Learn English in Austin, Texas

HOFT Institute has been active in the English as a second language field since the early 1980s. Our mission is to provide the best educational services to our clients, and a positive professional environment for our associates. We are authorized by DHS’s Student And Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue I-20 certificates to international students and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET.)

Services We Offer

English as a Second Language

We offer full- and part-time classes for local and international students. Class sizes are small, and students can join any time.

Tutoring of University & College Subjects

We provide quality tutoring, experienced tutors and flexible scheduling options. Students have the option of onsite or online sessions, or offsite at a location convenient to them.

Free Biweekly Conversation Club

The conversation club meets twice per week with native English speakers and is open to any student from our classes, including part time students.

Benefits of Studying at HOFT

  • Accredited and authorized to give I-20s

  • Assistance with change of visa status to F1 student visa status

  • 2-days-a-week option for advanced F-1 students

  • Students can join almost any time

  • Paid-in full discount at beginning of semester

  • Payment plans available

  • Easy online application process available

  • Assistance and scholarships for refugees

  • IELTS and TOEFL courses on demand

  • TOEFL Waiver to get into ACC and partner schools

  • Business & Medical English

  • One-on-one tutoring of a variety of ESL and academic subjects

What Our Students Say About Us

Why Choose HOFT Institute?

40+ years experience teaching ESL

Professional full-time teachers

Small class sizes and large, clean facilities

Free extracurricular student activities every week

Tons of positive students testimonials

Location next to University of Texas

Recreational games area and student library

Outside picnic and relaxation areas

Around 30 nationalities every semester