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Tennessee Tech Center for ESL

Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Tech Center for ESL is the only English-language program currently in our Cookeville listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 20.

Location
Cookeville, TN
School-reported weekly class load
20Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
Not confirmed in our CEA data
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: Tennessee Technological University, SEVP NOL214F10518000. 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

Tennessee Tech Center for ESL tuition and fees

School source dated September 8, 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
Fall term, 14 weeks14 weeks20$4,800
Summer term, 10 weeks (200 hours)10 weeks20$3,430
Fall term, 7 weeks (140 hours)7 weeks20$2,400
Summer term, 5 weeks (100 hours)5 weeks20$1,715

Program details to confirm

The program lists 20 instructional hours per week and the recorded four full-time term prices. Its schedule also describes 50-minute class blocks, so do not interpret the recorded hours as confirmed 60-minute clock hours. Part-time modules are separately listed at $700 per seven-week module with four school-stated hours per week. Online textbooks are extra, estimated at $100-$200 after level placement. Confirm the selected course and immigration requirements directly.

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 Tennessee Tech Center for ESL, 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 $343 a week this is number 56 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 40 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. INTERLINK International Institute at the University of North Carolina Greensboro$340
  2. American Language Center$341
  3. Tennessee Tech Center for ESL$343
  4. St. John's University ELI$347
  5. Portland English Language Academy$349

Lower-tuition programs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee Tech Center for ESL

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 Cookeville

This is the only English-language program currently in our Cookeville listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Tennessee has 4 in total, view our state listings.

Not confirmed in our record

  • term start dates
  • an accreditation we could confirm

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Common questions

How much does Tennessee Tech Center for ESL cost?

$343 a week, calculated from the $4,800 published for its 14-week "Fall term, 14 weeks". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Tennessee Tech Center for ESL?

For a course at Tennessee Tech Center for ESL, 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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