Frequently Asked Questions

Tuition varies by program. Please visit the Tuition & Fees page for more information and contact us for assistance choosing the program that best meets your needs.

We offer multiple start dates throughout the year. Visit the ESL Academic Calendar for upcoming session dates.

Complete the online application and submit the required documents. Once your application is received, we will guide you through the placement testing and registration process.

Yes. Au pairs are welcome to enroll in our Au Pair Program part-time daytime and evening English programs. We also offer discounted tuition for eligible au pairs. Please contact us for more information about course options and current tuition.

Students of all English proficiency levels are welcome. All new students take a placement test before classes begin to ensure they are placed in the appropriate English level.

Students admitted to our full-time Intensive English Program who meet the eligibility requirements can receive an I-20 to apply for an F-1 student visa.

After you apply, we'll contact you to schedule your placement test. The test is completed online before classes begin and helps us place you in the appropriate level.

While on-campus housing is not available, several housing options are available in the surrounding area, including apartments and homestays.

Yes. We offer part-time daytime and evening English programs for students who do not require F-1 visa sponsorship. Students studying on an F-1 visa must enroll full-time.

Yes. The English Language Institute is accredited by the Commission on English Language (CEA) Program Accreditation.

No. English Language Institute programs are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.

Yes. We offer online English courses through our Online ESL Program for students who prefer the flexibility of studying remotely. F-1 visa students cannot participate in the Online ESL Program.