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Learn English in New York City
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New York City, USA
Minimum age: 17 years; Average age: 23 years
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New York City
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Learn English in New York City. StudyGlobal language school in New York, the city that never sleeps. New York City is certainly one of the most exciting cities in the world. With its melting pot of different people, races and ethnic backgrounds New York City is the most 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, our partner school in New York 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. | | If you're a first-time visitor, come see for yourself the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge and all our other world-famous attractions. If you've been here before, there's always another neighborhood to explore, another restaurant to try, another Broadway show and museum blockbuster to see, another don't-miss cultural performance or sporting event.
Immerse yourself in New York City for five minutes, and you’ll see why it’s like no other place on earth. Only here will you find all of America’s attributes – the diversity, the culture, the style – intensified in such an intriguing way. And only here will you experience those sublime moments that New York City is famous for… |
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You'll find our partner school conveniently located in the center of Manhattan, just steps from Grand Central Station, the United Nations and 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.
Each classroom has a large window offering a fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline and plenty of natural light. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. | | The school currently has two buildings that are used year-round: the main building and the annex. These two buildings are within 15-20 walking distance to each other. During the summer, we also use other buildings, all of whom are close to our Main Building. The building where your course takes place can only be confirmed upon arrival after level testing. The main building has a total of 21 classrooms: 16 classrooms on the 16th floor for general English courses and 5 classrooms on the 17th floor (for professional English courses); each one of them equipped with a TV and VCR system. The administrative offices are located on the 17th floor. Additional classrooms and administrative offices are located in the school´s other Grand Central Station locations, all within walking distance of each other. Students cannot choose the location of their classes! |  | | For more information about the English language school and New York City, please go to English language courses in New York City | |
More info on facilities in the main building (please click here)
16th Floor features: - The student lounge on the 16th floor has coin-operated snack, coffee and beverage machines.
- There are many restaurants, coffee shops and other types of food establishments within walking distance of the school.
- Most facilities are handicapped accessible.
- The Multi-Modal Lab on the 16th floor offers:
- Computers with Broadband Internet access for research and email free of charge.
- Wireless internet (wi-fi) is also available.
- Closed caption films shown in the evenings with a focus on American classics that help familiarize students with culture, slang and idioms.
- Open every day from 8 am – 8 pm and students reserve time on a sign-up sheet.
17th Floor features: - The Professional English Program and the executive offices are located on the 17th floor. Private classes are also held here.
- Wireless Internet available free of charge.
- Computers with Broadband Internet available free of charge during office hours to students in the Professional English Program.
- All Professional English Programs, including group and private classes.
- Student lounge with coffee, tea, newspapers and magazines.
- A welcome lunch for students of the Professional English Program on Mondays.
- Weekly wine and cheese social hour for students of the Professional English Program.
Administrative Policies and Departments The hours at the Main Office are Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
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More info on the first day of classes (please click here)
- New students are to attend a compulsory student orientation meeting on their first day.
- All students should report to the main entrance of main building.
- Members of the Admissions and Studies departments will greet students at the door and direct them to the appropriate room.
- Students will be given a written placement exam and oral interview to determine the appropriate level.
- Students will then be given their class assignments.
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More info on the orientation program, course completion and evaluations (please click here)
The Student Orientation Program takes place each Monday morning. All new students are required to attend the orientation program. Students receive: - Bus and subway maps.
- Guides to shopping, services, restaurants and activities in New York City.
- The school´s calendar of activities and films.
- Student Handbook and information on school and visa policies.
- Information about safety in New York City.
- Discussion of School Policies.
Course Completion Students who successfully complete all coursework and maintain an attendance record of at least 85% will receive a Certificate of Completion on the last day of classes. Course Evaluations At the end of each class, students are asked to complete an evaluation report. We frequently analyze this information to ensure continuous improvement. |
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More info on the teaching staff, method and philosophy
Teaching Staff We have a diverse and committed teaching staff. They are: - All native speakers of English.
- All University educated, most in pedagogy, and certified in teaching English as a Second Language.
- Communication facilitators rather than lecturers.
- Open-minded and responsive to students and their needs.
- Experienced with foreign cultures. Most of our teachers have lived, studied and/or worked in a foreign country.
- Highly-qualified with a keen sense of cultural diversity.
