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Intensive English Program (F-1)
International Students
Welcome to PELI's Intensive English Program! We’re excited to have you join our vibrant community of international students. With 18 hours of immersive English instruction each week, you’ll enhance your language skills while making lifelong connections. Get ready for an incredible journey ahead!
Step 1: Choose your program duration
1 Trimester (4 months)
2 Trimesters (8 months)
2 Trimesters (8 months)
1 Trimester (4 Months)
- Total Cost: $3,400
(Includes Deposit Fee, Tuition, and Enrollment Fee)
1. Before Acceptance (to obtain an I-20):
- Deposit Fee: $695 (non-refundable)
- Dependents: Add $70 per dependent (non-refundable)
2. After Acceptance:
- Remaining Tuition Options:
- One-time Payment: $2,400
- Flexible Plan: 3 payments of $850 (Total: $2,550)
- Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: Due 2 weeks before classes start.
- Payment 2: Due 30 days after classes begin.
- Payment 3: Due 30 days after Payment 2.
- Payment Schedule:
- Enrollment Fee: $305
(Includes books and placement test)
2 Trimesters (8 months)
2 Trimesters (8 months)
2 Trimesters (8 months)
2 Trimesters (8 Months)
- Total Cost: $6,100
(Includes Deposit Fee, Tuition, and Enrollment Fee)
1. Before Acceptance (to obtain an I-20):
- Deposit Fee: $695 (non-refundable)
- Dependents: Add $70 per dependent (non-refundable)
2. After Acceptance:
- Remaining Tuition Options:
- One-time Payment: $5,100
- Flexible Plan: 8 payments of $645 (Total: $5,160)
- Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: Due 2 weeks before classes start.
- Payment 2: Due 30 days after classes begin.
- Subsequent Payments: Due 30 days after the previous payment.
- Payment Schedule:
- Enrollment Fee: $305
(Includes books and placement test)
Class Schedule
2 Trimesters (8 months)
Class Schedule
Classes meet twice a week for a total of 288 hours per level, with each session lasting 9 hours.
Example Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The schedule may vary slightly, and you’ll receive your final class schedule at least two weeks before the start date.
Step 3: Receive your I-20 and apply for F-1 visa
After Receiving a Form I-20
- Receive Letter of Acceptance and I-20
- Pay $350 SEVIS Fee: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
- Apply for non-immigrant student visa interview by completing form DS-160 and making $185 payment to USCIS (https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/)
- Schedule and attend interview at embassy or consulate
- Applicant MUST notify the interview decision to PELI immediately.
Arriving in the United States
- Report to PELI on the date indicated on the acceptance letter.
- Attend new student orientation
- Take English placement test
- Make any required enrollment and tuition payments
Students can arrive up to 30 days before the start of class. However, students must report to the school by the date indicated on their acceptance letter.
