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TLA-The Language Academy
Fort Lauderdale, USA

200 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 401 - 33301 Fort Lauderdale - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • 3 Time Star Award nominee for best language school in North America
  • Exceptional location in the Museum of Art Plaza, within walking distance of the central bus terminal and Riverfront entertainment center.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.6
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.5
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5
What we dislike about the school
  • Course material fee is an extra expense every 4 weeks.

Location: TLA-The Language Academy Fort Lauderdale is located in the South Florida city of Fort Lauderdale, USA. The city is renowned for boating, boutiques and The Strip. The school is situated close to many attractions, such as the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the Historic Stranahan House Museum, the Esplanade Park, and the Museum of Discovery and Science.

Course selection: The school provides English language courses, available to students of all levels. In addition to General English taught over several schedules and intensities, TLA Fort Lauderdale also provides Business English, Executive English, University Preparation courses, Exam preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, CAE, CPE, BEC), and English for several specialist subjects such as Law, Finance, Marketing, HR, Aviation, and Oil & Gas.

Accommodation: The school can supply accommodation in local homestay facilities and Beach Area Apartment facilities.

Social and cultural: TLA Fort Lauderdale plans weekly activity and excursion programmes for students to take full advantage of all that Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area have to offer. Weekend excursions can include trips to the Bahamas, Key West, Disney World and Cape Kennedy. Evening activities can include dining opportunities, various outdoor festivals, art galleries, theatre productions and sports.

Additional information: The school can assist with numerous additional services such as visa assistance, health care, insurance, and airport transfers.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

This GEA2 course requires F1 student visa. When applying for this course, students must provide a copy of their passport and a bank statement demonstrating proof of funds as required by US authorities. Payment for the USD 150 registration fee is required before the school issues the form I-20.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students who apply for this course must apply for an F1 Student visa.
When applying students must provide copy of passport and a bank statement demonstrating proof of funds as required by US authorities. Payment for the USD 150 registration fee is required before the school issue the form I-20.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

Absolute beginners may be required to take private classes to bring up their level to the A1 standard.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

Participants who book this course are not eligible for housing services.

This course will take place in the morning or afternoon, based on availability.

Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:50
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

To be able to attend the group General English classes, absolute beginners may be required to take private classes to bring up their level to the A2 standard.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:20
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
60 min
Junior
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025

Start dates:
2 weeks: 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul
3 weeks: 29 Jun, 06 Jul

Additional fees:

  • Extra night: USD 443
    - Emergency Medical Insurance: USD 150 per month.
  • A security deposit of USD 100 is due at check-in and returned at check-out.

    Airport transfer fees (one-way):
    - Miami International: USD 250
    - Fort Lauderdale International: USD 175
    - Unaccompanied Minor for students with Airline UM service: USD 400
  • Arrivals before 08:00 or Departures after 22:00 fee, per occurrence: USD 25.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Triple room, Full board on weekdays, half board on weekends
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
2, 3 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
Lesson duration
60 min
Private
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

10 semi-private two-to-one lessons for two to three students of the same level.
Price per person:

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

10 semi-private two-to-one lessons for two or three students of the same level.
Price per person:

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
60 min
Business
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is 17 group lessons plus 5 private lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
2025: 06 Jan 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
2025: 09 Jun 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
2025: 03 Feb 2025

F1 student visa is required.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
2025: 09 Jun 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for TLA-The Language Academy include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Student opinions about TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale

