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SBL North

English Intensive and English Vacation

FL

SBL North is an English-language program we list in Florida, independent or university-run.

Location
FL
School-reported weekly class load
Not confirmed
Accreditation
CEA site 1007
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: South Beach Languages, SEVP MIA214F01851001. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
Record date
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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

SBL North 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
English Intensive, monthly advance rate$399
English Vacation morning course10 weeks$1,350

Program details to confirm

The school offers 12 English levels with morning and evening options. New intensive students can join on Mondays after confirming a start date. The $399 monthly figure is a starting price contingent on paying two terms in advance; one term paid in advance is $450. The separate 10-week vacation course starts in January, April, July or October and includes books and materials. Miami Beach and Hollywood catalog rows share these operator-level facts; availability should be confirmed by location.

Do you need a visa for this program?

For this course at SBL North, 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 $135 a week this is number 11 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 84 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. Lingua Prime TX$125
  2. Discovery Learning Center$126
  3. SBL North$135
  4. South Beach Languages (SBL)$135
  5. American Academy of English$136

Lower-tuition programs in Florida

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 SBL North

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 Florida

We have not confirmed a city for this program. Florida has 74 in total, view our state listings.

This published price applies to 2 locations. The school publishes one price for SBL North, South Beach Languages (SBL), so this page covers all of them rather than repeating itself once per address.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 1007, next reviewed April 2030. 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
  • a confirmed city

Ask for these in writing

Common questions

How much does SBL North cost?

$135 a week, calculated from the $1,350 published for its 10-week "English Vacation morning course". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at SBL North?

For a course at SBL North, 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 SBL North accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1007, next reviewed April 2030. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.