Study English in the USA at PIE!
The Program for Intensive English accepts International Students from around the world who are interested in studying English in the United States.
Overview:
- To come to the U.S. with an F-1 visa, you must first be admitted to our program.
- Then we will send you a form I-20.
- With the form I-20, you can register with the U.S. government division called SEVIS and schedule a visa interview at a U.S. Embassy
- We will provide step-by-step instructions on how to do this upon admission.
- You should apply to PIE at least 3 months before you want to start studying.
F-1 Admission Requirements (Documents you will need):
- Valid Passport must be valid for at least 6 months longer than your stay
- Bank Statement showing at least $6,955 USD (or equivalent) per session you want to study – recent (less than 6 months old)
- Sponsor Form if the bank statement belongs to someone else, please have them fill out the sponsor form (in the application)
- $150 Application Fee you will pay at the end of the application by credit or debit card
- Note: We do not require a high school diploma to study. However, we do recommend you bring the original high school diploma and high school grades (transcript) with you upon entering the USA in case you choose to apply to university after studying English at PIE.
Cost of PIE for International Students (F-1):
- Program Fee = $2,850 per session
- International Student Fee = ~$50 per session -or- Sponsored Student Fee (SACM/UAE): ~$175.00 per session
- Required Health Insurance = ~$300 per session (required for all F-1 students)
- Total per session = around $3,250 USD (estimate – could be more or less depending on specific costs of health insurance)
Please note:
- The full bill will be due by the end of the 3rd week of classes.
- Prices are subject to change each year.
Important F-1 Regulations to Remember
- F-1 students must maintain their F-1 status for the duration of their stay in the USA.
- F-1 students must study in person – we do not offer online or hybrid classes
- F-1 students are required to enroll full time, and maintain full time enrollment throughout their time in the U.S.
- F-1 students are not permitted to miss more than 25 hours per session at PIE, or they will lose their legal status in the United States. This is a US government rule.
- F-1 students are allowed to have a part-time job (up to 20 hours per week) on campus but cannot work outside of the University.
- We will go over all requirements for F-1 students during orientation. You can also read more on the Office of International Affairs website.