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University or independentCEA accredited · review due April 2035Source-linked record September 8, 2026

English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina is the only English-language program currently in our Columbia listings, independent or university-run, 20 class hours a week.

The future-student table lists $2,560 tuition and $500 campus fees per term, with medical insurance and other expenses additional. The program description states eight-week terms with 7.5 weeks of instruction and 20 instructional hours per week. Check the dates for your specific intake; calendar dates and instructional weeks are different measures.

Monday to Thursday 9:00–15:00, Friday 9:00–12:00.

Location
Columbia, SC
Class hours a week
20Confirm immigration requirements
Accreditation
CEA site 103
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: University of South Carolina, SEVP ATL214F01395001. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
Record date

English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina tuition and fees

Source-linked record dated September 8, 2026. Rates shown are for Summer 2026 through Summer 2027. Totals cover the listed items only; additional required fees and living expenses may apply. Source.
OptionLengthHours/weekTuitionListed total
Term8 weeks20$2,560

Do you need a visa for this program?

20 class hours per week are recorded. Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.

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How this compares

At $320 a week this is number 23 of the 43 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 20 of the others, against a median of $318. The nearest few:

  1. Florida Atlantic University Intensive English$300
  2. International Language Institute - Intensive English Program, St. Petersburg College$318
  3. English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina$320
  4. Loyola Intensive English Program (LIEP), Loyola University New Orleans$324
  5. English Language Institute at The University of Alabama$335

Choosing within Columbia

This is the only English-language program currently in our Columbia listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. South Carolina has 3 in total, view our state listings.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 103, next reviewed April 2035. 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

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Common questions

How much does English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina cost?

$320 a week, derived from the $2,560 recorded for its 8-week "Term". Source-linked record dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina?

Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.

Is English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 103, next reviewed April 2035. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.