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Learn English in New York in USA

The school invites you to join us in the most exciting city in the world. New York City will be your classroom, immersing you in American English while you experience the city's incomparable attractions and cultural variety.

The United States has always been a popular study destination because so many people want to experience our greatest export - American Culture. New York City is the most exciting and diverse place in America. It is a living language laboratory for English studies. Here the English-as-a-Foreign-Language student can experience the full extent of American culture and lifestyle. The City is a major world center for the performing arts, fine arts, dining, shopping, finance, and media.

Since 1973, The school has taught English-as-a-Foreign-Language to people from more than 40 countries. Our experience has helped us to develop a focused and flexible program for both the serious student who wishes to pursue business or advanced study in the USA and the traveler who wishes to combine survival English with sightseeing.

The school is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Grand Central Station and the United Nations. Each classroom has a large window offering a fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline and plenty of natural light.

The school invites you to learn and experience English in New York City. The City is a major world center for the performing arts, fine arts, dining, shopping, finance, and media.

The school is conveniently located in the center of Manhattan, close to everything that makes New York a world-class city: the lights of Times Square, the performing arts of Lincoln Center, the international diplomacy of the United Nations, the theater of Broadway, the tranquility and events in Central Park, the nightlife of the East Village, the Greenwich Village Cafes, shopping in SOHO and Tribeca, and the most diverse range of restaurants in the world. Transportation in our city is fast, safe, and convenient.

Affiliations

The school is proud to be a member of...

IALC - International Association of Language Centres. IALC encourages the learning of foreign languages in the country where the language is spoken and ensures the quality of the language teaching, accommodation and social activities. (Founding Member)

NYESA - New York English Schools’ Association. NYESA is an association of English as a Second Language schools in New York State. Our members are regulated by the New York State Department of Education - New York is the only state in the USA that requires English schools to be licensed. Most of our members are authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the United States to enroll foreign, non-immigrant students.

NAFSA - Association of International Educators

TESOL - Teachers of English as a Second Language

FIYTO - Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations

ALTO - Association of Language Travel Organisations (Founding Member)

Metro-International, an organization which arranges activities for New York's large population of foreign students. Events are designed to help foreign students become better acquainted with New York and the American way of life, as well as giving them the opportunity to meet other international students.

New York Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce.

The school is certified by the New York State Education Department.

This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

The school has met the standards of AAIEP - American Association of Intensive English Programs

The main facilities of The school are located in midtown Manhattan between Second and Third Avenues on the East Side. The main classrooms are located on the 16th floor of a modern office building. Each classroom has a large window offering a fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline and plenty of natural light.

The Annex building is located just two blocks south of the main building. All Executive English Programs, including group and private classes and some advanced level and Business English classes take place in the Annex. The school is located just steps from all forms of transportation and is convenient to many points of interest.

Main Building Features

18 classrooms, each with a wonderful skyline view of the city.

Student lounge with snack, coffee and beverage machines.

Handicapped accessible facilities.

Multi-Modal Center, open every day from 10am-6pm.

Annex Features
 

Seven spacious classrooms.

Resource Center.

Student lounge with coffee, tea, newspapers and magazines.

In-class breakfast for students of the Executive English program.

Internet access and free email for students of the Executive English program.

MULTI MODAL CENTER
The Multi-Modal Center features computers with Internet access for research and E-mail. Also available are English learning programs with grammar, pronunciation, speaking, and comprehension exercises. TOEFL practice tests may be taken on the computer to supplement the TOEFL course. TOEIC materials are also on hand, as well as books, tapes, and reference materials such as interactive dictionaries, atlases, and encyclopedias. Closed caption films may be viewed in the evenings, with a focus on American classics that familiarize students with culture, slang and idioms. There is always a teacher in the Multi-Modal Center to guide you on the Internet, answer questions, help with cover letters and résumés, and E-mail.
 

Times Square video 
Central Park video
G. Washington bridge video

Times Square by night video

New York photos album

The school, situated pleasantly in the heart of the city, is located on the 45th street, not far from the central station. United Nations are not far. The subway network will put you in some minutes of all over the world known sites. Times Square, Broadway, Exchange Park, East village, Greenwich Village, Soho.....

Programme du cours

• 1 lesson: 50 minutes
• Minimum age: 17
• Schedule: (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM), Flexible according the chosen program.
• Maximum 10 or 5 students per class, depending the programme.
• All levels available.
   
• School material not included.
   
• Absolute beginners only must book the 5 hours / week English essentials tutorial during their first 2 weeks (max. 2 weeks)
   
• TOEFL exam preparation: 20 lessons per week, 4 weeks minimum. Please clarify it at the time of registration. Intermediate level required. The exam takes place outside the school. Enrolment for the exam at school when you arrive or on www.ets.org
   
• TOEIC. 30 lessons per week, minimum 4 weeks. Exam fees to be paid on the spot:  90$US. Exam at school, the last Friday of every month.
   
• Vacation 'N Learn: 16 lessons per week from Monday to Thursday. 11 weeks maximum. 4 hours per day Mondat thru Thursday.
   
