameras in our classrooms enabling online students to feel part of the class. This hybrid class environment allows students to engage with each other and the instructor and to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking the English Language.
Enroll now! Register online!
Are you an au pair in the Washington, DC metro area? Then you are probably looking for a place to complete your education requirement. ILI has many affordable classes that you can take to meet your requirement. We also offer a discount on our tuition to all au pairs, so you do not need to spend much more than the $500 your host family pays for your education requirement. The education requirement is 6 credits or the equivalent. Since we are not a college or university, the equivalent is classroom hours (1 classroom hour = 50 minutes). Please check with your au pair organization to determine the number of classroom hours you need to complete. Most au pairs need a total of 72 hours. Here are some examples of how you can complete your education requirement at ILI:
English (ESL) or TOEFL Preparation
| Class | Times (Eastern Time) | Hours | Regular Tuition | Special Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Class | Monday through Friday 9 am-2:10 pm | 75 hours** | $595 for 3 weeks | $500 ($550 in 2025) |
| Evening Class* | Tuesday through Thursday 6:40-8:45 pm | 75 hours** | $650 for 10 weeks | $500 ($550 in 2025) |
| Saturday Class* | Saturday 9 am-1:05 pm | 72 hours** | $640 for 16 weeks | $500 ($550 in 2025) |
Please note that all times above are Eastern Time (standard or daylight) based on our location in Washington, DC. Your time zone might be different and those times may not work with your schedule. Please be sure you can attend the times based on Eastern Time before you enroll.
Easy and flexible! We have open enrollment so you can start every week!* Enroll Now!
The application fee is $75 ($100 in 2025) for all new students. The use of textbooks is included except for the TOEFL class. The required TOEFL textbook is $97. Enroll now in one of our Special Promotion classes!
All new English students take a placement test after submitting a paid registration. The test will determine your starting English level. Students studying online will take the test online. Students studying in person, take the test at the institute. After the successful completion of your classes, you can request a certificate showing the number of hours completed.
* Semi-intensive English classes are subject to availability. Au pairs may be placed on a waitlist until space opens up at the appropriate level.
** 1 classroom hour = 50 minutes.
Additional Offerings
Foreign Languages (choose from 12 different languages!)
| Class | Times (Eastern Time) | Hours | Regular Tuition | Tuition with 10% Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | 1 once per week 6:15-8:45 pm | 25 hours | $380 ($400 in 2025) | $342 ($360 in 2025) for 10 weeks |
| French | 1 once per week 6:15-8:45 pm | 25 hours | $380 ($400 in 2025) | $342 ($360 in 2025) for 10 weeks |
| Italian | 1 once per week 6:15-8:45 pm | 25 hours | $380 ($400 in 2025) | $342 ($360 in 2025) for 10 weeks |
We also offer Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Urdu. There are several different levels for each language and classes meet once per week in the evening or on Saturday morning. Sessions start 4 times per year. Textbooks are not included in the tuition price and are required for the class. Prices vary by language and level. More information under Foreign Languages/Group Classes.
TESOL/TEFL Certificate Program
| Class | Times | Hours | Regular Tuition | Tuition with 10 % Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESOL/TEFL | Tuesdays/Thursdays 6-9 pm | 120 hours | $1750 | $1575 for 8 weeks |
This class prepares for a career in teaching English. Advanced English level is required for enrollment and prior teaching experience is recommended. A new session starts every 8 weeks. Textbooks are included in the price. More information under TESOL/TEFL Certificate Program Description.
Terms and Conditions
Special Promotion is for new students only. Proof of au pair status is required (copy of J-1, DS-2019, or au pair ID). The price includes total tuition and use of textbooks (except