Calendar and Costs
Session Length
- Fall and spring sessions are 8 weeks long.
- Summer sessions are 6 weeks long.
- Short-term study is available at the beginning of each full session (4 weeks in fall and spring, 3 weeks in summer).
- All full sessions include at least 148 hours of classroom instruction.
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Session Dates
Short-term study is available for students who only have a limited time to study, like professionals or university students. Half-session students will not take final exams.
2025-26 Full-Session Dates
| Fall 1, 2025 | Aug 18 – Oct 9 |
| Fall 2, 2025 | Oct 14 – Dec 11 |
| Spring 1, 2026 | Jan 5 – Feb 26 |
| Spring 2, 2026 | Mar 3 – Apr 29 |
| Summer 1, 2026 | May 4 – Jun 15 |
| Summer 2, 2026 | Jun 23 – Jul 31 |
| Fall 1, 2026 | Aug 17 – Oct 8 |
| Fall 2, 2026 | Oct 13 – Dec 10 |
2025-26 Short-Term Dates
| Fall 1, 2025 | Aug 18 – Sep 12 |
| Fall 2, 2025 | Oct 14 – Nov 7 |
| Spring 1, 2026 | Jan 5 – Jan 30 |
| Spring 2, 2026 | Mar 3 – Apr 2 |
| Summer 1, 2026 | May 4 – May 22 |
| Summer 2, 2026 | Jun 23 – Jul 10 |
| Fall 1, 2026 | Aug 17 – Sep 11 |
| Fall 2, 2026 | Oct 13 – Nov 6 |
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Costs per Session for Full-Time Enrollment: All Expenses
Costs to attend the ELI are comparable to or in many cases lower than those of other intensive English programs in the US. All costs are listed in US dollars.
| Cost | Fall/Spring full session (8 weeks) |
Fall/Spring short-term session (4 weeks) |
Summer full session (6 weeks) |
Summer short-term session (3 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,496 | $1,500 | $2,496 | $1,500 |
| University Student Fee | $780 | $372 | $576 | $288 |
| Medical Insurance | $440 | $220 | $350 | $175 |
| On-Campus Housing (estimate) | $1,700 | $850 | $1,755 | $877.50 |
| Meals (estimate) | $1,175* | $672* | $1,175* | $672* |
| Books (estimate) | $190 | $190 | $190 | $190 |
| TOTAL | $6,781 | $3,804 | $6,542 | $3,702.50 |
Please note that the university charges a 4.25% international credit card fee. Contact the ELI Office for alternative payment methods.
*Costs based on university meal plan costs. University meal plans are not available in the summer.
- Application fee: $75 (non-refundable, valid for one year)
- On-Campus Housing Application Fee: $35 (non-refundable); deposit is required if you choose on-campus housing
- Tuition deposit: $250 (non-refundable, valid for one year)
- A $75 Late Testing Fee is charged to new ELI students who do not take the ELI Placement Exam at the designated time (8:15 am on Day 1 of each session).
- Students should plan to bring approximately $300 – $400 per session for personal expenses (includes bedding, towels, and personal care items).
- All students on F or J visas and their dependents (F-2, J2) must provide proof of health insurance.
- Students must buy the ELI health insurance plan or provide a waiver form from the insurance campany and a copy of their insurance identification card. (Our Insurance Waiver Form must be completed by the student’s insurance company and submitted for consideration prior to registration. This form is available for download from the Forms Page).
- If insurance coverage is acceptable, the waiver is approved and the student is not required to purchase medical insurance. If coverage is not acceptable, the student is required to purchase medical insurance at the time of registration. Please contact the ELI office to submit a waiver form for consideration.
- The ELI health insurance does not include the student’s spouse or children. Students can buy ELI insurance for their dependents or purchase another insurance plan. Students must provide copies of the dependent’s insurance identification cards. Dependent health insurance must meet J visa requirements.
- Housing charges vary according to assignment. Estimated range of cost for housing is $1,650 – $2,450 per session. All housing assignments are subject to availability.
- Session costs typically increase slightly each year in August, beginning with the Fall 1 session.
- The ELI’s summer sessions are designed so that students may choose to complete either one or two full-time sessions in 12 weeks. Students on an F-1 (student) visa should refer to the ELI Student Handbook (available on the Forms Page) for information on maintaining full-time status during the summer sessions.
- Withdrawal information can be found in the ELI Student Handbook (available on the Forms Page).
Costs per Session for Per-Class Enrollment: Tuition & Fees Only
Costs to attend the ELI are comparable to or in many cases lower than those of other intensive English programs in the US. All costs are listed in US dollars.
| Cost | Fall/Spring full session (8 weeks) |
Fall/Spring short-term session (4 weeks) |
Summer full session (6 weeks) |
Summer short-term session (3 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading/Writing (9 hours/week) | $1,638 | $936 | $1,536 | $894 |
| Speaking/Listening (6 hours/week) | $819 | $468 | $768 | $447 |
| Structure (Grammar) (5 hours/week) | $819 | $468 | $768 | $447 |
| Culturally Speaking* (2 hours/week) | Free | Free | Not available | Not available |
* Culturally Speaking is free for students enrolled in a Reading/Writing, Speaking/Listening, or Structure class. If a student is only enrolled in Culturally Speaking, the cost is $288 for 8 weeks and $141.60 for 4 weeks.
