The estimated budget for 1 year studying at AEI might look like this:
Tuition: $1525 x 6 session (1 year) = $9150
Books: $85 x 6 sessions (1 year) = $510
Application fee: $175 (one-time payment)
Housing:  
While there are several options for housing, let’s examine HomeStay for our example here:
• Placement fee - $225 (Paid to Atlanta Homestays prior to placement.)
• Full Homestay - $900 per month (Paid directly to the host family upon move-in.)
• Bed, No Meals - $700 per month.
• Bed & Breakfast - $800 per month.
• Bed, Breakfast & Dinner - $900 per month.
Travel:
• Airfare/moving expenses based on situation
• Airport transportation fee - $85
Additional living expenses (transportation, food, etc.):
• $300-1000 per month

1 year estimated total = $22,000 - $33,000

Each program carries its own set of requirements. Let's review them here:

1. Intensive English

Intensive English Program (IEP) - ESL Classes
• Meets legal requirements for F-1 visa status
• 20 hours per week / Eight-week sessions
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Time: 9:00 am – 12:50 pm or 5:00 pm – 8:50 pm
• Book Fees: $85/session

Intensive English Course (IEC) - ESL Classes
• Meets legal requirements for B1/B2 visa status
• 15 hours per week / Eight-week sessions
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Time: 9:00 am – 11:50 pm or 6:00 pm – 8:50 pm
• Book Fees: $85/session

2. Test Preparation

College Admissions Related Test Preparation
Study Requirements
• 22 hours per week / Eight-week sessions
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Time: Mornings, afternoons, and evening
• Book Fees: $55/session

Prerequisites
• Successful completion of all seven levels of AEI’s Intensive English Program
    - or: score higher than Level Seven on AEI’s placement test
    -or: successfully passed professional exams in English
• Students must pass Section 1 or show scores of 70 or higher on the actual TOEFL exam, 150 for GRE or 630 for GMAT before enrolling in Section II.

USMLE Test Preparation
Study Requirements
• 22 hours per week / Eight-week sessions
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Time: Mornings, afternoons, and evenings
• Book Fees: $135/session

Prerequisites • $200 refundable deposit for library resources
• Successful completion of all seven levels of AEI’s Intensive English Program
    - or: score higher than Level Seven on AEI’s placement test
    - or: successfully passed professional exams in English
• Students must pass Section 1 or show scores of 70 or higher on the actual TOEFL exam, 150 for GRE or 630 for GMAT before enrolling in Section II.

BEC-Higher Learning Certification Test Preparation
Study Requirements
• 22 hours per week / Eight-week sessions
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Time: Mornings, afternoons, and evening
• Book Fees: $55/session

Prerequisites
• Successful completion of all seven levels of AEI’s Intensive English Program
    - or: score higher than Level Seven on AEI’s placement test
    -or: successfully passed professional exams in English
• Students must pass Section 1 or show scores of 70 or higher on the actual TOEFL exam, 150 for GRE or 630 for GMAT before enrolling in Section II.

3. Tutoring and Individual Needs Program

Tutoring and Individual Needs
In this program, someone will fill out the associated request from by clicking here (links to tutor request form) and AEI will customize a tutoring program and schedule specifically to the individual’s needs.

Common ESL Related Areas Of Tutoring Instruction
    • Accent Reduction
    • American Idioms
    • Business Writing
    • Conversational English
    • English Skills
    • Skype English
    • Understanding Spoken English
    • U.S. Citizenship

Common Test Preparation Related Areas Of Tutoring Instruction
    • TOEFL
    • IELTS
    • GRE – Verbal and Math
    • GMAT – Verbal and Math
    • ACT/SAT – Verbal and Math
    • GED

At Atlanta English Institute (AEI), we understand how important learning English is to our students. We know the life and career benefits that being fluent in American English brings. We also know the struggles and difficulties that people go through when learning or mastering any language. We’ve set ourselves apart by creating an optimal environment for learning English from some of the best, native-speaking instructors. We offer a full range of ESL classes, private tutoring, and complete Test Preparation programs.

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