English in New York

New York

Welcome to the city that never sleeps. With a population of 8.5 million, over 160 nationalities and almost 800 languages, New York will never fail to surprise and amaze you. America’s cultural and financial capital, Manhattan, holds over 20,00 restaurants of hundreds of different cuisines, and has everything you could ever desire in terms of entertainment. From Broadway shows and baseball games to ethnic markets and vintage boutqiues, New York is a cultural melting pot. With its superb public transport system, getting from one side of Manhattan to another is a simple train ride away.

Let New York’s vibrant energy sweep you off your feet. Don’t miss New York’s renowned sights such as the Empire State Building, Central Park and Times Square. Check out the city’s iconic neighbourhoods of Harlem, Chinatown, Greenwich Village to get a feel for daily New York city life. Some of the world’s most well-known museums such as the MoMa, the Guggenheim and the Museum of Natural History lie in the heart of New York, giving the city an unparalleled cultural heritage.

And of course, no trip to the Big Apple would be complete without a boat cruise to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island.

EC English Language Centres

EC New York school is located in the beautiful Paramount Building, home of movie making in the city that never sleeps. Only 2 steps away from Times square and the 5th Avenue, the recently renovated building provides state-of-the-art facilities. Subway stations are very close to the school and Grand Station is only 5 minutes away.

EC is accredited by ACCET and English USA.

School facilities include:

8 bright, spacious classrooms
Access to 2 internet connected computers
Free WiFi access throughout the centre
Self study material available
Cafe

VIP service – The Orange Carpet Experience

EC welcomes you with their orange carpet

Before your arrival: access to the online platform of EC to prepare for your stay
A warm welcome upon your arrival at the airport of station
A warm welcome in the residence or in your host family
A welcome activity on Sunday to meet the other students
On the first day of course: a VIP reception at the school
A presentation of all members of the EC team

Now you’re ready to learn!

English language courses: the basics

Lesson length: 45 minutes
Class size: Average 12 students (maximum 15)
Schedule: morning and/or afternoon lessons
Placement test: first day of lessons
Certificate of completion at the end of your stay
Open access to the online EC platform up to 12 weeks after your stay
Regular progress tests (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
CELTA-qualified native English teachers

20 lessons per week

4 lessons a day will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. See your confidence improve as EC trains you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Language level: all levels

24 lessons per week

The ideal course to get your English where you want it to be, fast. Every week you will take 24 lessons: 20 lessons of General English and 4 additional lessons of General English. You will improve in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Language level: all levels

30 lessons per week

The ideal course to get your English where you want it to be, fast. Includes the above General English classes, and also allows you to personalise your course by taking an additional 10 lessons per week across a wide selection of electives (see the choices below).:

Write Now
Media Studies
The Language of Music
Film Studies
Global Citizenship
Comparative Culture & Communication
Basic English Writing
Academic Techniques in Practice (writing assignments, taking notes and preparing presentations)
Get Talking
And many more!

Language level: all levels

24 lessons per week

EC’s English for Work course will allow you to improve your English fluency and empower you with the language, knowledge and skills to confidently deal with a variety of business issues. Every week you will take 24 lessons: 20 lessons of General English and 4 lessons of Business English.

Business Skills:

Expressing personal opinions
Making suggestions
Presenting case studies
Problem solving

Business Focus – 4 tailored lessons :

Negotiating contracts
Management and HR
Branding and promotional strategies
Project management
Business ethics and CSR

Specific business techniques such as business English on the phone and interview skills are also covered.

Language level: Lower Intermediate to Advanced

EC follows a ‘Communicative Method’ syllabus, which works to develop all four English language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening. Special attention is paid to speaking, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

To give an engaging and relevant framework to learning these skills, each lesson will focus on a specific topic, which will vary from current affairs to everyday issues. Your professional and friendly teachers will select topics that create interest, discussion and debate in the class, allowing you to develop your confidence both in speaking and listening throughout your stay, in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.

The teaching materials EC uses are specially designed by the school and realia such as newspapers, videos and other materials is also used.

As well as taking an active part in classroom discussions – the best way to improve your fluency – you will work on your language skills in small groups, pairs or individually on tasks and projects. EC’s teachers work to create a welcoming environment with mutual support among students – so you’ll feel at home while your English improves!

As an EC student, you will enjoy a calendar of various social and leisurely activities in the afternoons/evenings every week. These activities are optional and some may require a fee. All activities are subject to change and vary depending on the time of year. Activity planning can be viewed on the online EC platform.

