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 2018 - 2019 program year is as follows:
| Dates | Courses Taken | Weekly Class Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 - August 10, 2018 | Intermediate/Advanced Summer Course | 20 |
|
September 3rd - December 21 (Exams December 17 - 21) |
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 22- January 6, 2017 | Holiday - no classes | |
| January 7- 18 | Translation Seminar I | 10 |
|
January 21 - May 3 (Exams April 29 - May 3) |
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 6 - 31 | Translation Seminar II | 10 |
| Translation Practicum (optional) |
