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Host:
LADO International College
Contact:
Enrique Viņas, CEO Tel: 202-223-0023 Fax: 202-338-6985 2233 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington, DC 20007 USA
Established:
1977 |
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LADO Intensive ProgramDescriptionLADO's Intensive Program is designed for students who want to progress rapidly and see immediate results. Classes are held five days per week during the day or evening. (Evening classes are held at our Arlington location only). Each session lasts four weeks. The Intensive Program is the only option for students with an F-1 Student Visa.
LocationLADO International College has three centers in the Washington Metropolitan area. The Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia, and Silver Spring, Maryland. Centers are all centrally located and all have an easy access from the public transportation system.
Teaching QualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of six months of ESL/EFL teaching experience
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Intensive English Program has levels 1-10 and TOEFL Preparation courses. We also have Evening Intensive Program, Semi-Intensive Program, Saturday Program, and Workshops.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 14
Average Class Size: 7
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 4
TOEFL I, TOEFL II, Level 11 courses in adddition to levels 1-10
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Please see the website at www.lado.com for more information.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 15%
Asia: 25%
Europe: 15%
Latin America: 40%
Middle East: 5%
Average Enrollments:
February: 60
July: 60
October: 70
FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Student ServicesDuring warmer months we offer weekly field trips to museums, historical sites, monuments, shops, and restaurants throughout the D.C. area. In the winter we show a weekly video. We have a student lounge with vending machines and microwave. We post events hosted by area organizations in the student lounge. Educational Service OpportunitiesAcademic advice is available on a daily basis. We have a closed-captioned TV/VCR audio-visual lab with a selection of video tapes and cassettes, a library and a computer lab. TransportationThe LADO centers are the following distances from National Airport: D.C. - 20-30 minutes, Arlingtion - 15 minutes, and Silver Spring - 30-40 minutes. Dulles International Airport is an hour commute. All 3 centers have access to public transportation |
