Speak the World Fluently Live.
International Language School teaches 12 languages with native coaches, groups of max 8, immersion clubs and AI speaking lab. From A1 to C2, IELTS 8.0 to DELE C1 — we get you talking in 30 days.
English • Spanish • French • German • Japanese
01 — About ILS
Not a course. A new identity in another language.
International Language School was founded in 1998 by linguists from Columbia and Sorbonne with one obsession: make adults fluent fast without boring grammar drills. Today we run 3 campuses and a global online school with 120+ native teachers.
We combine CEFR science, live conversation 70% of class time, cultural immersion, and personal AI coach that corrects pronunciation 24/7. You don’t memorize — you live the language from day one: order coffee, debate films, pitch your startup.
- ✓ CEFR-aligned syllabus A1 → C2 with monthly assessments
- ✓ Official exam center: IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, DELE, DELF, Goethe, JLPT, TOPIK, HSK
- ✓ Hybrid freedom: campus + live online + recordings + clubs
- ✓ Career track: Business English, Medical, Legal, Tech interviews, Relocation
Accredited by EAQUALS & British Council partner
EAQUALS excellence, ISO 21001, Erasmus+ partner. Visa support for international students (I-20, CAS, student visa letters).
70% speaking from lesson one
No silent rows. Role-plays, debates, street tasks, tandem partners. Shyness disappears in week two.
Campus life + global online community
Movie nights, cooking in Spanish, French wine & cheese, Japanese anime club, English hiking, expat meetups.
02 — Languages & Courses
12 languages. One goal: confident speech.
All levels A1-C2. Morning, evening, weekend and intensive 20h/week. Kids 7+, teens, adults, corporate. Private 1-on-1 from $28/h.
Intensive Fluency Sprint — 4 weeks, 80 hours
Morning bootcamp + lunch clubs + AI homework. Jump half a CEFR level. From $490.
Corporate & Relocation Training
We train teams at 240+ companies: standups in English, negotiations, expat families. Reports for HR.
03 — ILS Fluency Method™
How we make you speak in 30 days
Diagnose & Map
Free 40-min assessment: CEFR level, goals, memory type. Personal roadmap + AI vocab deck.
Live Immersion
3x per week live 90-min with max 8 students. 70% talk time, instant correction, no translation.
Live It & Certify
Weekly city missions, tandem natives, exam mocks. Graduate with portfolio + international certificate.
Your pocket coach: ILS AI Lab
Pronunciation scoring, shadowing, role-play with AI natives, spaced repetition. Teachers see your stats and adapt each lesson. 23 min/day = +41% retention (2025 study, 3,400 students).
- ✓ Unlimited speaking practice 24/7
- ✓ Accent reduction with spectrogram
- ✓ Exam simulator with real timing
04 — Teachers
120+ natives who make you laugh while you learn
Sarah Mitchell
Ex-Cambridge examiner. IELTS 8.0 guru.
Diego Álvarez
From Madrid. Business & salsa nights.
Camille Dubois
DELF expert. Wine & cinema club host.
Lukas Weber
Work in Germany & medical German.
05 — Campus & Online
Study on Lexington Ave or from your sofa
228 Lexington Ave, New York + live online cohorts in all time zones. Library 8am-10pm, rooftop conversation terrace, free coffee, silent study pods, kids zone.
06 — Reviews
6,200+ five-star stories
“From A2 to IELTS 7.5 in 7 months! Sarah is a machine. Speaking clubs every evening changed everything.”
— Anna K., Ukraine → Product Manager in London“DELE B2 passed first try. Diego makes grammar feel like Netflix. Corporate classes for our team = best investment.”
— James L., USA, Engineer“My 9-year-old begs to go to Japanese club. Online platform + AI lab is addictive. Worth every dollar.”
— Fatima A., Parent07 — Pricing
Simple plans. Fluent results.
Club
$149/mo
2x/week group • max 10
- 8 live lessons / month
- AI Lab access
- Weekly speaking club
- Monthly test
Fluency
$249/mo
3x/week group max 8 + labs
- 12 live lessons / month
- Unlimited AI coach + clubs
- Exam mocks + certificate
- Tandem native partner
- Freeze anytime
Private 1-on-1
$38/lesson
Personal coach, any goal
- Flexible schedule 7/7
- IELTS/TOEFL/DELE sprint
- Business & interview prep
- Visa & relocation help
✓ 7-day money-back guarantee ✓ Pause anytime ✓ Sibling -15% ✓ Student visa letters included in 6+ month plans.
08 — FAQ
Questions? Réponses. Respuestas.
How long to reach B2?
6–9 months at 4h/week + labs. Intensive sprint: 3–4 months. We test monthly so you see CEFR progress.
Are teachers native speakers?
Yes, 100% natives with CELTA / Goethe / Instituto Cervantes / Alliance Française certification and 5+ years experience.
Online or on campus — what is better?
Same teachers, same program. Hybrid is best: 2x campus + 1x online. All lessons recorded.
Do you prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, DELE, DELF?
Yes, official prep center. 98.4% pass first attempt in 2025. Includes 4 full mocks with examiner feedback.
Can I get a student visa?
Yes, we issue I-20 / invitation letters for 12+ week intensive courses and guide you through the embassy interview.
09 — ILS Journal • News
Fresh from campus
Tips, exam strategies, cultural guides and school life. Click any story to read the full article.
Streaming
Read full story →10 — Free trial week
Claim your free week + level test
No card. Includes 2 live lessons, AI Lab, speaking club and personal roadmap.
📍 228 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
☎ +1 (212) 555-0148
✉ hello at internationallanguageschool.com
🕘 Mon–Sat 8:00–21:00
