
Drexel English Language Center
Address
Address: 229 North 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Website: www.drexel.edu/elc/
School Details
Key Fact
“Philly” is …
- Dynamic: the 5th largest city in the United States
- Accessible: about 2 hours by car, train, or bus from New York City and Washington, DC
- Affordable: less expensive to live in than other large U.S. cities
- Stimulating: home to over 50 colleges and universities and a major center for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
- Vibrant: full of music theater, museums, restaurants and clubs, sports teams and recreational facilities
- Stylish: featuring hundreds of tax-free designer clothing outlets
- Historic: the first capital of the U.S; home of the Liberty Bell and Declaration of Independence
Drexel University is …
- Located in a safe, residential urban neighborhood
- 5 – 10 minutes by bus or subway from Center City Philadelphia
- A private, urban university founded in 1891 with …
- Over 15,000 undergraduate and 9,000 graduate students
- Nearly 2,500 international students from over 117 countries
- Approximately 200 degree programs offered by 15 schools and colleges
- The Drexel Co-op, a way for students to alternate periods of paid, full-time work experience with their classroom study
Rankings & Accreditation
- Accreditation: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)
Student Population
Total: 200
Entry Requirements
Intensive English or Global Business English program:
- You must be 18 years old
International Gateway Program:
- Be academically qualified for admission to Drexel University
- Have standardized English proficiency test scores in the following range:
- TOEFL score from 53 to 78
- IELTS score from 5.0 to 6.0
Drexel Graduate Bridge:
- Be academically qualified for admission to preferred Drexel graduate program
- Have standardized English proficiency test scores in the following range:
- TOEFL score 63 or higher
- IELTS score from 5.5 to 6.5
Tuition & Fees
Intensive English Program
- Tuition & Fees: $5,800 - $6,000 for 11-week course
- Total Cost (on I-20): $10,730 for 11-week course
Drexel International Gateway
- Tuition: $28,000 - $40,000 for one academic year
- Total Cost (on I-20): $47,000 - $60,000 for one academic year
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Yes