- Familiar with the challenges and subsequent rewards of full immersion in a new and unfamiliar culture and language.
Teaching Method and Philosophy: The school uses an Experiential Approach to Languages: - A language must be experienced in order to be learned
- Communicative Approach: student-centered classes (teacher talking time 15%, student talking time 85%)
- Teachers are dialogue facilitators
- Students practice using language skills necessary for meaningful, practical everyday situations
- Grammar is learned inductively and always in the context of natural conversation
- Stimulating role-playing activities, discussions, problem-solving, pair work and group activities
- Newly acquired skills are continually reinforced through speaking, reading, writing, and listening exercises
- Communication and full immersion are stressed from day one
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English Courses
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| There are 10 levels in the General English Programs, from Low Beginning to High Advanced. Maximum class size is 10 which you will not find in most New York City schools. | Each lesson lasts for 55 minutes. Classes of the Standard and Intensive Course run in a shift system of morning and afternoon classes. There is no guarantee for a specific class schedule. You will be assigned your exact time schedule within the morning or afternoon session upon arrival after your placement test. Learning Materials: have to be purchased. The first set of course materials (textbook + workbook) costs USD 65 and will be invoiced in advance. Students may need to purchase new books on place as they advance through the levels. Textbooks cost between USD 35 and USD 45. |  | | | |
Standard English Course (16 lessons per week)
| | This less-intensive program will enable you to improve your English while touring New York City in depth. A written and oral placement test on your first day will ensure that you are placed with others at your level. Lessons are designed according to our "REAL multi-skill" method. | The rest of the day as well as your three-day weekends are left free to enjoy all that New York has to offer, including the school's extensive calendar of activities. Details: - Classes meet Monday through Thursday, (9:30am - 1:30pm, or 2:00 - 6:00pm)
- Start dates: any Monday
- Open to students at any level, beginning through advanced
- Taking 16 lessons per week allows for free time in the afternoons
- Does not qualify for I-20 form (student visa requires minimum of 18h per week)
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Intensive English Course (20 lessons per week) | This Intensive English program will enable you to achieve rapid progress in your English studies, while having plenty of time for extracurricular activities in New York. It is available year-round, to individuals of all 10 English skill levels. A written and oral placement test on your first day will ensure that you are placed with others at your level. | Classes of max. 10 students meet for 4 lessons a day. Details: - Classes meet Monday through Friday, (9:30am - 1:30pm, or 2:00 - 6:00pm)
- Start dates: any Monday
- Open to students at any level, beginning through advanced
- Taking 20 lessons per week allows for free time in the afternoons
- I-20 eligible
- Electives can be added in the afternoon as additional course
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Electives (10 lessons per week)
| The classes do not have one curriculum but vary from class to class. They have a number of conversation classes (focusing on idiomatic expressions, vocabulary, pronunciation, differing styles and slang, etc.). | Elective courses include, but are not limited to: American Films, TOEFL Elective, Fluency and Oral Production, Error Correction, Social Issues, World Cultures, World Events and Grammar / Writing / Pronunciation. Details: - Additional course to the intensive course or private lessons
- The schedules of these courses depend on enrollment and availability
- Students may enroll in Elective classes only, but will not be considered full-time students and therefore, may not request visa assistance.
- Starting dates: any Monday
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Super-Intensive English Course (30 lessons per week)
| This 30-lesson per week program covers all of the major language skills including: grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. There is also an emphasis on speaking, group activities, pair work and presentations.
Details: - Classes meet Monday through Friday, (9:30am - 1:30pm and 2:30 - 4:30pm)
- Electives in the afternoon
- Start dates: any Monday
- Open to students at any level, beginning through advanced
- Taking 30 lessons per week maximizes your study time in the U.S.
- I-20 eligible
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Add-on General Private Course (min. 5 private lessons per week)
| Regular one-to-one lessons in the evening only can be arranged as an add-on to any other general English course. In addition to the group course this offers students the possibility to focus on special areas of interest or language fields during the private lessons. The minimum is 5 lessons per week. Requirements: - Study hours must comply with their visa (or non-visa) requirements.
- Classes are held in the late afternoons to late evenings (after 5pm).