4.7
Overall school rating of
TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale
32 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
4.5 
Social activities
4.0 
Organisation
4.7 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 
Value for money
4.5 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (5 ratings)
5.0 
Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
4.5 
Students 31-49 years (12 ratings)
4.8 
Students 50+ years (9 ratings)
4.6 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Fantastic good The teachers were good. The atmosphere and environment and students were so friendly. 8 weeks of fun. already looking forward to next year with another 8 weeks :)
Disliked
I could not find anything wrong everything was perfect for me.:)
Insider tip: Join the students and enjoy your stay. :)
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Learned a lot, teachers quickly see what you can from before, get a good self-esteem. I went English B2
Other comments Fantastic :)
Course: General English 1 [Engelsk] - 8 weeks
Review date: 13. Dec. 2021 by Janne Sofie Andreassen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
I appreciated the seriousness of the school structure and the organization of the classes. Furthermore, because of the Florida's climate, I appreciate so much the afternoon classes.
Insider tip: Except on the weekend, the school does not organize guided excursions outside school hours, it only provides suggestions.
Details of the review
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2011 by Silvestro Magliola
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
They responded to all my wishes and comments as well as possible. The school really tried to implement everything as well as possible. They are also very accommodating.
Disliked
The lack of teachers was a problem for me towards the end. You were put together with students from a lower level. That's not the point. As a result, the lessons were not productive for me personally.
Details of the review
Course: General English 19 - 8 weeks
Review date: 1. Apr. 2025 by Rana Ünal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The way of teaching, very friendly teachers, good combination of explanation if the grammar and communication through games.
Insider tip: - Find out beforehand how to get to school by bus (nobody could explain this to me in my accommodation) - For everybody staying over 4 weeks: buy an American cell!
Details of the review
Course: General English - 6 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2012 by Sabine Ransboeck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Students of different nationalities, it is nice to discover the culture of other people
Details of the review
Other comments I loved the teachers and the school in general, it is very good !!! There's even a list of activities proposed to students, I would go back anytime !!
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 1 week
Review date: 2. Apr. 2015 by Julie Dagenais
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Friendly atmosphere. Good organization of the educational process. Qualified teachers.
Details of the review
Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Jun. 2017 by Margarita Motalkina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Interaction with other cultures and the fact that you make a lot of friends.
Insider tip: Enjoy your stay and take advantage of this opportunity.
Details of the review
Other comments They are very professional and classes are well distributed. Good materials too.
Course: General English 1  - 3 weeks
Review date: 11. Feb. 2019 by Martha Azucena Molano Saldaña
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The truly dedicated lecturers and of course not forgetting TED !!
Insider tip: The trips to Key West and the Everglades are a MUST !!
Details of the review
Other comments This was my second time there, a great team and it's always exciting to get to know new people and other cultures!
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2015 by Andrea Bube
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The whole package from TLA is very good! :-) Gladly again!
Disliked
I can't find a weak point
Details of the review
Course: Junior Program - Hotel Residence [Englisch] - 3 weeks
Review date: 25. Aug. 2024 by Anna Lehnerer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Excellent organization and very competent professors.
Details of the review
Course: General English 1 [English] - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Chiara Sanguinetti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Professionalism coupled with a friendly atmosphere.
Details of the review
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 28. Dec. 2010 by Salvatore Birmano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The friendliness of Ted and the lecturers.
Insider tip: In any case, a tour with the Water Taxi or a Riverfront Tour!
Details of the review
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2014 by Andrea Bube
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The facilities and the methodology.
Insider tip: The excursions the school organises are expensive. It's great to rent a car during your stay, as the public transport is bad.
Details of the review
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Sep. 2013 by Sofia Fernandez Gonzalez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
The teachers are highly cultured!!
Insider tip: The average age was less than 20 years. For older people (I'm 49 years old) this is not necessarily appropriate.
Details of the review
Course: GE B General Intensive - 30 lessons 27hours per week - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Apr. 2011 by Detlef Wollgast
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The atmosphere and the teachers.
Details of the review
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Oct. 2012 by Tania Sevilla Gallego
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Organization and teacher
Details of the review
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. May. 2014 by Heiko Struchtemeier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Top trainer/teacher!
Details of the review
Course: Super Executive (Mini Group + 10 Private Lessons) - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Dec. 2022 by Philipp Potthoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I liked everything
Insider tip: You can book a General English if you are on a tourist visa, then it is possible to take additional classes of your choice upon arrival at school.
Details of the review
Other comments Great teaching staff!!! Very productive classes in the school for children as well as for adults. Very helpful and informative classes after lunch. Thanks to Edward Cornwell and other teachers.
Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Aug. 2015 by Sergei Kopylov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
The teachers.
Details of the review
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Jun. 2015 by Gabriel Baizeau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
The teachers
Insider tip: Social activities
Details of the review
Other comments good staff
Course: 20 group + 5 individual (GEC) - 3 weeks
Review date: 21. Aug. 2018 by jean-yves opheltes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Teaching
Details of the review
Other comments great location
Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 1 week
Review date: 26. Aug. 2018 by Vitalij Baldoni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of TLA-The Language Academy compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 TLA-The Language Academy Fort LauderdaleAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.74.1
Location of the school4.94.7
Facilities4.53.8
Social activities4.03.8
Organisation4.74.1
Quality of teaching4.74.1
Value for money4.53.7
Homestay4.64.0
Shared flat4.63.9

