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Costs

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The costs and fees listed here are estimates. They are intended for you to use as a guide in planning your study at the English Language Academy (ELA).

Application Fee: $130 (Non-refundable)

Fees Paid to DePaul University ELA

  Fall Winter Spring Summer
Tuition  $3,995 $3,995 $3,995 $3,695
U-Pass* $105 $105 $105 $86
Health Insurance Fee** $344 $258 $237 $193

* The U-Pass fee may vary year to year, depending on the number of available CTA service days. 

** The Health Insurance Fee is for F-1 visa holders only. All DePaul University students with F-1 visas will automatically be enrolled in the ISO Student Health Plan. For more information about the ISO health insurance plan, click here

Other Required Fees 

Pre-Placement Test Fee: $60 

Textbooks: Approximately $250 per term (Students will purchase their textbooks at the bookstore on campus. The total cost for textbooks varies depending on their classes.)

Explanation of IEP Fees

Class Fees: Covers tuition for 4 ELA courses

Pre-Placement Test Fee: New students pay the testing fee through their Blue Demon Domain. 

Health Insurance: Cost of mandatory health insurance for all F-1 students

U-Pass: Discounted CTA rail and bus pass for full-time ELA students

Textbooks: ​Students buy their own books at the beginning of the term.

Fall, Winter and Spring Per-course Tuition (AY 2023-2024): Some students may choose to enroll in ELA courses on a part-time basis. Tuition for one course is $1050​, two courses $2100, and three courses $3150.

Summer Per-Course Tuition (AY 2023-2024): Some students may choose to enroll in ELA courses on a part-time basis. Tuition for one course if $975, two courses $1,950, and three courses $2,925.​