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English Institute

Since March of 2011, English Institute in San Antonio has helped thousands of English language learners and test takers, both in our local community and across the globe, develop real-world communication skills that help lead to success in many of today’s academic, professional, and social settings. Our unique brand of small-group and individualized instruction is focused on the specialized and changing needs of students living in contemporary societies where English is spoken.

Our instructors are certified IELTS examiners who hold master’s degrees in Linguistics and have extensive international teaching and business experience. Using the latest second-language teaching methodologies, our language acquisition specialists put you on a fast track to effective spoken and written English for school, work, or general purposes.

We are committed to providing the most value to all our students by offering a highly personalized, engaging, and accelerated approach to spoken English fluency at the lowest cost and most accommodating scheduling options.

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Who We Are

Daryl Klein

Lead Instructor

As Certified IELTS Examiners and College ESL Instructors, we met many students and working professionals who felt a need to demonstrate English proficiency for their school programs and employers. We helped them to prioritize which skills to focus on first so that they could manage their efforts more efficiently.

After receiving a BA in English from the University of Missouri in 1993, I lived and taught university-level English for seven consecutive years in S. Korea, Hong Kong, and Spain. During this time, I became highly communicative in both Korean and Spanish, and I continue to draw from those experiences as a lifelong learner and as a husband whose wife is from Mexico.

In 2006, I completed my MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Surrey, England and spent five more years teaching ESL in Colorado and Texas public schools and community colleges before dedicating myself full time to the opening of English Institute, which has been compassionately serving the San Antonio and broader community since 2011.

In this business, my only success is YOUR success!

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Experience
we offer

In Class &
Online Courses

Is IELTS, ASVAB, TSI, or TOEFL a requirement for school or work? Our Certified IELTS Examiners help get you the scores you need the first time.

Need a boost of speaking confidence? Our expert instructors can put you on a personalized, accelerated path to fluency.

Test Preparation

  • University Programs
  • Professional Positions
  • English Proficiency Requirements
  • Military Enlistment (AFQT Focus)

1. Try a free 1-hour lesson in person working 1 on 1 with a certified IELTS examiner before you decide to sign up. Click “Contact Us” to schedule.

2. If you like the free trial, you can choose a 12-hour prep course for IELTS, TOEFL, TSI/SAT or ASVAB, which also includes a pretest to know which skills to focus on most during your course.

3. In addition to 12 more hours of 1-on-1 instruction with the examiner, you’ll be applying your new skills on up to 48 practice tests with feedback at no extra cost.

For more information about the courses, fees and class schedule, please get in touch with us.

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1. Try a free 1-hour lesson in person with the instructor. You will have the chance to participate in classroom activities and interact 1 on 1 with your instructor for 1 full hour before you decide to join. Click “Contact Us” to schedule.
2. If you like your free lesson, then you can register for small-group or private classes that are offered flexibly in the mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
3. Learn from instructors with master’s degrees in Linguistics and extensive business experience.

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We are Highly
Trained Educators

We are highly trained educators who apply the latest second-language teaching methodologies in the classroom and have a solid track record of success. Just look at our reviews!

Our Conversation Classes are student centered and cater to individual learning styles by giving students a choice of which ideas to share and how to share them.

Our Test Preparations get you ready faster with certified examiners who know how these tests are truly scored and equip you with all the test-taking skills and strategies to get the score you need the first time.

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Best Results

Face-to-Face Test Preparations with a “Certified” IELTS Examiner. 1-on-1 Setting for Optimal Scoring Effectiveness.

Online Classes (Day or Night)

Perfect for Busy Executives or Students with Special Projects. Completely Personalized Feel and Content.

Number of Course Available
Two Instructional Formats

Small, Teacher-Led Groups or Individualized. Ideal Teacher-Student Ratios to Meet Specific Needs.

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In-Person Conversation (Day or Night)

Highly Engaging, Interpersonal Collaboration. Student-Centered Activities to Increase Motivation and Purpose.

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Now Available
via Multiple Platforms

Real-world, Real-time Interaction Online

1-on-1 Conversation and Test Preparation classes are offered online day or night to fit your busy schedule. These classes are perfect for working professionals and students looking to take their English to the next level, focusing not just on grammatical rules but also on social conventions of language use.

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Get Started with a Free 1-hour Video Call

1. Try a free, no-obligation, 1-hour video call working 1 on 1 with a certified IELTS examiner in real time from anywhere in the world. Call or click “Contact Us” to schedule.
2. If you like your free class, you may register for 12 more hours of private English Conversation or Test Preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, TSI/SAT, or ASVAB, including a pre-test to know which areas to focus on most during your course and plenty of additional practice tests on which to apply your new skills.
3. You’ll be working with expert instructors who hold master’s degrees in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) and have extensive international teaching and business experience.

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What Our
Students Say

Excellent way to teach, you really can learn with interactive activities that include everything you need to catch the English in a very good and fluent learning!!

Manuela Ceballos Restrepo
Student

Daryl is a great instructor. He helped me achieve the scores I needed and I am very happy with the results

Adrian Garcia Betancourt
STUDENT

Daryl is a wonderful teacher. Highly recommended for foreign students.

Sehrish Salik
Student

Amazing school and teacher. Daryl always goes above and beyond to help the students. I enjoy and learn a lot from every class I have had.

Estefani Cuadros
STUDENT

Best language school in San Antonio! I tried several schools before finding the English Institute, and it has been the best by far. I never thought I would be able to express myself in English, but thanks to the English Institute, I feel more comfortable and confident. Highly recommend!

Herman G
STUDENT

I was just 0.5 in writing in IELTS away from meeting my conditional offer. After 10 hours of writing skype classes with Daryl, he taught me a couple of tricks and techniques and I was able to ramp up my score from 5.5 to 6.5. I’m currently doing my PhD at Imperial College London because of that. Not enough words to thank you Daryl.

Fahad Suror
STUDENT

Great place and great teacher!

Ugur Can YILDIZ
STUDENT

I have benefited greatly from the lessons, improved in conversation, and become more daring in speaking with others. I recommend these lessons with teacher Daryl

Shroug S
STUDENT

Hello, I got my IELTS scores today and I’m very happy with it. I got 7.0 thank you so much for being an amazing teacher. You taught me so much and I’m forever grateful 🙂

Sarah Aldhafeeri
STUDENT

They really focus on your goals!

Blanca Valencia
STUDENT
Upcoming Batches

Latest News

10th January 2024
Wednesday Night Current Events (intermediate)
6:00 pm To 8:00 pm
08th January 2024
Mon/Fri Night Integrated L/S/R/W (intermediate)
Full Day
10th January 2024
Wed/Fri Day Spoken Grammar (lower intermediate)
11:00 am To 1:00 pm
09th January 2024
Tuesday Day Thematic Discussion (high intermediate)
2:00 pm To 4:00 pm
07th January 2024
Sunday ESL Info Gap Activity (high beginner)
4:00 pm To 6:00 pm
pin4416 Ramsgate Suite 203A,
San Antonio, TX 78230
phone210 744-1735, 210 535-7792 (PARA ESPAÑOL)
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