HLI (Home Language International) schools place students in the homes of qualified teachers, where they live, learn, socialise and interact. Each programme is fully immersive, giving students valuable one-to-one tuition and "real life" interactions and exchanges in their chosen study language. Throughout HLI, there are many hundreds of teachers, ensuring students receive tutors best suited to their individual needs and development. Lessons are generally on a one-to-one basis from within the teacher's home. Activities, excursions and social events, such as mealtimes with the host family, are all part of the fully immersive learning experience that HLI offers.
Course selection: HLI (Home Language International) provides fully immersive language courses suitable to students of all levels, necessities and ages. Programmes include a set amount of lessons per week, course material specific to a student's level and needs, full-board accommodation within the teacher's home and activities and excursions, dependent on the course type selected. Programmes are suitable and available to children, teenagers, adults and professionals. Available course types may vary throughout the world but generally include language for Business, sports orientated study holidays, Exam Preparation, Specific Learning programmes tailor-made to a student's needs, Teacher Refresher courses, Senior programmes and much more. Accommodation, activities and lessons are also all available individually.
Methodology: HLI programmes allow students to immerse themselves within their selected languages environment for the whole duration of their learning programme. Students' practise their chosen language during their lessons, free time, daily routines, and social activities such as mealtimes within the teacher's home. This one to one attention allows students the best opportunity to learn at the pace best suited to their needs and goals.
Tutors: All Teacher's are highly qualified and experienced in teaching. Students are provided tutors best suited to their needs, course type, expectations and requested location.
Facilities: All host families (teachers) provide students with full-board accommodation with a private bedroom, study area and free WIFI.
Accreditations: HLI (Home Language International) is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC).
- Legal name / parent company: Home Language International Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: 13185755
English Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1730 1644 | 3460 3287 | 5104 4849 | 6747 6410 | 8391 7972 | 10034 9533 | 11678 11095 | 13321 12655 | 16608 15778 | 19895 18901 | 1644 1562 |
Come and study English in the Windy City, on a schedule of 15 hours of one-to-one classes in your teacher’s Chicago home. Your lessons will be customised entirely according to your specifications, whether those be relating to a specialist subject area, or particular vocabulary or grammar structures that you would like to learn.
Between your professionally-prepared classes, you will have the chance to begin the rather large task of exploring the city of Chicago. With time, and the advice of your local host family, you will quickly come to understand how much variety is available in this city when it comes to choices for how to spend your leisure time. Some of the things you should be sure to experience might include ice skating at the outdoor rink at Millennium Park, satisfying your curiosity at the Museum of Science and Industry, and observing the animals at the impressive Lincoln Park Zoo. For those who love to go out on an evening, Chicago’s nightlife scene will not disappoint.
To ensure that your experience lives up to your expectations, HLI provides Local Organiser staff living within Chicago who are there to assist you with anything relating to your home tuition programme.
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 1950 1853 | 3900 3705 | 5753 5466 | 7605 7225 | 9458 8986 | 11310 10745 | 13163 12505 | 15015 14265 | 18720 17784 | 22425 21304 | 1853 1761 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 2170 2062 | 4340 4123 | 6402 6082 | 8463 8040 | 10525 9999 | 12586 11957 | 14648 13916 | 16709 15874 | 20832 19791 | 24955 23708 | 2062 1959 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2390 2271 | 4780 4541 | 7051 6699 | 9321 8855 | 11592 11013 | 13862 13169 | 16133 15327 | 18403 17483 | 22944 21797 | 27485 26111 | 2271 2158 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2095 1991 | 4190 3981 | 6188 5879 | 8185 7776 | 10183 9674 | 12180 11571 | 14178 13470 | 16175 15367 | 20170 19162 | 24165 22957 | 1998 1899 |
With these private lessons, you can improve your professional language skills while immersing yourself in the language and culture of the country. The lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are customised to your requirements. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2315 2200 | 4630 4399 | 6837 6496 | 9043 8591 | 11250 10688 | 13456 12784 | 15663 14880 | 17869 16976 | 22282 21168 | 26695 25361 | 2207 2097 |
