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Below are the prices for the Intensive English Program (IEP). There are several program options:
Full program
2 courses, private tutoring (2 months, 18 hours/week)
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Item | 2 months | 4 months* |
| Tuition | US$ 3,537 | US$ 6,649 |
| Room and food (estimate) | 2,400 | 4,800 |
| Health insurance | 325 | 650 |
| Books (estimate) | 250 | 500 |
| Student Wellbeing Fee** | 176 | 352 |
| International Service Fee*** | 90 | 180 |
| Carpenter Sports Center Fee | 25 | 50 |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | US$ 6,803 | US$ 13,181 |
*Note about the 4-month price: Applicants who enroll in two sessions (approximately 4 months) AND prepay the tuition and fees for both sessions will receive a tuition discount. Tuition is non-refundable if students do not continue in the second session.
**The Student Wellbeing fee is lower for Session 5 ($132) and Session 6 ($88).
Half-session prices (4 weeks)
2 courses, private tutoring (4 weeks, 18 hours/week)
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Item | On Campus Price | Online Price |
| Tuition | US$ 1,851 | US$ 1,851 |
| Room and food (estimate) | 1,200 | — |
| Health insurance | 163 | — |
| Books (estimate) | 250 | 250 |
| Student Wellbeing Fee* | 88 | — |
| International Sevice Fee** | 90 | — |
| Carpenter Sports Center Fee | 25 | — |
| Total estimated fees (1 month) | US$ 3,667 | US$ 2,101 |
*The Student Wellbeing fee is lower for Session 5 ($66) and Session 6 ($44).
**The International Service Fee supports essential services such as immigration advising, processing of documents, regulatory reporting, and other acculturation programs and resources. Additionally, it covers the cost of maintaining institutional compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Labor regulations.
One course only
1 course only (2 months, 9 hours/week)
Note: this option is not available for full-time (F-1) visa holders.
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Item | On Campus Price | Online Price |
| Tuition | US$ 1,851 | US$ 1,851 |
| Room and food (estimate) | 2,400 | — |
| Health insurance | 325 | — |
| Books (estimate) | 250 | 250 |
| Student Wellbeing Fee* | 176 | — |
| International Service Fee** | 90 | — |
| Carpenter Sports Center Fee | 25 | — |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | US$ 5,117 | US$ 2,101 |
*The Student Wellbeing fee is lower for Session 5 ($132) and Session 6 ($88).
**The International Service Fee supports essential services such as immigration advising, processing of documents, regulatory reporting, and other acculturation programs and resources. Additionally, it covers the cost of maintaining institutional compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Labor regulations.
Additional fees
Some additional fees may apply, including:
| Item | Description |
| Express Mail fee: $65 |
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| Airport Transfer fee: $100 – $200 |
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| Late Orientation/Arrival fee: $100 |
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| Late Housing fee: $100 |
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| Late Payment fee: $50 |
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About the prices
- All prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice.
- 2024-2025 prices are effective from August 21, 2024.
Important note about insurance: All students are required to purchase the ELI’s health insurance plan unless they are sponsored by a governmental organization or in a special authorized short-term program. Students may not purchase their own insurance policy to replace the ELI’s plan. Health insurance fees are non-refundable.
Do you already live in Delaware?
You may qualify for Delaware resident prices.
Learn more about how to qualify for Delaware resident prices >
Delaware resident prices
Delaware resident: Full program
2 courses, private tutoring, (2 months, 18 hours/week)
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Item | Price |
| Tuition | $ 1,461 |
| Books (estimate) | 250 |
| Student Wellbeing Fee* | 176 |
| Carpenter Sports center Fee | 25 |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 1,912 |
You must verify that you meet Delaware residency requirements. | View qualifications >
*The Student Wellbeing fee is lower for Session 5 ($132) and Session 6 ($88).
Delaware resident: One course with tutoring
1 course, private tutoring (2 months, 10 hours/week)
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Item | Price |
| Tuition | $ 766 |
| Books (estimate) | 125 |
| Student Wellbeing Fee* | 176 |
| Carpenter Sports Center Fee | 25 |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 1,092 |
You must verify that you meet Delaware residency requirements. | View qualifications >
*The Student Wellbeing fee is lower for Session 5 ($132) and Session 6 ($88).
Delaware resident: One course only
1 course only (2 months, 9 hours/week)
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Item | Price |
| Tuition | $ 539 |
| Books (estimate) | 125 |
| Student Wellbeing Fee* | 176 |
| Carpenter Sports Center Fee | 25 |
| Total estimated fees (2 months) | $ 865 |
You must verify that you meet Delaware residency requirements. | View qualifications >
*The Student Wellbeing fee is lower for Session 5 ($132) and Session 6 ($88).
Additional fees
Some additional fees may apply, including:
| Item | Description |
| Late Orientation/Arrival fee: $100 |
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| Late Housing fee: $100 |
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| Late Payment fee: $50 |
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