Dates and Prices
The dates and prices for each of our programs are listed on this page.
Programs
- Intensive English Program (IEP)
- Conditional Admissions Program (CAP)
- Pre-MBA
- Accelerated University English Program (AUEP)
- American Law and Legal English Institute (ALLEI)
- US Corporate Law Program
- English as a Second Language Evening Program
- Delaware EFL Teacher Training (DEFT)
- TOEFL Preparation Course
- Executive English Program
Other fees and information
Intensive English Program – Calendar
Session Dates 2012
| Application Deadline* | Session Dates | Orientation Dates |
| December 2 | January 2 — February 24, 2012 | January 2 |
| February 5 | March 5 — April 27, 2012 | March 1/2 |
| April 7 | May 7 — June 22, 2012 | May 3/4 |
| June 2 | July 2 — August 17, 2012 | June 28/29 |
| July 27 | August 27 — October 19, 2012 | August 23/24 |
| September 22 | October 22 — December 14, 2012 | October 18/19 |
*Note: Application deadlines are normally one month prior to the beginning of the next session unless we reach full enrollment before the deadline. Please apply as soon as possible in order to have the best chance of attending the ELI during the session of your choice.
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Intensive English Program – Estimated Price
- Price for each session (2 months) – Full Program (28 hours/week)
- Price for a half-session (1 month) – Full Program (28 hours/week)
- Price for two sessions (4 months) with discount – Full Program (28 hours/week)
- Price for each session (2 months) – Limited Program (18 hours/week)
- Special prices for Delaware residents
Price for each session (2 months)
Academic year 2011-2012
The prices below are valid for each session attended from August 29, 2011 to August 17, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars and are for 1 session (approximately two months) of study.
| Tuition | $ 2,800 | required |
| Room and food | 2,236 | estimate |
| Health insurance | 270 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 5,575 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $100 US.
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Price for a half-session (4 weeks)
Academic year 2011-2012
The prices below are valid for each session attended from August 29, 2011 to August 17, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars.
| Tuition | $ 1,450 | required |
| Room and food | 1,119 | estimate |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Health insurance | 135 | required |
| Student health clinic fee | 62 | estimate |
| Total estimated costs (4 weeks) | $ 2,910 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $100 US.
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Price for 2 sessions with discount (4 months)
Academic year 2011-2012
Applicants who enroll in two sessions (approximately 4 months) AND prepay the tuition for both sessions will receive a tuition discount. For the academic year 2011-2012 the discount is $340 (tuition is $5,260 for two sessions).
The following is an estimate of the price for 2 sessions (approximately 4 months) when the student takes advantage of the two-session discount:
| Tuition | $ 5,260 | required |
| Room and food | 4,472 | estimate |
| Books | 290 | estimate |
| Health insurance | 540 | required |
| Student health clinic fee | 248 | estimate |
| Total estimated costs (4 months) | $ 10,810 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $100 US.
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IEP Limited Program (8 weeks)
The IEP Limited Program includes 2 courses only (no tutoring, no laboratories – 18 hours per week).
| Tuition | $ 2,700 | required |
| Room and food | 2,236 | estimate |
| Health insurance | 270 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 5,475 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $100 US.
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Delaware Resident Tuition Price
Academic year 2011-2012
Prices depend on the type of program selected and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars.
- Full Program: 2 courses, private tutoring, language labs (28 hours/week)
- Limited Program: 2 courses only (18 hours per week)
- One course with tutoring (10 hours per week)
- One course only (9 hours per week)
You must verify that you meet Delaware residency requirements (click here).
Full Program – 2 courses, private tutoring, language labs, 28 hours per week
| Tuition | $ 1,185 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 1,454 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $60 US.
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Limited Program – 2 courses only, 18 hours per week
| Tuition | $ 880 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 1,149 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $60 US.
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One course with tutoring, 10 hours per week
| Tuition | $ 593 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 862 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $60 US.
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One course only, 9 hours per week
| Tuition | $ 440 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 709 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $60 US.
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Conditional Admissions Program (CAP) – Calendar
Session Dates 2012
| Application Deadline* | Session Dates | Orientation Dates |
| December 2 | January 2 — February 24, 2012 | January 2 |
| February 5 | March 5 — April 27, 2012 | March 1/2 |
| April 7 | May 7 — June 22, 2012 | May 3/4 |
| June 2 | July 2 — August 17, 2012 | June 28/29 |
| July 27 | August 27 — October 19, 2012 | August 23/24 |
| September 22 | October 22 — December 14, 2012 | October 18/19 |
*Note: Application deadlines are normally one month prior to the beginning of the next session unless we reach full enrollment before the deadline. Please apply as soon as possible in order to have the best chance of attending the ELI during the session of your choice.
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Conditional Admissions Program (CAP) – Estimated Price
Academic year 2011-2012
For students who begin studying at the ELI before March 5, 2012.
The prices below are valid from August 29, 2011 to August 17, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars and are for 1 session (approximately 2 months) of study.
| Tuition: | $ 2,800 | required |
| Room and food: | 2,236 | estimate |
| Health Insurance: | 270 | required |
| Books: | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee: | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months): | $ 5,575 | estimate |
For students who begin studying at the ELI on or after March 5, 2012 (using the CAP Cohort Model)
The prices below are valid from August 29, 2011 to August 17, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars and are for 1 session (approximately two months) of study.
| Tuition: | $ 3,635 | required |
| Room and food: | 2,236 | estimate |
| Health Insurance: | 270 | required |
| Books: | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee: | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months): | $ 6,410 | estimate |
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Pre-MBA – Calendar
Session Dates 2012
| Application Deadline* | Session Dates | Orientation Dates |
| December 2 | January 2 — February 24, 2012 | January 2 |
| February 5 | March 5 — April 27, 2012 | March 1/2 |
| April 7 | May 7 — June 22, 2012 | May 3/4 |
| June 2 | July 2 — August 17, 2012 | June 28/29 |
| July 27 | August 27 — October 19, 2012 | August 23/24 |
| September 22 | October 22 — December 14, 2012 | October 18/19 |
*Note: Application deadlines are normally one month prior to the beginning of the next session unless we reach full enrollment before the deadline. Please apply as soon as possible in order to have the best chance of attending the ELI during the session of your choice.
