Courses in the program are a combination of regular RYI language classes and individual translator training classes specifically designed for the Translator Training Program. Approximate class hours are 20-25 per week. The schedule of classes for the 2019 - 2020 program year is as follows:
| Dates | Courses Taken | Weekly Class Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 - August 9, 2019 | Intermediate/Advanced Summer Course | 20 |
|
September 2 - December 20 (Exams December 16 - 20) (no classes Oct. 7-11, reading week) |
Classical Tibetan III (2nd year course) or Translation Project I (3rd year course) |
3 |
| Colloquial Tibetan V or VII | 5 | |
| Tibetan Philosophical Discourse I | 5 | |
| Translation Training I | 5 - 7.5 | |
| Reading, Writing Practice | 1.5 | |
| Dharma Conversation | 4 | |
| Translation Methodology I | 1.5 | |
| December 21- January 5, 2020 | Holiday - no classes | |
| January 6- 17 | Translation Seminar I | 10 |
|
January 20 - May 1 (Exams April 27 - May 1) |
Classical Tibetan IV or Translation Project II | 3 |
| Colloquial Tibetan VI or VIII | 5 | |
| Tibetan Philosophical Discourse II | 5 | |
| Translation Training II | 5 - 7.5 | |
| Dharma Conversation | 5 | |
| Translation Methodology II | 1.5 | |
| May 4 - 29 | Translation Seminar II | 10 |
| Translation Practicum (optional) |
