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Arabic Language Classes in Washington DC

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International Language Institute, Washington DC:
Founded in 1970, International Language Institute (ILI) is a language learning institution in the heart of Downtown Washington DC. We provide General Arabic language courses to students from around the world from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our Arabic group courses (with 13 proficiency levels), we also provide a specialized Advanced Arabic Media course. All of our Arabic language programs integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing. We maintain small class sizes to enable adequate time for conversation in every class. On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Arabic Language Courses:
For beginners to advanced level students

General Arabic course features include:
• 13 levels of proficiency
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once or twice per week for 2.5 hours
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers

Our Arabic Language Program integrates speaking, listening, reading and writing. We are offering 13 different levels from beginner to advanced, plus two accelerated classes that cover 2 levels in one term.

Classes meet once a week in the evenings or on Saturday mornings at the Institute. The accelerated classes meet twice per week.

Certificates of Completion:
We issue certificates at the end of the semester. In order to be eligible to receive a certificate or pass to the next level, students are required to attend a minimum of 70% of the classes and have a “Passing” grade. 

Advanced Arabic Media Class:
This course is designed for students who have achieved an advanced level. It is entirely conducted in Arabic. Students and instructor select magazine articles, videos and audio tapes for discussion to improve vocabulary and listening skills.

The instructor reviews points of grammar based on student errors in speaking and writing. Students can repeat this class as curriculum and materials change from session to session.

ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese and Italian as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs. Email us via the form below for more information.

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Address: 1717 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 100, Washington, Dist of Columbia 20036, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-02-23 were from:

Yemen; Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; Seoul/Korea, South Korea; Gaithersburg/MD/ Montgomery; Lomé, Trinidad & Tobago; Germantown; and more.
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• With two schools in Washington D.C. and Gaithersburg, Maryland, International Language Institute (ILI) is an English language school offering a wide variety of ESL programs to non-native English-speaking students living locally, and international students from around the world.

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Student Testimonial:
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• 12 levels of Intensive English (ESL) - 25 hours per week
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