Atlanta International Language

03/27/09

Prepare to learn RIP OFF in your chosen language.

by MariaA

IWhile I and my 3 children enjoyed our language lessons at the school, my problem arose with the business end of the school. I live almost 2 hours from the school and woke ill on a Saturday morning. The nature of my illness would not have allowed me to travel and so I called as soon as possible to inform the 2 teachers involved, one of whom was expecting and would not have wanted to be exposed, I am sure. This was counted as a less than 24 hours cancellation and I was charged for it. When my teachers had been ill less than 24 hours, I had been understanding. I did not demand payment for my time or additional classes. I attempted to find a solution through B B B, but the only solution offered by the school was that they now would allow me to take the paid for class and gave me a limited time to do so. While this was what would have made me overjoyed the month prior when I asked for this and it was withheld from me, NOW I had signed up with another language school and was proceeding there and couldn't take advantage of the offer. They would not refund the money. BE AWARE THAT IF YOU ARE TYPHOID MARY, IN THE MIDDLE OF SURGERY OR DEAD AND HAVE PAID FOR A CLASS, THEY WILL EXPECT YOU TO BE THERE REGARDLESS!!! I signed for private classes because they were supposedly more flexible. That is NOT true. Find another school who understands that you are human.

• Pros: My teachers were thorough and pleasant.
• Cons: Everything else........

06/03/08

Customer No Care Service

by ilovemychild

Upon attending my first class at AILI I was uneasy. There was someone that I once had a history with and it made me feel very uncomfortable -- especially with it being a small class room of 5 students surrounding a table. At this time I explained my situation to Eva (manager) and Lincoln ( who repeatedly told me he was the owner for whatever reason).I requested to be transferred to another class. They told me the only way I could be transferred was to pay for the first class I had already attended and pay in full for their second level of Spanish class OR prepay for private lessons at a much higher rate. Either way it would have cost more than double what I had already payed for Spanish level one.(260.00). I was told that this policy was put into place because of the rate that students wanted to switch their class schedule for various reasons.

This matter should have been handled with discretion and customer care especially if I was speaking with " the owner " himself. Please be sure you consider AILI'S policies before paying for classes. In my opinion I had a very valid reason for needing to transfer to another class. It is possible that a medical of family emergency would not be sufficent for a credit, without conditions, from AILI. They do not care about you!

03/21/08

Best place to learn a language!

by DGla84

I have been taking classes at the Atlanta International Language Institute for almost 3 year. In this time, I have gone from a beginner to fluent in Portuguese. They only hire the best, native teachers. These teacher have not only studied language extensively but also LIVED the language and the culture.

They are a new and growing school, and they are putting their efforts into growing their reputation not only in Atlanta, but internationally as well. This is not your ordinary language school. Atlanta ILI is the best.

• Pros: teachers, friendliness, flexibility, location, knowledge

06/26/07

Best language school in Atlanta

by drewglaser

The teachers are extremely friendly, yet demanding that you speak the language you are learning. They are great in explaing grammar, and teach in a way that compares the new language with English but still emphasing thinking without translating. It's also the cheapest school around.

• Pros: price, friendlieness, flexibility

06/04/07

Lots of Language, Learning and Laughter

by carouseldreamer2002

I walked into Mr Gonzalez Spanish class knowing less than nothing about the Spanish language except I wanted to learn this romance language. We stayed with the book, but still time was found to learn words and phrases that were not included in the syllabus. The class was small enough that when one of us made a mistake, it was easy to laugh about it and not feel like we were lacking. As it turned out there was an awful lot of laughter and we all learned from the laughter and that is what the bottom line is...to learn. The time that was needed to address our individual needs was always given when they were known. Now, 10 weeks later, after a very dynamic class that was fed by Mr Gonzalez's approach to teaching, I am eagerly looking forward to the next session.

• Pros: Staff bending over backwards to make us comfortable, ample parking, easy to get to.
• Cons: Wish I didn't have to get on 285 to get there

05/28/07

Great School, Great Location.........

by kdjdavid79

I am taking portuguese and it is going great.. My teacher is spot on... The location is perfect and the facility is top notch..

• Pros: Teacher, location, free parking.............
• Cons: none

04/03/07

Good, open admosphere

by bmvikes14

There are several language schools in this area, but this is the best I've found as far as professionalism and environment. I'm currently taking Spanish with Mr. Gonzalez and I've been very impressed with his style of teaching. My situation was unique in that I had to start the class a week later than everyone else, but the staff worked hard to accomodate me, allowing me to take a makeup course. I also needed some focus on business terminology and they have been able to provide that. Cheers!

• Pros: lots of parking, convenient and great value
• Cons: I live in Midtown, so it's a bit of a drive

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Certified native speakers teach more than 60 languages at this training facility.

01/21/07

Best Language School in Atlanta!!!

by linkusaatlanta

Dear friends, I am one of the Instructor for Atlanta International Institute. I applied to be one of the instructor there because the way the instructors are supposed to teach. They demand that in order to learn a language there should be a balance between Grammar and Conversation. That is the only way for anybody to be able to communicate correctly in a different language. They contract the most qualified instructors in town. All of them are native speakers and most of them are former University Professors. This school has an enormous number of languages. Students are experiencing wonderful classes at this Institute where they work for you.

I believe everybody should give them a call and ask for their services.

I tell you now that YOU WON'T REGRET!!!

I wish everybody the best.

I just want everybody to go to the right place for Language Classes here in Atlanta.

Best wishes.

• Pros: Ambience is awesome, huge parking lot, great service, very nice little Deli next door, the school is on the 1st floor (no stairs needed), etc...
• Cons: None