Best English Classes in Tampa

Three ways to learn

Pick the program that fits your life.

Tap a program to see its schedule, start dates and price. In person in Tampa, or privately online.

#1

Intensive English Program

Fully in-person classes Monday to Thursday. Complete Level 6 and enter partner universities (UT, HCC, St. Leo, Schiller, Full Sail) without TOEFL or IELTS.

WhenMon–Thu, 9 am–2 pm or 4–9 pm (select levels)

How longEach level is 12 weeks

Levels7 levels, beginner to advanced

WhereFully in person in Tampa

Build your schedule

6hours a week

Speaking & Listening

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

4hours a week

Reading & Writing

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

10hours a week

Grammar for Communication

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Full-time package: all three classes, 20 hours per week

Quarter dates

Q1

Quarter 1January 4 – April 12027

Q2

Quarter 2April 5 – June 242027

Q3

Quarter 3July 6 – September 232027

Q4

Quarter 4September 27 – December 162027

Weekly timetable

Day	First class	Second class
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

Day	First class	Second class
Monday & Wednesday	Grammar for Communication 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Reading & Writing 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday	Grammar for Communication 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Speaking & Listening 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday	No class	No class

#2

10-Week Integrated English Program

Fit English around work and life. Two hours every Saturday, with a new session every quarter.

WhenSaturdays, 9–11 am or 11 am–1 pm

How longEach session is 10 weeks, 20 hours of classes

Levels6 levels, each in three 10-week sessions (1A, 1B, 1C, 2A…)

WhereFully in person in Tampa

These Saturday classes are not part of our CEA-accredited program for F-1 students.

Class session dates

1

Session 1Starts January 9Saturday

2

Session 2Starts April 10Saturday

3

Session 3Starts July 24Saturday

4

Session 4Starts October 9Saturday

#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.

WhereOnline or in person

Class lengthAt least 1.5 hours per class

Start smallAs little as 4 weeks

FocusExactly what you want to learn

How private classes work

We offer private classes so you can focus on what you want to learn. Classes must be at least 1.5 hours long and can be online or in person.

Not sure of your language level? You can take our placement test for $35. See How to register below.

These classes are not part of our CEA-accredited program for F-1 students.

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.

TEFL-certified instructors

Expert educators dedicated to your success.

University pathway program

Complete our Level 6 and enter partner universities (UT, HCC, St. Leo, Schiller, Full Sail) without TOEFL or IELTS.

Structured 7-level curriculum

Progress through our comprehensive program with clear benchmarks for advancement.

Multi-sensory learning

Visual, auditory and kinesthetic teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles.

Real-world conversation

Practical language skills you can use immediately in daily interactions.

Student visa assistance

We can help international students obtain F-1 visas to study in the United States.

Beyond English

More ways to reach your goals.

TOEFL & IELTS training

Exam strategy and practice classes. Find out more about TOEFL and IELTS preparation.

Learn more

Foreign language courses

Learn a new language with Tampa Foreign Language Center.

Spanish French Italian German Japanese American Sign Language Portuguese Arabic Chinese (Mandarin)Korean

Questions? info@tampaforeignlanguage.com. These courses are not part of our accredited program for F-1 students.

How to register

Four steps to your first class.

1
Take a placement test
Pay $35 on our website. We email you the test (about 1.5 hours) with Oxford English Testing login instructions within 1 business day, or you can take it at the school with an appointment.
2
We send you class options
Based on your level and your availability.
3
Choose your classes and pay tuition
Then complete the application for your program.
4
Learn English!
Your first class is waiting.

Make a payment for your placement test

At the school: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Tampa's Gold Standard for English Language Classes