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 2020 - 2021 program year is as follows:
| Dates | Courses Taken | Weekly Class Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| June 10 - August 6, 2020 | Intermediate/Advanced Summer Course | 20 |
|
August 31 - December 18 (Exams December 14 - 18) (no classes during reading week, dates TBA) |
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 19- January 3, 2021 | Holiday - no classes | |
| January 4- 15 | Translation Seminar I | 10 |
|
January 18 - April 30 (Exams April 26 - 30) |
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 3 - 28 | Translation Seminar II | 10 |
| Translation Practicum (optional) |
