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ABOUT TAMPA LANGUAGE CENTER

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Alex EDU LLC., DBA Tampa Language Center, established in 1988, is to provide high-quality English language instruction in a positive, culturally-sensitive environment and to equip students with knowledge, skills, and experiences that help them achieve their personal and academic goals.

We teach students English so they can go to college, get their Master's degree, or Doctorate degrees at universities in the United States, but we also want to make sure that our students know everyday English too! TLC students who finish level 6 at our school will now be admitted at Hillsborough Community College, St. Leo University, Schiller International University, or Full Sail University without having to take an IELTS or TOEFL test! Our reputation is continuing to grow for all of the right reasons! 

Immerse yourself into another culture with our enthusiastic and dedicated teachers. We adapt to your schedule with classes that fit your professional needs and make the process of learning easy, fun, and rewarding. Whether it's for business, test preparation, or pleasure, come learn with a choice of private, semi-private, or group classes. We can help you get a student visa in the United States too! 

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WE ARE ACCREDITED

The Tampa Language Center is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program  Accreditation for the period August 2020 through August 2029 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org. 

To see the CEA Standards go to: http://cea-accredit.org/about-cea/standards

To see the CEA Complaint Policy go to: http://cea-accredit.org/about-cea/complaints

***Our accreditation doesn't cover our evening, private, Saturday, or foreign language courses.***

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WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS?

Our students range in age from 16 to 65 years old. You can find students from countries as diverse as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Poland, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and many, many more countries. On average about 25 different countries are represented in our classrooms for our full time program. You'll have plenty of opportunities to speak English with your classmates and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT TLC

Students are encouraged to share time with their classmates in different social activities that allow them to actively use their English skills. Our students have the opportunity to volunteer once a quarter, visit local attractions, and participate in fun activities that encourage them to use their newly acquired language skills. At the end of each quarter there is an international brunch where each student can share a dish from his/her own country. The goal of these activities is ALWAYS to give the students opportunities to practice their English outside of their regular classroom setting.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to find out about all the school events you can participate in!

The creative field trips and dynamic social activities arranged by the institute are inspired by the enthusiastic faculty and staff who wholeheartedly involve the community in the entire learning experience for their students. It is one of the main things that sets our school apart from our competitors.

Tampa Language Center is dedicated to making your experience with us memorable as well as educational! 

TESTIMONIALS

  • Written Testimonials

    "At TLC the teachers and the staff members are the best. Also, the classes were so interesting." 

    -Meet, India


    "By the way, I wanted to let you know that the quality of customer service, and the way you guys make your students feel at TLC is remarkable and superior."

    -Blanca, Mexico 


    "I had a wonderful time in TLC. This school truly helped me a lot. I always will highly recommend you guys." 

    -Naiara, Brazil

  • More Testimonials

    "I really enjoyed my short time at TLC. I wish I could have spent more time in person with my classmates and teachers as well. I have learned a lot and I feel prepared for the college. Choosing TLC was the best I could do!

    Thank you for all your help."

    -Edina, Hungary



    "Hello, amazing TLC! I would says just THANK YOU because I can't find a better word to describe how helpful it was to study with you.

    You've been forever a part of my career and I hope our relationship will be stronger."

    -Papa S., Sengal




    "Hello TLC! I studied here only three months and passed my TOEFL exam. I have a high enough score to go to college. Thank you Ms. Kim, Mr. Joe and Mr. Greg for teaching me. These teachers are amazing and helped me to develop my English skills!! Thank you for new opportunities!"

    -Kristina F., Ukraine




    "Hello: I studied in several institutes and Tampa Language Center is the best one of them. They have a great and helpful staff. Also, the teachers teach very well. I really recommend all people who want to learn English to come here. Thanks a lot."

    -Fawaz A., Saudi Arabia




    "Dear TLC: I'm so happy to have such a wonderful time here. The teachers are very nice and professional. Also, I have learnt a lot of things from your programs. I've recommended some friends to your school and they all love it. Thank you! I enjoyed all the time I had in this school!"

    -Yanqin X., China




    "For anyone who reads this...I want to thank the TLC teachers and students for this amazing experience. I really appreciate the effort of every teacher to explain things to be easy to understand. It's been an amazing time for me! Thank you so much!!"

    -Carlos G., Colombia




    "Here we are, the three siblings: Mariana, João and Pedro!! We three loved the school. We have learned a lot!!! If you're getting here today you can be sure you will love it here and learn so much."

    -Mariana, João and Pedro D., Brazil



    "I came here to study in September. I was happy and I met a lot of friends. Before I came here, my grammar wasn't good, but now my grammar has improved very fast. I speak a lot and I made a lot of friends. I think there are a lot of patient teachers here. They have helped me a lot. I will miss here so much. I love TLC! I love all the teachers and classmates, and Nilda is very nice and patient."

    -Xiao L., China




    "Thanks to Tampa Language Center, I have improved my English level. I have met good and kind teachers here. I have met different kinds of students from all around the world, and I have met good staff such as Mrs. Valentina and Mrs. Nilda. I will always recommend Tampa and Tampa Language Center to my citizens. Thanks to Mrs. Eva's letter, I was able to come here. I will always remember here with good memories. Thank you. If you need anything from TURKEY, I would love to help you."

    -Muzaffer M., Turkey




    "TLC, thanks to all the team for helping me improve my English. It was an amazing experience. I loved it!

    -Giovana A., Brazil




    "TLC has improved my English and my writing in Spanish and English. I'm very pleased with everything. I'm so happy for everything that I've learned here. I would love to come back! All my teachers were the best of the best and taught me many things. You guys make me feel at home. Thank you so much. With love..."

    -Andrea C., Ecuador




    "I'm really thankful and happy for having studied here. The experience was really helpful and the people I met were marvelous. Pretty nice classmates and such good teachers. Every moment here was perfect, full of fun and learning. I hope I'll see you all again. Gracias TLC."

    -Nicolás D., Colombia



    "Mrs. Eva and the whole TLC staff:

    I just want to say THANK YOU for everything. I learned and improved a lot with you guys; you'll always stay in my heart. Love you guys."

    -Ruben D. , Venezuela

ABOUT TAMPA

Tampa was recently ranked as the best city to live in in Florida. It is found on the west coast of Florida, on Tampa Bay, near the Gulf of Mexico. Today, Tampa is part of the metropolitan area referred to as "Tampa Bay," which includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and the surrounding area.

Tampa's climate displays some characteristics of a tropical climate. This means that there are hot days and frequent thunderstorms in the summer with less frequent rain in the fall and winter. In the winter there are occasional cold fronts that might lead to a light freeze during the winter, but Tampa never really gets cold enough for snow. The temperature never goes above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius), and almost never goes below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).  Our students love the weather here!  Especially if they are from Russia.

Tampa has 3 professional sports teams, is home to some of the best beaches in America, and has something to offer everyone, no matter your hobbies (as long as they don't include snow)!

As of 2021, Florida has been ranked the #1 state for higher education for five consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report. So after you improve your English, you can be sure that you will be getting a great quality education from a Florida university.

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