$188/wk
English language programs in Virginia
English language programs in Virginia: locations, I-20 records and costs
Virginia's 12 programs are spread across 10 cities, with Vienna carrying the most at 2. 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.
10 of 12 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 Virginia at a glance
- Programs
- 12
- Cities
- 10
- University or college
- 4
- SEVP matches
- 10
- Publish a price
- 4
- University or college (4)
- Private language school (7)
- Not on record (1)
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
9 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
UCEDA. Compare actual course conditions and sourced tuition using the comparison guide to prepare questions for each school.
Compare on price
The 4 programs in Virginia that publish their figures
Every figure was read off the school's own page. 1 qualify for the program-level weekly comparison used here; the other 3 do not, and that column stays empty rather than presenting a misleading rate. Prices for the remaining 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English as a Second Language Program, Columbia College | Vienna | $1,880 over 10 weeks | $188/wk | |
| North America Technical Institute ESL (NATI ESL) | Sterling | $10,000, Full program, 960 clock hours | Not weekly-comparable | |
| UCEDA International - Falls Church | City not recorded | $1,995, 3-month IEP | Not weekly-comparable | |
| Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute | Blacksburg | $5,000, Intensive English semester | Not weekly-comparable |
The full directory
Our 12 English-language listings in Virginia, by city
English programs in Vienna2 listings
1 university-run.
English programs in Annandale1 listing
English programs in Arlington1 listing
English programs in Blacksburg1 listing
1 university-run.
$5,000total2026-2027, current as of August 1, 2026
English programs in Fairfax1 listing
1 university-run.
English programs in McLean1 listing
English programs in Norfolk1 listing
English programs in Richmond1 listing
1 university-run.
English programs in Salem1 listing
English programs in Sterling1 listing
$10,000total
Elsewhere in Virginia1 listing
$1,995total
7 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 Virginia
Vienna has 2 of our 12 programs in this state. Published tuition is available for 4 programs here; 1 qualifies 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 Virginia?
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 virginia are listed?
12 programs are listed in Virginia; 11 have CEA records and 10 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 Virginia has the most English programs?
Vienna, with 2 of the state's 12, 17 percent. 9 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 Virginia cost?
1 program publishes a weekly rate we could read off the school's own page, and the median of those is $188 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.