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University or independentCEA accredited · review due December 2032Source-linked record September 8, 2026

The English Island

F-1 Visa Program

Atlanta, GA

The English Island is one of 6 English-language programs we list in Atlanta, independent or university-run, 18 class hours a week.

162 hours across nine weeks is 18 hours a week, delivered inside a ten-week term. Multiple terms are priced lower per term. Weekly hours alone do not establish visitor-study eligibility; confirm the specific course and immigration requirements.

Location
Atlanta, GA
Class hours a week
18Confirm immigration requirements
Accreditation
CEA site 1044
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: The English Island, SEVP ATL214F56825000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
Record date

The English Island tuition and fees

Source-linked record dated September 8, 2026. Totals cover the listed items only; additional required fees and living expenses may apply. Source.
OptionLengthHours/weekTuitionListed total
One term, 9-week (162-hour) program9 weeks18$1,599

Do you need a visa for this program?

18 class hours per week are recorded. Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.

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How this compares

At $178 a week this is number 8 of the 43 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 35 of the others, against a median of $318. The nearest few:

  1. Boston International Academy (BIA)$158
  2. United Language Institute$171
  3. The English Island$178
  4. English Language Institute, Seminole State College of Florida$183
  5. Excel English Institute$188

Choosing within Atlanta

We list 6 English-language programs in Atlanta. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Georgia has 14 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in Atlanta, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $210 to $210 a week.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 1044, next reviewed December 2032. 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

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Common questions

How much does The English Island cost?

$178 a week, derived from the $1,599 recorded for its 9-week "One term, 9-week (162-hour) program". Source-linked record dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at The English Island?

Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.

Is The English Island accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1044, next reviewed December 2032. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.