Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN YOU SPONSOR MY VISA?
We are happy to hear that you would like to study a language in the United States! Unfortunately, Indy Language Center is not currently accredited with the US government to offer you an F1 visa. However, if you find yourself needing language courses before or after coming to the USA, we have an excellent curriculum focused on speaking and fluency that is open to anyone regardless of visa status or location.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT LEVEL I AM IN ENGLISH.
CAN YOU HELP?
Our online assessments will give a rough estimate of your language ability. Or, you can come to our Carmel location or give us a call at 844-503-1237. Our staff speaks a few different languages like Spanish, Italian, German and Korean. We can have a simple conversation with you and will be able to determine your level and where to place you.
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How much in total? Does ILC offer free courses?We do offer free courses! We host free teacher training seminars and occasionally demo classes as well. Group Classes are $600 for 30 hours ($20/hour). Discount is available when enrolling for a full (120 hour) level. As a private school, our paid classes are led by specialized language teachers, trained to be a guide toward your fluency, and we show our appreciation by paying them well, but still keep our prices as low as possible. Private lessons are $67/hr with a minimum of 9 hours. Larger discounted packages in 9-hours increments are available. A one-time Enrollment Fee of $30 will be applied on initial enrollment. We offer Tuition Insurance at $0.75/hour to cover premature unenrollment.
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What is the class schedule?Most Group Classes meet once or twice a week, between the hours of 6-9pm. Current courses offered are posted in our class schedule tab. Private class schedules are flexibly set by teacher and student.
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Are there any payment plans?ILC requires a minimum payment of tuition prior to attending a language class; this can either cover the entire cost of the course, or we also offer the option to pay the group course in 2 installments of $300.
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Clarifications on the two payment installmentsThe first payment of $300 is processed on the day of enrollment. The second payment will be automatically processed after 15 hours (on the day of the 5th class). All students are required to sign the Student Agreement and leave payment information with ILC prior to attending a course. If you wish to add Tuition Insurance to your account you must opt-in to this coverage prior to attending your first class.
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What is your refund policy?Students are entitled to a full refund if ILC is not able to get the class started by the projected start date. An enrolled student is entitled to receive a refund minus a 20% retainer if they unenroll from a confirmed class within 2 weeks of the start date, unless they have opted-in for tuition insurance. Tuition is non-refundable at the start of the first class. If the student has purchased tuition insurance prior to attending first class and withdraws anytime after the first class, a refund of the tuition payment made is an option (see ILC Terms & Conditions).
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Do materials come at an extra cost?Depending on the level, study material may include book cost ranging between approx. $20 and $80.
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When am I going to be billed again?You will receive a billing reminder one week before your scheduled billing date. On the day of your last class, if you plan to continue the session you will automatically re-enroll into the next session. If for any reason you won’t be able to continue, please call or email us.
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Is there a start date established?/When do classes start?TBD - check back soon
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What days will the class meet?TBD - Check back soon
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By when should I enroll?At least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled start date.
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What all will be taught in a session?ILC language classes are focused on conversational fluency. You will learn to speak and use a language with confidence while also getting acquainted with the culture of the part of the world where it is spoken.
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What's the length of the course?Each level (Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate) consists of 120 hours, divided into 4 sessions of 10 classes, 30 hours each) All language group classes consist of levels Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced. Except for the Advanced level, which continues into full fluency, these levels consist of 120 hours total. Students can enroll for a discounted full level or sign up for 10 classes of 3 hours at a time.
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Is there a [insert level] class forming soon?TBD - Check back soon This question is contingent on what classes we have at the time (hold space to set projected dates once we have all classes posted)
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I don't know what level I am - how can I find out?TBD -this requires decision on whether or not we keep offering online assessments on our website We offer a brief online assessment for almost all languages offered [LINK] OR if we decide to have this no longer free on our website A free language assessment is included in every enrollment.
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Are classes in person?/Is there an option to join online?ILC offers in-person, virtual as well as hybrid classes. Students are welcome to join group classes virtually and we offer virtual private options
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Do you provide (the) F-1 Visa?Indy Language Center is a private institution, not an accredited university and is not recognized by the US government to make any changes or aid in status. However, if you find yourself needing language courses, we have an excellent curriculum focused on speaking and fluency that is open to anyone regardless of visa status or location.
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Are there certificates/diplomas given?ILC gives a certificate of completion to all students who complete a full level (4 sessions / 120 hours)
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Do you offer classes to children?We offer private lessons to students of all ages, although typically not younger than 6 years old for private lessons, and typically older than 14 years old for group classes.