Upstate English for All offers both Lecture & Mixed Skills course options for our students. What's the difference?

Our courses are an excellent value, beginning at only $10 per instructional hour. We offer scholarships, sliding scales, and payment plans to suit your budget.

Lecture-Style Courses

  • Pre-registration required for 10-week sessions in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
  • A structured syllabus with start and end dates
  • Lecturer-driven: a more traditional, structured academic experience, like a college class
  • Certificates of Accomplishment offered at the end of each semester
  • A formal assessment is required to advance to the next level
  • Winter 2025-2026 Lecture-Style courses include:
  • Grammar for Composition (4 hours a week, $400)
  • Spanish, CEFR Levels A0 – B2 (4 hours a week, $400)
  • Advanced Communication Skills, CEFR Level C1 (4 hours a week, $400)
  • Vocabulary Builder for TOEFL, IELTS, GRE & GMAT (2 hours a week, $200)

Mixed Skills Courses

  • Year-round, rolling admission
  • A continual calendar with scheduled breaks and holidays
  • Student-driven: what do you want to focus on? Sessions are flexible and incorporate student skill requests
  • Certificates of Accomplishment offered at the end of each CEFR Level achieved
  • A informal assessment is required to advance to the next level (available upon student request or instructor recommendation)
  • Winter 2025-2026 Mixed Skills courses include:
  • English, CEFR levels A0 – B2
  • Courses are $400 for 4 hours of weekly instruction (10 weeks), and this price can be pro-rated if students join the class beyond the start date.

Pricing & Payment Options

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Semester Totals:

  • New Student Registration (one-time fee): Includes entrance interview, initial assessment, course counseling, admittance to six Community Engagement sessions each semester...as well as Conversation Circles, Book Club, Bilingual Chess, and FREE Citizenship classes! $125
  • Tuition: $400
  • Books and materials fee: ~$50 per course

Paying Tuition

  • We accept all major credit cards, Venmo, and PayPal.
  • Cash, check, or money order payments can be made by in-person appointment only.
  • Sliding scales and payment plans are available...just ask!
  • Dr. Ted Way Memorial Scholarship Program offers full and partial scholarships to students who qualify.