Yes. Lingua's Doral campus is certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enroll international students and issue I-20 documents for F-1 visa applications.

Yes. The Intensive English Program begins at Level 1, which is designed for students with no prior experience in English. Enrollment is open every Monday throughout the year. There is no minimum proficiency requirement to enroll.

The Intensive Program runs 18 classroom hours per week and is required for F-1 visa compliance, as SEVIS mandates a minimum of 18 hours per week for full-time international students. The Semi-Intensive runs 16 hours per week and is suitable for students with other commitments who do not require F-1 status. Both programs follow the same seven-level curriculum and twelve-week module structure.

Students who qualify for advanced

standing based on prior English proficiency may complete the program in less time.

However, all students are subject to a maximum enrollment period of up to 36 months of

instruction in Lingua’s English language programs, regardless of the level at which they

begin. Approved annual vacation periods are not counted toward this 36-month instructional limit. From Level 1 through Level 7, without taking any vacation periods, the Intensive English Program typically takes approximately 21 months to complete.This limit includes time spent in the General English levels and, when applicable, eligible Academic and Professional English courses taken after successful completion of IEP Level 7.

Students receive a Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing each level of the Intensive English Program. Students who

successfully complete IEP Level 7 receive a Certificate of English Proficiency. This certificate may be accepted by certain Lingua partner institutions as evidence of English language readiness and, depending on the institution’s admissions policies and the applicant’s eligibility, may be considered in place of TOEFL or IELTS score requirements.

No. Lingua uses its own proficiency placement test, which is available online or in person at any campus. No prior external exam score is needed to start any program.

Yes. Lingua's Interactive Distance Learning program offers the same seven-level curriculum as the in-person IEP, with live instruction from Lingua teachers. Classes are available Monday through Saturday in day and evening formats. You need a computer with a working camera and microphone and a reliable internet connection.

Yes. How to access: Contact the Administrative Office for information and provider referrals, or request a quote directly through the student insurance portal.

EnterTraining℠

— Entertainment plus Training — is Lingua's registered teaching methodology. It is grounded in neuro-linguistic principles and

activates multiple senses in every class through conversation, games, music, video, audio, and hands-on activities. Grammar is taught as a tool for real communication, not as an isolated set of rules. The result is faster acquisition, stronger retention, and genuine

communicative confidence.