We offer affordable, English-language online courses year-round weekdays and Saturdays in order to accommodate our students’ needs. Professionally trained and experienced teachers teach our classes.
LEVELS
We offer the following levels:
Beginner |
| Intro, Level 1 and Level 2 |
Intermediate |
| Level 3 and Level 4 |
Advanced |
Conversation |
Literature |
With a communication-based approach to language acquisition, students learn English grammar systematically, accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises. Students will also read newspaper articles, and watch videos in English followed by analysis and debate.
ESL Online
New students need to take an online placement exam to find out their level of expertise. Once you complete your exam and can see your score, check below to see what level you are:
Level | % |
| Basic | 0% -49% |
| Level 1 | 50% – 69% |
| Level 2 | 70% – 79% |
| Level 3 | 80% – 89% |
| Level 4 | 90% – 99% |
| Advanced | 100% |
Online Classes
Our Online classes are delivered by trained instructors, using Google Meet or Zoom.
● Weekday Classes: 30 hours – 20 classes
(Twice a week for 10 weeks, 1.5 hours each class)
â—Ź Session Dates
January 11 – March 22
March 29 – June 7
June 14 – August 23
August 30 – November 8
November 9 – December 16
End of the year workshops
● Saturday Classes: 20 hours – 10 classes
(10 Saturdays, 2 hours each class)
â—Ź Session Dates
January 9 – March 13
March 20 – May 22
June 5 – August 14
August 21 – October 30
November 6 – December 11
End of the year workshops
*NOTE:
Late Registration
Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class.
Refund Policy
If for some reason you are not able to attend your class, we are happy to offer a full refund only if you make the request during the first week of class, via email to psaavedra@thelaa.org. After the first week, only special cases will be considered for partial refunds. Unless you request the refund within four (4) months after payment, no refunds will be given.
Holidays
Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 18
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 31
–Independence Day – Monday, July 5
–Labor Day – Monday, September 6
–Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26
–Christmas Week – December 22 to 24
–New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31
Schedule | Days | Hours |
| Morning classes | Saturdays | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Afternoon classes | Saturdays | 2 – 4:00 p.m. |
| Evening classes | Mondays and Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Evening classes | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
In-person Classes
● Weekly Classes: 30 hours – 20 classes
(Twice a week for 10 weeks, 1.5 hours each class)
â—Ź Session Dates
September 27 – November 15
September 28 – November 16
End of the year workshops
â—Ź Saturday Classes
20 Hours
10 Weeks (2 hours class once a Week)
â—Ź Session Dates
January 11 – March 22
â—Ź Schedule
INTRO LEVEL ONLY
Afternoon Classes
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*NOTE:
Early Registration
If you are a Returning student and register for the next session no later than the last day of your current session, you will have a discount of $30 and pay $220.
Late Registration
Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class.
Refund Policy
If for some reason you are not able to attend your class, we are happy to offer a full refund only if you make the request during the first week of class, via email to psaavedra@thelaa.org. After the first week, only special cases will be considered for partial refunds. Unless you request the refund within four (4) months after payment, no refunds will be given.
Holidays
Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 18
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 31
–Independence Day – Monday, July 5
–Labor Day – Monday, September 6
–Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26
–Christmas Week – December 22 to 24
–New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31
Corporate Classes
We are Atlanta’s largest provider of language instruction for over 20 years.
We offer:
- Instruction that develops strong language skills.
- A customized curriculum designed for your company’s particular needs
- Opportunity to improve cross-cultural communication.
CONTACT:
Private Classes
Our Private ESL classes offer high-quality, tailored instruction. Classes are taught by professional, native-speaking instructors and can be one-one-one or in group of two or three students in order to meet the student’s specific needs. At this moment, our classes are offered online only via Zoom.
