ESL Programs Tuition & Fees (2012)
- 9-week Sessions
- Short Sessions – Full Time
- Short Sessions – Part Time
- Private Instruction
- Summer Vacation/Study Program
- Homestay Fees
- Other Fees
- Variable Fees
9-Week Sessions
| 9-Week Session | Category 1* | Category 2 & 3 | Category 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time (18-21 hours/week) | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,400 |
| Part-time (15 hours/week) | — | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| Individual Courses (9 Weeks) | |||
| Communication Skills (6 hours/week) | — | $625 | $550 |
| Grammar & Writing (6 hours/week) | — | $625 | $550 |
| Reading & Vocabulary (6 hours/week) | — | $625 | $550 |
| TOEFL Prep or Pronunciation (8 class meetings – no meeting on ninth week; 3 hours/week) | — | $425 | $425 |
*Category 1: F-1 visa holder
Category 2: Visa holder authorized to study full-time (J, K, L, etc.)
Category 3: Visa holder not authorized to study full-time (must study 15 hours or less) (F-2, B-1/2, etc.)
Category 4: U.S. permanent resident or U.S. Citizen
Short Sessions
Short sessions are only allowed for students studying at AELI for only one session. Late registration is not allowed. See AELI Student Handbook for more information.
| Category 1* | Category 2 | Category 3 & 4 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Week Short Session | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,400 |
| 7-Week Short Session | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,200 |
| 6-Week Short Session | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,000 |
| 5-Week Short Session | $1,300 | $1,300 | $800 |
| 4-Week Short Session | $1,150 | $1,150 | $800 |
| 3-Week Short Session | Not Available | $800 | $750 |
| 2-Week Short Session | Not Available | $600 | $550 |
| 1-Week Short Session | Not Available | $350 | $325 |
*Category 1: F-1 visa holder (18-21 hours/week)
Category 2: Visa holder authorized to study full-time (J, K, L, etc.) (18-21 hours/week)
Category 3: Visa holder not authorized to study full-time (F-2, B-1/2, etc.) (15 hours/week)
Category 4: U.S. permanent resident or U.S. Citizen (18-21 hours/week)
Short Sessions – Part Time
| All Students | |
|---|---|
|
Communication Skills (6 hours/week) |
$115/week ($625 max.) |
|
Grammar/Writing (6 hours/week) |
$115/week ($625 max.) |
|
Reading/Vocabulary (6 hours/week) |
$115/week ($625 max.) |
|
TOEFL Prep or Pronunciation (3 hours/week) |
$65/week ($425 max.) |
Private Instruction
| Hours | 1 week | 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $150 | $500 |
| 4 | $375 | $1,000 |
| 8 | $500 | $1,900 |
| 16 | $1,000 | $3,600 |
| 20 | $1,200 | $4,250 |
| 25 | $1,450 | $5,400 |
| 30 | $1,650 | $6,350 |
| 35 | $1,850 | $7,000 |
Summer Vacation/Study Program
Includes tuition, homestay, local transportation, insurance,
books, most meals, and extra-curricular activities.
| 2 weeks | $2,000 |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $3,500 |
| 6 weeks | $4,000 |
Homestay Fees
| Homestay Application Fee | $100 |
| 9 weeks | $1,500 |
| 8 weeks | $1,400 |
| 7 weeks | $1,300 |
| 6 weeks | $1,200 |
| 5 weeks | $1,100 |
| 4 weeks | $1,000 |
| Additional weeks or during breaks | $150/week |
| Homestay Transportation (if provided by host families) | $300 per 9-week session ($33.33/week) |
Other Fees*
| F-1 Students | All Other Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 | $25 |
| All Students | ||
| Textbooks | Per book (prices vary) |
|
| Health Insurance | $90 per session | |
| DHL Express Mailing Fee | $100 | |
| Credit Card Fee | 3% of credit card charge |
|
| Wire Transfer Fee | $25 | |
| Reprocessing Fee for postponement of study (F-1 only) | $100 | |
| Late Registration Fee | $100 ($25 for part-time or evening course) |
|
| Administrative Fee for Early Withdrawal (deducted from any tuition refund due to student) | $500 (or $100 per course, part-time) |
Variable Fees**
| Tours with International Friendship Ministries | $30-250 (depending on location) |
| Field trips or extracurricular activities (day students only; three or four trips are usually scheduled during each 9-week session) | Trips that are taken during regularly scheduled classes are required. Trips outside of regularly scheduled classes are optional. Required trips usually do not exceed $25.00 per session. |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Students must pay all balances due at the time of registration or before. Late registrants and other students who enroll with the intention of attending only part of a session do not receive a prorated reduction of tuition. Homestay and transportation fees may be prorated accordingly. Group discounts may be available (e.g., for state or community agencies involved in immigrant resettlement programs).
**Most student services are provided free of charge, including airport pickup, orientation for new students, advising, conversation partners, help locating an apartment when needed, and help applying to college or university.