Fees | Intensive English Center
TSU-IEC Program Tuition and Costs
Intensive English Program:
- Full-Time Program (Standard Tuition): $2,650.00 per session. Includes the textbook/materials fee (22 hours/week). Students must take all the available classes at their assigned level.
- Part-Time and Specialized Program Costs: For part-time course tuition (up to 18 hours/week), please refer to the details below.
Mandatory Fees and Discounts:
- Activity Fee: $30.00 (Must be paid by all students)
- Class Materials Fee (In-State Discount Students ONLY): An additional $50.00 to $150.00 based on the approved discount.
F1 Students (Visa Applicants)
I-20 Form Initial Payment of $300.00
In-State Tuition Discount: F1 Students
Tennessee residents are eligible for a 50% tuition discount for ESL programs and courses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
NOTE: All in-state discount approvals must be completed and finalized before classes begin to be effective for the current session.
Other Program Fees:
- Test Prep Course: $295.00
- IEP & CI (Combined Program): $3,560 (Discounts may apply)
- Individual Week: $465
- Tutoring (Per Hour): $60
Payment Deadlines and Late Fees:
- Payment Deadline: All fees must be paid by Friday before the session begins.
- Late Fee: A $100 late fee applies for payments received after the deadline.
- Registration Deadline: The last day to register for any session is the Thursday of the first week of classes.
Part-Time English Programs
Ideal for U.S. residents and non-F-1 visa holders who need flexibility. You can choose our popular General English Package or build a custom schedule from individual courses.
General English Program (GEP)
This is a balanced, part-time option available for all proficiency levels.
Levels: 1-10 (GEP 011, GEP 021, GEP 031, GEP 041, GEP 051, GEP 061, GEP 071, GEP 081, GEP 091, and GEP 101)
Weekly Hours: 12 hours per week
Tuition per 7-week Session: $1,450
Intensive English Program (IEP)
Build your own schedule by selecting one or more courses based on your level (up to 18 hours/week).
For Levels 1 – 2
| Course | Course Code | Weekly Hours | Price (per session) |
| Integrated Skills | IEP 011 and 021 | 14 hours | $1,882 |
For Levels 3 – 6
| Course | Course Code | Weekly Hours | Price (per session) |
| Integrated Skills | IEP 031, 041, 051, and 061 | 10 hours | $1,350 |
| Reading & Writing | IEP 032, 042, 052, and 062 | 6 hours | $820 |
| Listening & Speaking | IEP 033, 043, 053, and 063 | 6 hours | $820 |
For Levels 7 – 10
| Course | Course Code | Weekly Hours | Price (per session) |
| Integrated Skills | IEP 071, 081, 091, and 101 | 6 hours | $820 |
| Reading & Writing | IEP 072, 082, 092, and 102 | 6 hours | $820 |
| Listening & Speaking | IEP 073, 083, 093, and 103 | 6 hours | $820 |
| Elective Courses | IEP 074, 084, 094, and 104 | 4 hours | $560 |
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Refunds are based on the day you officially withdraw from the program.
| Withdrawal Date | Refund Percentage |
| Before the first day of the session (before Orientation) | 100% Refund |
| 1st day through the 5th day of the session | 75% Refund |
| 6th day through the 10th day of the session | 25% Refund |
| After the 10th day of the session | No Refund |
Note on Cancellations and Dismissals:
- If the University cancels a complete course, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are dismissed or suspended for any reason, no refund will be given.
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Calendar and Start Dates
For official session start and end dates, check the TSU IEC Academic Calendar