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F1 Student Visa Application Only available to foreigners living outside the USA, who want to apply for an F1 student visa with an I-20 Form from LADO. Applying to LADO will take a maximum of three business days. To get your F1 visa, please plan your trip as much in advance as possible (ideally, three to four months in advance). Prepare your documents: A copy of your passport A copy of your bank statement (not older than 60 days) with a balance of at least $19,000 (or the equivalent in your country’s currency, corresponding to 12 sessions). Do you have a sponsor? If your sponsor is a citizen or resident (permanent or temporary) of the USA, he/she must fill out the I-134: http://www.uscis.gov/i-134 If your sponsor is not in the USA, he/she must write a simple letter (not notarized) stating that he/she will support your studies at LADO as well as your living expenses. Complete our easy online application from APPLY NOW! , upload the documents mentioned above, and pay the $100 non-refundable application fee. Get your F1 Visa: After you receive the I-20 Form from LADO, Pay the SEVIS fee ($350) and print the I-901 to take it with you to the US Consulate for your visa interview: https://fmjfee.com Open the US Embassy webpage in your country. Complete the DS-160 Form to apply for an F1 visa, pay the required visa interview fee and set up an appointment with the embassy. Receive your F1 visa and come to study with us. Arrive at least 1 week before classes start, take your placement test, and register for class. Request your new active I-20 once your classes start. ​ ​ F1 Transfer to LADO Available to F1 students in the USA attending classes in another school, who want to transfer their I-20 to LADO, or for F1 students who want to transfer to LADO before the start of their program at the other school. Just three very easy steps to transfer to LADO! The transfer process is very fast! You can transfer any time before a new session starts. 1. Prepare your documents: A copy of your passport A copy of your I-20 A copy of your I-94 A copy of your F1 visa or Change of Status approval letter A copy of your bank statement (not older than 60 days) with a balance of at least $4,500 (or the equivalent in your country’s currency). The International Transfer Form for Vienna Campus (Download Here) ​ 2. Complete our easy online application , upload the documents mentioned above, and just pay the $100 non-refundable application fee and the first month of tuition. a. We will contact you within 1 working day. b. Fill out the top of the International Transfer Form and take it or send it to your current school. c. Your current school will email the International Transfer Form to LADO. If you are “in status” and we have received the required documentation, LADO will issue an acceptance letter for you. Take it or send it to your former school, and the school will release your SEVIS I-20 record to LADO. 3. Register for class. Come to LADO, take your placement test, and register for class! Note: Don’t forget to request your new active I-20 once your classes start. ​ ​ F1 Transfer to LADO If you are “in status” in the United States and your visa allows you to change your status, LADO will assist you during the process before making any payment, please contact us to request a free appointment with one of our DSO (Designated School Official) and bring your documents. What do you need to do? Prepare your documents:​ A copy of your passport A copy of your visa Form I-94: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html Complete a Form I-539: http://www.uscis.gov/i-539 A letter explaining why you want to study English in the USA and not in your country. A copy of your bank statement, not older than 60 days, with a balance of at least $12,500 or the equivalent in your country’s currency. Do you have a sponsor? If your sponsor is a citizen or resident (permanent or temporary) of the USA, he/she must fill out the I-134: http://www.uscis.gov/i-134 If your sponsor is not in the USA, he/she must write a simple letter (not notarized) stating that he/she will support your studies at LADO as well as your living expenses. Complete our online application, bring or upload your documents, and pay the $100 non-refundable fee. Send all the package to USCIS and wait for your Change of Status approval. ​ ​

Are you interested in learning English? Look no further! At LADO International Institute, we offer a wide range of English programs and courses tailored to meet your specific language goals. Whether you're preparing for the TOEFL exam or seeking to improve your English proficiency for academic or professional purposes, our experienced instructors will provide you with top-notch instruction. Additionally, we offer guidance and assistance for students applying for a student visa, ensuring a smooth transition to your English learning journey. Start your language adventure with us and unlock a world of opportunities!

