Albright College was founded in 1856. Today, the College enrolls 1,650 day students from 28 states and 24 countries. Classes are small and interactive. Student to faculty ratio is 13:1. 

Albright College is accredited by the Middle States Association, and offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, as well as a Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in education. The college also offers accelerated degree programs.

Participants:

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Albright College is a gateway to college and university study in the United States. It help each student develop strong English language skills. The Program provides close personal attention; small class sizes; close contact with American students; instruction in all essential language skill areas: listening, speaking, accent reduction, writing, reading and grammar. Furthermore, students take courses in American history, culture, and TOEFL preparation. Student to faculty ratio is 10:1. While in the ESL Program, students only take ESL courses. Upon successful graduation from the program, students enter Albright's Bachelor's program, where they take 3 regular academic courses and 1 course specifically tailored toward international students' writing and language usage.  After a year of this study, students take a traditional course load.

Courses. There are 18-22 hours of classes a week. ESL classes include:
- As a Matter of Speaking
- Writer's Workout/Keep an Eye on Reading
- America: Up Until Now
- Getting to Know American Culture
- Shaping up for TOEFL
- English via American Cinema
- Tour of English: Grammar, Idioms, and Spontaneous Speech
- Everyday Reading: Articles and Plays

Tuition
Tuition and Fees for traditional, full time, on-campus, day students for the 2009-2010 academic year are: $30,800