Calendars and fees on this page are for the Intensive English Program. The cost of tuition and the estimated housing and living expenses for each semester are in the calendars below. Please contact us at StudyEnglish@eli.ufl.edu for more information.
Calendars
- Full-Time Calendar January 2025 – December 2025 (PDF, includes the total estimated cost for each semester)
- Part-Time Calendar (PDF)
Spring 2025
| Terms | Spring C 2025 January 14 - April 25 | Spring B 2025 February 26 - April 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | December 2, 2024 | January 15, 2025 |
| New Student Check-In & Placement Testing | January 14 | February 26 |
| Classes Begin | January 21 | March 3 |
| Full-Time Tuition | $4,725.00 | $2,970.00 |
| Estimated Housing (Per Term) | $3,000.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Estimated Insurance, Books, Food & Personal Expenses (Per Term) | $3,450.00 | $1,900.00 |
| Total Estimated Cost per Term | $11,175.00 | $7,070.00 |
Summer 2025
| Terms | Summer C 2025 May 13 - August 8 | Summer B 2025 June 25 - August 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2025 | May 14, 2025 |
| New Student Check-In & Placement Testing | May 13 | June 25 |
| Classes Begin | May 19 | June 30 |
| Full-Time Tuition | $3,770.00 | $2,520.00 |
| Estimated Housing (Per Term) | $2,100.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Estimated Insurance, Books, Food & Personal Expenses (Per Term) | $2,900.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Total Estimated Cost per Term | $8,770.00 | $5,620.00 |
Fall 2025
| Terms | Fall C 2025 August 26 - December 5 | Fall B 2025 October 15 - December 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | July 15, 2025 | August 27, 2025 |
| New Student Check-In & Placement Testing | August 26 | October 15 |
| Classes Begin | September 2 | October 20 |
| Full-Time Tuition | $5,250.00 | $2,880.00 |
| Estimated Housing (Per Term) | $2,800.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Estimated Insurance, Books, Food & Personal Expenses (Per Term) | $3,300.00 | $1,900.00 |
| Total Estimated Cost per Term | $11,350.00 | $6,980.00 |
Notes: The information published herein is subject to change. Please check with the English Language Institute.
B terms: Short (7- or 8-week) B terms are intended for casual learners, professionals, students with full admission to the university, or as preparation for a long semester. It is not possible to exit the ELI or receive a UF English proficiency test waiver in a short semester.
Application deadline: This date gives most applicants sufficient time to obtain a visa. The ELI reserves the right to close a term to applications at any time based on projected enrollment.
Tuition: Only tuition is payable to the ELI. Other payments will be made to apartment complexes or the bookstore. Get Gainesville housing information here.
Explanation of Dates and Fees
- Terms: Long (13-15 week) C terms are designed to match the academic calendar of degree-seeking students as much as possible. However, enrolled graduate students MUST follow the academic dates provided to them by their departments. Short (7- or 8-week) B terms are intended for casual learners, professionals, students with full admission to the university, or as preparation for a long semester. It is not possible to exit the ELI or receive a UF English proficiency test waiver in a short semester.
- Check-In and Placement Testing: All students are required to report to the ELI on the published check-in date. All students are required to take a placement test on the published date. All students are required to begin attending classes on the published date. A $100 late arrival fee is charged to new and returning students who miss the check-in session without notifying the ELI in advance, or who check-in but do not attend the first week of classes. Students who check-in but do not attend the first day of classes may be dropped from the program.
- Tuition: Tuition must be paid by the end of the third day of classes. Tuition includes full-time enrollment of 23 hours per week: 10 hours of Reading/Writing, 8 hours of Listening/Speaking, 5 hours of Grammar. Tuition does not include possible additional electives such as pronunciation, IELTS or TOEFL prep, advanced vocabulary, or other Special Program courses offered. Tuition also includes participation in the cultural immersion program and the services described below in “student support.” Part-time enrollment is not permitted on a student (F-1) visa.
- Housing: This is the estimated cost of rent for a student apartment. More details about housing in Gainesville can be found on our Housing Information page. A student apartment includes a private bedroom and bathroom, but a shared kitchen and living area. Rent usually includes electricity and water. This amount does not include nonrefundable application fees ($50-100 average) or refundable security deposits ($750 average). Family or private housing is also available at a higher cost. Payment for housing is made directly to the student apartment complex, not to the University of Florida or the ELI.
- Estimated Insurance, Books, Food, and Personal Expenses: The University of Florida requires students to carry medical insurance. The cost of medical insurance varies in price from term to term depending on such factors as length of study, age, and marital status. Medical insurance for a single student is $258 per month. Students who can provide proof of medical insurance matching the Florida requirements are not required to purchase additional insurance. The cost of books changes depending upon a student’s levels, but averages about $300 per term. Estimated food costs are based on students preparing food in their apartments. On-campus meal plans are available at a higher cost. Payments for insurance, books, food, and personal expenses are made directly to the providers, not to the University of Florida or the ELI.
- Total Estimated Costs per Term: These are the total estimated costs for the complete term of study. Students without outside support or scholarships must show proof of this amount in order to be eligible for a student visa.
- Technology Requirements: All students must have access to a desktop or laptop with a webcam and reliable internet service. Specific information on UF technology requirements and support will be sent with semester-specific student admission packets. More information can also be found here.
Curriculum
| Full-Time Intensive English Program Enrollment (23 hours per week) | Additional Non-Intensive Courses | Part-Time Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| > 10 hours Reading/Writing > 8 hours Listening/Speaking > 5 hours Grammar | > 5 hours per week International TOEFL (online) > 5 hours per week IELTS preparation (online) Any or all of these courses may be added to full-time enrollment for an additional cost. These classes are available when enrollment allows. | Only for applicants who are Permanent Residents or who are not on F-1 visas. See the Part-Time Calendar above for tuition information. |
Student Support
- Before you arrive: We will send you information about applying for a student (F-1) visa, information on housing and insurance options, and arrival information.
- When you arrive: We will provide academic and cultural orientations, help with finding and signing for housing, help with shopping for your new apartment.
- During the term: You will have immigration, cultural, and academic advisement, access to any of the libraries on the University of Florida campus, access to the University of Florida Student Health Care Center, and access to computer labs.
- Cultural Immersion Program (CIP): You will be able to participate in daily after-class sports and cultural activities as well as weekend trips. You will have the opportunity to sign up for volunteer opportunities in the community and the conversation partner program with UF students.