Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Our ESL programs are a combination of courses, which are broken down with their tuition cost in the table below. The long-term tuition discounts are illustrated under the Long-Term Tuition Discounts by Program. For tuition refunds, refer to the Refund Policies and Procedures.

For new students, the tuition is due 20 days prior to the student’s scheduled start date. If you are registering less than 20 days prior to the start date, the tuition is due at the time of registration. For continuing students, the tuition is due by the 1st day of each term.

Tuition for the Courses

The total hours of instruction include holidays and the last day of school reserved for online finals as if classes are held on those days. Each clock hour of instruction has a 10-minute break; each instructional hour is 50 minutes long.

Long-Term Tuition Discounts by Program

The long-term tuition discount applies only if a full payment is made by the due date as prescribed in this catalog. The tuition and discount by the number of terms (multiples of 4 weeks) are listed by program.

Intensive Program

Total of 120 hours (30 hours per week)

Semi-Intensive Program

Total of 80 hours (20 hours per week)

*Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Rental Rates

Accommodation Arrangement Fee

There is a non-refundable fee of $200 for the accommodation arrangement service. The fee is due 20 days prior to the scheduled move-in date or at the time of requesting for the service.

The type of housing is not guaranteed, and a student will be placed in available housing. This fee includes a one-time option to change, within 40 days of the first placement, from Student Residence to homestay or vice versa. The housing arranged is only for the duration of the student's studies at POLY, and the student must move out within 30 days of the student's last day of attendance at the school.

Security Deposit

For both Student Residence and homestay, there is a $200 security deposit. The security deposit is due 20 days prior to the scheduled move-in date along with the rent and the completed lease agreement.

The security deposit is held by the school and paid to the parties agreed by the student and the landlord. If there is a dispute between the student and the landlord, the deposit will be held by the school until it is settled between them. The refund can be requested only after the student has moved out. Refer to the lease agreement for details.

Rent

For initial rent, it is due 20 days prior to the student's scheduled move-in date along with the security deposit and the completed lease agreement.

For Student Residence, a student may book between 30 and 120 days at a time. For any booking less than 30 days or change of rooms, there is a charge of $40. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and renewals are not guaranteed. For homestay, the rate and the payment policy may vary slightly.

The rent for the period booked is not refundable for Student Residence nor homestay. The rental rates based on the type of housing are as follows:

*Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Other Fees

Application Fee

In order for an application to be processed, a non-refundable application processing fee must be paid with a completed application form. The fee is $150 for F-1 students, and the fee is $100 for all other students.

Express Mailing Fee

POLY uses only a courier company that has a tracking system for delivery of acceptance packets, refund checks, and other sensitive documents.

There is a non-refundable Express Mailing Fee of $65 for outside the US and $30 for within the U.S. For mailing outside the U.S., if the courier company's published rate is greater than $110, there is a surcharge equal to the exceeding amount.

SEVIS I-901 Fee

For students applying for an F-1 visa, the SEVIS I-901 fee of $200 must be paid directly to the SEVP administrator. The fee is independent of POLY Languages Institute. Please visit www.fmjfee.com for details.

Rebooking Fee

For a change of start date, Application Fee is waived if the new start date is within 90 days of the original start date. However, there is a non-refundable processing fee of $40. The fee applies only if the Form I-20 was already issued.

Textbook

Students must purchase the required textbooks for the courses by the second day of the term. The textbooks are often used for an entire level (two terms or 8 weeks). The average cost of textbooks per level is $80 for the Semi-Intensive Program, $110 for the Intensive Program, and $140 for the Intensive Plus Program.

Medical Insurance

All F-1 students and their dependents are required to purchase medical insurance prior to the start of their studies at POLY. The students may choose their own insurance plan or the International Student Protection (ISP) plan by the insurance company, J. Deutsch Associates, Inc. The plan is for international students and scholars in the US. For more information about ISP and their insurance programs, please visit www.intlstudentprotection.com or call their toll free number at 1-877-738-5787.

Miscellaneous Fees

POLY provides student IDs and other documents such as enrollment verifications, official transcripts, recommendation letters to colleges or universities with conditional acceptance agreements, certificates, and more. Such requests can be made by submitting the form provided by the school with applicable fees, if any.

Airport Transfer Fee

POLY arranges airport pick-up service from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the POLY Center the student will be attending or to the place of choice within 10 miles of the POLY Center.

The $80 airport transfer service fee is due 20 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. The fee is refundable if the student cancels at least 10 days prior to the scheduled arrival date.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Refund Policy and Procedure

Refund Request

All refund requests must be submitted by the student in writing, in person, by regular mail, or by email. All refunds are made by check within 30-calendar days from the date of receipt of such request. The student may pick up the check in person or request the delivery of the check by mail, in which case the applicable mailing fee will apply. POLY uses only a courier company that has a tracking system ensuring delivery.

The refund check will be made payable to the entity or to the person from which the funds originated. If a student is applying through an educational counselor/agency, the refund will be made payable to the agency, unless POLY is instructed by the student's agency to pay the student directly.

Basis for Refund

The tuition refund is solely based on the money received by the school after all applicable fees owed to the school are deducted. Any money not paid, discounts or promotions, will be void and will not apply upon withdrawal. The tuition charge will be based on the standard (full charge) published price.

STUDENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL

The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. If the student cancels by the first class session, there is a full refund. Thereafter, there is a cancellation fee of $150.

Withdrawal

For courses withdrawn after the period allowed for cancellation, the tuition refund will be prorated on a weekly basis. There is no refund if withdrawn after 3 weeks (more than 75% of instruction).

Early Withdrawal Fee

All F1 students are required to attend at least two terms (8 weeks). Otherwise, there is an early withdrawal fee of $350.

Recruiting Fee

For overseas (initial F-1 students) and/or students applying through their educational counselor/agency, in addition to Early Withdrawal Fee (if applicable), there is a recruiting fee of 35% of tuition for the initial period agreed to study for early withdrawal. The recruiting fee does not apply for continuing students (extending from the initial period) and transfer students applying on their own.

Unclaimed Balance

The school has the right to any unclaimed balance beyond 180 days from the last date of student's attendance or the scheduled start date if the student had never attended the school.