Program Price Description 2 Day Intensive 740 Ideal for F-1 students seeking to condense a regular 5-day schedule into a 2-day schedule, and still comply with the SEVIS-required 18 hours per week. Morning Intensive 740 Perfect for F1 students & anyone hoping for a full-time English immersion experience. Our most popular program, the Morning Intensive program lets you become a full-time. student on a standard school schedule. Afternoon Intensive 740 Great for busy parents, au pairs, & anyone who prefers to have their mornings & evenings free! Popular choice for F1 students. Affordable tuition, so you can get a great deal AND achieve your goals Evening Intensive 740 Do your studying at night & have your entire day free! Popular choice for “night-owl” F1 students. Same accelerated pace: The perfect option for a student with a busy day! Morning Semi-Intensive 630 Best option to free your afternoons and evenings! You also have all Fridays for yourself! Afternoon Semi-Intensive 630 Not a morning person, and want the night free, we got your back, we have afternoon classes as well! Best option to free your morning and evenings! You also have all Fridays for yourself! Evening Semi-Intensive 630 Work during the day, learn English at night! Preferred option for busy professionals. Keep your Friday nights for yourself! Saturday - Online 340 Ideal courses to start or improve your English, for those students with limited time available during the week. This course does not qualify for international students with an F-1 Visa. Private Tutorials 40 Specialized instruction to fit your needs! • 1-on-1 practice & correction with a trained LADO teacher. • Design your own schedule; set your own pace. • Available in English or Spanish. Completely virtual & in real time, so you can talk with your teacher face-to-face and never need to leave your own home! Possible topics include: • Professional English • TOEFL/IELTS exam prep. • Speaking & listening practice • Academic English • Accent reduction lessons • And much more! SCHEDULES 2024 - 2025

2 Day Intensive Back Price $ 740 Previous Next Ideal for F-1 students seeking to condense a regular 5-day schedule into a 2-day schedule, and still comply with the SEVIS-required 18 hours per week. Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Saturday - Online Back Price $ 340 Previous Next Ideal courses to start or improve your English, for those students with limited time available during the week. This course does not qualify for international students with an F-1 Visa. Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Morning Semi-Intensive Back Price $ 630 Previous Next Best option to free your afternoons and evenings! You also have all Fridays for yourself! Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Private Tutorials Back Price $ 40 Previous Next Specialized instruction to fit your needs! • 1-on-1 practice & correction with a trained LADO teacher. • Design your own schedule; set your own pace. • Available in English or Spanish. Completely virtual & in real time, so you can talk with your teacher face-to-face and never need to leave your own home! Possible topics include: • Professional English • TOEFL/IELTS exam prep. • Speaking & listening practice • Academic English • Accent reduction lessons • And much more! Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

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Evening Intensive Back Price $ 740 Previous Next Do your studying at night & have your entire day free! Popular choice for “night-owl” F1 students. Same accelerated pace: The perfect option for a student with a busy day! Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Afternoon Intensive Back Price $ 740 Previous Next Great for busy parents, au pairs, & anyone who prefers to have their mornings & evenings free! Popular choice for F1 students. Affordable tuition, so you can get a great deal AND achieve your goals Read our cancellation and refunds policy Apply Now!

Camila Viteri - Colombia LADO supports me, and the experience with virtual class was really interesting. We studied in small groups so all the students could participate and we talked a lot every class! Now, I miss my meetings and my teacher. Salina Khanna - USA I have learned many lessons by being here. It has taught me how to improve my English communication skills and how to perfect my other languages, too. I have also earned a LADO TEFL Certificate, learned about many people, and been surrounded by so many different cultures. I am fortunate to have found LADO. Erna Indaryati - Indonesia They helped me a lot with grammar, writing, and speaking. You have the best teachers ever. If not because of LADO, I wouldn’t have gotten the job at the US Embassy in Cambodia that required me to use a lot of English grammar and writing. It was a big change for my career. Thank you so much, Lado International! Akhtar Khan- Pakistan Learning a new language is always considered an uphill struggle, but at LADO, it's just a piece of cake. Join us and give it a try! Ariane Giraldes - Brazil I’ve been living in the USA for one and a half years as an au pair. I was feeling a bit stuck with my English: I felt that it was good enough to communicate but I wanted to improve. What I have to say right now is that I achieved my goal. I had a great experience. My teacher, Daniel, was the best I ever had. I’m really satisfied with my improvement and with everything I learned. Tiger Nemir- Saudi Arabia It's my pleasure to say that LADO was an amazing experience for me, and I've learned a lot thanks to my teachers. Also, the whole staff over there is so generous and I'm glad that I met them. Thank you all for everything.