Fees
Four Categories of Tuition
At Academia Language School, the fees vary according to the following four categories:
- New Students (including transfers) & Student Visa (F-1 Visa)
- Non-student Visa (ESTA, e-Visa, etc.)
- Kama’aina (U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders)
- Current ALS Students & Student Visa (F-1 Visa)
The difference between category 1, New Students, and category 4, Current ALS Students, lies in the “initial costs” and “minimum enrollment period,” though the tuition is the same.
1. New Students (including transfers) & Student Visa (F-1 Visa) Tuition
Weekly Price List for F1 Visa Students
2024 F1 Visa | Tuition (tax included) |
8 weeks (about 2 months) | $2,100 |
12 weeks (about 3 months) | $2,890 |
16 weeks (about 4 months) | $3,680 |
24 weeks (about half a year) | $4,980 |
48 weeks (about 1 year) | $8,390 |
Students studying on an F-1 Visa must attend a minimum of 20 hours of classes per week. The above fees meet the I-20 requirements necessary for the F-1 Visa.
The minimum enrollment period for an F-1 Visa is 8 weeks. Discounted rates apply depending on the length of the period from 8 to 48 weeks.
For periods ranging from 8 to 48 weeks, there is a weekly rate. Please check the following page for more details.
2. Non-student Visa (ESTA, e-Visa, etc.) Tuition
Weekly Price List for Non-student Visa Students
2024 Non-F1 Visa | Tuition (tax included) |
1 week | $208 |
2 weeks | $413 |
3 weeks | $619 |
4 weeks | $825 |
8 weeks (about 2 months) | $1,575 |
12 weeks (about 3 months) | $2,168 |
16 weeks (about 4 months) | $2,760 |
24 weeks (about half a year) | $3,735 |
48 weeks (about 1 year) | $6,293 |
Non-student visas include ESTA (Visa Waiver Program), B2 (Tourist Visa), E Visa (Investor/Business Visa), and accompanying visas. Holders of these visas can study for up to 18 hours per week.
3. Kama’aina (U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders) Tuition
Weekly Price List for Kama’aina Students
10 hours/per week | 15 hours/per week | 20 hours/per week | |
1 weeks | $118 | $177 | $236 |
8 weeks | $893 | $1,339 | $1,785 |
16 weeks | $1,564 | $2,346 | $3,128 |
24 weeks | $2,117 | $3,175 | $4,233 |
Prices include a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $125 and a technology fee of $100. Prices are tax-inclusive.
Local residents wishing to study English are eligible for Kama’aina rates. To qualify, students must present a photo ID with a local address, be a U.S. citizen, hold a Green Card, or possess a K-1 Visa.
4. Current ALS Students & Student Visa (F-1 Visa) Tuition
Weekly Price List for ALS Current Students with F-1 Visa
2024 F1 Visa | Tuition (tax included) |
8 weeks (about 2 months) | $2,100 |
12 weeks (about 3 months) | $2,890 |
16 weeks (about 4 months) | $3,680 |
24 weeks (about half a year) | $4,980 |
48 weeks (about 1 year) | $8,390 |
Additional enrollment periods for current students can be extended on a weekly basis. Check the page below for weekly rates for periods from 1 to 48 weeks.
Accommodation Fees
Academia offers low-cost accommodation within walking distance of the school. We cater to a wide range of needs, from short-term students staying 1-2 weeks to those studying for over a year, as well as those who wish to find housing in Hawaii after arrival.