USC International Academy
Intensive English Program
Los Angeles, CA
USC International Academy is one of 9 English-language programs we list in Los Angeles, independent or university-run.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- School-reported weekly class load
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed in our CEA data
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: University of Southern California, SEVP LOS214F00291002. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
- Start dates: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
USC International Academy tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 academic semester | 14 weeks | $6,500 | $8,300 | |
| 2027 summer session | 7 weeks | $3,250 | $4,150 | |
| 2027 extended academic semester | 21 weeks | $9,750 | $12,450 |
Application or registration charge: $195. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
The 2027 totals add the program fee, required university-service fee and mandatory health-insurance fee. The service fee covers textbooks and materials, campus-facility access and immigration-document issuance. The $195 application fee is non-refundable, and a $1,000 tuition deposit is required to secure a place after admission. Financial-statement minimums include estimated living expenses and are not tuition quotes.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at USC International Academy, 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 questionsHow this compares
At $464 a week this is number 76 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 20 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- Divine Word College$438
- Minnesota English Language Program$455
- USC International Academy$464
- English Language Academy, University of San Diego$489
- New England School of English$499
Lower-tuition programs in California
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.
- International Academy of English (IAE) - San Diego$90/week
- Campus English Academy$125/week
- American Academy of English$136/week
Recorded start dates and timing
- Extended academic semester 2026-2027: to 2027-04-21
- Academic semester, January 2027: to 2027-04-21
- Academic semester, February 2027: to 2027-06-17
- Summer session, April 2027: to 2027-06-17
- Academic semester, April 2027: to 2027-08-13
- Summer session, June 2027: to 2027-08-13
Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page
Before you apply to USC International Academy
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 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.
Choosing within Los Angeles
We list 9 English-language programs in Los Angeles. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. California has 44 in total, view our state listings.
Of the others in Los Angeles, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $220 to $220 a week.
- POLY Languages Institute, Los Angeles$220/wk
- California Language Schoolrate not confirmed
- English as a Foreign Language Program and TOEFL iBT Program, Learnet Academyrate not confirmed
- English as a Second Language Program, Los Angeles Pacific Collegerate not confirmed
- Internexus Los Angelesrate not confirmed
- Just English - Los Angelesrate not confirmed
Not confirmed in our record
- class hours a week and how the school counts them
- an accreditation we could confirm
Common questions
How much does USC International Academy cost?
$464 a week, calculated from the $9,750 published for its 21-week "2027 extended academic semester". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at USC International Academy?
For a course at USC International Academy, 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.