Tampa Language Center
Intensive English Program
Tampa, FL
Tampa Language Center is one of 5 English-language programs we list in Tampa, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 20.
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- School-reported weekly class load
- 20Unit length varies; confirm with the school
- Accreditation
- CEA site 240
- Can issue a Form I-20
- Not confirmed
- 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: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
Tampa Language Center tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time intensive quarter | 12 weeks | 20 | $3,160 | $3,335 |
| Saturday Integrated English | 10 weeks | 2 | $320 |
Application or registration charge: $150. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
The full-time total adds $3,160 prepaid tuition, the one-time $150 registration fee and a $25 placement test. Four-week tuition installments of $1,095 are also available, making three installments $125 more than prepayment. Books are separate. The Saturday course is 20 total hours across ten weeks and is not part of the CEA-accredited F-1 program.
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, 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 40 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 55 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
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
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 Tampa
We list 5 English-language programs in Tampa. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Florida has 74 in total, view our state listings.
None of the others in Tampa publish a rate we have been able to confirm.
- International Academy of English (IAE) - Tamparate not confirmed
- MILA Tamparate not confirmed
- Open Hearts Language Academy Tamparate not confirmed
- Zoni Language Centers - Tamparate not confirmed
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 240, 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.
Common questions
How much does Tampa Language Center cost?
$263 a week, calculated from the $3,160 published for its 12-week "Full-time intensive quarter". 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?
For a course at Tampa Language Center, 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 accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 240, next reviewed August 2029. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.