The ELI is one of the best tuition values for the amount of class hours per week in the Baltimore/Washington area, both in private schools and state-sponsored institutions.
August 2020 - July 2021 Tuition & Fees
Full-time study includes 20 hours of class per week. Part-time study is available depending on student’s visa status. *Prices listed are for an 8-week billing period, unless otherwise noted.*
Fall and Spring Semesters
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (20 hours/week) | 2,500 USD |
| Writing (4 hours/week) | 550 USD |
| Listening & Speaking (4 hours/week) | 550 USD |
| Reading & Discussion (4 hours/week) | 550 USD |
| Vocabulary (3 hours/week) | 400 USD |
| Grammar (3 hours/week) | 400 USD |
| Pronunciation (2 hours/week) | 300 USD |
| Room & Board | 3,053 USD (per 8-week session, includes 19 meals/week.) |
| Registration/Technology Fee | 195 USD (non-refundable, per 16-week semester) |
| I-20 Processing Fee | 50 USD (per transaction) |
| Residential Parking Fee | 100 USD Per Year |
| TOEFL iBT Prep (5 hours/week) | 600 USD |
Health Insurance
| Session | Dates of Coverage | Price in US Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Fall I 2020 | 08/17/2019 to 10/18/2019 | $370.00 |
| Fall II 2020 | 10/19/2019 to 12/31/2020 | $434.00 |
| Spring I 2021 | 01/01/2020 to 03/21/2020 | $470.00 |
| Spring II 2021 | 03/22/2020 to 05/21/2020 | $359.00 |
| Summer 2021 | 05/22/2020 to 07/30/2020 | $411.00 |
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Payment for Tuition and Fees
With few exceptions, all payments for tuition and fees are now made online.
- Registration Fee
- I-20 Processing Fee
- Shipping Costs (PDF)
- Tuition Payments
If you have trouble completing your online payments, please contact the Business Office for assistance at 410-532-5440.