TLA-The Language Academy (TILA)

“Our city is beautiful,safe, English-speaking with a high qualify of life,an exciting cultural life,top beaches and entertainment opportunities. ”
Marco Pinna
– 
Marco Pinna
Director of TLA-The Language Academy
Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETALTOIALCSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
70% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at TLA-The Language Academy and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1997

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 18
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Disabled car park

Additional comment about facilities of school
Self-study areas Coffee lounge

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 20%
Switzerland 15%
Italy 12%
France 10%
Germany 10%
Chile 5%
Venezuela 5%
Spain 5%
Saudi Arabia 5%
Turkey 2%
Korea 2%
Japan 2%
China 2%
Sweden 2%
Netherlands 1%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 20%
The average age outside summer is 15 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 175
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 100
Junior courses - In summer: 150
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Information for all courses offered by TLA-The Language Academy

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 30 US$ per month.
Comments about courses

Absolute beginners are required to attend private classes until they can reach the A1 Beginner Level.

Private lessons are 50 minutes.
Please note that if Monday is a national or school Holiday, courses will start on the next business day.

TLA reserves the right to cancel a course at any time without notice and replace the group classes with private teaching at the ratio of: 5 group lessons = 1 private one-to-one lesson.

Additional services:

  • Medical insurance fee: USD 150/every 4-week period.
  • Change of status administrative fee: USD 400.
    Administrative I-20 Issuance fee: USD 150.
  • Administrative I-20 amendment fee (after second change): USD 50.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 06 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
Miami International Airport:
250 US$ one way
500 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (F.
More details about airports near Fort Lauderdale and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Fort Lauderdale page. For flight comparisons to Fort Lauderdale, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Jazz Festival Each Month
Beaches
Parks
Museum visit the first Thursday of each month

Adults - Paid activities

Orlando
Fort Lauderdale canals cruise
Key West
the Bahamas
National park of the Everglades
NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral

Junior - Free activities

Junior programs include half-day excursions to:
Miami
Everglades
* Palm Beach, etc

Junior - Paid activities

No optional activities offered to Junior programs. The program include a full schedule of organized, supervised activities and excursions.
activity possibledistance from school
Baseball2 km
Basketball2 km
Dancing1 km
Diving1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding10 km
Ice Hockey5 km
Music-
Sailing1 km
Squash1 km
Swimming2 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing1 km
Yoga0.5 km

Accommodation

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

Special Dietary requirements (gluten free, vegetarian, lactose free): USD 10 per day.
Vegan, Halal and Kosher options are not available

Check-in
Sunday 15:00-23:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-13:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
50 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
65
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

Special Dietary requirements (gluten free, vegetarian, lactose free): USD 10 per day.
Vegan, Halal and Kosher options are not available