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Exam Preparation Courses
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TOEFL Preparation Program (20 lessons per week) | The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) was created for students seeking admission to colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. It is designed to demonstrate English proficiency for academic purposes. It is recognized by academic institutions worldwide for the purpose of general admission and scholarship programs. Nearly all international students wanting to enter an American college or university must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL. Our TOEFL Preparation Course enables high intermediate to high-level students to improve their test performance. Your small classes of 7-10 students meet for 4 hours each afternoon to study the grammar, listening comprehension, and reading skills as well as writing and speaking necessary for you to score well on the test. Books and the latest supplementary multi-media materials are used in class. Practice tests are taken each week and reviewed extensively with the instructor. Additionally, TOEFL practice tests may be taken at our Multi-Modal Center. | Details: - Open to all high intermediate and advanced students
- Minimum Duration: 4 weeks
- Duration: 4-12 weeks
- 20 lessons per week
- Max 10 students
- Students may begin any Monday
- Classes meet Monday through Friday 2:00pm -6:00pm
The placement test upon arrival decides if your level is high enough to enter the exam preparation course. | | |
TOEIC Exam Option
| The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an English language proficiency test for people whose native language is not English. It measures the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment. Test scores indicate how well people can communicate in English with others in business, commerce and industry.
| | The test does not require specialized knowledge or vocabulary beyond that of a person who uses English in daily work activities. The TOEIC exam is a 3-hour multiple-choice test divided into Listening and Reading Sections. A good score on your TOEIC exam makes an impressive addition to your resume and an important credential for your next job application. Our partner school administers the TOEIC exam once each month at our school. Our partner school also offers 4-6 hours of free TOEIC preparation workshops each month as part of the monthly calendar of events.
TOEIC Exam Fee: USD 85
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Cambridge Exam Preparation (28 lessons per week)
| Offered for both 12 weeks and 10 weeks, these courses prepare students to pass either the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or the Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). The FCE is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The CAE also has tremendous popularity as an assessment of advanced abilities in English. Students in the FCE and CAE Preparation Courses focus on not only passing the final examination, but also on improving their general accuracy and fluency in English. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. | Includes pre-test level assessment, personal language assessment, paper practice tests, course reports, grades and certificates upon completion. Details: - Schedule: Class hours are 9:30 am-1:30 pm five days per week, and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm 4 afternoons per week
- Open to high intermediate and advanced students (pre-testing required)
- Taking 28 lessons per week maximizes your study time in the U.S.
- Average class size is 10; maximum class size is 12
- Exam fee not included (Cambridge Exam Fee: USD 390)
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Course starting dates (please click here)
| Cambridge Preparation Courses Starting Dates in 2009 | | | Exam/Level required
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University Access Program (30 lessons per week)
| This University Access Program provides the perfect pathway for students who are serious about attending university in the United States. Whether you are a low-intermediate student of English, or have a conditional letter of acceptance from an accredited partner university, the school can help you achieve your goals. In addition, “Gap Year” students will find this course to be an excellent way to prepare for the future, by developing Academic and critical thinking skills that are essential for success in today’s global society.
| This specially designed, intensive course realistically prepares international students for direct entrance into American colleges and universities. Length of study ranges from 12 weeks minimum to 32 weeks or more, depending on English ability. Classes focus on developing all four language skills from effective listening skills through authentic lectures and building vocabulary through academic reading. Strong emphasis is placed on research techniques, writing and revising research papers, oral presentations, cultural awareness, critical analysis, group work and independent research. Build strong communication and analytical skills necessary for University success at long-term reduced rates. |  | |
More info on the course and starting dates (please click here)
Highlights of the University Access Program include: - Open to low-intermediate to advanced students
- Academic Advisor to track student’s progress
- Intensive Academic and cultural reading
- Academic listening and note-taking skills
- Attending lectures
- Developing research techniques
- Organizing, writing and revising a research paper
- Public speaking and debate skills
- Preparing and delivering oral presentations
- Group dynamics and group presentations
- Critical analysis of written material
- Field trips
- Independent Projects
Course key facts - Classes meet Monday through Friday, (9:30am - 1:30pm and 2:30 - 4:30pm)
- Course Length: Minimum 12 weeks
- Lessons per Week: 30 x 1 hour lessons per week
- Class Size: max. 12
- Length of Study: 12 - 32 weeks (required course lenght depending on entry level)
Price includes:
- Full tuition
- Full Academic Assessment, course report and grades with certificate
- University advisement with workshops and campus visits
- Additional Activities for full immersion experience
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Professional English Courses
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We are pleased to offer a variety of Business English Programs for business professionals. | | | |
Full Time Professional Group (30 lessons per week)
| | This intensive course enables highly motivated professionals to improve their existing English communication skills in a limited amount of time. Small groups (3-5 professionals) meet for 3 hours each morning and 3 hours each afternoon, 5 days a week. Available to upper-intermediate to advanced students with 2-3 years of professional experience. Upgraded facilities are designed to enable Professional Program participants to network with other international executives, while staying in touch with their colleagues back home. | Our Advance Questionnaire enables the executive staff to prepare for incoming participants, who may start the program each Monday. Details:
- Class hours are 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Small class size facilitates maximum student speaking time and allows instructors to individualize the learning experience (max 5 students).
