Language Schools United States

DESCRIPTION :

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 connexion, facilities for wheelchair users.
Size of the school: medium/big (capacity of 600 students).
Facilities for disabled students: yes (All rooms and facilities are fitted for wheelchair users).

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 courses; Exam preparation courses 8TOEFL, TOEIC)
Options: English +, Business English, Communication.
Number of courses: 20 or 28 courses/week.
Course duration: 50min/class
Course content: grammar basics, oral and written comprehension
Test on arrival: yes
Number of students/class: 15 students from different nationalities.
Certificate awarded at the end of the program.

ACADEMIC STAFF
Teachers are qualified and mature with years of teaching experience and/or experience working with international students.
Accreditation: ACCET, New York State Education Department
Membership: 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!

PHOTOS :

LOCATION MAP - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN NEW YORK:

SCHOOL TYPE :

English school

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 enrolment, another similar residence will be offered. You will be given a full description of it and advised of any eventual extra charge.

ACTIVITIES :

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.

VIDEO - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN NEW YORK :

ELIGIBILITY :

ELIGIBILITY: 16+
Minimum language level: beginner
VISA: Waver Visa (less than 90 days) or Student Visa (F1 Visa with I-20 form).

DEADLINE :

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen.

CONDITIONS - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN NEW YORK :

ENGLISH SCHOOL IN NEW YORK

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 (35 euros)

EXTRA ACTIVITES :

ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
- Regular airlines to New York airport.
Nearest airport: New York City has 3 main airports: JFK International Airport, situated in the suburb of Jamaica in the Queens; the Newark Liberty International, situated at 26 Km. from Manhattan; La Guardia Airport, situated in the suburb of Flushing in the Queers.

Nearest train station: There are 2 main train stations in New York which are the Pennsylvania Station and the Grand Central Terminal.
Taxi: New York is famous for its numerous ‘Yellow Cab’ ($2.50 charged systematically + $0.40 /minute; an additional $0.50 is charged for the night trips).
Subways: New York is the city with the highest number of subway stations (468).

Transfer possibilities: pick-up at your arrival and assistance until your place of living and/or transfer return at the end of your stay; from 8am to 10pm (Cost for each way: 112 EUR from JFK or La Guardia airports).

COST OF LIVING
Big Max Price Index: USA = $2.71; EU. = $ 3.73 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
New York City is one of the most expensive cities to live in. Mercer Resource Consulting ranked as the 12th most expensive city in the world.
-A mere cup of coffee with table service: $5.48 (3.50 EUR)
- Phone rental (1 month) $33.10 (21.17 EUR)
-1 kg of rice: $2.34 (1.50 EUR)
- A pack of 6 eggs: $2.95 (1.89 EUR).