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ISL International School of Languages is a leading online language school for students of all ages and skill levels.

Friendly language tutor teaching a live online class via video call

Live Virtual Learning

Learn from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. Experience live virtual courses and lessons delivered online through our user-friendly platform. Simply log in, click on your scheduled class or lesson, and join your Zoom virtual class!

Language proficiency journey from beginner to fluent with ISL tutors

Beginner to Advanced

Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to refine your fluency, we have a course for you. Our live virtual lessons are designed for all levels, from beginner to advanced so you can reach your language goals with confidence.

Business professionals learning language skills for global teamwork

Corporate

Are you ready to elevate your company’s success in diverse environments, both locally and internationally? Join us for world-class language training tailored for companies and organizations striving to stay ahead.

Meet Our Team

Our instructors are at the heart of our program. They are passionate about helping you gain confidence with your studies and supporting your learning objectives.

  • Spanish teacher Marian smiling during a virtual lesson at ISL Languages

    Marian Zapata

    Owner, CEO

  • Friendly ISL administrator May helping enroll in online language classes

    May Seo

    School Administrator

  • Japanese teacher Asami leading a lively online conversation class at ISL Languages

    Asami

    Japanese Instructor

  • Spanish instructor Maria teaching a beginner lesson in Washington DC

    Maria Elisa

    Spanish Instructor

  • French and English teacher Johannes smiling during a virtual group lesson at ISL

    Johannes

    French and English Instructor

  • Russian tutor Evelina writing Russian characters on a whiteboard

    Evelina

    Russian Instructor

  • Spanish instructor Victoria helping a student with pronunciation exercises

    Victoria

    Spanish Instructor

  • Spanish tutor Rossy explaining grammar in a one-on-one online session.

    Rossy

    Spanish Instructor

  • Portuguese instructor Roseengela helping a student in a live virtual class.

    Rosangela

    Portuguese Instructor

  • Spanish teacher Marian holding flashcards during a beginner vocabulary drill.

    Marian

    Spanish and English Instructor

  • French teacher Evelina explaining verb conjugation in a virtual classroom.

    Evelina

    French Instructor

  • German tutor Greg smiling while correcting a student’s pronunciation.

    Greg

    German Instructor

  • Chinese teacher Pamela holding up a textbook during an online lesson.

    Pamela

    Chinese Instructor

  • Korean teacher Young writing Hangul on a digital screen for online learners.

    Young Ok

    Korean Instructor

  • Spanish tutor Scarlet pointing at a map during a culture lesson

    Scarlet

    Spanish Instructor

  • German teacher Susanna helping a student read aloud from a practice book.

    Susanna

    German Instructor

  • Spanish instructor Maria demonstrating polite greetings for travelers in an online lesson.

    María

    Spanish Instructor

  • Spanish teacher Beatriz teaching colloquial phrases via video call at ISL Languages

    Beatriz

    Spanish and French Instructor

  • French and Spanish Instructor teacher Sarah role-playing restaurant dialogues with a student.

    Sarah

    French and Spanish Instructor

  • French instructor Freja laughing with a beginner student during a pronunciation drill.

    Camille

    French Instructor

  • Spanish and Italian Instructor teacher Carmen correcting tones in a Washington DC private lesson

    Carmen

    Spanish and Italian Instructor

  • French instructor Michel sharing survival phrases for refugees and travelers.

    Michel

    French Instructor

  • Corporate trainer Gwladys role-playing boardroom negotiations with executives

    Gwladys

    French Instructor

  • Italian Instructor Antonia coaching State Department interns in D.C

    Antonia

    Italian Instructor

  • Spanish teacher Nathalie teaching doctors patient interview phrases

    Nathalie

    Spanish Instructor

  • Japanese teacher Aiko helping adoptees reconnect with their roots.

    Aiko

    Japanese Instructor

  • Japanses teacher Tamaki teaching students at the State Department

    Tamaki

    Japanese Instructor

  • Spanish Instructor Elizabeth coaching State Department interns in D.C.

    Elizabeth

    Spanish Instructor

  • French Instructor Gabe teaching a corporate class to excecutives in D.C.

    Gabe

    French Instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of our programs are virtual, but if you’re in the DMV area, we may have teachers available for in-person instruction at a public location or a place of your choosing.
In addition, all our school and daycare programs are held in person, with teachers traveling to the location. Feel free to check with us for specific availability. We’re here to help!

We offer courses and lessons in a variety of languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Russian, German, Mandarin, Italian, Farsi, Portuguese, Arabic, and Korean. Availability may vary, so be sure to check our schedules or reach out to us for the latest information. We’re here to help you find the perfect language program!

While we don’t have a physical storefront for visits, we’re always available to assist you! Our classes are either virtual or conducted at various locations. You can reach us easily by phone, text, or email. If you need to send us something by mail, here’s our address:
PO Box 341431
Bethesda, MD 20827
We’re excited to connect with you

If you’re uncertain about which level to enroll in, simply reach out to us. We offer an online assessment or can arrange a complimentary virtual assessment with one of our teachers to assist you in determining the best level for you. If you haven’t created an account with us yet, please do so, and we’ll coordinate your assessment accordingly. We’re here to help you get started on the right path!

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What Our Students Say

We help our students to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in learning a language.

  • Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value. My professor is fabulous - and the staff is attentive and pleasant I can highly recommend them!

    Spanish student Nancy shares her positive language learning experiences at ISL languages

    Nancy Shalett

    Spanish Course

  • I started taking individual in-person French classes through ISL just before the pandemic shut everything down. Classes continued on Zoom which is a great format for one-on-one language training.

    Bill, corporate French learner: ‘I now communicate fluently.’

    Bill Geary

    French Course

  • My daughter took online Spanish lessons here for over a year (Ages 6-7). The lessons were geared towards her age group with a super sweet and patient teacher, and lucky for us, small class size (2 students). So she got a lot of one-on-one attention and now has a great basic understanding of the Spanish language. The staff at ISL is also very friendly, understanding, and responsive. I highly recommend them!

    Christe, Spanish online class: ‘My daughter now communicates fluently.’"

    Christie Wood

    Spanish Course

  • Communication, Professionalism, Quality.

    Spanish student Zeynep praising ISL’s Spanish classes.

    Zeynep Dila Demircan

    Spanish Course

  • THE place to sign up for intensive personalized training at the right level for you!

    Happy ISL student Matthew leaving a positve review for his German course

    Matthew Wilson

    German Course

  • I had the excellent experience with the International School of languages. They came to my assistance when I needed them and were most prompt and expedient when I needed them. I am most happy with everything with them. I recommend them completely.

    Spanish student: ‘ISL helped me speak confidently in Mexico!’

    O. Foster

    Spanish Course

Speak With Confidence

Our mission is to provide high-quality language education to anyone, anywhere in the world.

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Our Clients

We're trusted by leading organizations to deliver world-class language training.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services taking ISL's crisis language courses.
CAF the global leader in comprehensive transportation systems learning Mandarin with ISL tutors.
USDA partners with ISL Languages for corporate Spanish training
students at montgomery county public schools enjoy spanish lessons with ISL language teachers
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ISL language teachers at Lee Montessori
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howard county public schools enjoy lessons with qualified language teachers from ISL
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the department of defence USA preparing for foreign visitors with ISL's Italian prep courses
NASA employees learning Spanish with ISL's corporate language program
ISL Languages: Official language training provider for Dept of Commerce USA
Easterseals employees learning Spanish with ISL's corporate language program
ISL has provided Spanish lessons to DAI since 2020.