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Wilkes University English Language Center

Intensive English Program

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University English Language Center is the only English-language program currently in our Wilkes-Barre listings, independent or university-run.

Location
Wilkes-Barre, PA
School-reported weekly class load
Not confirmed
Accreditation
CEA site 115
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: Wilkes University, SEVP PHI214F00186000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
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  • Tuition: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
  • Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
  • Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail

Wilkes University English Language Center tuition and fees

School source dated September 15, 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
Fall or spring international-student session15 weeks$5,229
Summer international-student session10 weeks$5,229
Domestic-student session$2,000

Program details to confirm

The same international-student tuition applies in fall, spring and summer. Summer classes meet for longer weekly hours to deliver the same total instruction. Books, insurance and travel are separate.

Do you need a visa for this program?

For this course at English Language Center, Wilkes 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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How this compares

At $349 a week this is number 59 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 37 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. St. John's University ELI$347
  2. Portland English Language Academy$349
  3. English Language Center, Wilkes University$349
  4. Center for English as a Second Language, University of Arizona$350
  5. University of Hawaii Outreach College$358

Lower-tuition programs in Pennsylvania

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

This is the only English-language program currently in our Wilkes-Barre listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Pennsylvania has 16 in total, view our state listings.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 115, next reviewed April 2034. 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
  • term start dates
  • a direct phone number

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Common questions

How much does English Language Center, Wilkes University cost?

$349 a week, calculated from the $5,229 published for its 15-week "Fall or spring international-student session". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at English Language Center, Wilkes University?

For a course at English Language Center, Wilkes 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, Wilkes University accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 115, next reviewed April 2034. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.

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