English language programs in Philadelphia
English language programs in Philadelphia: programs, I-20 records and costs
Our Philadelphia directory lists 5 English-language programs, 3 of them CEA-accredited, with 5 confirmed SEVP matches. Confirm the specific course and I-20 eligibility with the school. One listing has a sourced weekly tuition rate of $570.
- Programs
- 5
- CEA accredited
- 3
- SEVP matches
- 5
- Tuition confirmed
- 1
- Weekly rate
- $570
What they charge
Cheapest first. Every figure was read off the school's own published pages, follow a program to see the tuition and session length used to calculate it.
| Program | Per week | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| ELS Philadelphia | $570 | ELS Language Centers |
A median of $570 a week against $319 across every US program we have priced, about 79 percent above it. With 1 program priced here that is a small sample, not a market average.
Every program in Philadelphia
4 run independently or by a university, and 1 belong to ELS Language Centers. 4 publish no rate we could confirm.
ELS Philadelphia
$570/wk
$3,550total
$5,426totalSummer 2 2026 through Summer 1 2027
Plan your stay in Philadelphia
We have a comparable weekly tuition figure for 1 of 5 listed programs here. That is not a local living-cost estimate. Before choosing a school, ask for its exact classroom address, housing options, commute, next start date and full fees.
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Common questions
How many English language schools are there in Philadelphia?
Our directory lists 5 programs, with 3 recorded CEA accreditations and 5 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. 4 are run independently or by a university and 1 is a location of a national operator.
How much does it cost to study English in Philadelphia?
We have confirmed weekly rates for 1 of the 5 programs in Philadelphia. Confirmed tuition is $570 a week. Each figure has a linked school source. We have not confirmed comparable rates for the other listings and do not estimate them.
Can you study English in Philadelphia without a student visa?
For an English course in Philadelphia, 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.