Summer Courses in English

Learn English in day or evening programs at Harvard.

Intensive day programs for international students

The intensive programs are full time. Basic English literacy is required.

  • Tuition is $5,160, plus a $50 nonrefundable registration fee.
  • Classes meet daily Mondays through Fridays, 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm.
  • Housing, which costs $4,450, is required for high school students and optional for adults.
  • Visas and I-20s: If you are an international student, the F-1 student visa is appropriate for study in an intensive program. You request an I-20 when you register.

Next steps: Read about the programsLearn about registration and the placement testReview visa and I-20 information

Evening program for local students

If you live in the Boston area, you can take an evening class in this part-time program.

  • Course tuition costs $850, plus a $50 nonrefundable registration fee.
  • Classes meet two evenings each week, from 6:30 to 9 pm.
  • Housing is not available.
  • I-20s are not issued.

Next steps: Read about the coursesSee how to take the placement test and register

Call, e-mail, or visit us

Basic questions?
Visit Information Services:
51 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Call (617) 495-4024

Institute for English Language Programs Office
46 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-2693
iel@dcemail.harvard.edu