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English language programs in Tennessee

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

For english language programs in tennessee, this directory records the following market snapshot. Tennessee's 4 programs sit in 4 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.

4 of 4 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 Tennessee at a glance

Programs
4
Cities
4
CEA accredited
1
SEVP matches
4
Publish a price
4
What they charge, against the national spread
  • Tennessee, $276–$570
  • Median $343
  • National median $318

3 of the 4 publish both a price and a session length, so a weekly rate can be worked out: $276 to $570 a week, median $343 , 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 (1)
  • 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

4 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 4 programs in Tennessee that publish their figures

Every figure was read off the school's own page. 3 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 0 are not confirmed here. The letter template helps you request current tuition and fees.

ProgramCityWhat the school publishesWorks out atGo to the school
Intensive English for Internationals, University of MemphisMemphis$2,208 over 8 weeks$276/wk
Tennessee Tech Center for ESLCookeville$4,800 over 14 weeks$343/wk
ELS NashvilleMurfreesboro$570 per week$570/wk
Intensive English Center Intensive English Program, Tennessee State UniversityNashville$1,450 over 7 weeks·

The full directory

Our 4 English-language listings in Tennessee, by city

English programs in Cookeville1

English programs in Memphis1

English programs in Murfreesboro1

National operators here: ELS Language Centers.

ELS Nashville

I-20

$570/wk

English programs in Nashville1

1 university-run.

4 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 Tennessee?

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

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Common questions

How many english language programs in tennessee are listed?

4 programs are listed in Tennessee; 1 have CEA records and 4 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 Tennessee should I choose?

Each of the 4 cities on this list carries exactly one program, so the question is really which city you want to live in, Cookeville, Memphis, Murfreesboro, Nashville. Compare the programs first, then check you can live where the one you want is.

What does an English-language program in Tennessee cost?

3 programs publish a weekly rate we could read off the school's own page, and the median of those is $343 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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