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UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI)

General English and College Preparatory Experience

Mansfield, CT

UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI) is the only English-language program currently in our Mansfield listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 22.

Location
Mansfield, CT
School-reported weekly class load
22Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
CEA site 87
Can issue a Form I-20
Not confirmed
Record date
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UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI) tuition and fees

School source dated September 15, 2026. Rates shown are for 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 2026, 15-week course fee15 weeks22$6,500$8,394
Summer II 2026, 6-week course fee6 weeks22$3,000

Application or registration charge: $150. Confirm the refund terms with the school.

Program details to confirm

UCAELI labels the $6,500 amount a course fee; it is shown as the program's instructional charge. The $8,394 fall total is calculated for an F-1 student by adding the required $450 visa-compliance fee, $1,371 health insurance, $44 health-and-wellness fee and $29 transit fee. The $350 enrollment deposit is applied toward the course fee and is not added twice. Textbooks, housing, meals and optional testing are separate. Summer 2026 is retained as the latest published short-session price even though that session has ended.

Do you need a visa for this program?

The school reports a weekly class load of 22; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI), 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 $433 a week this is number 73 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 23 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. Institute of Intensive English$420
  2. American English Institute$424
  3. UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI)$433
  4. Divine Word College$438
  5. Minnesota English Language Program$455

Lower-tuition programs in Connecticut

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 UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI)

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.

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Choosing within Mansfield

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

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 87, next reviewed December 2027. 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 UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI) cost?

$433 a week, calculated from the $6,500 published for its 15-week "Fall 2026, 15-week course fee". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI)?

For a course at UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI), 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 UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI) accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 87, next reviewed December 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.

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