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Drexel University English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program is one of 5 English-language programs we list in Philadelphia, independent or university-run.

Location
Philadelphia, PA
School-reported weekly class load
Not confirmed
Accreditation
CEA site 38
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: Drexel University, SEVP PHI214F00230000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
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  • Tuition: No school source recorded for this detail
  • Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
  • Start dates: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source

Program details to confirm

The IEP calendar publishes full-term and half-term dates. The catalog also names Drexel's International Gateway Program, whose much larger pathway tuition is not substituted for IEP tuition.

Do you need a visa for this program?

For this course at English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University, 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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Recorded start dates and timing

  • Winter 2027: to 2027-03-12
  • Spring 2027: to 2027-06-04
  • Summer 2027: to 2027-08-06

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

Before you apply to English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University

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 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 Philadelphia

We list 5 English-language programs in Philadelphia. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Pennsylvania has 16 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in Philadelphia, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $570 to $570 a week.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 38, next reviewed August 2027. 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

  • class hours a week and how the school counts them
  • tuition
  • a direct phone number

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Common questions

How much does English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University cost?

We have not confirmed a tuition figure for English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University. Ask for the current rate in writing before you budget; confirmed comparison rates in Philadelphia range from $570 to $570 a week.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University?

For a course at English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University, 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 English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 38, next reviewed August 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.

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