• Business English:   minimum level required: upper intermediate.
   
• English for special purposes (Sales and Marketing, Finance, Law), 15 lessons per week in small groups (5 students per class). High intermediate level required. Details....click here
   
• Cambridge preparation:  FCE , 10 or 12 weeks. CAE, 12 weeks only. 28 lessons per week.
  Minimum level required: FCE upper intermediate and CAE intermediate
  Exam fee to be paid on the spot: 420$US.  FORESEE ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK OF ACCOMMODATION FOR THE EXAMINATIONS.
    
• Classes of perfection: 10 lessons per week 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 11 weeks maximum possible. You'll improve your competences in a given domain. Reserved ONLY for those setting is an intensive course 20 lessons / week or in private courses. Here are the possibilities:
  • Low Conversation Practice
  • Intermediate Conversation Practice
  • Upper Conversation Practice
     
• Advanced Conversation course, 8 lessons per week, 5 students per class. Reserved ONLY for those setting is an intensive course 20 lessons / week or in private courses.
   
• Academic semester or year: 24 or 36 weeks. 20 lessons per week program.
   
• Evaluation and attestation of linguistic training.
   
• Access to language laboratory, Internet (WIFI) and email.

Starting dates
Any Monday of the year. 

School closing dates

Available options

• Airport transfer at arrival:
  To Manhattan island: 175$US
  Outside Manhattan: 210$US
• Additional night, family or residence:
  SINGLE: 95$US
  DOUBLE: 85$US 
  3 additional nights will be considered as a full week.
• Meal plan available in family: upon request.  
   
• All our rates are valid from January 1st till December 31st, and never include the plane ticket.

       
Please a description below on this page for:

English and dance

English and fashion

ENGLISH AND MUSIC.....upon request
ENGLISH AND PHOTOGRAPHY....upon request
TESOL TEACHER TRAINING: upon request


Statue of liberty, present from France to the people of the United States of America

The 16 lessons per week program is considered as a  "Vacation English" course. Then the I-20 form is not compulsory so as the F-1 visa

Many optional activities organized by the school. Sometimes some must be paid on site. A detailed programme will be available at the beginning of each week.

Our school

ATTENTION PLEASE:
ALL STUDENTS GOING TO THE USA IN ORDER TO GET A LANGUAGE COURSE MUST KNOW THAT THE I-20 FORM IS NOW COMPULSORY, AND IT IN ORDER TO ASK FOR A STUDENT VISA F-1, IF THE COURSE IS OF A MINIMUM OF 18 LESSONS A WEEK. ALL NATIONALITIES ARE CONCERNED.

FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS, THE I-20 FORM IS ALSO COMPULSORY BUT ARE EXEMPTED FROM VISA.

PAYMENT OF THE SEVIS FEE (AMERICAN ANTI TERRORIST MEASURES) WILL BE ALSO COMPULSORY BESIDES THE VISA EXPENSES. REQUIRED FOR ALL NATIONALITIES.

SEVIS I-901 (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System): PRICE: 200$US

SEE OUR CONDITIONS FOR DETAILS.             CLICK HERE

RATES

Following prices are in $US. Please convert into Canadian dollars when final payment is made. Thanks.

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Placement fee (once): 155$US.
School material: 69$US.

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FCE - CAE
Sample Class Schedule

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(20 lessons per week)

For the 20 lessons per week programme, please take in account only courses from 9:30am to 1:30pm for the morning classes (WITH MORNING CLASSES) OR courses from 2:00pm to 6:00pm for the afternoon classes (WITH AFTERNOON CLASS)

WITH MORNING CLASSES

WITH AFTERNOON CLASS

Family, residence, hotel, shared apartment accommodation

• Arrival on Sunday.
• Departure on Saturday.

Placement fees for all accommodations (once): 145$US

• Family, on Manhattan Island or Brooklyn or Queens. The very high level of life in New York city as well as the rental fees reflect the selling rates. Room in single or double * occupancy. Inclusive breakfast from Monday to Sunday. Between 30 and 60 minutes of public transport between family and the school. In the particular case of New York, your residence must be considered more as a Bed and Breakfast than a real family life.
        Prices per week:   
                 MANHATTAN:                        single: 505$US              double: not available   
                 BROOKLYN or QUEENS          single: 350$US             double*: 245$US
  
                                                  * For 2 people traveling together
  
  RESIDENCE FOR PEOPLE AGED 18 AND UP
  (In New York, this type of residence remain not too expensive, of simple but security quality. Bathrooms are always shared). For an essentially student clientele. To guarantee your accommodation plan, a 2 weeks rental will be asked at the time of the booking, to cost on the final price.
   
• For women only, residence (40 minutes by public transportation from the school), single occupancy only, 2 meals per day included, shared bathroom, cable TV, 1 lounge, library, fitted out rest area opened in the last floor, music studio, laundry room. 2 weeks minimum. 
      CODE BRW     Price per week:    single 400$US
  20$US supplement per week from June 30 to September 28.
  
