Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota
Intensive English Program
Sarasota, FL
Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota is the only English-language program currently in our Sarasota listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 20.
- Location
- Sarasota, FL
- School-reported weekly class load
- 20Unit length varies; confirm with the school
- Accreditation
- CEA site 1667
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: Tampa Language Center, SEVP MIA214F01435001. 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: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail
Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One full-time level | 12 weeks | 20 | $3,160 |
Application or registration charge: $150. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
The prepaid 12-week tuition is $3,160. Students may instead pay three $1,095 four-week installments, totaling $3,285 before the annual registration fee. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the school says no evening or online schedule is available at this location.
Do you need a visa for this program?
The school reports a weekly class load of 20; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota, 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 $263 a week this is number 41 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 55 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- American Language Institute, Indiana University of Pennsylvania$250
- Tampa Language Center$263
- Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota$263
- PIESL, University of Nebraska-Lincoln$268
- Intensive English for Internationals, University of Memphis$276
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.
- EBETEC Language Academy Boca Raton$110/week
- Lingua Prime FL$125/week
- SBL North$135/week
Before you apply to Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota
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 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 Sarasota
This is the only English-language program currently in our Sarasota listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Florida has 74 in total, view our state listings.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 1667, next reviewed August 2029. 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
Common questions
How much does Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota cost?
$263 a week, calculated from the $3,160 published for its 12-week "One full-time level". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota?
For a course at Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota, 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 Tampa Language Center (TLC) - Sarasota accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1667, next reviewed August 2029. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.