About New York City, USA
New York, commonly referred to as "The Big Apple" or the "Capital of the World," is a beautiful place to both live and visit. It's the country's largest city, not to mention the headquarters of the United Nations and the center of financial investment, communications, business and entertainment.
New York is unique from the rest of the country's cities due to its dense population, its diversity, its hundreds of skyscrapers and its more than 400 neighborhoods. The city is comprised of five districts, which are: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
The English School in New York
The school is located on teh 63rd floor of the world-famous Empire State Building, right in the heart of Manhattan. Students can take in the incredible views of the entire city from any of the school's 17 classrooms.
The academic center uses modern resources to help students learn, and students can take advantage of the many businesses found right in the same building- stores, banks, bars, cafés, etc. There is excellent public transportation options throughout Manhattan via subways, trains and buses.
English Language Courses in New York, New York
General English
- Program: 20 lessons each week of 50 minutes each
- Course duration: minimum of 2 and up to 52 weeks
- Starting dates: any Monday of the year
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
- Students per class: maximum of 12
- Minimum age: 18 years old
General English "Plus"
- Program: 20 General English lessons + 4 electives
- Course duration: minimum of 2 and up to 52 weeks
- Other details: same as the General English Course
Intensive English "Plus"
- Program: 20 General English lessons + 10 electives
- Course duration: minimum of 2 and up to 52 weeks
- Other details: same as the General English Course
Business English
- Program: 20 General English lessons + 10 Business English lessons
- Other details: same as the General English Course
Accommodations
Families
When students elect to stay in a host family, they can choose between a double or single room, and the meal plan is half-board every day of the week.
The families are located in various residential zones outside of central Manhattan; as a result, distance between the home and the school vary between 45 and 60 minutes.
University Residences
Situated right in Manhattan, the university residences provide students with greater indepdence- not to mention proximity to the school.
It also allows students to enjoy the attractions of the center of New York City whenever they want. There are various residence options taht offer either individual or double rooms and include kitchen use.
Cultural Activities
New York City offers countless possibilities for activities during students' free time and is the perfect place to get to know the USA's eastern coast. They will be able to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and take in the views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Students can also participate in sports activities or take long strolls through Times Square or the Upper West Side.
On weekends, students can easily take excursions to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Montreal, Atlantic City, and more!
Highlights
- Opportunity to study in the Empire State Building
- Learn English living in one of the world's most emblematic cities
- Diverse nationalities
Prices & Dates 2008
Please consult the New York price page:
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