TLA-The Language Academy Fort Lauderdale, USA
- 3 Time Star Award nominee for best language school in North America
- Exceptional location in the Museum of Art Plaza, within walking distance of the central bus terminal and Riverfront entertainment center.
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation4.6
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.5
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Course material fee is an extra expense every 4 weeks.
Location: TLA-The Language Academy Fort Lauderdale is located in the South Florida city of Fort Lauderdale, USA. The city is renowned for boating, boutiques and The Strip. The school is situated close to many attractions, such as the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the Historic Stranahan House Museum, the Esplanade Park, and the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Course selection: The school provides English language courses, available to students of all levels. In addition to General English taught over several schedules and intensities, TLA Fort Lauderdale also provides Business English, Executive English, University Preparation courses, Exam preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, CAE, CPE, BEC), and English for several specialist subjects such as Law, Finance, Marketing, HR, Aviation, and Oil & Gas.
Accommodation: The school can supply accommodation in local homestay facilities and Beach Area Apartment facilities.
Social and cultural: TLA Fort Lauderdale plans weekly activity and excursion programmes for students to take full advantage of all that Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area have to offer. Weekend excursions can include trips to the Bahamas, Key West, Disney World and Cape Kennedy. Evening activities can include dining opportunities, various outdoor festivals, art galleries, theatre productions and sports.
Additional information: The school can assist with numerous additional services such as visa assistance, health care, insurance, and airport transfers.
English Courses
General English 19
19 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from320US$304US$ / week More

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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 | 2560 2432 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 | 3770 3582 | 6960 6612 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
General English Intensive 27
In high demand!27 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from475US$452US$ / week More


