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      • IEP Levels and Policies
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    • F-1 Transfer Students
    • F-1 Visa Status Change
    • IEP Levels and Policies
    • IEP Forms
  • Adult English
    • Adult English Program
    • Adult ESL Levels
    • Adult ESL Policies
    • Adult ESL Refund Policy
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Costs & Fees

Application Fees

Pay these fees to apply:

- Administrative: $400

- I-20: $125 (+$70 per dependent)

Total to PELI: $525

After I-20, pay US government fees:

- SEVIS: $350

- DS-160: $185

Total to US: $535

Tuition Costs

Tuition Details:

- 1 Trimester: $4,200

  - Pay $4,000 (save $200)

  - Or payments of $2,100 each

- 2 Trimesters: $8,400

  - Pay $8,000 (save $400)

  - Or three payments of $2,800

Payments due within 5 days of visa approval.

Fee Details

Enrollment Fees & Policies

Living Expenses

Cost of Living Estimated

Flexible Payment Options

Choose from various payment plans, including full tuition discounts and installment options. Paying full fees with your application may help with visa approval.

Payment Timeline

Payment schedule for international and transfer students: 1st payment due within 5 days of visa approval or with application, second at 30 days post-start, and third if applicable before the second trimester.

🇺🇸 Information Video 🇺🇸

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English Courses for Global Students

The Intensive English Program (IEP) is for those who want to dedicate significant time to language development. The IEP course will help you meet your academic, professional, and personal goals. You will be exposed to new experiences in Philadelphia and have real opportunities to use English daily as you engage with the American culture.


You can take a six-level English program, ranging from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1). It is a student-centered ESL program that integrates all language skills with contextualized practice at each level. 


At PELI you will find courses that are fully immersive and in person. You will improve your English speaking and listening through interactive classes. You will grow your confidence, have the opportunity to learn, and work collaboratively with others. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of English grammar and vocabulary, as well as develop skills to read and write with clarity.


At PELI, you will learn English with experienced and professional instructors and teachers with people of all ages from all over the world. You can expect to have a safe and comfortable environment for learning, practicing, and building fluency in English every day.

Philly ESL for Global Success

One Term (4 Months)

Two Terms (8 Months)

Two Terms (8 Months)

Total cost: $3,400

(Deposit Fee, Tuition, and Enrollment Fee)



1. BEFORE ACCEPTANCE (To obtain an I-20)

 DEPOSIT FEE: $695 (non-refundable)

+$70 per dependent (non-refundable)


2. AFTER ACCEPTANCE

REMAINING TUITION:  1 payment of $2,400 

or 3 payments* of $850 (Total: $2,550)


ENROLLMENT FEE: $305

Includes books and placement test



*Payment 1 is due 2 weeks before classes start. 

Payment 2 will be due 30 days after classes start. 

Payment 3 will be due 30 days after Payment 2.


Classes will be twice (2) per week for 9 hours per day total 288 hours per level.


Example schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am to 5:30pm. Schedule is subject to slight modifications. The class schedule will be assigned to registered students at least two (2) weeks before classes.

Two Terms (8 Months)

Two Terms (8 Months)

Two Terms (8 Months)

Total cost: $6,100

(Deposit Fee, Tuition, and Enrollment Fee)



1. BEFORE ACCEPTANCE (To obtain an I-20)

DEPOSIT FEE: $695 (non-refundable)

+$70 per dependent (non-refundable)


2. AFTER ACCEPTANCE 

REMAINING TUITION: 1 payment of $5,100

or 8 payments* of $645 (Total: $5,160)


ENROLLMENT FEE: $305

Includes books and placement test



*Payment 1 is due 2 weeks before classes start. 

Payment 2 will be due 30 days after classes start. 

Each subsequent payment will be due 30 days after the previous payment.


Classes will be twice (2) per week for 9 hours per day total 288 hours per level.


Example schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am to 5:30pm. Schedule is subject to slight modifications. The class schedule will be assigned to registered students at least two (2) weeks before classes.

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