English language programs in Philadelphia
English language programs in Philadelphia: programs, I-20 records and costs
For english language programs in philadelphia, our 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. Confirmed tuition is $570 a week across the 1 that publishes a rate.
- 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 it was derived from.
| Program | Per week | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| ELS Philadelphia | $570 | ELS Language Centers |
A median of $570 a week against $318 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
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
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?
Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.