- Development of relevant and specific American English vocabulary for the workplace.
- Classroom discussions, role-playing simulations, student presentations, telephone skills, practical training in business letter/memo writing.
- Instructors are trained in business and have years of relevant business experience in a number of fields.
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Part Time Professional Group (15 lessons per week)
| This semi intensive course enables professionals to improve their existing English communication skills without committing to a full time schedule. Small groups (3-5 professionals) meet for 3 hours each morning or 3 hours each afternoon, 5 days a week. Available to upper-intermediate to advanced students with 2-3 years of professional experience.
| | Upgraded facilities are designed to enable Professional Program participants to network with other international executives, while staying in touch with their colleagues back home. Our Advance Questionnaire enables the executive staff to prepare for incoming participants, who may start the program each Monday. The program incorporates exactly the same features as the above full time program but on half-day basis. Details : - Class hours are 9:30 am - 12:30 pm or 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Max 5 students
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Part Time Professional Group for Special Purposes (15 lessons per week)
| Our partner school has created a series of courses for specific purposes, designed to help you remain competitive in your field. | | Enhance your Part-Time Professional Group class or Part-Time Private lessons by adding these one-week-long specialized courses which are taught by experts in the field. Professional clients may also take these as a stand-alone course. Network with other international professionals as you discuss trends and recent developments in your field. Available to upper-intermediate to advanced students with 2-3 years of professional experience in the respective fields. Details: - Max. 5 students per class
- Duration: 1 week
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Finance Learn historical economic theory and financial principles from an experienced professional. Discuss current trends in the world of finance with other professionals in a mature, friendly environment.
Sales and Marketing In this specialized course, students learn terminology for communicating marketing concepts effectively, as well as sales negotiation techniques. Learn to present and communicate your ideas to colleagues with ease in an encouraging environment.
Law In this specialized course, learn principles of U.S. commercial and civil law while reviewing cases with professionals in the field. Compare and discuss differences in international laws and gain insight into the American legal system in this stimulating course. | | Course Starting Dates in 2009 | | | Options | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug
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Full Time Professional Private (30 lessons per week)
| This intensive private format is the most personalized and effective method for significant progress in limited time. Determined professionals meet with a private instructor for 3 hours each morning and 3 hours each afternoon, 5 days a week, focusing exclusively on individual language needs and interests. Available to professionals with at least an intermediate level of English. Upgraded facilities are designed to enable participants to network with other international executives, while staying in touch with their colleagues back home. Our Advance Questionnaire enables the executive staff to prepare for incoming participants. - Class hours are 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Full Time Professional Private with excursions (30 lessons per week)
| This program is the most personalized and effective method for significant progress in limited time and the best program for rapid learning where the student also desires to see all New York has to offer. Determined professionals meet with a private instructor for 3 hours each morning and 3 hours each afternoon, 5 days a week, focusing exclusively on individual language needs and interests. | Available to professionals with at least an intermediate level of English. Upgraded facilities are designed to enable participants to network with other international executives, while staying in touch with their colleagues back home. Our Advance Questionnaire enables the executive staff to prepare for incoming participants. Details: - Class hours are 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- 3 excursions per week included
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Part Time Professional Private (15 lessons per week)
| This semi intensive private format is a personalized and effective method for making progress in a limited time, without committing to a full time schedule. Professionals meet with a private instructor for 3 hours each morning or afternoon, 5 days a week, focusing exclusively on individual language needs and interests.
