English in New York City

Language program in New York

Welcome to “the city that never sleeps”!

With a population of 8.5 millions, 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 boutiques, 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.

Our partner school EC is ideally located in the famous Paramount Building, home of movie making in the heart of Broadway. 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.

Accreditations: ACCET and English USA

School facilities include:

9 bright, modern and spacious classrooms
IT suite with 28 Internet connected computers
Free WiFi access
Well-resourced library
Cafeteria
Student lounge

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 or station
A warm welcome at 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 lessons: the basics

Lesson length: 45 minutes
Class size: Average of 12 students (maximum 15)
Schedule: morning and/or afternoon lessons
Placement test: first day of lessons
Certificate of completion at the end of the 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

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: beginner to advanced

The ideal course to get your English where you want it to be, fast. Includes the above Standard General English classes, and 4 additionnal General English classes.

You will develop all four English language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – and gain confidence to express yourself in English in your daily life.

Language level: beginner to advanced

The ideal course to get your English where you want it to be, fast. Includes the above Standard 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 options below).:

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Media Studies
The Language of Music
Film Studies
Global Citizenship
Comparative Culture & Communication study
Basic English Writing
Academic Techniques in Practice (writing assignments, taking notes and preparing presentations)
Oral expression, etc.

Language level: beginner to advanced

This Special Focus Programme combines 20 lessons of Standard General English with 4 lessons focused on language study inspired by your destination, for a complete intensive experience that is tailored to you and your personal reasons for learning. Students enrolled in this course visit a number of fascinating locations, from stunning museums and inspiring galleries to successful local businesses and charming neighbourhoods all over the city.

Themed lessons include:

Business English – Tours of Local companies
Describing Art & Culture – Museum Tours
Talk like a Local – Neighbourhood Visits
The Language of Sports – Stadiums Visits

Language level: beginner to advanced

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

Language level: Lower Intermediate to Advanced

EC Teaching Methods

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: Outside Manhattan, the commute is 45-60 minutes by public transport. Inside Manhattan, the commute is around 20 -30 minutes by public transport.

Optional Extras:

Half board
Homestay inside Manhattan

Practical information:

Linen/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.

This is a great option for students looking for more independence. It’s also an excellent way to meet other students from all over the world.

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 in the New Yorker Residence :

Check-in : 15:00 ; Check-out : 09:45

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.

Price & Dates 2021

Dates 2021

Course start dates

Most courses start every Monday year-round (exceptions are outlined below.) On Bank Holiday Mondays, lessons start on Tuesdays.

Bank holidays and holidays (No lessons will take place on these dates nor will they be rescheduled or refunded): 01/01, 18/01, 15/02, 31/05, 05/06, 06/09, 11/10, 11/11, 25/11, 26/11, 24/12, 31/12

English for Business start dates: every Monday for a maximum duration 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	€ 1.785	€ 2.875	€ 2.020
3 weeks	€ 2.545	€ 2.635	€ 2.905
4 weeks	€ 3.305	€ 3.420	€ 3.790
6 weeks	€ 4.820	€ 4.995	€ 5.555
8 weeks	€ 6.335	€ 6.570	€ 7.325
12 weeks	€ 8.895	€ 9.425	€ 10.325
16 weeks	€ 11.770	€ 12.475	€ 13.685
18 weeks	€ 13.205	€ 14.000	€ 15.360
20 weeks	€ 14.640	€ 15.525	€ 17.040
24 weeks	-	€ 18.340	€ 18.985
32 weeks	-	€ 24.365	€ 25.225
36 weeks	-	€ 27.375	€ 28.350
Extra week	-	€ 745	€ 785
Accommodation extras (per week)
Homestay accommodation, single room, half board (outside Manhattan)	€ 50	#REF!
Homestay accommodation, single room, breakfast (in Manhattan)	€ 155	24 leçons/semaine & toutes autres formules
Superior Wallstreet Residence Economy, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 45	€ 2.110
Superior Wallstreet Residence Standard, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	#REF!	€ 3.035
Superior Wallstreet Residence Premium, single room, private bathroom, no meals	#REF!	€ 3.950
Peak season extra (from 15/6 to 11/9)	€ 5.440	€ 5.785
Lessons (from 1 to 12 weeks only)	€ 25	€ 7.630
Homestay half board outside Manhattan	€ 30	€ 10.615
Homestay, breakfast, outside Manhattan	€ 90
Homestay, breakfast in Manhattan	€ 185	€ 14.030
Superior Wallstreet Residence Economy, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 300
Superior Wallstreet Residence Standard, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 300
Superior Wallstreet Residence Premium, single room, private bathroom, no meals	#REF!	€ 20.155
Other extras	-	€ 26.755
Airport transfers from JFK/La Guardia/Newark	€ 190	€ 30.050
Express mail for visa document I-20	€ 80	€ 830