CONTACT:
IMPORTANT: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
We offer affordable, English-language online courses year-round weekdays and Saturdays in order to accommodate our students’ needs. Professionally trained and experienced teachers teach our classes. We offer eight levels:
- Beginner (Intro, Level 1 and Level 2)
- Intermediate (Level 3 and Level 4)
- Advanced
- Conversation
- Literature
With a communication-based approach to language acquisition, students learn English grammar systematically, accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises. Students will also read newspaper articles, and watch videos in English followed by analysis and debate.
ESL online
New students need to take an online placement exam to find out their level of expertise. Once you complete your exam and can see your score, check below to see what level you are:
- Basic: 0% – 49%
- Level 1: 50% – 69%
- Level 2: 70% – 79%
- Level 3: 80% – 89%
- Level 4: 90% – 99%
- Advanced: 100%
ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Caitlin Webb
Latin American Association
404.982.6895
cwebb@thelaa.org
ADULT EDUCATION MANAGER
Patricia Saavedra
404.638.1837
psaavedra@thelaa.org
Our Online classes are delivered by trained instructors, using Google Meet or Zoom.
2021 Calendar and programing:Â
| Weekday Classes 30 hours – 20 classes (Twice a week for 10 weeks, 1.5 hours each class) | Saturday Classes 20 hours – 10 classes (10 Saturdays, 2 hours each class) |
| Session Dates January 11 – March 22 March 29 – June 7 June 14 – August 23 August 30 – November 8 November 9 – December 16 – End of the year workshops | Session Dates January 9 – March 13 March 20 – May 22 June 5 – August 14 August 21 – October 30 November 6 – December 11 – End of the year workshops |
| SCHEDULE Evening classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | SCHEDULE Morning classes: Saturdays / 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Afternoon classes: Saturdays / 2 – 4 p.m. |
| FEE Tuition: $95* | FEE Tuition: $70* |
*NOTE: Late Registration Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class. Refund Policy If for some reason you are not able to attend your class, we are happy to offer a partial refund only if you make the request during the first week of class, via email to psaavedra@thelaa.org. After the first week, only special cases will be considered for partial refunds. Unless you request the refund within four (3) months after payment, no refunds will be given. Holidays Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates: –MLK Day – Monday, January 18 –Memorial Day – Monday, May 31 –Independence Day – Monday, July 5 –Labor Day – Monday, September 6 –Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26 –Christmas Week – December 22 to 24 –New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31 | |
Due to concerns of the spread of COVID-19, in-person classes have currently been cancelled until further notice. We are currently offering virtual private ESL instruction, group classes and workshops. For more information on our ESL program, please contact our adult education coordinator, Caitlin Webb, cwebb@thelaa.org
| Weekly Classes TBD | Saturday Classes 20 Hours 10 Weeks (2 hours class once a Week) |
| Session Dates TBD | Session Dates January 11 – March 22 |
| SCHEDULE TBD | SCHEDULE INTRO LEVEL ONLY Afternoon Classes 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| FEE Tuition: $95* | FEE Tuition: $70* |
*NOTE: Early Registration If you are a Returning student and register for the next session no later than the last day of your current session, you will have a discount of $5 and pay $90. Late Registration Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class. Refund Policy If for some reason you are not able to attend your class, we are happy to offer a partial refund only if you make the request during the first week of class, via email to psaavedra@thelaa.org. After the first week, only special cases will be considered for partial refunds. Unless you request the refund within four (3) months after payment, no refunds will be given. Holidays | |
Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 18
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 31
–Independence Day – Monday, July 5
–Labor Day – Monday, September 6
–Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26
–Christmas Week – December 22 to 24
–New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31
We are Atlanta’s largest provider of language instruction for over 20 years. We offer:
Instruction that develops strong language skills.
A customized curriculum designed for your company’s particular needs
Opportunity to improve cross-cultural communication.
CONTACT:
Caitlin Webb
404.982.6895
Our Private ESL classes offer high-quality, tailored instruction. Classes are taught by professional, native-speaking instructors and can be one-one-one or in group of two or three students in order to meet the student’s specific needs. At this moment, our classes are offered online only via Zoom.
CONTACT:
Patricia Saavedra
psaavedra@thelaa.org
404.638.1837