| | Available to professionals with at least an intermediate level of English. Upgraded facilities are designed to enable participants to network with other international executives, while staying in touch with their colleagues back home. Our Advance Questionnaire enables the executive staff to prepare for incoming participants. Instructors in the Professional English Program are native speakers trained in professional communication, and have years of relevant experience in a number of fields. - Class hours are 9:30 am - 12:30 pm or 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Professional Combination (30 lessons per week: 15 group + 15 private lessons)
| This unique course offers the best of small group as well as individual instruction. Participants meet for 3 hours a day with a private instructor, and spend 3 hours a day in one of our small groups (3-5 professionals). The curriculum of the private class is flexible and adapted to individual needs. | | The program is designed for working professionals with at least 2-3 years full-time work experience. Upgraded facilities are designed to enable Professional Program participants to network with other international executives, while staying in touch with their colleagues back home. Our Advance Questionnaire enables the executive staff to prepare for incoming participants, who may start the program each Monday. Details: - Class hours are 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Minimum level: Upper Intermediate
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Foundations in Business (20 lessons per week)
| This program is designed for students who would like to focus on business English but don´t have much work experience yet (less than 2 years). The program includes American-style business skills and a general introduction to business. Students must have at least an upper-intermediate level of English. Placement takes place upon level testing and according to space availability. | | There is no advance guarantee of schedule or placement. We recommend that students supplement their English studies with one of our afternoon Elective Classes (high-level Conversation or Writing, for example). The program includes access to Professional English Program facilities and PEP certificate. Details: - 20 hours per week; five days per week, four hours per day.
- Maximum Duration: 12 weeks
- Class hours are 9:30 am -1:30 pm or 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm.
- Open to upper intermediate and advanced level students
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| Professional Electives | The Professional Electives (advanced conversation, accent reduction, international marketing meetings) can be booked alone or with another class, but can not be combined between themselves. Add-on private course can only be booked in combination with another professional program. There is no maximum duration and the minimum is 1 week. Note that for group Elective courses, a minimum of 2 participants is required to open a class. | |
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Advanced Conversation (8 lessons per week) This afternoon elective introduces various general topics to upper intermediate-advanced level students to maximize their conversation skills. The maximum number of students per class is 5. - 8 hours per week, 2 hours per day on Monday through Thursday.
- Class hours are from 2:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Open to upper intermediate level students.
- Maximum 5 students
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More details on add-on private course (please click here)
Add-on Private Course (min. 5 lessons per week) This elective can be booked in addition to a professional group course only. The minimum number of lessons per week is 5. This custom-tailored add-on offers the student an opportunity to focus on specific needs with a private instructor. The instructor responds directly to the student’s needs and interests to ensure that the student benefits completely from the stay at our partner school.
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More details on accent reduction (please click here)
Accent Reduction (min. 10 private lessons in total) Professional English Program students enjoy the use of our Executive Lounge, where coffee, tea and light snacks are provided, along with free fixed and wireless Internet access, daily newspapers and magazines. The one-to-one lessons aim at improving pronunciation, intonation and diction to sound more like a native speaker of English as well as at gaining confidence at work and in social situations by improving your speaking skills. |
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International Networking Meetings (4-6 private lessons per week) The International Networking Meetings program offers the professional student an opportunity to meet and discuss business practices with an American colleague specific to his/her field of interest. Participants are introduced to New York counterparts who match their professional background, interests and status. The student spends 2 lunches per week in quality NY restaurants with their American counterpart. Schedules are determined on arrival. 4 weeks advance booking required. |
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Professional Follow-Up Courses
| After all your hard work in classes at the school´s Professional English Program, it is important to keep progressing and improving your English even after your course is over. Choose one or both of our new follow-up courses to help maintain your fluency. Key facts: - Course duration: 3 months
