LCI Houston | Houston, Texas Highlights

Here are some great reasons to study English in Houston:

Economic

    • Forbes named Houston America's #4 Most Affordable City in 2012.

    • In 2012 Houston had the #1 strongest economy in America and the
      #19 strongest economy in the world, according to Brookings.

    • Texas had five cities (including Houston) on the 2012 top 20 "Best
      Places for Business & Careers" by Forbes.

    • Houston is the headquarters of 23 Fortune 500 companies—only
      New York City has more.

    • Home to more than 5,000 energy-related firms, Houston is often
      considered to be the world’s energy capital.

    • The Port of Houston is the tenth largest port in the world.

Lifestyle & Recreation

    • Houston boasts a warm, subtropical climate with average temperatures
      of 84°F (31°C) in July and 41°F (5°C) in January.

    • Houston is home to five professional sports teams, including baseball's
      Houston Astros and football's Houston Texans.

    • Houston has over 870 parks and 150 golf courses.

Cultural

    • Houston’s unique museum district hosts a variety of museums,
      galleries, art and cultural institutions.

    • Houston’s theater district has more than 12,000 seats, second only
      in the US to New York City.

    • Houston is an international hub with consular offices representing
      92 countries, the third most in the US.

And More!

    • NASA's Johnson Space Center, home to the nation's human space
      flight programs, is located in Houston.

    • The world’s largest medical center is based in Houston.

    • Houston has a major international airport with direct flights from
      cities all over the globe, including: