| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1375 | $1245 | $1150 |
| 12 Weeks | $4125 | $3735 | $3450 |
| 20 Weeks | $6875 | $6225 | $5750 |
| 24 Weeks | $8250 | $7470 | $6900 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1180 | $1050 | $980 |
| 12 Weeks | $3540 | $3150 | $2940 |
| 20 Weeks | $5900 | $5250 | $4900 |
| 24 Weeks | $7080 | $6300 | $5880 |
The Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI) is an accredited intensive English program located on the campus of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), in Pomona, California. CPELI is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and has been preparing international students for university study since 1991. Programs include the Intensive English Program, English/University Combo courses taken alongside Cal Poly Pomona degree students, and custom short-term programs. F-1 students who complete CPELI Level 5 may apply to enter Cal Poly Pomona's bachelor's and master's degree programs.
USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending Cal Poly English Language Institute. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate — your furnished room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history needed. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.
Your host family is your first connection to American life. You practice English every day at home — not just in the classroom. You learn how Americans cook, celebrate, and live. Many international students say their host family became some of their closest friends in the US.
Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near Cal Poly Pomona matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request — contact our office for details.
Yes. USH offers homestay accommodation for international students enrolled at Cal Poly English Language Institute, including students in the Intensive English Program, the English/University Combo program, and custom short-term programs.
Yes. Living with an American host family is one of the most effective ways to accelerate English language learning. CPELI students in homestay practice English at home every day — at meals, in daily conversation, and in real American life — not just in the classroom. For students preparing to enter Cal Poly Pomona degree programs, the cultural immersion that comes with homestay makes the transition into full university study significantly smoother.
Yes. USH accommodates study abroad groups and student delegations. Contact our office for group availability and rates.
Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks. You can book for a single CPELI term or across multiple terms. There is no long-term lease required.