Language Schools United States

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Our English school is located in the heart of Manhattan, on the 5th and 6th floors of the 330 Seventh Avenue Building.
Date of creation: 1980
Facilities: 2 multimedia computer laboratories; a self-access study with videos, TV, and tape players; comfortable student lounges, free access to the Internet and e-mail (Japanese/Korean/Chinese available), wireless connection.

HIGHLIGHTS
Our English school in New York is ideally situated, on the south of Chelsea district. It is just a few minutes away from Times Square, the Broadway theatre district, Greenwich Village and the Empire State Building. With a subway connection on the corner and Penn Station a few blocks away, getting around is no problem. Our English school offers very modern equipment and facilities for each student.

COURSE
Type of course: General English and TOEFL/Business English preparation classes.
Course level: From false beginner to advanced
Course content: oral and written expression, conversation and phonetics, grammar and vocabulary (for both programs).
General English: 20 or 28 courses/week
TOEFL preparation: 20 TOEFL courses +8 optional courses (English +, Business English, Communication English); intermediate English level required.
Business English: 20 general courses + 8 Business English courses; intermediate English level required.
Class duration: 50 minutes
Test on arrival: yes
Number of student per class: 15 students maximum of different nationalities
Course material: included
Certificate: yes

ACADEMIC STAFF
Teachers are qualified and very professional with years of teaching experience.
Accreditation: ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), New York State Education Department, New York English Schools Association, National program on Non Collegiate Sponsored Instruction.

LOCATION
New York City is located in the Northeastern United States, approximately halfway between Washington, D.C. and Boston. This amazing city is the most populous city in the United States, with its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world. It has been the largest city in the United States since 1790. For more than a century, it has been one of the world's major centers of commerce and finance.

New York is the birthplace of many American cultural movements, including the Harlem Renaissance in literature and visual art, abstract expressionism (also known as the New York School) in painting, and hip hop, punk, salsa, and Tin Pan Alley in music. In 2005, nearly 170 languages were spoken in the city and 36% of its population was born outside the United States. New York is a very rich cultural and artistic country, it offers an incredible number of things to do and places to visit: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Central Park and so on.

You may also wish to venture to some of the beautiful beaches and state parks located just an hour away. Long Island, upstate New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut surround the city. Outdoor lovers can hike, canoe, ski, and enjoy the countryside! New York is more than a city, it is a unique experience! This great city is both a diverse one compared to the rest of the United States and also a symbol of this harmed America since the 11/09 event but which managed to heals its wounds with self-control and dignity. From its majestic mountains, cities and lakes to its pastoral farmlands and vineyards, the Empire State has it all! Getaways in New York State provide memories for a lifetime. So just come and enjoy our English school in New York!

Our English school in New York arranges a full programme of evening and weekend activities (Museum of Natural History; Rollerblade through Central Park; Night clubbing; Bowling…) as well as optional weekend trips to many popular nearby cities, including Washington D.C, Boston, and Niagara Falls.
Students are responsible for any fees related to these optional activities.

LIVING COST
Big Max Price Index: USA = $2.71; EU. = $ 3.73 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
San Francisco's cost of living remains one of the highest in the country.
Social costs:
- Sandwich/Hamburger: $5
- A standard diner : $11-$16 (€7,40- €10,7)

PHOTOS :

LOCATION MAP - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN NEW YORK, STUDY ENGLISH IN NEW YORK!:

ACCOMMODATION :

Residences: in Manhattan, at around 25 minutes from the school with the subway, double room; no board; shared bathroom; sheets provided; phone (only for incoming calls) ; TV set/each floor.
The residence has a laundry (charged); a reception area and a 24-hour security-service. Someone will welcome you at your arrival and provide you your keys.
Please note that such residences are very in demand, you should book a room ASAP. If the initially selected residence is not yet available at the moment of your enrollment, another similar residence will be offered. You will be given a full description of it and advised of any eventual extra charge. Deposit of 100 USD. Limited places
 

ELIGIBILITY :

Age: 16+
Minimum language level: False Beginner

PROCEDURES :

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure to study English in New York.

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen to learn English in New York.

CONDITIONS - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN NEW YORK, STUDY ENGLISH IN NEW YORK! :

Prices 2012

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- Courses (see options)
- Accommodation
- Course books
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (40 euros)