Costs
Cost to study English in the USA
The cost to study English in the USA depends on tuition, fees, housing and your course length. Every figure here is read from a school's own published pages and linked back to it; missing prices remain unknown.
- Confirmed weekly range
- $125–$660
- Median of those
- $318
- Programs priced
- 83 / 437
Compare the cost to study English in the USA
Comparable weekly tuition, lowest first. The 43 programs are a limited sample of 437 listings, not a national average or random survey. Follow profile links for the source and conditions.
| Program | Basis | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Campus English Academy | $500 ÷ 4 weeks | $125 |
| Lingua Prime NY | $1,500 ÷ 12 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $125 |
| Lingua Prime TX | $1,500 ÷ 12 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $125 |
| Discovery Learning Center | $1,260 ÷ 10 weeks | $126 |
| American Academy of English | $1,635 ÷ 12 weeks | $136 |
| Boston International Academy (BIA) | $1,260 ÷ 8 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $158 |
| United Language Institute | $2,400 ÷ 14 weeks | $171 |
| The English Island | $1,599 ÷ 9 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $178 |
| English Language Institute, Seminole State College of Florida | $2,200 ÷ 12 weeks | $183 |
| Excel English Institute | $750 ÷ 4 weeks | $188 |
| Excel English Institute Arlington | $750 ÷ 4 weeks | $188 |
| F2E Academy | $4,800 ÷ 24 weeks | $200 |
| Atlanta English Institute | $1,681 ÷ 8 weeks20 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $210 |
| Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute | $1,717.1 ÷ 8 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $215 |
| POLY Languages Institute Los Angeles | $880 ÷ 4 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $220 |
| POLY Languages Institute, Irvine | $880 ÷ 4 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $220 |
| POLY Languages Institute, Los Angeles | $880 ÷ 4 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $220 |
| Academia Language School | $5,561 ÷ 24 weeks | $232 |
| Intensive English Institute, Middlesex Community College | $3,500 ÷ 15 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $233 |
| Intensive English for Internationals, University of Memphis | $2,208 ÷ 8 weeks23 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $276 |
| Florida Atlantic University Intensive English | $4,800 ÷ 16 weeks | $300 |
| International Language Institute - Intensive English Program, St. Petersburg College | $4,458.64 ÷ 14 weeks | $318 |
| English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina | $2,560 ÷ 8 weeks20 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $320 |
| Loyola Intensive English Program (LIEP), Loyola University New Orleans | $5,176 ÷ 16 weeks20 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $324 |
| English Language Institute at The University of Alabama | $2,676 ÷ 8 weeks | $335 |
| INTERLINK International Institute at the University of North Carolina Greensboro | $1,700 ÷ 5 weeks | $340 |
| Tennessee Tech Center for ESL | $4,800 ÷ 14 weeks20 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $343 |
| St. John's University ELI | $2,430 ÷ 7 weeks18 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $347 |
| Hawaii English Language Program (HELP) | $2,850 ÷ 8 weeks20 hrs/wk (school-stated) | $356 |
| Global Launch, Arizona State University | $2,950 ÷ 8 weeks | $369 |
| Divine Word College | $3,500 ÷ 8 weeks | $438 |
| New England School of English | $1,995 ÷ 4 weeks | $499 |
| ELS La Verne | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS San Rafael | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS Melbourne | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS St Petersburg | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS St Paul | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS Cincinnati | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS Cleveland | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS Philadelphia | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS Nashville | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| ELS Houston | $570 ÷ 1 weeks | $570 |
| WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute | $2,640 ÷ 4 weeks | $660 |
Tuition without a weekly comparison
These records contain a price but no confirmed comparable length in weeks. Prices may cover a session, semester or month; read the published basis and any contract requirement beside each amount. We do not invent weekly rates.
