Gulf Language School
Intensive English Program
Houston, TX
Gulf Language School is one of 7 English-language programs we list in Houston, independent or university-run.
- Location
- Houston, TX
- School-reported weekly class load
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- CEA site 241
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: Gulf Language School, SEVP HOU214F00580000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
- Start dates: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
Gulf Language School tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International intensive or general English session | 8 weeks | $1,675 | ||
| International summer intensive session | 6 weeks | $1,675 | ||
| Evening English, 2 days per week | 8 weeks | $350 | ||
| Evening English, 4 days per week | 8 weeks | $700 |
Application or registration charge: $75. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
The $1,675 international tuition applies to both the eight-week intensive/general sessions and the six-week summer intensive session. Textbooks are separate at $170 for intensive study and $150 for general English. Meal plans and housing are separately priced; housing is subject to availability. The $75 registration charge is described as a one-time fee.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at Gulf Language School, 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.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $209 a week this is number 30 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 66 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- F2E Academy$200
- International Language Institute$205
- Gulf Language School$209
- Atlanta English Institute$210
- Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute$215
Lower-tuition programs in Texas
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
- Fall 2, 2026: to 2026-12-11
- Spring 1, 2027: to 2027-03-05
- Spring 2, 2027: to 2027-05-07
- Summer 1, 2027: to 2027-06-25
- Summer 2, 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 Gulf Language School
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.
Choosing within Houston
We list 7 English-language programs in Houston. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Texas has 18 in total, view our state listings.
Of the others in Houston, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $570 to $570 a week.
- ELS Houston$570/wk
- Bilingual Education Instituterate not confirmed
- Intensive English Program at Rice Universityrate not confirmed
- Language and Culture Center, University of Houstonrate not confirmed
- LCI Houstonrate not confirmed
- Learning Institute of Texasrate not confirmed
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 241, 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
- class hours a week and how the school counts them
- a direct phone number
Common questions
How much does Gulf Language School cost?
$209 a week, calculated from the $1,675 published for its 8-week "International intensive or general English 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 Gulf Language School?
For a course at Gulf Language School, 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 Gulf Language School accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 241, next reviewed December 2028. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.