How much does it cost to study English in the USA in 2027? Real prices in Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego and Florida
Updated 18 October 2026 · Prices from each school's official 2027 price list
In 2027, four weeks of General English in the USA cost between US$1,120 and US$1,500 (about €1,000–€1,330) at the 5 schools that have already sent us their price lists, in Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego and Fort Lauderdale. American schools charge higher one-off fees than European ones: a registration fee of US$150–US$200, and up to US$350 to place you with a host family. Here are their real 2027 prices, with what you pay on LanguageBookings.
General English in the USA: 2027 prices school by school (4 weeks)
Standard course (20 lessons of 50 minutes a week at all five schools), 4 weeks starting in March 2027. Euros at the exchange rate of 16 October 2026. Your price is what you pay when you book on LanguageBookings: the school's price minus our discount (and the school's own offer, where there is one).
| School (city) | Course | School's price | ≈ € | Your price | Registration + materials | Min. weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Hearts Language Academy (Miami) | Semi- intensive English course | US$1,120 | €1,000 | US$1,052.80 | US$200 | 2 |
| TLA The Language Academy (Fort Lauderdale) | GEA1 | US$1,200 | €1,070 | US$1,128 | US$204 | 2 |
| Mentor Language Institute Westwood (Los Angeles) | ESL | US$1,272 | €1,130 | US$1,208.40 | US$168 | 1 |
| Mentor Language Institute Hollywood (Los Angeles) | ESL Program | US$1,272 | €1,130 | US$1,208.40 | US$168 | 1 |
| CISL San Diego (San Diego) | Standard | US$1,500 | €1,330 | US$1,211.25 | US$160 | 1 |
CISL San Diego's your price includes its current offer (−15%). Mentor Language Institute has two campuses in Los Angeles (Westwood and Hollywood) with the same 2027 prices.
Intensive courses
| School | Course | Lessons × length | School's price (4 weeks) | Your price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Hearts Language Academy | Intensive - 24 Lessons/Week | 24 × 50 min | US$1,300 | US$1,222 |
| CISL San Diego | Intensive English | 28 × 50 min | US$1,800 | US$1,453.50 |
| TLA The Language Academy | GENERAL INTENSIVE 30 | 32 × 50 min | US$1,900 | US$1,786 |
| Mentor Language Institute Westwood | SIEP | 35 × 50 min | US$2,036 | US$1,934.20 |
Visa: why the number of hours matters
Under US rules, a language course of 18 or more hours a week is full-time study and needs an F-1 student visa: the school issues the I-20 form you take to your visa interview. Shorter courses taken for leisure can usually be done with a visitor visa or ESTA. Schools count class hours in their own way (a 50-minute lesson often counts as one hour), so ask the school whether your course gives you an I-20. Mentor also sells a 16-lesson Vacation ESL Program (US$1,272 for 4 weeks). Check travel.state.gov before booking.
Accommodation: the biggest part of the budget
Weekly 2027 prices through the schools; the placement fee is paid once:
| School (city) | Option | Per week | Placement fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISL San Diego (San Diego) | Student Residences in Downtown San Diego (Standard Room) - Double | US$299 | US$160 |
| Mentor Language Institute Westwood (Los Angeles) | Dormitory - Quad (4) | US$326 | US$230 |
| Open Hearts Language Academy (Miami) | Open Hearts Student Residence (on Campus) | US$375 | US$150 |
| Mentor Language Institute Westwood (Los Angeles) | Homestay - Shared | US$397 | US$350 |
| Open Hearts Language Academy (Miami) | Homestay Accommodation - Single Room | US$400 | US$300 |
| CISL San Diego (San Diego) | CISL Homestay Program - Private Room, Half-board | US$420 | US$160 |
| English Outdoors New York (New York) | Host family in Brooklyn, single room, self-catering (no meals) | US$440 | US$150 |
| Mentor Language Institute Westwood (Los Angeles) | Homestay | US$451 | US$350 |
| English Outdoors New York (New York) | Host family in Brooklyn, single room, half board | US$545 | US$150 |
| TLA The Language Academy (Fort Lauderdale) | Efficiency Apartment | US$990 | US$50 |
Example budgets: 4 weeks with course and accommodation
| School and accommodation | Course + fees | Accommodation 4 weeks + fee | Total | ≈ € |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Hearts Language Academy Homestay Accommodation - Single Room | US$1,252.80 | US$1,900 | US$3,152.80 | €2,800 |
| Mentor Language Institute Westwood Dormitory - Quad (4) | US$1,376.40 | US$1,534 | US$2,910.40 | €2,590 |
| Mentor Language Institute Westwood Homestay | US$1,376.40 | US$2,154 | US$3,530.40 | €3,140 |
| CISL San Diego CISL Homestay Program - Private Room, Half-board | US$1,371.25 | US$1,840 | US$3,211.25 | €2,850 |
Not included: flights, airport transfer, insurance, public transport and personal spending.
New York: short immersion programmes
In New York we have 2027 prices for English Outdoors, which runs one- and two-week programmes on set dates: 15 lessons a week of English combined with visits around the city, for US$645 a week (US$1,290 for two weeks), with host families in Brooklyn from US$440 a week. It also has a programme for students over 50. For a longer General English course in New York, ask us for a quote.
Other US schools (2027 prices on the way)
We are still waiting for the 2027 price lists of these schools. You can ask us for a quote anyway: we get the updated price from the school and reply within 24–48 hours.
How to pay less
- Count the one-off fees: registration (US$150–US$200) and the homestay placement fee (US$150–US$350) add up to several hundred dollars.
- Share a room: a bed in a 4-person dormitory with Mentor costs US$326 a week, against US$451 for a homestay.
- Stay longer: at Mentor the weekly price falls from US$318 (4 weeks) to US$236 (24 weeks).
- Book through LanguageBookings: you get our discount on the course, you pay nothing upfront (your card is only authorised for the deposit, which is charged when the school confirms; the rest you pay to the school), and if you find the same course cheaper under the same conditions, we match the price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study English in the USA for a month?
With course, fees and accommodation, our example budgets for 4 weeks come to US$2,910.40–US$3,530.40 (about €2,590–€3,140), before flights, insurance and visa fees.
Which is the cheapest English school in the USA in 2027?
Among the schools with 2027 prices, Open Hearts Language Academy (Miami): US$1,120 for 4 weeks at the school's price, US$1,052.80 on LanguageBookings. CISL San Diego currently has an offer of −15%, which brings its standard course to US$1,211.25.
Is it cheaper to study English in the USA or in Europe?
The course price is similar to London, but registration and homestay placement fees are higher in the USA. Compare with our guides to Malta, Dublin and the UK city by city, or the 2027 price index.
See all English schools in the USA, or ask us for a quote for your city and dates.
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