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The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute

Full-Time English Program

Cambridge, MA

The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute is one of 2 English-language programs we list in Cambridge, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 18.

Location
Cambridge, MA
School-reported weekly class load
18Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
CEA site 1039
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute, SEVP BOS214F55536000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
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  • Tuition: No school source recorded for this detail
  • Weekly class load: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
  • Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail

Program details to confirm

TAHS states that its F-1 full-time program is 18 hours per week and that it is accepting students for Spring 2027. No exact start date or current tuition was published in the reviewed pages.

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 The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute, 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 questions

Before you apply to The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute

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 Cambridge

We list 2 English-language programs in Cambridge. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Massachusetts has 21 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in Cambridge, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $499 to $499 a week.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 1039, next reviewed August 2031. 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

  • tuition
  • term start dates
  • a direct phone number

Ask for these in writing

Common questions

How much does The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute cost?

We have not confirmed a tuition figure for The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute. Ask for the current rate in writing before you budget; confirmed comparison rates in Cambridge range from $499 to $499 a week.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute?

For a course at The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute, 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 The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1039, next reviewed August 2031. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.