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Pre-MBA – Estimated Price
- Price for each session (2 months) – Full Program (28 hours/week)
- Price for two sessions (4 months) with discount – Full Program (28 hours/week)
Price for each session (2 months)
Academic year 2011-2012
The prices below are valid for each session attended from August 29, 2011 to August 17, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars and are for 1 session (approximately two months) of study.
| Tuition | $ 2,800 | required |
| Room and food | 2,236 | estimate |
| Health insurance | 270 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 5,575 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $100 US.
Price for 2 sessions with discount (4 months)
Academic year 2011-2012
Applicants who enroll in two sessions (approximately 4 months) AND prepay the tuition for both sessions will receive a tuition discount. For the academic year 2011-2012 the discount is $340 (tuition is $5,260 for two sessions).
The following is an estimate of the price for 2 sessions (approximately 4 months) when the student takes advantage of the two-session discount:
| Tuition | $ 5,260 | required |
| Room and food | 4,472 | estimate |
| Books | 290 | estimate |
| Health insurance | 540 | required |
| Student health clinic fee | 248 | estimate |
| Total estimated costs (4 months) | $ 10,810 | estimate |
Special Note: Students pay a one-time application fee of $100 US.
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Accelerated University English Program (AUEP) – Calendar
Session Dates 2012
| Application Deadline* | Session Dates | Orientation Dates |
| December 2 | January 2 — February 24, 2012 | January 2 |
| February 5 | March 5 — April 27, 2012 | March 1/2 |
| April 7 | May 7 — June 22, 2012 | May 3/4 |
| June 2 | July 2 — August 17, 2012 | June 28/29 |
| July 27 | August 27 — October 19, 2012 | August 23/24 |
| September 22 | October 22 — December 14, 2012 | October 18/19 |
*Note: Application deadlines are normally one month prior to the beginning of the next session unless we reach full enrollment before the deadline. Please apply as soon as possible in order to have the best chance of attending the ELI during the session of your choice.
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Accelerated University English Program (AUEP) – Price
Academic year 2011-2012
The prices below are valid from August 29, 2011 to August 17, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars and are for 1 session (approximately two months) of study.
| Tuition | $ 3,635 | required |
| Room and food | 2,236 | estimate |
| Health insurance | 270 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Student health clinic fee | 124 | required |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 6,410 | estimate |
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American Law and Legal English Institute (ALLEI)
2012 Dates
July 2 — July 27, 2012
2012 Prices
The prices below are valid for each session attended from August 29, 2011 to August 31, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars.
| Tuition | $ 3,365 | required |
| Application fee | 100 | required |
| Books | 125 | estimate |
| Health clinic and insurance | 197 | required |
| Room and food | 1,313 | estimate |
| Total estimated fees | $ 5,100 | estimate |
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US Corporate Law Program
2012 Dates
January 9 — January 27, 2012
2012 Prices
The prices below are valid for each session attended from August 29, 2011 to August 31, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars.
| Tuition | $ 3,365 | required |
| Application fee | 100 | required |
| Books | 150 | estimate |
| Health clinic and insurance | 197 | required |
| Room and food | 1,070 | estimate |
| Total estimated fees | $ 4,882 | estimate |
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English as a Second Language Evening Program
Dates and Times
The upcoming sessions for the Evening Program will be as follows:
- March 7, 2012 to May 16, 2012
- May 23, 2012 to July 30, 2012
Note: No classes are held on dates when the university is closed for holidays and inclement weather.
Note: Classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays unless otherwise indicated. Subject to change based on availability of instructor.
| Courses | Times |
| Written and Spoken English | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Written English only | 7:00 pm to 8:10 pm |
| Spoken English only | 8:20 pm to 9:30 pm |
Placement tests are given on the first night of each session. Students are required to arrive at the ELI (318 South College Avenue) at 7:00 pm for testing.
Estimated fees for academic year 2011-2012
The following prices are valid until August 2012.
| Written and Spoken English | $ 650 | required |
| Written English only | 375 | required |
| Spoken English only | 375 | required |
| Books | 60 | estimate |
The Evening Program requires a $25 tuition deposit (which will be applied to the total tuition cost).
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Delaware EFL Teacher Training (DEFT)
Dates and Times
This program is meant for groups and can be scheduled at the convenience of the participants. Contact ELI Admissions for additional information.
Estimated Fees
Prices vary depending on the needs of the group. Contact ELI Admissions for additional information.
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TOEFL Preparation Course
Session Dates
This course is offered each session at the beginning of week two. Check the IEP Calendar for session dates.
Fees for Academic Year 2011-2012
From August 15, 2011 to August 17, 2012: $340
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Executive English Program
The prices below are valid for each three-week EEP program attended from August 29, 2011 to August 17, 2012 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in US dollars.
| Application fee | $ 100 | required |
| Books | 145 | estimate |
| Health center and health insurance | 200 | estimate |
| Tuition | 3,485 | required |
| Room and food | 1,070 | estimate |
| Total estimated costs | $ 5,000 | estimate |
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Other Fees
Application fees
Most ELI programs have an application fee of US $100. Application fees are listed directly on the application form.
Airport pick-up fees
- For students who live in ELI dormitories or apartments: Approximately US $50.
- For students who live with a homestay family: US $75.
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