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, 20 class hours a week.
The full-time program lists 20 academic hours per week, not a confirmed clock-hour measure. The $6,538 listed total includes tuition, a $726 university fee, $296 medical insurance and a one-time $90 enrollment fee; living costs and applicable additional charges are separate. 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.
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Class hours a week
- 20Confirm immigration requirements
- 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.
- Record date
University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Hours/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive, per session | 20 | $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 |
Do you need a visa for this program?
20 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.
Review visa questionsChoosing within Philadelphia
We list 5 English-language programs in Philadelphia. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Pennsylvania has 17 in total, view our state listings.
Of the others in Philadelphia, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $570 to $570 a week.
- ELS Philadelphia$570/wk
- Center for American Language & Culture, Temple Universityrate not confirmed
- English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel Universityrate not confirmed
- Philadelphia English Language Institute (PELI)rate not confirmed
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
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?
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 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.