L A D O International College was founded in 1977. We specialize in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Our objective is to take students to the highest level of English proficiency. L A D O prepares students for university work and professional careers. Dr. Robert L A D O developed the Total Approach, in which the four skill areas of language: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, are acquired in a time efficient manner through the use of an organized syllabus. Students achieve far greater accuracy in speech and writing than in other approaches in which functional communication is the only goal. How Effective is L A D O? Our students in the Intensive Program can reach college-level proficiency in English in less than one year. The majority obtain high scores on the TOEFL test. Why L A D O? Classes starting every month of the year Affordably priced tuition Native English Speaking Instructors Fast and easy learning Language Lab Small classes for personalized attention Student Activities: fun, educational and friendly 90% of our students recommend L A D O to their friends L A D O International College is a division of L A D O Enterprises, Inc., a diversified educational products and services company. Student's Testimonials What students say about L A D O: ?I would recommend L A D O to all my friends.? Hadiza Dioffo (NIGER) Silver Spring Center I am enjoying L A D O a lot. Besides learning English, I have found out that L A D O is a nice and happy family. I made so many friends from different cultures that L A D O became one of my favorite places to be.? Nadine Molas (PARAGUAY) Washington DC Center Contact L A D O L A D O International College 2233 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington, DC 20007, USA Telephone: (202) 223-0023 Fax: (202) 337-1118