Tampa's Gold Standard for English Language Classes
List of Services
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✅ TEFL-Certified InstructorsList Item 1
Expert educators dedicated to your success
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✅ University Pathway ProgramList Item 2
Complete our Level 6 and enter partner universities (UT, HCC, St. Leo, Schiller, Full Sail) without TOEFL/IELTS
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✅ Structured 7-Level CurriculumList Item 3
Progress through our comprehensive program with clear benchmarks for advancement
ESOL Classes in Tampa: Learn English in a Supportive Environment
Tampa Language Center offers comprehensive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes designed to help international students, newcomers, and residents develop practical English skills in a supportive environment.
Our ESOL program features:
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Multi-Sensory Learning Approach
Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles
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Real-World Conversational Focus
Practical language skills you can use immediately in daily interactions
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Student Visa Assistance
We can help international students obtain F-1 visas to study in the United States
WE HAVE 3 ENGLISH PROGRAMS AT TLC!
#1 INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
- Quarter 1 2025: January 6 to April 3
- Quarter 2: April 7 to June 26
- Quarter 3: July 8 to September 25
- Quarter 4: September 29 to December 18
When?
- Classes meet on Mondays - Thursdays from 9am - 2pm OR 4-9pm for select levels.
How long is the program?
- Each level is 12 weeks long.
How many levels are there?
- We have 7 levels in this intensive English program.
Are these classes in person?
- Yes, these classes are fully in-person.
Class Schedule and Pricing
- Speaking and Listening - 6 hours a week- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $350/4 weeks
- Reading and Writing - 4 hours a week - 9:00 AM -11:00 AM $250/4 weeks
- Grammar for Communication - 10 hours per week- 11:00 AM-2:00 PM and 12:00-2:00 PM $550/4 weeks
- Full-time package (all three of the above classes; 20 hours per week) = $1,095/ 4 weeks OR $3,160/ 12 weeks
There is a $50 annual registration fee per course.
Morning Schedule
Day | First Class | Second Class |
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Monday & Wednesday | Reading & Writing 9:00 am-11:00 am | Grammar for Communication 11:00 am-2:00 pm |
Tuesday & Thursday | Speaking & Listening 9:00 am-12:00 pm | Grammar for Communication 12:00-2:00 pm |
Friday | No class | No class |
Evening Schedule
Day | First Class | Second Class |
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Monday & Wednesday | Grammar for Communication 14:00 pm-7:00 pm | Reading & Writing 7:00pm-9:00pm |
Tuesday & Thursday | Grammar for Communication 14:00 pm-6:00 pm | Speaking & Listening 6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
Friday | No class | No class |
#2 10-Week Integrated English Program
(Saturdays)
When?
- Saturdays
- 9am - 11am or 11am - 1pm
How long is the program?
- Each session is 10 weeks long with 20 hours of classes.
How many levels are there?
- We have 6 levels in this integrated English program. Each level is separated in three 10-week sessions (1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, etc.).
Are these classes in person?
- Yes, these classes are fully in-person.
***These Saturday classes are NOT a part of our CEA accredited program for F-1 students.***
Class Session Dates
- Session 1 starts January 11 for Saturdays
- Session 2 starts March 29 for Saturdays
- Session 3 starts July 26 for Saturdays
- Session 4 starts October 11 for Saturdays
Pricing
- Tuition is $320 for the 10-week program
- There is an annual $50 registration fee.
- The book is $40.
#3 PRIVATE CLASSES
Currently we do not offer group classes online.
However, we have private classes both online and in-person! You can start with as little as 4 weeks of classes!
PRIVATE CLASSES
$45/hour plus $50 for your first registration
(minimum of 1.5 hours per class)
How do private classes work?
- We offer private classes so you can focus on what you want to learn! In case you aren't sure of your language level, students can pay $35 for a placement test at the bottom of this page (Under "How to Register").
Classes must be at least 1.5 hours long and can be online or in-person!
What is the price?
- Private classes are $45 per hour
How do I apply?
- You can register by clicking below to fill out the application and telling us your availability!! There is an annual $50 registration fee per student.
***These classes are not a part of our CEA accredited program for F-1 students.***
TOEFL AND IELTS TRAINING
Currently, we do not offer courses in TOEFL nor IELTS in group settings.
If you are looking to improve your test taking skills, we recommend private classes with an instructor 1-2 times a week for 2-4 hours for about 4 weeks. Information about how to start private classes is listed above.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RATES FOR FULL TIME STUDENTS
Program length: 12 weeks of instruction $3,160.00 in advance. This saves you $125.00!
**Installments of $1,095.00/4 weeks are also available**
Not including the Registration $150.00 and Placement test $25.00
The registration fee of $150.00 for our Intensive English Program is to be paid at the beginning of the student's first enrolled quarter. Books are not included.
Failure to make tuition payment within the first week (7 days) of the quarter will result in a cancellation of the student's program.
If you are looking for foreign language courses in Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Japanese, American Sign Language (ASL),
Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), or
Korean, please click on the button below or contact Tampa Foreign Language Center at info@tampaforeignlanguage.com.
***These courses are not a part of our accredited program for F-1 students.***
HOW TO REGISTER
Please pay $35 on our website (On the bottom of the page, click the button that says "Make a Payment for Your Placement Test") and we'll send you a placement test via email to see what your level is. It takes about 1.5 hours to complete. You will receive an email from Oxford English Testing with your login instructions within 1 business day.
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM