English language programs in Pennsylvania
English language programs in Pennsylvania: locations, I-20 records and costs
Pennsylvania's 16 programs are spread across 9 cities, with Philadelphia carrying the most at 5. No single city holds a majority of these listings. Use the school records below to compare what is documented, then ask each school about dates, course fit, housing and the full cost.
14 of 16 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
- 16
- Cities
- 9
- University or college
- 7
- SEVP matches
- 14
- Publish a price
- 6
- University or college (7)
- Private language school (6)
- 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 6 programs in Pennsylvania that publish their figures
Every figure was read off the school's own page. 4 qualify for the program-level weekly comparison used here; the other 2 do not, and that column stays empty rather than presenting a misleading rate. Prices for the remaining 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Language Institute, Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $3,500 over 14 weeks | $250/wk | |
| American Language Center | Huntingdon Valley | $2,044 over 6 weeks | $341/wk | |
| English Language Center, Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre | $5,229 over 15 weeks | $349/wk | |
| ELS Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $570 per week | $570/wk | |
| Philadelphia English Language Institute (PELI) | Philadelphia | $1,520 over 14 weeks | Not weekly-comparable | |
| University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs | Philadelphia | $5,426, Intensive, per session | Not weekly-comparable |
The full directory
Our 16 English-language listings in Pennsylvania, by city
English programs in Philadelphia5 listings
2 university-run. National operators here: ELS Language Centers.
ELS Philadelphia
$570/wk
$3,550total
$5,426totalSummer 2 2026 through Summer 1 2027
English programs in Pittsburgh2 listings
2 university-run.
English programs in Erie1 listing
1 university-run.
English programs in Feasterville1 listing
English programs in Huntingdon Valley1 listing
$341/wk
English programs in Indiana1 listing
English programs in Millersville1 listing
English programs in University Park1 listing
1 university-run.
English programs in Wilkes-Barre1 listing
1 university-run.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania2 listings
ABA Language Institute
11 of these carry a full profile with confirmed costs. The rest link straight to the program, here is what to ask them.
Plan a course in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia has 5 of our 16 programs in this state. Published tuition is available for 6 programs here; 4 qualify for that comparison. This sample uses information published by the schools and is not a state-wide price average. Ask each school where classes meet, what housing is available and how long the trip from housing to campus takes.
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Do you need a student visa to study in Pennsylvania?
Immigration rules are federal, but a weekly-hour number alone does not decide your route. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances with the school. Read the US visitor-study questions.
Common questions
How many english language programs in pennsylvania are listed?
16 programs are listed in Pennsylvania; 13 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 16, 31 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?
4 programs publish a weekly rate we could read off the school's own page, and the median of those is $345 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.