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California State University Long Beach American Language Institute

Intensive English Program (IEP)

Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach American Language Institute is one of 2 English-language programs we list in Long Beach, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 23.

Location
Long Beach, CA
School-reported weekly class load
23Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
Not confirmed in our CEA data
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: California State University Long Beach, SEVP LOS214F00361001. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
Record date
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California State University Long Beach American Language Institute tuition and fees

School source dated September 15, 2026. Rates shown are for Spring 2027. Totals cover the listed items only; additional required fees and living expenses may apply. Weekly class-load figures use each school's unit and are not converted to 60-minute hours. Source.
OptionLengthClass load/weekTuitionListed total
Spring 2027 semester16 weeks23$5,980

Program details to confirm

The 16-week Spring 2027 session lists $5,980 tuition. Books are listed separately at $200 to $300, insurance at $621 and housing at $7,000. The program has seven levels; each level takes one 13- to 16-week session. Students may begin in fall, spring or summer, but only the Spring 2027 session has a specific current price and dates in this record.

The school states 23 instructional hours per week in fall and spring and 25 in summer; the displayed figure applies to the recorded Spring 2027 session.

Do you need a visa for this program?

The school reports a weekly class load of 23; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.

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How this compares

At $374 a week this is number 65 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 31 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin$371
  2. American Language Institute Intensive English Program, California State University, Long Beach$374
  3. American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach$374
  4. International Language Institute of Massachusetts$375
  5. American Language Institute, San Diego State University$397

Lower-tuition programs in California

These programs have a lower calculated weekly tuition figure in the same state, based on information published by the schools. Course length, fees, class load, housing and admission terms may differ, so this is a tuition comparison, not a total-cost ranking.

Recorded start dates and timing

  • Spring 2027: to 2027-05-07

Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page

Before you apply to American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach

Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.

  • Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
  • Ask for the application charge and every mandatory fee in writing.
  • Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
  • Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
  • If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.

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Choosing within Long Beach

We list 2 English-language programs in Long Beach. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. California has 44 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in Long Beach, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $374 to $374 a week.

  • American Language Institute Intensive English Program, California State University, Long Beach$374/wk

This published price applies to 2 locations. The school publishes one price for Long Beach, Long Beach, so this page covers all of them rather than repeating itself once per address.

Not confirmed in our record

  • an accreditation we could confirm
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Common questions

How much does American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach cost?

$374 a week, calculated from the $5,980 published for its 16-week "Spring 2027 semester". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach?

For a course at American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.