| Program | Published as | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| American Language Institute, San Diego State University | IEC full-time, Fall 2026 full term (2026) | $6,350 |
| California Language School | Per month, on a three-month contract | $500 |
| International Education Center at Orange Coast College | One session (2027) | $3,400 |
| English Language Institute Intensive English Program, Sacred Heart University | Per session (2026-2027) | $2,640 |
| UCEDA Danbury | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA International - Bridgeport, Auxiliary of UCEDA International - Stamford, CT | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA International - Stamford, CT | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Intensive English Program, University of Miami | Full session (2026-2027) | $6,100 |
| Uceda School of Boca Raton | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Boca Raton - Sandalfoot Plaza Drive | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Orlando I | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Orlando II | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Orlando II, FL (OBT) - Kirkman Road | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Orlando II, FL (OBT) - Orange Blossom Trail | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of West Palm Beach | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Weston, Auxiliary of Uceda School of Boca Raton | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Intensive English Program, Georgia State University | Full-time fall or spring semester | $3,750 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Tutorium | Full semester (Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027) | $7,038 |
| Michigan State University English Language Center | Fall or spring semester | $8,255 |
| English Language Training Institute (ELTI), University of North Carolina at Charlotte | University Preparation, fall/spring full-time (three courses) | $4,476 |
| North Carolina State University Intensive English Program | Full-time fall or spring semester | $5,800 |
| UCEDA INTERNATIONAL - Dover, Auxiliary of UCEDA International - Paterson | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA INTERNATIONAL - Lakewood, Auxiliary of UCEDA International - New Brunswick | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA INTERNATIONAL - Morristown, Auxiliary of UCEDA International - Paterson | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA INTERNATIONAL - Passaic, Auxiliary of UCEDA International - Paterson | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA INTERNATIONAL - Perth Amboy, Auxiliary of UCEDA International - New Brunswick | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA New Brunswick | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA Paterson | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Elizabeth | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of East Las Vegas | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of East Las Vegas - South Jones Boulevard | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Syracuse University English Language Institute | Semester | $8,470 |
| University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs | Intensive, per session (Summer 2 2026 through Summer 1 2027) | $5,426 |
| Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State University | Full-time, per session | $2,650 |
| Uceda School of Provo, Auxiliary of Uceda School of Utah | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Utah | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| Uceda School of Utah II (formerly Reno) | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| North America Technical Institute ESL (NATI ESL) | Full program, 960 instructional hours | $10,000 |
| UCEDA International - Falls Church | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
| UCEDA International - Silver Spring, Auxiliary of UCEDA International - Falls Church | 3-month IEP | $1,995 |
Proof of funds required by the school
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| Program | Tuition per session | Funds to document | Coverage period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive English Program, University of Miami | $6,100 | $43,260 | Two full-session semesters |
| USA English Language Center San Diego | $18,000 | Not confirmed; ask the school | |
| English Language Institute, Seminole State College of Florida | $1,400 | $15,400 | 8 months of study; listed insurance covers 12 months |
Keep proof-of-funds requirements separate from your own budget. Confirm the required documents, coverage period and amount before applying.
What people forget to budget for
Housing deposit
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Health insurance
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Visa and SEVIS fees
F-1 base fees total $535; additional charges or exemptions may apply. Course hours alone do not determine your fees or visa route.
Airport transfer
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Books and materials
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The flight home
Include the return flight, baggage and any change or cancellation charges in your budget.
Common questions
What is the cost to study English in the USA?
We have confirmed tuition records for 83 of 437 listings. The 43 comparable weekly rates range from $125 to $660. These are verified examples, not a complete survey of available prices.
How much does an intensive English program in the US cost per week?
Across the 43 programs whose tuition we have read off their own published pages, the rate works out at $125 to $660 a week for full-time study, with a median of $318. That is a small sample, not a national average, and each figure is derived the same way: published tuition divided by published session length. Missing rates reflect gaps in our verified coverage.
Is tuition the whole cost of studying English in the US?
No, and the gap is large. Intensive English Program, University of Miami charges $6,100 for a session but has a recorded proof-of-funds amount of $43,260. Confirm the applicable period and included expenses directly with the school; that amount is not a tuition quote.
Why do most programs on this site have no price?
We have not verified a comparable weekly rate for every listing. A missing price is not evidence that a school publishes no price or only quotes on request. Check its current fee schedule and ask for any missing session length or fees.