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Atlanta English Institute

Intensive English Program (IEP)

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta English Institute is one of 6 English-language programs we list in Atlanta, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 20.

Location
Atlanta, GA
School-reported weekly class load
20Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
CEA site 149
Can issue a Form I-20
Not confirmed
Record date
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  • Tuition: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
  • Weekly class load: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
  • Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail

Atlanta English Institute tuition and fees

School source dated September 8, 2026. 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
8-week session8 weeks20$1,681

Application or registration charge: $175. Confirm the refund terms with the school.

Program details to confirm

The listed Intensive English Program runs 20 hours a week at $1,681 for eight weeks. A separate 15-hour Intensive English Course costs $1,509 for eight weeks. The school also lists a $175 application fee, a one-time $150 student service fee and a $120 book fee for each Intensive English session; these are not included in the recorded tuition. Weekly hours alone do not establish visitor-study eligibility; confirm the chosen course and immigration requirements.

Do you need a visa for this program?

The school reports a weekly class load of 20; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Atlanta English Institute, 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 $210 a week this is number 31 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 65 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. International Language Institute$205
  2. Gulf Language School$209
  3. Atlanta English Institute$210
  4. Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute$215
  5. POLY Languages Institute Los Angeles$220

Lower-tuition programs in Georgia

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.

Before you apply to Atlanta English Institute

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 for the next available start date and application deadline.
  • Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
  • 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 Atlanta

We list 6 English-language programs in Atlanta. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Georgia has 13 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in Atlanta, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $178 to $178 a week.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 149, next reviewed December 2028. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.

Not confirmed in our record

  • term start dates
  • a direct phone number

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Common questions

How much does Atlanta English Institute cost?

$210 a week, calculated from the $1,681 published for its 8-week "8-week session". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Atlanta English Institute?

For a course at Atlanta English Institute, 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.

Is Atlanta English Institute accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 149, next reviewed December 2028. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.

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