With these private lessons, you can improve your professional language skills while immersing yourself in the language and culture of the country. The lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are customised to your requirements. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2535 2409 | 5070 4817 | 7486 7112 | 9901 9406 | 12317 11702 | 14732 13996 | 17148 16291 | 19563 18585 | 24394 23175 | 29225 27764 | 2416 2296 |
With these private lessons, you can improve your professional language skills while immersing yourself in the language and culture of the country. The lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are customised to your requirements. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2535 2409 | 5070 4817 | 7486 7112 | 9901 9406 | 12317 11702 | 14732 13996 | 717148 681291 | 19563 18585 | 24394 23175 | 29225 27764 | 2416 2296 |
You can use these private lessons to prepare for any official language exam you plan to take. Feel free to bring your own study material such as books and previous exams to fully tailor the lessons to your needs. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2095 1991 | 4190 3981 | 6188 5879 | 8185 7776 | 10183 9674 | 12180 11571 | 14178 13470 | 16175 15367 | 20170 19162 | 24165 22957 | 1998 1899 |
You can use these private lessons to prepare for any official language exam you plan to take. Feel free to bring your own study material such as books and previous exams to fully tailor the lessons to your needs. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2315 2200 | 4630 4399 | 6837 6496 | 9043 8591 | 11250 10688 | 13456 12784 | 15663 14880 | 17869 16976 | 22282 21168 | 26695 25361 | 2207 2097 |
You can use these private lessons to prepare for any official language exam you plan to take. Feel free to bring your own study material such as books and previous exams to fully tailor the lessons to your needs. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
High season dates 05 Jun. 2023 - 28 Aug. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1875 1782 | 3750 3563 | 5539 5263 | 7327 6961 | 9116 8661 | 10904 10359 | 12693 12059 | 14481 13757 | 18058 17156 | 21635 20554 | 1789 1700 |
Improve your teaching techniques and perfect your language skills with private lessons adapted to your existing knowledge and experience. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2095 1991 | 4190 3981 | 6188 5879 | 8185 7776 | 10183 9674 | 12180 11571 | 14178 13470 | 16175 15367 | 20170 19162 | 24165 22957 | 1998 1899 |
Improve your teaching techniques and perfect your language skills with private lessons adapted to your existing knowledge and experience. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2315 2200 | 4630 4399 | 6837 6496 | 9043 8591 | 11250 10688 | 13456 12784 | 15663 14880 | 17869 16976 | 22282 21168 | 26695 25361 | 2207 2097 |
Improve your teaching techniques and perfect your language skills with private lessons adapted to your existing knowledge and experience. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2535 2409 | 5070 4817 | 7486 7112 | 9901 9406 | 12317 11702 | 14732 13996 | 17148 16291 | 19563 18585 | 24394 23175 | 29225 27764 | 2416 2296 |
Improve your teaching techniques and perfect your language skills with private lessons adapted to your existing knowledge and experience. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Two students with the same language level, sharing the lessons and generally also a room: up to 10% discount, depending on the type of course and the duration of the stay.
If you do not arrive at the airport indicated on your family profile or if you arrive/leave the host family before 8:00 or after 20:00 charges will be increased. A supplement may be charged for late arrival and UM services (unaccompanied minors) if there is a lot of waiting time.
SUPPLEMENTS:
- Any booking which includes Dec 24th, 25th or 26th (Christmas) or Dec 31st or Jan 1st (New Year) or Nov 25th (Thanksgiving): USD 165. If the stay includes both Christmas and New Year, the supplement is charged twice.
- Close supervision (the teacher or an adult member of the family is at home at all times when the student is there): USD 170 per week. Compulsory for students aged 12 or under, optional for students under 18.
- VIP programme (especially designed for people who would like a superior standard of meals and accommodation and a private bathroom): USD 400 per week.
- The organisation welcomes students with physical disabilities (such as vision or hearing impairments), emotional or behavioural disorders (such as ADHD) or learning difficulties (such as dyslexia), provided the organiser is notified in advance. A supplement of USD 170 per week may be applied.
Students must insure themselves against illness and accidents to themselves and third parties.
Students aged 15 and under must book 2-way airport transfers unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
ALSO AVAILABLE: - 5 Star Exclusive (ideal for senior executives)
- Accommodation only, without lessons or activities
- Lessons only, without accommodation or meals
- Activities & accommodation, without lessons
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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