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General English

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Learn English while exploring a new country and culture with our General English Program. You will increase your conversational ability and your confidence as you learn American English for a variety of real-life situations.

General English classes focus on the language skills of speaking, listening and reading. Writing skills are integrated into the conversation and reading classes. All language programs at LCI also include a cultural component to help you practice your English, experience the local culture and adapt to life in the USA.

All of our classes are small so each student can get as much attention as possible. You may also choose to complement your group classes with additional private instruction focused on your individual needs.

Our General English Program has seven levels to meet your needs. Prior to the start of classes, you will go through an assessment process to place you in the appropriate level.

IMPORTANT: Students may start any Monday. Depending on the start date you choose, you may be joining our group classes at the beginning, middle or end of the term. You are free to choose the start date you prefer; however, we do not recommend starting during the last three weeks of the term. We also recommend that absolute beginners start on the term start dates (please see dates below).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
18 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Houston.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

With over 20 years of experience and great locations across the country, LCI is one of the premier language institutes in the USA. We are accredited by CEA, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation.

LCI offers a variety of quality language programs to meet student needs, assists students with cultural adaptation, hires qualified instructors and creates a comfortable environment for students to learn English in the USA.

During your time at LCI, you will receive personalized attention from the moment you register until you are ready to use your new English skills in the real world. Our experienced, caring faculty and friendly staff have one purpose: to help you achieve your language goals.

Year opened
2012
Number of classrooms
13

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

LCI Houston has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

American InterContinental University
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado School of Mines
Community College of Denver
Community Colleges of Spokane
Dallas Baptist University
DeVry University
Fox Valley Technical College
Full Sail University
Hollins University
Houston Baptist University
Hussian College
Indiana Institute of Technologyy
Liberty University
MIAT College of Technology
New York Film Academy
Norwich University
Park University
Regis University
Roanoke College
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Sam Houston State University
San Jose City College
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
St. Edwards University
Susquehanna University
Texas Southern University
Texas Wesleyan University
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
University of Houston, Victoria
University of Northern Colorado
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Virginia International University
Willamette University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at LCI Language Centers varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

LCI Houston is located in the historic neighborhood of Montrose. One of the most pedestrian-friendly areas in Houston, Montrose has tree-shaded streets, international restaurants, vintage shops, and several colleges.

Montrose is part of the Museum District, home to museums, galleries, and centers dedicated to promoting local arts and culture. The area is served by four stops on the METRORail, Houston’s light rail (train) line. Within 3-5 blocks of LCI, there are stops for several buses, two of which go downtown and to the light rail a mile away.

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Reviews

50% recommend

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"My experience at LCI"

Ana Aguiar, student from Brazil

I had a very good experience at LCI. I had Grammar classes and Listening and Speaking classes. My classmates were great. I loved the Grammar classes. The teacher is wonderful. The location is perfect. It's near so many facilities at a walk distance.
In general, I could say that it was worth what I paid in terms of cost-benefit.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
5 Feb 2018 - 2 Mar 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Susana Leniek, Center Director at LCI Language Centers responded to this review.
07 May 2018

Thanks so much, Ana. We are glad you found your time at LCI Houston productive and enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and letting others know about our school. Best wishes from LCI!

"I learned a lot, but study time to insufficient for fluency"

Regina Paula Benedetto De Carvalho, student from Brazil

The location of the school is great. The course is good overall, but I did not like the didactic material. There were many audio exercises but the CD was not sold with the books.

The extra classes activities are legal and should be stimulated because it makes possible, besides the practice of English, to know the city and the local culture. The coordination and the teachers are very friendly and helpful.

However, I think that the didactics can be more drawn, with more daily exercises since the proposal was to take an intensive course, in my case of eight weeks.

It was great to meet and socialize with people from other cultures. This was very important for me, for my enrichment as a human being. In my case, I did not live with other students, but with my family, so there is nothing to say about this aspect of school attendance.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
8 May 2017 - 7 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Susana Leniek, Center Director at LCI Language Centers responded to this review.
14 August 2017

Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to see that you enjoyed many aspects of your experience with us, but are disappointed to hear that you were not fully satisfied with all components of the course. We appreciate your taking the time to write this review and will take your feedback into consideration, as we continuously strive for student satisfaction.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Houston based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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