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St. John's University ELI

English Language Institute

Queens, NY

St. John's University ELI is one of 2 English-language programs we list in Queens, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 18.

Location
Queens, NY
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: St. John's University, SEVP NYC214F00710000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
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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

St. John's University ELI tuition and fees

School source dated September 8, 2026. Rates shown are for 2026–2027. 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, 5 courses7 weeks18$2,430

Program details to confirm

Taught on the Queens campus. The 2026-2027 full-time price covers five courses and 18 hours a week. Most part-time day courses meet three hours a week and cost $405 each; the six-hour Effective Writing course costs $810. The school asks F-1 applicants for a $300 enrollment deposit when applying for an I-20 and proof of $43,700 to support one year of education and living costs. The latter is a financial-support requirement, not a tuition bill; the page does not say whether the deposit is credited to tuition. University general fees, textbooks and F-1 health insurance are additional. Weekly hours alone do not establish visitor-study eligibility; confirm the specific course and immigration requirements.

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 St. John's University ELI, 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 $347 a week this is number 57 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 39 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. American Language Center$341
  2. Tennessee Tech Center for ESL$343
  3. St. John's University ELI$347
  4. Portland English Language Academy$349
  5. English Language Center, Wilkes University$349

Lower-tuition programs in New York

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 St. John's University ELI

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 Queens

We list 2 English-language programs in Queens. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. New York has 44 in total, view our state listings.

None of the others in Queens publish a rate we have been able to confirm.

  • Sky Language School Queensrate not confirmed

Not confirmed in our record

  • term start dates
  • an accreditation we could confirm

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Common questions

How much does St. John's University ELI cost?

$347 a week, calculated from the $2,430 published for its 7-week "Full-time, 5 courses". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at St. John's University ELI?

For a course at St. John's University ELI, 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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