English language programs in Pennsylvania
English language programs in Pennsylvania: locations, I-20 records and costs
For english language programs in pennsylvania, this directory records the following market snapshot. Pennsylvania's 17 programs are spread across 9 cities, with Philadelphia carrying the most at 5. No single city holds a majority of these listings.
14 of 17 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 Pennsylvania at a glance
- Programs
- 17
- Cities
- 9
- University or college
- 7
- SEVP matches
- 14
- Publish a price
- 2
$125national range$660
- Pennsylvania, $570–$570
- Median $570
- National median $318
1 of the 17 publish both a price and a session length, so a weekly rate can be worked out: $570 to $570 a week, median $570 , 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.
- University or college (7)
- Private language school (7)
- 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
7 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.
National operators here
ELS Language Centers. Compare actual course conditions and sourced tuition using the comparison guide to prepare questions for each school.
Compare on price
The 2 programs in Pennsylvania that publish their figures
Every figure was read off the school's own page. 1 publish a session length too, so a weekly rate can be worked out and compared; the other 1 publish a total with no length attached, and that column stays empty rather than dividing by a number nobody published. Prices for the remaining 15 are not confirmed here. The letter template helps you request current tuition and fees.
| Program | City | What the school publishes | Works out at | Go to the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELS Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $570 per week | $570/wk | |
| University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs | Philadelphia | $5,426, Intensive, per session | · |
The full directory
Our 17 English-language listings in Pennsylvania, by city
English programs in Philadelphia5
2 university-run. National operators here: ELS Language Centers.
ELS Philadelphia
$570/wk
English Language Center Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program, Drexel University
Philadelphia English Language Institute (PELI)
$5,426totalSummer 2 2026 through Summer 1 2027
English programs in Pittsburgh2
2 university-run.
English programs in Erie1
1 university-run.
English programs in Feasterville1
English programs in Huntingdon Valley1
English programs in Indiana1
English programs in Millersville1
English programs in University Park1
1 university-run.
English programs in Wilkes-Barre1
1 university-run.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania3
2 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 Pennsylvania?
The threshold that decides it is federal, not state-level, so it is the same in Pennsylvania as everywhere else. The rule, and what it turns on.
Common questions
How many english language programs in pennsylvania are listed?
17 programs are listed in Pennsylvania; 14 have CEA records and 14 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 Pennsylvania has the most English programs?
Philadelphia, with 5 of the state's 17, 29 percent. 7 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.
What does an English-language program in Pennsylvania cost?
1 program publishes a weekly rate we could read off the school's own page, and the median of those is $570 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.