It began as New Life Community Center providing English, Spanish, and Computer Classes. Later it evolved into LIT with a mission to help international students improve their English proficiency.
LIT was approved by the Department of Homeland Security to issue I-20 forms to accept foreign students on student visas.

LIT achieved its greatest milestone when it was accredited by CEA (The Commission on English Language Program Accreditation) on April 22, 2013.

LIT is located in the fourth most populous city of Houston in the United States, where the environment is conducive to learning and experiencing cultural diversity.