English school in New York

English courses in New York from 1 756 USD/2 weeks with accommodation

New York, the Big Apple

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. 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!

Accredited English school in New York

Our English school is located in the heart of New York close to Times Square, at 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. Our English school in New York arranges a full programme of evening and weekend activities. Our English school in New York arranges a full programme of evening and weekend activities  as well as optional weekend trips to many popular nearby cities.

Facilities and Staff

• Date of creation: 2009
• Accreditation: ACCET and AAIEP
• Highly qualified English teachers
• 8 classrooms
• Computer room
• Library
• Leisure room with TV
  

English courses in New York

• Type of course: General English and TOEFL preparation classes.
  
• Course level: From beginner to advanced
  
• Course content: oral and written expression, conversation and phonetics, grammar and vocabulary (for both programs).
  
• General English: 20 courses/week
  
• TOEFL preparation: 20 TOEFL courses; intermediate English level required.
  
• Class duration: 45 minutes on mornings or afternoons from Monday to Friday 
  
• Test on arrival: yes
  
• Number of student per class: 15 students maximum of different nationalities

Dates of English courses in New York

It's you who chooses the length of the program and the dates when you would like to travel. But, please note that:

• Arrival date: Sunday
• Departure date: Saturday
• English courses: From Monday to Friday
• Bank holidays: 01 and 15/01, 19/02, 28/05, 04/07, 03/09, 08/10, 12 and 22-23/11, 25/12

Book English courses in New York with or without accommodation for adults and students of all levels! 

The English school in New York offers optional free or paid activities:

• Botanical gardens of Brooklyn
• Visit to China Town
• Visit to Empire State Building
• Trips to Washington D.C, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto
• A lot more!

• Host family (16+): single room, breakfast included. The families live between 45 and 75 minutes from the school in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and in the Bronx. Possibilities in Manhattan in Bed and Breakfast with supplement. Please contact us for more information.
• Residences: double room, no meals. All residences have a shared kitchen, utensils are not provided but it is possible to hire some. Automatic laundry, 24 hour security, Wifi and sports room.
  • Residence 1: private bathroom, fridge, and TV. In the residence a computer room is available with internet, the residence is located a 10 minute walk from the school.
  • Residence 2: private bathroom, residence 15 minutes by subway from the school.

English courses in New York

For longer stays please contact us.
Single room supplement in residence 1: Residence 1: 100 EUR/week
Peak season supplement between 16/06 and 15/09: 30 EUR/week
Half board with 7 dinners per week in homestay: 85 EUR/week

2. TOEFL PREPARATION

How to arrive to New York? 

• By airplane: 
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Transfer possibilities: pick-up at your arrival and assistance until your place of living and/or transfer return at the end of your stay.
Cost for each way: 185 EUR from JFK, Newark or La Guardia airports.

Price includes

• Age: 16+
  
• Minimum language level: Beginner
  
• VISA: Please consult the US Embassy in your country to know about the VISA process