What we like about the school
- 3 Time Star Award nominee for best language school in North America
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
- Top rated school facilities
TLA-The Language Academy
The language school TLA-The Language Academy was founded in Fort Lauderdale, USA in 1997. TLA is located in a prestigious building, within the Museum of Art Plaza, on famous Las Olas Boulevard, in downtown Fort Lauderdale, a 5-minute walk to the central bus terminal and the entertainment district.
The school address is: 200 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 401, 33301 - Fort Lauderdale, USA (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
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:
18Number of public PC workstations:
17Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 175
- Adult courses throughout the year: 100
- Junior courses in summer: 150
Average age of students
- in summer: 20 years
- throughout the year: 27 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 7
- Junior courses in summer: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 14 years for specific Junior courses
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:English teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 70 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
16
2
10
10
1
10
2
5
12
2
2
15
5
2
2
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (F.
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport:90 US$ pick up
180 US$ return (both ways)
Miami International Airport:
190 US$ pick up
380 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 28.May.2018, 04.Jul.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 22.Nov.2018, 23.Dec.2018 - 25.Dec.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 27.May.2019, 04.Jul.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 28.Nov.2019, 29.Nov.2019, 25.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
357 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 375 357 | 750 713 | 1125 1069 | 1500 1425 | 1875 1782 | 2250 2138 | 2625 2494 | 3000 2850 | 3750 3563 | 4500 4275 | 4160 3952 |
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Prices 2018
This course requires an F1 student visa.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 50 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 - 15:40
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 2600 2470 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1040 988 | 1300 1235 | 1560 1482 | 1820 1729 | 2080 1976 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 | 2860 2717 |
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Prices 2018
This GEA2 course requires F1 student visa. Afternoon classes only meet 1 afternoon per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 5
523 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 3850 3658 | 4400 4180 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 | 5850 5558 |
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Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 900 855 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 5400 5130 | 7200 6840 | 9000 8550 | 9600 9120 | 10400 9880 | 16000 15200 | 800 760 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
262 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1100 1045 | 1375 1307 | 1650 1568 | 1925 1829 | 2200 2090 | 2475 2352 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 |
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Prices 2018
Textbook and materials fee: USD 100. The TOEFL test fee (credit card required) is payable directly to the ETS Corporation.
Students must make their own reservation for the exam via the ETS website
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Exam fee
200 US$
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
262 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1100 1045 | 1375 1307 | 1650 1568 | 1925 1829 | 2200 2090 | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Exam fee
125 US$
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
309 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 325 309 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2600 2470 | -- | 3250 3088 | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
The FCE course is either 10 or 8 weeks (for students who choose to arrive 2 week after the course start date. Exam dates are the same for both 8 and 10-week students.
Starting dates
2018: 15.Jan.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 24.Sep.2018.
2019: 15.Jul.2019.
2019: 15.Jul.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Exam dates
21.Mar.2018, 03.Jun.2018, 29.Nov.2018
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
428 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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$ 100 book fee applies
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month .
2019: 10.Jun.2019, 02.Dec.2019.
2019: 10.Jun.2019, 02.Dec.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Exam fee
375 US$
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
285 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Prices 2018
$ 100 book fees apply
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 08.Apr.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 08.Apr.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Note: All courses offered by TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale can be reserved 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: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 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.
Comments about courses:Absolute beginners are required to attend private classes until they can reach the A1 Beginner Level.
TLA reserves the right to replace group classes with private classes at a 5:1 ratio if the student's level is not high enough for Beginner group classes.
For test preparation courses, tuition fees do not include book and materials. The books and material fee for these courses is $100.
TLA reserves the right to replace group classes with private classes at a 5:1 ratio if the student's level is not high enough for Beginner group classes.
For test preparation courses, tuition fees do not include book and materials. The books and material fee for these courses is $100.
Accommodation
In high demand!
7 reviews
Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1215 US$ per month
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 585 | 900 | 1215 | 315 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
45 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 15
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
7 reviews
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1485 US$ per month
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 715 | 1100 | 1485 | 385 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
55 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 15
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
2 reviews
Single room, No meals
595 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 595 | 1190 | 1785 | 2380 | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
85 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 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, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jan.2018 - 12.May.2018, 14.Oct.2018 - 31.Dec.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 245 US$ This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, No meals
700 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 700 | 1400 | 2100 | 2800 | 700 | 200 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
95 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 21
Dates
High season dates 01.Jan.2018 - 12.May.2018, 14.Oct.2018 - 31.Dec.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 280 US$ | activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | 2 km |
| Basketball | | 2 km |
| Cooking | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 5 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 2 km |
| Music | | |
| Sailing | | 1 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 1 km |
| Yoga | | 0.5 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Overall rating
22 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.7/5.0
Organisation
4.8/5.0
Facilities
4.5/5.0
Social activities
4.1/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.8/5.0
Value for money
4.5/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.7/5.0
Other
4.5/5.0
Students liked about TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale
Sofia40 years - Spain
“The facilities and the methodology.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The excursions the school organises are expensive. It's great to rent a car during your stay, as the public transport is bad.
Tania22 years - Spain
“The atmosphere and the teachers.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Silvestro34 years - Italy
“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.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Except on the weekend, the school does not organize guided excursions outside school hours, it only provides suggestions.
Salvatore38 years - Switzerland
“Professionalism coupled with a friendly atmosphere.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Margarita29 years - Russia
“Friendly atmosphere. Good organization of the educational process. Qualified teachers.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
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