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English language programs in Alabama

English language programs in Alabama: locations, I-20 records and costs

For english language programs in alabama, this directory records the following market snapshot. Alabama's 6 programs sit in 6 different cities, one in each. Our listings do not show a cluster in one city. Other local options may exist; check availability and transfer conditions directly.

6 of 6 listings have confirmed SEVP matches. CEA accreditation, EnglishUSA membership and SEVP certification are separate checks. Confirm the specific school and campus in the DHS school search and ask its designated school official about Form I-20 eligibility.

English language programs in Alabama at a glance

Programs
6
Cities
6
CEA accredited
3
SEVP matches
6
Publish a price
1
What they charge, against the national spread
  • Alabama, $335–$335
  • Median $335
  • National median $318

1 of the 6 publish both a price and a session length, so a weekly rate can be worked out: $335 to $335 a week, median $335 , above the $318 median across all 43 programs we have priced. For the remaining listings, a comparable weekly rate is not confirmed here. Check the current fee schedule or ask the school.

Who runs them
  • University or college (3)
  • Not on record (3)

These are the affiliations recorded in our directory. Confirm each course's start dates, minimum enrollment and campus access directly; school type alone does not establish them.

If your city has one program

6 cities on this list have exactly one program. Our directory may not include every local option. Ask about availability and alternatives before committing to housing or travel.

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The one program in Alabama that publishes its figures

Every figure was read off the school's own page. All of them publish a session length too, so every rate here can be compared week for week. Prices for the remaining 5 are not confirmed here. The letter template helps you request current tuition and fees.

ProgramCityWhat the school publishesWorks out atGo to the school
English Language Institute at The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa$2,676 over 8 weeks$335/wk

The full directory

Our 6 English-language listings in Alabama, by city

English programs in Auburn1

1 university-run.

Auburn University Auburn Global

CEA

English programs in Birmingham1

1 university-run.

Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham

CEA

English programs in Florence1

1 university-run.

ESL Program, University of North Alabama

CEA

English programs in Gadsden1

Alabama Language Institute, Gadsden State Community College

I-20

English programs in Troy1

Troy University Center for International Programs

I-20

English programs in Tuscaloosa1

1 of these carry a full profile with confirmed costs. The rest link straight to the program, here is what to ask them.

Do you need a student visa to study in Alabama?

The threshold that decides it is federal, not state-level, so it is the same in Alabama as everywhere else. The rule, and what it turns on.

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Common questions

How many english language programs in alabama are listed?

6 programs are listed in Alabama; 3 have CEA records and 6 have confirmed SEVP matches. CEA accreditation, EnglishUSA membership and SEVP certification are separate checks. Confirm the specific school and campus in the DHS school search and ask its designated school official about Form I-20 eligibility.

Which city in Alabama should I choose?

Each of the 6 cities on this list carries exactly one program, so the question is really which city you want to live in, Auburn, Birmingham, Florence, Gadsden, Troy and others. Compare the programs first, then check you can live where the one you want is.

What does an English-language program in Alabama cost?

1 program publishes a weekly rate we could read off the school's own page, and the median of those is $335 a week. Every figure is dated and links to the page it came from, and tuition is only part of the cost, proof-of-funds requirements and your actual budget have different purposes. Confirm the required amount and coverage period, then budget for your own expenses.

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