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Tennessee State University Intensive English Center Intensive English Program

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University Intensive English Center Intensive English Program is the only English-language program currently in our Nashville listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 22.

Location
Nashville, TN
School-reported weekly class load
22Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
CEA site 1535
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: Tennessee State University, SEVP NOL214F10460001. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
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

Tennessee State University Intensive English Center Intensive English Program 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
Full-time, per session22$2,650
Part-time General English, levels 1-107 weeks12$1,450

Program details to confirm

The recorded $1,450 seven-week course is the part-time General English Program, with 12 hours per week. The school also lists a full-time program at $2,650 per session and 22 hours per week, including textbooks/materials; its session length has not been confirmed here. All students pay an additional $30 activity fee. For F-1 visa applicants, the page also lists a $300 initial I-20 form payment; whether it is credited to tuition or refundable is not stated. Fees are due by the Friday before a session; late payment incurs $100. Weekly hours alone do not establish immigration eligibility.

Do you need a visa for this program?

The school reports a weekly class load of 22; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State 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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Before you apply to Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State 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.
  • Ask for the application charge and every mandatory fee in writing.
  • 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 Nashville

This is the only English-language program currently in our Nashville listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Tennessee has 4 in total, view our state listings.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 1535, next reviewed December 2026. 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 Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State University cost?

Our record includes $2,650 for a "Full-time, per session" but lacks the session length needed to derive a weekly rate. Ask the school to confirm the current price and number of weeks.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State University?

For a course at Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State 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 Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State University accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1535, next reviewed December 2026. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.