- 3 e-mails per week or one 30-minute phone call per week for 3 months
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E-mail follow-up course (3 e-mails per week / 3 months) Continue to perfect your English after you go home by e-mail with your favorite teacher. Exchange three e-mails per week for a period of three months. Sharpen your written skills and stay in touch with this fun and convenient add-on course. Telephone follow-up course (30 minutes per week / 3 months) Continue to perfect your verbal and listening skills after you go home by telephone communication with your favorite teacher. Once a week, at a pre-determined time, you will spend 30 minutes speaking in English. Maintain your fluency and stay in touch with this fun and convenient add-on course. Calls must be made to a fixed land line. |
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Practical English in the Working World (PEWW)
| Academic success is no longer a guarantee for landing a great job. Increasingly, hiring managers look for relevant English language skills, as well as proven interest and experience in their field. The Practical English in the Working World Program is your competitive edge. The program is designed to combine language training with on-the-job exposure to American professional practices. For students who are ready to experience English in the capital city of business and cultural affairs, this program offers a unique combination of supervised classwork and exposure to English in companies throughout New York. Students apply their language skills in real-life business settings on projects related to Advertising, Architecture, Graphic Design, Fashion, Finance, Music, Publishing and Real Estate. They collaborate with company staff on research, communication projects, administrative tasks and offer creative input in meetings and presentations. | To participate in this program, students must have a high-intermediate to advanced language skills, submit Program application materials, complete appropriate coursework involving verbal and written performance, and maintain good attendance. Once accepted into the program, students will interview with sponsor companies and will join local staff and other interns in a great experience! PRICE: 8-11 weeks: USD 295 per week / 12-16 weeks: 275 per week Placement Fee: 8-11 weeks USD 860 / 12-16 weeks USD 1100 | | |
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PEWW – Part One: During the first part of the program students attend the morning internship classes for 2 weeks and receive free additional seminars for résumé preparation and interview techniques. They also participate in on-site interviews at selected companies. Sample Class Schedule: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm PEWW Internship Class Introduction (2 weeks) 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Preparatory Seminars for Professional Interviews PEWW – Part Two: The second part of the program combines practical experience in the working world (15-25 lessons/week) with the PEWW Internship Class + independent study projects (18 lessons/week) and has a minimum duration of 6 weeks. Classes focus on Business English (business communication skills, meetings and negotiations, global issues, human resources, etc.) and include some independent study. In addition to classes students complete 3 hours a week of independent study projects assigned as part of the curriculum.The practical experience takes place in one of the many businesses and professional organizations throughout New York City. Internships are opportunities for the practical application of the skills acquired in the language-training portion of the program. All positions are unpaid. Sample Class/Internship Schedule: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm PEWW Internship Class (6 – 14 weeks) 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm Practical Company Participation (6 – 14 weeks) Additional 3 hours per week: Tues/Thurs, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Independent Study Projects Summary: Part One (2 weeks): PEWW Intership Class introduction + Preparatory seminar for interview Part Two (6-14 weeks): PEWW Intership Class (18 lessons/week)+ Practical Experience (15-25 lessons/week) Our sponsor companies span many industries, including -- but not limited to: Accounting, Architecture, Business Administration, Communications, Computers, Fashion, Fine Arts, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Insurance, International Trade, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Performing Arts, Publishing, Real Estate, Travel & Tourism. Your application package, due at least 6 weeks prior to your intended start date, should include your registration form, an American-style resume, a completed Internship Questionnaire and a signed and dated Internship Agreement, along with payment.
This program is intended to develop and enhance your English skills in a professional environment. We will make every effort to place you in your field of interest, but cannot guarantee placement in a certain company or industry. Benefits - Practice of English on local projects with excellent team support
- Program start dates on any Monday
- Small class size: 12 students maximum
- Preparatory seminars for company interviews
- Exposure to a variety of fields, including Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, etc.
