Frequently Asked Questions

Any student who is 16 and older can enroll in our program.

Yes, our Adult English Program is made to meet the needs of immigrants who are also working adults. We have taught English to immigrant students from more than 50 different nationalities!

You don’t need a visa to study at our school (in the Adult English Program). If you have a tourist visa and are currently in the United States you may be able to take a short course. If you don’t have a visa you can still study at our school. 

We do not currently provide F1 student visas. If you want to change your status from Tourist (B1 Visa) to Student visa, please refer to the school on this list: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/school-search

You need to visit our office and enroll in person.

Yes, whether you are a new or returning student, you need to take the placement test to enroll.

Yes, classes are face-to-face with a teacher in a group class setting.

Most of our courses are in person. but we offer online instruction upon demand.

Between 5 and 12 according to classroom size and level.

Yes, we offer evening classes for students who work during the day.

The Adult English program is available in both daytime and evening. Classes are four days per week (Monday to Thursday) in the morning from 9:00am to 10:30pm and at night from 8:00pm to 9:30pm.

The Adult English Program is usually four months long. It runs from September to December, January to April, and May to August. Remember, you must enroll one month before the program starts.

You can start your classes after you enroll. We accept new students for the Adult English Program three times a year. August, December, and April.

Yes. Students will study at least 18 hours per week four or five days per week. Check the new IEP curriculum here:  https://pelischool.org/intensive-english-program

Currently, we don't.

Currently, we don't.

No, we don't.

We offer an intensive English course and an Adult ESL Program  for residents and visitors.

No, our school does not currently issue the I-20 form used for international student visa applications.

We don’t have interpreters for all languages. If you plan to visit the school but don’t speak English you are welcome to bring a friend, family member, or someone you trust who can interpret for you. 

You can find this information here: https://pelischool.org/adult-esl-program

You need to pay at least half of the tuition at registration to reserve your spot.

You can pay the tuition in two payments: 50% at registration and 50% after 30 days from the start of the session.

Yes, you are eligible to receive a discount if you pay in cash, through Zelle, or Venmo.

No, currently we don't.

If you are a resident of Philadelphia, you can get a City ID. Visit https://www.phila.gov/programs/phl-city-id/ for more information.

We recommend using the USCIS website to find answers to your questions: www.uscis.gov.

Visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0012-scams-against-immigrants for help.

All students have a right to file a formal complaint with the school staff. Students should either submit a complaint by email to aperieira@pelischool.org, or speak with a member of the administrative staff or school director by appointment.