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FLS - Chesnut Hill CollegePhiladelphia, USA

FLS - Chesnut Hill College has ceased operations - Permanently closed down

Location: The school is located in Chestnut Hill, about 10 miles north of the city of Philadelphia. The area itself is known for being the green area of Philadelphia, and it borders the Wissahickon Valley Park which has lots of hiking trails. The school building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is situated in the north of Chestnut Hill, nestled in the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. Chestnut Hill’s centre is 10 minutes by bus from the school. There are shops, cafes, restaurants, grocery stores and all that you can need during your stay.

Public transportation: Chestnut Hill is well connected in terms of public transportation. There are a number of train stations around the centre that connect to the surrounding boroughs and cities. The Chestnut Hill West Train Station has a direct line to the centre of Philadelphia in just under an hour. There are also bus routes that reach Philadelphia, but they often involve a change and can take around an hour and a half.
  • The language school FLS - Chesnut Hill College was founded in Philadelphia, USA in 1924.
  • Legal name / parent company: FLS International LLC
  • Tax registration ID: 14-1998710
  • Abbreviated name of school: FLS Philadelphia

English Courses

Information for all courses offered by FLS - Chesnut Hill College

Comments about courses

Health insurance: USD 40 (per week).

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Note: All courses offered by FLS International, Philadelphia can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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FLS - Chesnut Hill College (FLS)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETNAFSAWYSE/FIYTOSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA, English USA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at FLS - Chesnut Hill College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Basketball court

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Tennis courts

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 10
    Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 175
Throughout the year: 125
Minimum age of students
15 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Philadelphia International Airport:
75 US$ one way
150 US$ return (both ways)
Newark Liberty International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Philadelphia International Airport or Newark Inter.
More information about airports around Philadelphia and how to get from the airport to Philadelphia on your own here on our Philadelphia page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Ratings of FLS - Chesnut Hill College compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 FLS - Chesnut Hill College PhiladelphiaAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Student opinions about FLS - Chesnut Hill College, Philadelphia

Liked
I like the fact that it was in a safe area. Also it has great teachers and excellent facilities.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Students must take care in some neighbourhoods in Philadelphia. It can be very dangerous.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Great teacher and facilities but their program is not so solid. And sometimes they mix many levels into the same class.
Course: Academic English [English] - 4 weeks
13. Aug. 2018

Map  

9601 Germantown Ave - PA 19118 Philadelphia
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FAQ about FLS - Chesnut Hill College,

  • English courses at FLS International start at 0 US$ for course with lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Philadelphia International Airport (75 US$), Newark Liberty International Airport (150 US$)
  • 100% of teachers at FLS - Chesnut Hill College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at FLS - Chesnut Hill College comes from Korea with a 13% representation, followed by students from Japan (13%) and China (8%).

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Philadelphia city attractiveness rated by our students:
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Rating: 5.0/5.0

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