• For men and women, on Manhattan island, Upper East Side, 20 minutes from school by subway (minimum 4 weeks, maximum 12). Small rooms. Have limited storage space. Access in fitness center and swimming pool.   CODE WSY
  Also residence at 5 minutes walking distance from the school (minimum 4 weeks). Access in sport and fitness center. Small rooms. Have limited storage space. CODE  VY
  
      In both cases single or double* occupancy. Shared bathroom. No private bathroom available.
  
  Prices per week:    
                                          code WSY   single 475$US / double *: 360$US
  25$US supplement per week from June 30 to September 28.
                                          code VY      single 485$US / double not available
  40$US supplement per week from June 30 to September 28.
  
                                                      * For 2 people traveling together
   
• For men and women, new renovated residence, located on UPPER EAST SIDE Manhattan, short distance to school by public transportation. Double occupancy only and private bathroom.  CODE 1760
                                Prices per week:  double occupancy   410$US
  20$US supplement per week from June 30 to September 28.

HÔTELS
          Here are 4 hotels chosen for their location and their affordable prices. New York is a very
          expensive city. These hotels will be of a good deal with regard to the New York market.

          http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/americana-inn.html   (Americana Inn)

          http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/chelsea-star-hotel.html   (Chelsea star hotel) 

          http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/hotel-31.html (hotel 31)

          http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/morningside-inn.html  (morningside Inn)

        
         SHARED APARTMENTS.  FOR PEOPLE AGED 18 AND UP
          Minimum 2 weeks rental. Shared apartments with other students, 2 or 3 bedrooms available,
          shared kitchen, living room and bathroom. On MIDTOWN EAST SIDE (single occupancy only) or UPPER EAST
          SIDE (ingle or double occupancy). To secure your accommodation plan, a 2 weeks rental ill be asked at
          the time of the booking, to cost on the final price.
          A 300$US deposit will be asked at arrival (cash or credit card)
        and refunded at the end if no dammage caused.       
        

PRICES per week:                     MIDTOWN EAST SIDE
                                             Single occupancy only: 605$US
20$US supplement per week from June 30 to September 28.

                                              UPPER EAST SIDE
                                             Single   485$US     double 390$US
20$US supplement per week from June 30 to September 28.

Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise conditions of contract: : excellent morality, desire to communicate with their host, satisfactory social standing. We should specify that the families will only speak with you the language of the country where you will be. It is the principle of the immersion courses!
 

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ENGLISH AND DANCE
New York, world capital of dance

This 4 weeks program gives the opportunity to those already in the field of dance or being at least 2 years old of experience to follow on one hand English language courses and on the other hand to practise their passion in one of the highest world places of dance.
Language course (not included): 20 lessons a week, 4 weeks
Dance practice: 8 hours per week.
Finally, the program includes 2 dance performances per month in a New York theater.
BodiBalance Dance / English combines the study of dance movement and American English in New York City. The program consists of a combination of  8 hours per week of BodiBalance training with dance classes of your choice at New York City dance schools, and tickets to 2 performances. This unique class is for serious dancers with at least two years of formal dance training, preferably in ballet, jazz or modern dance. The first week, you focus on the unique BodiBalance Floor Warm Up and Movement Principles. In the following weeks, you apply these BodiBalance tools to your dancing in ballet, modern, jazz and improvisation. As you engage in this work, you gain physical awareness of your body’s design for movement that dramatically changes your dancing. Carol Fonda is a world-class, professional dancer who created BodiBalance especially for those who want to improve their dancing. Students attend English classes 20 hours per week where they will improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Then 8 hours per week, you will receive both individual coaching in BodiBalance techniques and attend dance classes of your choice at a number of New York City dance schools. You will also attend 2 performances with your dance classmates. By the end of the program, you will be dancing with more mental focus and less physical effort. Practice English while you study your passion...Dance

ENGLISH AND FASHION    For intermediate to advanced students.

 
This 4-weeks, intensive Fashion program allows intermediate to advanced level students to explore the exciting business of fashion. LIM (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising) is "The College for the Business of Fashion" and is one of the most respected colleges of its kind. Students will attend LIM classes each morning and get a hands-on look at the world of fashion through visual display classes, daily field trips to showroom and manufacturing facilities, guest lectures from industry professionals, fashion buying and trend spotting sessions. This program provides an overview into the various aspects of the business of fashion and allows students access to LIM's multi-site facilities. In the afternoons, students will attend English classes for 16-20 hours per week where they will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a communicative and fun environment.

What is included ?
  - 15 hours per week of Fashion.
  - Small groups with a maximum of 10 students in the english class.
  - LIM professors are experts in the industry and offer extensive hands-on experience.
  - Daily field trips to showrooms, trend-spotters, stylists and manufacturers.
  - Maximize progress in English with this dual-course program.
  - Gain exposure to the exciting business of fashion.
  - Certificate of completion

What is NOT included ?
16 to 20 hours English classes per week, 4 weeks. Small groups with a maximum of 10 students in the english class.