Check-in
Sunday 15:00-23:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-13:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
75 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 105US$
Distance from school
16 minutes by public transport (average reported by 8 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
65
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-21:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-13:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
60 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
21
Maximum age of students
65
Check-in
Sunday 14:00-23:00
Check-out
Sunday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
120 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jan 2025 - 03 May 2025, 26 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 140 US$
Check-in
Sunday 14:00-23:00
Check-out
Sunday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
130 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jan 2025 - 03 May 2025, 26 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 140 US$
Check-in
Sunday 14:00-23:00
Check-out
Sunday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
160 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jan 2025 - 03 May 2025, 26 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 140 US$
Check-in
Sunday 14:00-23:00
Check-out
Sunday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
170 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jan 2025 - 03 May 2025, 26 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 140 US$

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Questions and answers about TLA-The Language Academy

Does TLA offer group lessons online?
At the time of writing, TLA is not offering group lessons online.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 03, 2023
Is possible to start the course on any date?
TLA is open yer-round and students can start on any Monday.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 03, 2023
I am from Kyrgyzstan. Can I apply for this language school?
The school accepts student from all over the world, but be aware visa regulations are rather delicate and they can change very quickly, so your best bet is to always contact the embassy or consulate directly in your home country.




Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 31, 2023
Can I book a 10-week course as an absolute beginner?
If you are a true beginner (i.e. no previous knowledge of English), you must first take one week (20 lessons) of private lessons before joining the group classes.

If you have a beginner level A1 or A2, then you can join the group classes without having to take those private lessons beforehand.
Valeria Pinna, Reservations team from TLA - The Language Academy - Mar 23, 2023
Is it possible to see the house of the host family?
For homestay, the family profile will be sent about 10 days before the course starting date, after the payment of all the school fees.
Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 26, 2022
I am interested in booking a 4-weeks part-time course in Fort Lauderdale, including accommodation. Could you please tell me what the options are?
We we will be happy to register you in our part-time course, however, part-time courses of less than 20 lessons per week do not qualify for housing services.
Marco Pinna, Director from TLA-The Language Academy - Mar 18, 2022
Is General English a SEVP certified course?
How long does it take to get the study visa approved to come and be able to take the course?
The Language Academy in Fort Lauderdale is accredited by SEVP and they can issue the I-20 for your student visa application.
To qualify for a student visa, students must be enrolled in a full-time course of studies - 18 hours of tuition or more per week, for at least 4 weeks.
You will need to apply in person at the US embassy in your country. Once the school has confirmed the course, the visa process will take approximately 4 weeks (the delay may vary from country to country).
Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Aug 09, 2021

FAQ about TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale

How long do private lessons last?
As with the group courses, the duration of a private lesson is also 50 minutes.
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 05, 2023
Is TLA just for adults?
The minimum required age to book an English programme and study at TLA is 16 years old. In the summer, the school accepts students aged 14 to 16 on specific Junior programmes.
Ana Carolina, Area Manager from TLA-The Language Academy - Oct 11, 2021
How many hours per week do I have to study to get an I-20 so I can apply for an F1 visa?
To qualify for a student visa, all students must be enrolled in a full-time course of study (18 hours of study per week or more).
Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 04, 2021
What is the number of students per class at The Language Academy?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at The Language Academy varies from 1 students (English for Special Purposes Private) to 20 students (Junior Program - Hotel Residence )
Which countries are students of TLA-The Language Academy from?
The highest Nationality percentage at TLA-The Language Academy comes from Brazil with a 20% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Italy (12%).
TLA-The Language Academy offers courses for which ages?
TLA-The Language Academy offers courses from 15 years (Junior Program - Hotel Residence , 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of TLA-The Language Academy

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
The Language Academy, Inc. | Tax registration ID: 65-0818831

Visa Documents

Nationals from China can travel and attend a language course of up to 18 hours per week and for a maximum of 90 days on a holiday/visitor visa.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 100 US$
,
South America: 150 US$
,
Africa: 150 US$
,
Oceania: 150 US$
,
Asia: 150 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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