Some of the many activities may include:

Museum outings
Ferry to Staten Island, Roosevelt Island
Brooklyn Bridge
Yoga classes in Bryant Park
Yankees Baseball match
1 to 3-day excursions to Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Toronto/Niagara Falls

Single room with breakfast included outside of Manhattan.

Shared rooms are available for students travelling together.

Travel time to EC: Within Manhattan, travel time to EC is 20-45 minutes by public transport. Outside Manhattan, travel time is 45-60 minutes by public transport.

Practical information:

Linens/towels provided
Laundry: Not all households in New York own a washing machine. Some of our host families may do their laundry at a nearby laundromat. Usually, host families with a washing machine at home will let you use it for your laundry.

Optional Extras:

Half board
Homestay in Manhattan

Features:

Single room
Shared bathroom (individual if Premium)
No meals included
Travel time to EC: 20 minutes by public transports
Located in Lower Manhattan
Deposit to be paid on arrival (see Dates & Prices tab), to be refunded at the end of your stay provided no damages are incurred

Facilities and services

Linens provided on arrival (students should bring their own towels)
Free WiFi access
TV and Netflix in each bedroom
Alexa (virtual assistant) in each room
Shared kitchen
Common room
Library
Fitness centre
Rooftop
Game room
24-hour on-site security
Coin laundry facilities on-site
Air conditioning
Weekly cleaning service; please note that outside of this service, students are responsible for cleaning their rooms

Travel

Arrivals: Saturday

Departures: Saturday

If staying at New Yorker residence: Check-in: 3:00 pm (Saturday); Check-out: 9:45 am (Saturday)

Arrival airports:
New York International JFK, Newark, La Guardia

Airport transfers available on request (fees apply, see price list)

Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course.

Visa Information

You might need a visa for this course. For more information please visit our Visa Information page.

EU citizens do not require a visa for stays in the United States under 90 days. However, EU nationals do require an ESTA Travel Authorization.

Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.

Dates & Prices 2021

Dates 2021

Start of the sessions : The majority of courses start every Monday throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.

Holidays and vacations (no classes will be held on these dates, nor will they be made up at a later date): 01/01, 18/01, 15/02, 31/05, 05/06, 06/09, 11/10, 11/11, 25/11, 26/11, 24/12, 31/12

Start of the business English course sessions: every Monday for a maximum of 11 weeks.

Prices 2021

All taxes and enrolment fees included

English Lessons & Homestay accommodation, single room, bed & breakfast (outside Manhattan).
Duration	20 lessons per week	24 lessons per week (all other courses)	30 leçons
2 weeks	€ 1.940	€ 3.125	€ 2.195
3 weeks	€ 2.765	€ 2.865	€ 3.155
4 weeks	€ 3.590	€ 3.715	€ 4.115
6 weeks	€ 5.235	€ 5.425	€ 6.035
8 weeks	€ 6.885	€ 7.140	€ 7.955
12 weeks	€ 9.660	€ 10.235	€ 11.215
16 weeks	€ 12.785	€ 13.550	€ 14.865
18 weeks	€ 14.345	€ 15.210	€ 16.685
20 weeks	€ 15.905	€ 16.865	€ 18.510
24 weeks	-	€ 19.925	€ 20.620
32 weeks	-	€ 26.465	€ 27.405
36 weeks	-	€ 29.740	€ 30.795
Extra week	-	€ 810	€ 855
Accommodation extras (per week)	€ 60
Homestay accommodation, single room, half board (outside Manhattan)	€ 55
Homestay accommodation, single room, breakfast (in Manhattan)	€ 170
Superior Wallstreet Residence Economy, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 50
Superior Wallstreet Residence Standard, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	#REF!
Superior Wallstreet Residence Premium, single room, private bathroom, no meals	#REF!
Peak season extra (from 15/6 to 11/9)	€ 25
Lessons (from 1 to 12 weeks only)	€ 25
Homestay half board outside Manhattan	€ 30
Homestay, breakfast, outside Manhattan	€ 95
Homestay, breakfast in Manhattan	€ 205
Superior Wallstreet Residence Economy, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 325
Superior Wallstreet Residence Standard, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 325
Superior Wallstreet Residence Premium, single room, private bathroom, no meals	#REF!
Other extras
Airport transfers from JFK/La Guardia/Newark	€ 210
Express mail for visa document I-20	€ 85