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Study English in the USA without paying an agent to book it.
Start with 244 English program locations backed by dated school sources. The broader directory contains 378 US program locations, including 83 run by a university or college.
Choose your next step
Plan your US English study in three steps
Find programs that fit
See which programs match your location, course and duration using facts from school sources, and what still needs confirmation.
Find My Program →Build a study budget
Start with recorded tuition, then add your own housing, living, insurance and travel estimates.
Estimate costs →Check visa questions
Review the questions that matter for your passport and course plan before you contact a school.
Use the checker →The question everyone asks first
Do you actually need a student visa?
Weekly hours alone do not decide visa eligibility. Language training and short recreational study during a tourist visit have different requirements.
Check the course purpose, credit and entry requirements before booking. Our tool identifies questions to confirm with the school and consulate.
Check my situationDestinations
Where to study English in the USA
Florida
Miami · Orlando · Miami Beach · Fort Myers
74 programsCalifornia
Pasadena · San Francisco · Riverside · Long Beach
44 programsNew York
New York · Flushing · Elmhurst · Tarrytown
44 programsMassachusetts
Boston · Allston · Plymouth · Brighton
21 programsNew Jersey
Fort Lee · Jersey City · Palisades Park · Newark
19 programsTexas
Austin · Houston · San Antonio · Dallas
18 programsDetails From School Sources
A cross-state sample of detailed school profiles
These examples are not ranked or sponsored. Across the full directory, 244 program locations have information from school sources, organized into 183 detailed program pages. Confirm current conditions with each school.
Course types
Choose how to study English in the USA
Intensive English
Confirm hours with the schoolA concentrated English course, also offered by many university programs. Confirm the actual schedule with the school.
Confirm the required student status and visa conditions.Part-time English
Confirm hours with the schoolA lighter class schedule. Confirm course content, hours and the appropriate immigration status.
Hours alone do not determine visa eligibility.Exam preparation
Confirm hours with the schoolTOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge courses built around a test date and a target score.
Usually full-time.University pathway
Confirm hours with the schoolRoutes that may satisfy an institution’s language requirements, subject to its written admission conditions.
Completion does not necessarily guarantee university admission.Business English
Confirm hours with the schoolMeetings, presentations, negotiation and written correspondence for working professionals.
Confirm eligibility for this specific course.Short-term / vacation
Confirm hours with the schoolShort courses combining English lessons with a stay abroad. Content and schedules vary by school.
Confirm eligibility for this specific course.Free tools
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Visa Checker
Review the study and travel questions to confirm with your school and consulate.
Open Checker →Cost Estimator
Tuition plus housing, insurance, flights and living costs, the number that actually matters.
Estimate My Budget →School Finder
Search 378 programs by name or city and filter by state, school type and available school information.
Start Filtering →Common questions
Do I need a student visa to study English in the USA?
For your selected US English course, 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.
How much does an English course in the US cost?
Across 244 program locations with information from school sources, we can calculate a weekly rate for 95; those run $90 to $1638 a week for the recorded course options. We do not estimate a figure for the rest. The costs page shows each figure with its published tuition and session length.
Is this site free for students?
Yes. We are a directory, not an agency. We never charge students a placement or counseling fee, and every listing links directly to the school so you apply to them, not through us.
Where does this directory come from?
The 378 primary directory listings come from two published lists read on 8 September 2026. 281 have Commission on English Language Program Accreditation records. CEA accreditation is distinct from SEVP certification; verify I-20 eligibility separately. Other listings come from the EnglishUSA member directory, which is a paid trade membership rather than an accreditation. Neither source alone means we have confirmed a price.