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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.

Course type and duration filters use information found in school sources. Programs without confirmed matching details are excluded when you select either filter.

Counts here represent individual program locations. Find My Program groups locations that share one detailed program page, so its program counts are lower.

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Not sure yet? Check whether you need a visa first, it changes what is worth looking at.

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Plan your US English study in three steps

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.

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Details 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.

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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.