The mission of the Lingua Franca Institute is to provide a nurturing English learning experience which fosters confident interactions for everyday life.
Thank you for your interest in the Lingua Franca Institute (LFI), an intensive English language program at the Washington University of Virginia (WUV). Established in 1992, the Lingua Franca Institute is SEVP-accredited with locations in Annandale, Virginia and Columbia, Maryland. LFI provides an affordable education in small class-sizes and with a student-centered approach with native English instructors. We know that studying another language can be a challenging experience, especially as an adult. At LFI, we make that experience more comfortable with a relaxed, friendly, and supportive classroom atmosphere.
‘Lingua Franca’ means “a language used among people who speak various different languages” (Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary). English is the “lingua franca” for our diverse group of students, representing approximately 20 countries. We value and respect each student’s language and culture, and promote the same for English and American culture, through sharing of ideas and experiences. Some of our instructors know other languages and WUV is primarily bilingual – English and Korean.
The majority of our students have F-1 visas; however, any eligible visa holder or resident is welcome to take classes. Our students’ goals vary from wanting to improve their communication for daily living in the U.S. to studying English to eventually transfer to degree programs. Whatever your reason, we hope LFI can meet your educational goals.
*Washington University in Virginia (Main campus) 4300 Evergreen Lane Annandale, VA 22003
*WUV’s Maryland Extension Site 8950 Old Annapolis Road #216 Columbia, MD 21045
Goals of LFI *Respect the learning needs and well-being of each student *Build on the knowledge, skills, and experience of the students in our program *Prepare meaningful lessons so that students may comprehend and communicate in written and spoken English at each level *Create a supportive and encouraging community of learning in which each student is valued and respected *Create an interactive, communicative class environment to give students the opportunity to learn, think, and develop *English communication skills *Provide students with cultural knowledge and awareness recognizing that language and culture are closely related *Cultivate a diverse community of students and teachers, in which members learn from experience and practice *Encourage students to discuss issues in English outside the classroom *Balance variety and routine in instructional activities to accommodate the range of multiple learning styles of the students *Provide an educational environment built upon the values of LFI and characterized by consistent, ethical treatment *Create a teaching community holding shared values with LFI and appropriate academic and experiential credentials *Foster a diverse community of learners who are supported, encouraged, and valued *Create a curriculum that utilizes the English-speaking environment as a context and motivator for improving language proficiency of non-native speakers
Washington University of VirginiaAbout the
Washington University of Virginia is a Non-Profit, Religious Institution incorporated with Commonwealth of Virginia. WUV is owned by the Board of Directors, with Dr. N. Eugene Brymer serving as current Chairman of the Board and Dr. Peter M. Chang serving as the sixth president. The Statement of WUV History can be found in WUV Academic Catalog. The Statement of Ownership of WUV is available upon request by writing to info@wuv.edu or visiting the Admission’s Office at 4300 Evergreen Lane, Annadale, VA 22003. Being faithful to the mission of the institution, we are committed to helping students, so that our students may become positive influences in our society. Just as our motto says, “Good Tree, Good Fruit”, our goals are focused on individual students, because we believe that each of our students is an agent of Missio Dei, and therefore has meaningful purpose to contribute to all.
PROGRAM *Two locations: Annandale (Virginia) and Columbia (Maryland) – both near Washington, DC. *Six (6) start dates throughout the year, including mid-semester FLEX program and Summer program. *Six (6) levels from Beginner to Advanced *Two courses available for each level: Oral Communication and Language Arts *Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (18 hours per week) *Day Program (all levels): 9:00am – 1:30pm. (4 ½ hours per day) Evening Program (limited levels available): 5:30pm – 10pm (4 ½ hours per day) *Small class-sizes: Teacher/student ratio = 1 instructor for 10 students (average) *Skilled and supportive faculty and staff Field trips are scheduled throughout the semester so students get to know the area while interacting with each other naturally. *Students receive a Certificate of Completion for every semester completed.
TUITION *Tuition includes: two required courses, placement testing, books, lunch/dinner snacks, student advising, and one field trip. *Tuition rates vary depending on your status.(See below) Other college fees for applying, registering, etc. can be found in Tuition & Fees or in the ESL Application.
Fall Length: 15 weeks, Beginning Date: early September, Ending Date: mid December, F-1 Tuition: $2,250 Fall FLEX Length: 7 weeks, Beginning Date: late October, Ending Date: mid December, F-1 Tuition: $1,360 Spring Length: 15 weeks, Beginning Date: early February, Ending Date: mid May, F-1 Tuition: $2,250 Spring FLEX Length: 7 weeks, Beginning Date: early April, Ending Date: mid May, F-1 Tuition: $1,360 Summer Length: 4 weeks, Beginning Date: early June, Ending Date: late June, F-1 Tuition: $600
CLASS SCHEDULE LFI offers two courses at each level: Language Arts and Oral Communication. Both courses must be taken to meet F-1 visa requirements for full-time study. For other eligible visa holders and residents, you can take one or both courses. Each course focuses on the basic 4 skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The Language Arts course emphasizes reading and writing skills while the Oral Communication course emphasizes listening and speaking skills. Day Classes Language Arts 9:00am – 11:10am Break 11:10am – 11:30am Oral Communication 11:30am – 1:30pm Evening Classes Language Arts 5:30pm – 7:40pm Break 7:40pm – 8:00pm Oral Communication 8:00pm – 10:00pm
PROGRAM *Two locations: Annandale (Virginia) and Columbia (Maryland) – both near Washington, DC. *Six (6) start dates throughout the year, including mid-semester FLEX program and Summer program. *Six (6) levels from Beginner to Advanced *Two courses available for each level: Oral Communication and Language Arts *Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (18 hours per week) *Day Program (all levels): 9:00am – 1:30pm. (4 ½ hours per day) Evening Program (limited levels available): 5:30pm – 10pm (4 ½ hours per day) *Small class-sizes: Teacher/student ratio = 1 instructor for 10 students (average) *Skilled and supportive faculty and staff Field trips are scheduled throughout the semester so students get to know the area while interacting with each other naturally. *Students receive a Certificate of Completion for every semester completed.
TUITION *Tuition includes: two required courses, placement testing, books, lunch/dinner snacks, student advising, and one field trip. *Tuition rates vary depending on your status.(See below) Other college fees for applying, registering, etc. can be found in Tuition & Fees or in the ESL Application.
Fall Length: 15 weeks, Beginning Date: early September, Ending Date: mid December, F-1 Tuition: $2,250 Fall FLEX Length: 7 weeks, Beginning Date: late October, Ending Date: mid December, F-1 Tuition: $1,360 Spring Length: 15 weeks, Beginning Date: early February, Ending Date: mid May, F-1 Tuition: $2,250 Spring FLEX Length: 7 weeks, Beginning Date: early April, Ending Date: mid May, F-1 Tuition: $1,360 Summer Length: 4 weeks, Beginning Date: early June, Ending Date: late June, F-1 Tuition: $600
CLASS SCHEDULE LFI offers two courses at each level: Language Arts and Oral Communication. Both courses must be taken to meet F-1 visa requirements for full-time study. For other eligible visa holders and residents, you can take one or both courses. Each course focuses on the basic 4 skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The Language Arts course emphasizes reading and writing skills while the Oral Communication course emphasizes listening and speaking skills. Day Classes Language Arts 9:00am – 11:10am Break 11:10am – 11:30am Oral Communication 11:30am – 1:30pm Evening Classes Language Arts 5:30pm – 7:40pm Break 7:40pm – 8:00pm Oral Communication 8:00pm – 10:00pm
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