Full-time & part-time ESL programs
Learn English in Austin, Texas
Build real confidence in small, interactive classes with experienced teachers—and join an international community near the University of Texas at Austin.
✓ Options for F-1 students and students who do not need F-1 status
ACCET Accredited
Recognized quality standards
SEVP-Certified
Authorized to issue Form I-20
40+ Years
Teaching ESL in Austin since 1982
~30 Nationalities
Each semester
HOFT Institute has been active in the English as a second language field since 1982. 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.)
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English programs
Choose the program that fits your goals
Intensive English Program
Full-time English study for international students who want consistent progress and an immersive experience.
✓ 18 instructional hours per week
✓ 2-day and 4-day schedule options
✓ Beginner through advanced levels
Develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills through structured courses and practical communication.
Part-Time English Classes
Choose individual courses that match your schedule and English goals without a full-time commitment.
✓ 4.5 hours per course each week
✓ Morning and evening possibilities
✓ Core courses and advanced electives
Private English Tutoring
Personalized 1-on-1 English lessons designed around your goals, level, and schedule.
✓ 1-on-1 instruction with an experienced tutor
✓ Flexible focus on your English goals
✓ In-person and online options
Summer Teen ESL Experience
English lessons, Austin activities, and cultural experiences in a supervised summer program.
✓ English learning plus activities
✓ International student experience
✓ All levels of English
Planning your studies?
Enrollment options
Which path applies to you?
Get an Initial I-20
I am outside the United States and plan to apply for an F-1 student visa.
Once you choose an English program, use your current situation to find the correct application requirements and next steps.
Change Status to F-1
I am already in the United States and want to request F-1 status.
Transfer My SEVIS Record
I am an F-1 student and want to transfer from another U.S. school.
Study Part-Time
I do not need F-1 status and want a flexible English class schedule.
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
Discounted prices on TOEFL exams
Student Testimonials
Why students choose HOFT
Serious learning in a supportive community
HOFT combines structured English instruction with the personal attention and real-world practice students need to make confident progress.
40+ years experience teaching ESL
Location next to University of Texas
Recreational games area and student library
Outside picnic and relaxation areas
Around 30 nationalities every semester
