Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute
Salem, MA
Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute is the only English-language program currently in our Salem listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 18.
- Location
- Salem, MA
- School-reported weekly class load
- 18Unit length varies; confirm with the school
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed in our CEA data
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: Salem State University, SEVP BOS214F00503000. 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
Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time, 8-week session | 8 weeks | 18 | $1,717.1 | $2,030 |
Program details to confirm
The eight-week IELP course fee is $1,717.10. Materials, university and student government fees bring the listed total to $2,030 for 18 clock hours per week. Housing, meals and optional insurance are separate. The calendar on this source does not identify its year; confirm current dates and pricing directly.
Do you need a visa for this program?
The school reports a weekly class load of 18; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute, 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 $215 a week this is number 32 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 64 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- Gulf Language School$209
- Atlanta English Institute$210
- Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute$215
- POLY Languages Institute Los Angeles$220
- POLY Languages Institute, Irvine$220
Lower-tuition programs in Massachusetts
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.
- High Expectations LLC$136/week
- Boston International Academy (BIA)$158/week
Before you apply to Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute
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.
Choosing within Salem
This is the only English-language program currently in our Salem listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Massachusetts has 21 in total, view our state listings.
Not confirmed in our record
- term start dates
- an accreditation we could confirm
- a direct phone number
Common questions
How much does Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute cost?
$215 a week, calculated from the $1,717.1 published for its 8-week "Full-time, 8-week session". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute?
For a course at Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute, 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.