Philadelphia English Program

About the School

The university language and culture center serves learners across English levels. Instructors with advanced degrees are supported by tutoring, advising and social activities that extend English practice beyond lessons.

Course Overview

Full-time intensive English

City

Philadelphia · Pennsylvania

Program code

ESL-047

Entry Requirements

Age and education

High-school completion required. Ask an adviser about the minimum age.

English level

Ten levels; no entry English test score required, placement on arrival

Visa requirements

Full-time student program with I-20 and student-status requirements. Contact an adviser for details.

Student/I-20 route.

Supervision and accompaniment

For minors, ask an adviser about supervision, pickup and parent accompaniment. A general-course age minimum does not mean a dedicated children’s class.

Course Content

• Full-time intensive English

Class Schedule

Course length

Normally seven weeks; summer 2 compresses the same hours and fees into five weeks. Five weeks is not a year-round option

Weekly class hours

Full-time study requires at least 18 hours/week. Ask an adviser about exact teaching hours and part-time options.

Class times

Summer 2: Monday–Friday 09:00–15:00. Ask an adviser about spring, fall and summer-1 timetables; morning-only classes are not guaranteed.

2027 course dates

2027: January 11–February 26 (apply by December 7, 2026; orientation January 7); March 8–April 23; May 3–June 18; July 12–August 13; August 23–October 8; October 18–December 10.

Fees

School Fees

Reference fee

US$3,457 · 7-week full-time tuition, before $540 program fees

Fee period

2026–2027 academic year; 2027–2028 may increase

The fees above are charged by the school and do not include ASCWORLD’s application service fee.

Additional Costs and Fee Notes

Insurance, accommodation and similar costs are charged according to the selected arrangements and provider.

• Mandatory program fees $540/session include materials/services/facilities/placement/tutoring: tuition plus program fees $3,997. Do not add books again. Application $100 once, non-refundable. F-1 insurance $400/session. $500 F-1 tuition deposit before I-20 is credited to first tuition, not added twice; generally non-refundable with a documented visa-refusal exception.

Ask an adviser about your session, 2027–2028 fee changes and daily hours.

Living-cost estimates are separate from tuition and do not guarantee accommodation.

Fees are a guide for choosing a course. Contact an adviser for itemized charges and cancellation terms. Unless explicitly included above, housing, meals, flights, transfers and personal expenses are not automatically included. Contact an adviser about other costs.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not automatically included. Ask an adviser about housing and guardianship for minors.

School and Course Photos

Enquiries and Applications

Speak with an ASCWORLD course adviser about entry requirements and applying for this course.

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