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Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 17+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
Centrally located, adjacent to downtown Philadelphia on the stunning, University City campus of Saint Joseph’s University, English Language Center Philadelphia is located in the fifth-largest city in the country. Popular for its historical sites, the city attracts nearly 40 million visitors per year.
Using the city’s extensive public transportation system, students can enjoy Philadelphia’s culture, iconic sights, professional sports, dining, shopping, and entertainment. When students are not studying English courses in Philadelphia, they can visit tourist attractions, historical sights, food markets, bars, and artistic and cultural attractions.
Have questions? Get answers from ELS Language Centers at Saint Joseph's University: Philadelphia (PA) staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.
Ask a questionUnfortunately we cannot accept a 15 year-old student on this course.
Yes we can accept an 'elementary' student for this course.
In order for a student to transfer her I-20 from another academic institution to KIC, the student must do the following by Thursday prior to the course start date:
STEP 1. Student applies to KIC:
Student must submit the following items as soon as possible:
q 1. Kaplan Application for International Students
q 2. Address in the Home Country
q 3. Local U.S. Address
q 4. Proof of Financial Eligibility
q 5. Letter of Support (if applicable)
q 6. Copy of the Student Current F-1 Visa
q 7. Copy of the Student Current I-20
q 8. Copy of the Student Current Passport
q 9. Copy of the Student Current I-94 Back and Front
q 10. Copy of the Student EAD card (if on OPT/CPT)
q 11. Kaplan Transfer Verification Form
q 12. Payment in Full
STEP 2. Student communicates with both schools:
Please be advised that it is your client's responsibility to notify her current school that she is transferring out to another school. If the SEVIS is not released to us, we cannot issue the new I-20. Also, please advise your client to complete the attached form and return it to us as soon as possible.
STEP 3. Student obtains a transfer I-20:
After release of the student's SEVIS record to KIC, our DSO can issue a transfer I-20 through SEVIS. Please note, KIC does not guarantee issuance of an I-20 for all students. Students should speak to the DSO to confirm eligibility requirements.
No we are not registered with FAFSA