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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 950 903 | 1425 1354 | 1900 1805 | 2375 2257 | 2850 2708 | 3800 3610 | 4750 4513 | 5700 5415 | 5915 5620 | 10920 10374 |
Students who apply for this course must apply for an F1 Student visa.
When applying students must provide copy of passport and a bank statement demonstrating proof of funds as required by US authorities. Payment for the USD 150 registration fee is required before the school issue the form I-20.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
General English 1717 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from300US$285US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3640 3458 | 14560 13832 |
Absolute beginners may be required to take private classes to bring up their level to the A1 standard.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
General English Part-Time 88 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from175US$167US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 350 333 | 525 499 | 700 665 | 875 832 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2275 2162 | 4200 3990 |
Participants who book this course are not eligible for housing services.
This course will take place in the morning or afternoon, based on availability.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:50
General English 17 + 10 Individual 27 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from950US$903US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 1900 1805 | 2850 2708 | 3800 3610 | 4750 4513 | 5700 5415 | 6650 6318 | 7600 7220 | 9500 9025 | 11400 10830 | 22800 21660 |
To be able to attend the group General English classes, absolute beginners may be required to take private classes to bring up their level to the A2 standard.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
General English 17 + 5 Individual 22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from625US$594US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 1250 1188 | 1875 1782 | 2500 2375 | 3125 2969 | 3750 3563 | 4375 4157 | 5000 4750 | 6250 5938 | 7500 7125 | 15000 14250 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:20
General English Platinum Mini Group 1717 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from630US$599US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 1260 1197 | 1890 1796 | 2520 2394 | 3150 2993 | 3780 3591 | 4410 4190 | 5040 4788 | 6300 5985 | 7560 7182 | 15120 14364 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Junior Program - Hotel Residence (15 to 18 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Offer!from1739US$1696US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 3475 3389 | 5216 5086 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Start dates:
2 weeks: 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul
3 weeks: 29 Jun, 06 Jul
Additional fees:
- Extra night: USD 443
- Emergency Medical Insurance: USD 150 per month. - A security deposit of USD 100 is due at check-in and returned at check-out.
Airport transfer fees (one-way):
- Miami International: USD 250
- Fort Lauderdale International: USD 175
- Unaccompanied Minor for students with Airline UM service: USD 400 - Arrivals before 08:00 or Departures after 22:00 fee, per occurrence: USD 25.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
English for Special Purposes Private10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1000US$950US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 1000 950 | 2000 1900 | 3000 2850 | 4000 3800 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 | 7000 6650 | 8000 7600 | 9000 8550 | 10000 9500 | 12000 11400 |
Exam Preparation Private10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from800US$760US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 800 760 | 1600 1520 | 2400 2280 | 3200 3040 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 | 5600 5320 | 6400 6080 | 7200 6840 | 8000 7600 | 9600 9120 |
Executive English Semi-Private Course10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from600US$570US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 600 570 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 4200 3990 | 4800 4560 | 5400 5130 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 |
10 semi-private two-to-one lessons for two to three students of the same level.
Price per person:
General English Semi-Private Course10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from500US$475US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 4500 4275 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 |
10 semi-private two-to-one lessons for two or three students of the same level.
Price per person:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
Executive English 1717 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from900US$855US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 6300 5985 | 7200 6840 | 9000 8550 | 10800 10260 | 21600 20520 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Executive Plus (Mini Group 17 + 5 Private Lessons)22 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1350US$1283US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 2700 2565 | 4050 3848 | 5400 5130 | 6750 6413 | 8100 7695 | 9450 8978 | 10800 10260 | 13500 12825 | 16200 15390 | 32400 30780 |
This course is 17 group lessons plus 5 private lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
Super Executive (Mini Group 17 + 10 Private Lessons)27 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1800US$1710US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 3600 3420 | 5400 5130 | 7200 6840 | 9000 8550 | 10800 10260 | 12600 11970 | 14400 13680 | 18000 17100 | 21600 20520 | 43200 41040 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Executive English Private10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from900US$855US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 900 855 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 6300 5985 | 7200 6840 | 8100 7695 | 9000 8550 | 10800 10260 |
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
English for Special Purposes 1717 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from1100US$1045US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 2200 2090 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
TOEFL Exam Preparation 17
17 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from400US$380US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
CAE Preparation Course 17
17 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from600US$570US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 2400 2280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Summer CAE Preparation Course 17
For the summer, only limited places left!17 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from600US$570US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 2400 2280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
CPE Preparation Course 17
17 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from600US$570US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 2400 2280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
F1 student visa is required.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Summer CPE Preparation Course 17
For the summer, only limited places left!17 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from600US$570US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 2400 2280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Our prices for TLA-The Language Academy include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Student opinions about TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale
TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale
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TLA-The Language Academy (TILA)
“Our city is beautiful,safe, English-speaking with a high qualify of life,an exciting cultural life,top beaches and entertainment opportunities. ”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Kitchen for student use
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Garden
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 18
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Accessible Toilet
Disabled car park
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Brazil | 20% |
Switzerland | 15% |
Italy | 12% |
France | 10% |
Germany | 10% |
Chile | 5% |
Venezuela | 5% |
Spain | 5% |
Saudi Arabia | 5% |
Turkey | 2% |
Korea | 2% |
Japan | 2% |
China | 2% |
Sweden | 2% |
Netherlands | 1% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 5% |
18-24 years | 20% |
25-34 years | 30% |
35-50 years | 25% |
>50 years | 20% |
Information for all courses offered by TLA-The Language Academy
Absolute beginners are required to attend private classes until they can reach the A1 Beginner Level.
Private lessons are 50 minutes.
Please note that if Monday is a national or school Holiday, courses will start on the next business day.
TLA reserves the right to cancel a course at any time without notice and replace the group classes with private teaching at the ratio of: 5 group lessons = 1 private one-to-one lesson.
Additional services:
- Medical insurance fee: USD 150/every 4-week period.
- Change of status administrative fee: USD 400.
Administrative I-20 Issuance fee: USD 150. - Administrative I-20 amendment fee (after second change): USD 50.
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 06 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
300 US$ return (both ways)
500 US$ return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Beaches
Parks
Museum visit the first Thursday of each month
Adults - Paid activities
Fort Lauderdale canals cruise
Key West
the Bahamas
National park of the Everglades
NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral
Junior - Free activities
Miami
Everglades
* Palm Beach, etc
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
11 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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350 US$/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 50 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special Dietary requirements (gluten free, vegetarian, lactose free): USD 10 per day.
Vegan, Halal and Kosher options are not available
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay! 11 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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525 US$/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | -- | 1050 | 1575 | 2100 | 2625 | 3150 | 3675 | 4200 | 5250 | 6300 | 525 | 50 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special Dietary requirements (gluten free, vegetarian, lactose free): USD 10 per day.
Vegan, Halal and Kosher options are not available
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay! 11 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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420 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | -- | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 | 50 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Beach Area Apartment - Efficiency 1 rating Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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840 US$/ week Show more
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Price in US$ | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 5880 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 | 50 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Beach Area Apartment - Efficiency 1 rating Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
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850 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 850 | 1700 | 2550 | 3400 | 4250 | 5100 | 5950 | 6800 | 8500 | 10200 | 850 | 50 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Beach Area Apartment - One Bedroom Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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1120 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 1120 | 2240 | 3360 | 4480 | 5600 | 6720 | 7840 | 8960 | 11200 | 13440 | 1120 | 50 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Beach Area Apartment - One Bedroom Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
1130 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 1130 | 2260 | 3390 | 4520 | 5650 | 6780 | 7910 | 9040 | 11300 | 13560 | 1130 | 50 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
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Questions and answers about TLA-The Language Academy
Does TLA offer group lessons online?
Is possible to start the course on any date?
I am from Kyrgyzstan. Can I apply for this language school?
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Can I book a 10-week course as an absolute beginner?
If you have a beginner level A1 or A2, then you can join the group classes without having to take those private lessons beforehand.”
Is it possible to see the house of the host family?
I am interested in booking a 4-weeks part-time course in Fort Lauderdale, including accommodation. Could you please tell me what the options are?
Is General English a SEVP certified course?
How long does it take to get the study visa approved to come and be able to take the course?
How long does it take to get the study visa approved to come and be able to take the course?
To qualify for a student visa, students must be enrolled in a full-time course of studies - 18 hours of tuition or more per week, for at least 4 weeks.
You will need to apply in person at the US embassy in your country. Once the school has confirmed the course, the visa process will take approximately 4 weeks (the delay may vary from country to country).”
FAQ about TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale
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Is TLA just for adults?
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Visa Documents

This GEA2 course requires F1 student visa. When applying for this course, students must provide a copy of their passport and a bank statement demonstrating proof of funds as required by US authorities. Payment for the USD 150 registration fee is required before the school issues the form I-20.