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English Language Training Academy
Cost Guides

The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of approximately 5-7% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated.Ìý

This cost guide isÌýcreated for the purposes of acquiring a visa.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024- 2025Ìý(Based on 12 months)
Summer Semester: June 2024-August 2024
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024Ìý- May 2025

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Type Costs: Fall & Spring Costs: Summer
Ìý

Tuition* (3 terms)

$18,794

$6,617

Mandatory Fees

$548

Ìý

Room (double occupancy)

$11,924

$3,975

Board (based on 175-block meal plan)

$6,058

$2,019

Books

$300

$150

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,302

Ìý

Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$1,836

$612

TOTAL

Ìý$55,135

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024- 2025Ìý(Based on 9Ìýmonths)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024Ìý- May 2025

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Type Costs: Fall ELTA Costs: Spring Abroad at AU
Ìý

Tuition*Ìý

$9,397

$14,349

Mandatory Fees

$274

$321

Room (based on double occupancy)

$5,962

$5,619

Board (based on 175-block meal plan)

$3,029

$2,581

Books

$150

$500

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,302

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Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$918

$944

TOTAL

Ìý$46,346

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024- 2025Ìý(Based on 9Ìýmonths)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024Ìý- May 2025

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Type Costs: Fall ELTA Costs: Spring WSCP
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Tuition*Ìý

$9,397

$8,500

Mandatory Fees

$274

$401

Room (based on double occupancy)

$5,962

$6,150

BoardÌý

$3,029

$3,065

Books

$150

$210

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,302

Ìý

Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous)

$918

$580

TOTAL

Ìý$40,938

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023- 2024Ìý(Based on 9Ìýmonths)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2023Ìý- May 2024

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Type Costs: Fall ELTA Costs: Spring WSP
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Tuition*Ìý

$9,397

$28,976

Mandatory Fees

$274

$401

RoomÌý

$5,962

$6,150

BoardÌý

$3,029

$3,065

Books

$150

$210

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,302

Ìý

Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous)

$918

$580

TOTAL

Ìý$61,414

Note:Ìýthe cost shown for WSP is the prevailing American University flat fee tuition rate for undergraduate students enrolling in 12-17.5 credits in theÌýfall 20223 and/or spring 2024Ìýsemesters.Ìý

Tuition and Fees

*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. Tuition is charged per semester, per credit hour. Please plan accordingly.Ìý

** Health insurance fees reflect 2023-2025Ìýcosts.ÌýPlease refer to the Student Health Center web siteÌýfor more information.