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Language school in Sarasota, Florida · Since 1988

Learn languages.
Right here in Sarasota.

Personalized, interactive classes that help you reach your goals, from better English for work or university to a new language for travel and life. Small classes, experienced teachers, in the heart of downtown Sarasota.

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  • CEA accredited
  • Accredited Intensive English Program
  • Small, welcoming classes
38+years of language teaching, since 1988
7English levels, from beginner to advanced
20class hours a week in the full-time program
6foreign languages taught in Sarasota
Our programs

Find the class that fits your life.

Our programs are designed for what you want to do next: advance your career, prepare for college, or simply enjoy a new language.

Students sharing food in a TLC classMost popular

Intensive English Program

Full-time, fully in-person English across 7 levels, with a no-TOEFL pathway to university after level 6 and help with your F-1 student visa.

  • Mon–Thu · mornings, 9 am–2 pm
  • 12 weeks per level · 20 hours/week
  • F-1 visa and change-of-status help
Full-time$1,095/ 4 weeksLearn more

10-Week Saturday Classes

English or a foreign language, two hours every Saturday, fully in person (online options available).

  • Sat · 9–11 am or 11 am–1 pm
  • A new session every quarter
Per session$320/ 10 weeksDetails

Foreign languages

Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin with native-speaking instructors, in person or online.

  • Small classes, starting with 4 students
  • Four 10-week sessions a year
Per session$320/ 10 weeksSee languages
How it works

From your first hello to what’s next.

  1. 1

    Find your starting point

    Take the $35 Oxford English placement test to find your level. Complete beginners can start at level 1 without a test.

    How to apply
  2. 2

    Make progress every week

    Classes are taught entirely in English by certified teachers, with a focus on real conversation, so you learn to use the language, not just translate it.

    See the program
  3. 3

    Take your next big step

    Use your English every day, or continue to a partner college or university after level 6 with no TOEFL or IELTS score.

    University pathway
University pathway

Learn English. Go to college. No English test.

Students who complete level 6 can transfer to partner schools such as State College of Florida without a TOEFL or IELTS score. Through our relationship with Shorelight, students can also be admitted to many of about 100 U.S. universities without one. Ask us for details.

Why TLC

A school that knows your name.

Our teachers

Experienced, dedicated teachers who are passionate about teaching and always looking for new ways to help students master conversation.

Our mission

Since 1988 we have offered high-quality English instruction in a positive, culturally sensitive environment, helping students reach their personal and academic goals.

Our programs

English, Spanish and other foreign languages, from career training to college preparation, in private, semi-private and group classes.

What our students say

Real students. Real words.

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TLC students outside the schoolDowntown Sarasota · Main Street
Your next chapter

It starts with hello.

Your journey to fluency is a life-changing investment. Let’s find your place at TLC Sarasota.

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Let’s find your fit

What brings you to TLC Sarasota?

Choose your goal: we’ll point you to the right program.

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