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University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs

Intensive Program

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs is one of 5 English-language programs we list in Philadelphia, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 20.

Location
Philadelphia, PA
School-reported weekly class load
20Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
CEA site 101
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: University of Pennsylvania, SEVP PHI214F00151000. 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

University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs tuition and fees

School source dated September 8, 2026. Rates shown are for Summer 2 2026 through Summer 1 2027. 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
Intensive, per session20$5,426$6,538
Part-time, per session (15 hours)15$4,612$5,428
Part-time, per session (10 hours)10$3,407$4,080
Part-time, per session (5 hours)5$1,664$2,230

Program details to confirm

The full-time program lists 20 academic hours per week, not a confirmed clock-hour measure. The $6,538 listed full-time total includes tuition, a $726 university fee, $296 medical insurance and a one-time $90 enrollment fee; part-time table totals do not include medical insurance. The school requires full-time F-1 and J-1 students to buy its medical insurance. Living costs and applicable additional charges are separate. A $410 non-refundable deposit and $90 fee paid at application are applied toward the bill, not added again to the listed total. The $5,044 discounted tuition requires advance payment for two or more consecutive sessions within the tuition year and excludes the Summer 1 plus Summer 2 combination. Sessions are described as two months; no fixed number of weeks is assumed.

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 University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs, 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 University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs

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 Philadelphia

We list 5 English-language programs in Philadelphia. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Pennsylvania has 16 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in Philadelphia, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $570 to $570 a week.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 101, next reviewed August 2036. 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

Ask for these in writing

Common questions

How much does University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs cost?

Our record includes $5,426 for a "Intensive, per session" but lacks the session length needed to derive a weekly rate. Ask the school to confirm the current price and number of weeks.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs?

For a course at University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs, 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 University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 101, next reviewed August 2036. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.

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