TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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General Information on Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, known as “the Venice of America”, is situated in Florida, the Sunshine state. The city has plenty of beaches and is known for its good-time atmosphere with a variety of bars and nightclubs. Nearby settings offers lakes, the Florida Keys and last but not least, Disney World.
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General Information on TLA-The Language Academy
The language school TLA-The Language Academy was founded in Fort Lauderdale, USA in 1997. TLA is located in one of downtown Fort Lauderdale's most prestigious buildings, in the Museum of Art Plaza, on the famous Las Olas Boulevard, a 5-minute walk to the central bus terminal and the entertainment district.
Facilities
A magnificent school with 15 air-conditioned classrooms with natural light.WIFI facilities. A state-of-the-art media center with 20 flat-screen PCs. Student cafeteria with beverage and snack vending machines and espresso point. Separate Executive lounge. Self-study areas and resource library.
Accreditations and Quality seals of TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale
Accredited by ACCET, the highest American accreditation for language schools, recognized by the US Department of Education.Accredited by AAIEP, the American Association of Intensive English Programs.Accredite by IALC, the Iternational Association of q
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is FLL Fort Lauderdale. It takes 10 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School TLA-The Language Academy in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 Junior courses in summer: 400 Junior courses throughout the year: 50 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 8 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 70 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 18 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 15 % Germany 10 % France 10 % | Italy 20 % Japan 2 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 10 % |
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Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | -- | 470 | 670 | 870 | 1070 | 1270 | 1470 | 1670 | 1870 | 200 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | -- | -- | -- | 900 | 1120 | 1340 | 1780 | 2220 | 2660 | 220 |
| TLA is an official iBT Toefl test center. Minimum course duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 800 | 1600 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Start dates every first and third Monday of each month. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
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| Price in US $ | 850 | 1700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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School's administrative fee: | 100.00 US $ |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , TOEIC , IELTS , BEC |
| Average examination results: | PASS A at Cambridge First PASS A at Cambridge Advanced |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 31.May.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 25.Nov.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 04.Jul.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 11.Nov.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 02.Jul.2010, 26.Nov.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 31.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in US $ | 300 | 650 | 1000 | 1350 | 350 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Heating, Air conditioning, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in US $ | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 500 | 200 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Second occupant pays $ 10/night. Double occupancy only available to clients traveling together. Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jan.2010 - 01.May.2010 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 39 US $ High season supplement per week: 270 US $ | |||||||||
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| Price in US $ | 264 | 572 | 880 | 1188 | 308 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Heating, Air conditioning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 44 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in US $ | 210 | 455 | 700 | 945 | 245 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Miami: for 190 US $ (one way) Taxi costs about 150 US $ to the city center FLL: for 90 US $ (one way) Taxi costs about 30 US $ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 2 km | |||
| Diving | 3 km | |||
| Golf | 8 km | |||
| Horse riding | 8 km | |||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Sailing | 2 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Volleyball | 2 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 2 km | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by TLA-The Language Academy: | Beach BBQ, Pot luck luncheons, Museum visits, field trips to the courthouse | |||
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