- Program integrated with studies, school activities and local events
- Letter of Recommendation from companies
- Certificate upon successful completion of Program
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Standard + Volunteer
| For students who want to combine a practical learning experience with their vacation in New York, this additional program in American Business in Action offers flexibility, language practice and professional exposure. | | Students will take 4 weeks of Standard English Course where they will improve their English language skills sixteen lessons per week, either in the morning or the afternoon. After the initial 4 weeks of classes, students join local sponsor companies for 4 or 8 weeks where they get exposure to projects related to Advertising, Architecture, Graphic Design, Fashion, Finance, Music, Publishing and Real Estate. They collaborate with staff members on research, communication projects, administrative tasks and listen in on meetings – in English, of course! Like its partner program, Practical English in the Working World, Standard + Volunteer offers students a great experience in the capital city of business and cultural affairs! |  | PRICE: 4 weeks Standard Course (USD 1260) + 4 or 8 weeks volunteer practical experience Placement Fee: 4 weeks USD 860 / 8 weeks USD 1100 | |
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Sample Class Schedule: Week 1 – 4: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Preparatory Seminar (Optional): 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Sample Volunteer Schedule Week 5 – 8 or Week 5 – 12: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Benefits - Student Visa not required
- Flexible program with exposure to local companies and projects
- Program start dates any Monday
- Small class size: 10 students maximum
- Optional preparatory seminars for company interviews
- Exposure to a variety of fields, including Marketing, Real
- Practice of language skills in real-life business settings
- Program integrated with school activities and local events
- Certificate upon successful completion of program
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English + Arts of New York City
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Fulfill your learning needs while exploring your creative aspirations. Our English + Arts of New York City programs will give you the opportunity to combine English language studies with artistic skills. The programs can be combined with any English course of at least 15 hours per week.
For all Arts PLUS programs an additional Arts PLUS registration fee of USD 100 applies (not incl. in prices given below). Prices given below don´t include the regular fees for the English course chosen. | | | |
BodiBalance: Dance +English (English + min. 8 lessons dance per week)
| "If you want to be a dancer, you have to take this program. New York is the best place to dance." -Eliane Contreras, Brazil This program can be added to any four-week English program of at least 15 lessons per week. It includes 4 to 5 hours of dance instruction per week at BodiBalance dance studio + an additional 4 to 5 hours of dance instruction per week at any New York dance studio, including the following renowned studios: Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, Merce Cunningham Studio, Broadway Dance Center , Mark Morris School, Dance New Amsterdam, Steps on Broadway, Ballet Arts, Peridance. | The program also includes tickets to 2 dance performances, accompanied by BodiBalance faculty.- Individualized dance study counseling to maximize the student’s goals and certificates upon completion from both our English and BodiBalance partner schools.
- Conditions: Participants should have at least two years of dance training or other kind of movement training. Participants are asked to submit a written evaluation of their level of training from a current dance teacher.
- Course length: 4 weeks.
Price: BodiBalance Dance (8 lessons per week + 2 performances/month): USD 800 for 4 weeks
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Steps Dance Experience + English (English + 5 lessons dance per week)
| | This program can be added to English program of of at least 15 lessons per week with a minimum of 2 weeks duration. | It consists of 5 classes per week (1.5 – 2 hours dance per class) with either a dance or ballet focus at steps on broadway. You can choose from daily classes at all levels in Ballet, Pointe, Floor Barre, Partnering, Jazz, Musical Theater, Modern/Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop/Street, Ethnic, Strethc & Tone, Gyrokinesis, Pilates and Yoga. Depending on the scheduling, workshops, master classes, educational events and performances may take place from time to time. - Dance classes available at beginner, intermediate and advanced level
- Start dates: any Monday
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Latin and Ballroom Dance + English (English + 1 lesson dance per week)
| This program can be added to any four-week English program of at least 15 lessons per week. It consists of 1 hour of group instruction per week with either a latin or ballroom focus. Students are invited to attend free Friday night dance parties for additional practice and socializing. Choose among Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Argentine Tango OR ballroom classics such as Fox Trot, Rhumba, Swing, and Cha Cha. - Dance classes available at all dance levels from beginner to advanced.
- Evening classes only!!!
- Course length: 4 weeks (additional 4-week sessions available).
Price: Latin and Ballroom Dance (1 lesson dance per week): USD 85 for 4 weeks |
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Music + English (English + 2 lessons music per week)
| | This program can be added to any English program of at least 15 lessons per week. | Students receive two one-hour private or group lessons each week in the field of their choice at the Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of Music: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass (Classical and Jazz), Guitar (Classical, Jazz, Flamenco), Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone (Classical and Jazz), Drums (Drum set, African Drums, Latin Hand Drums), Piano (Classical and Jazz), Trumpet (Classical and Jazz), Trombone (Classical and Jazz), Voice (Classical, Jazz, Opera, Shows), Composition, Jazz Arranging. Requirements: - low-intermediate to advanced level of English; can be beginner for the chosen instrument
- Course duration: min. 2 weeks
- Start dates: any Monday
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Cooking Fundamentals + English (English + 4 lessons cooking per week)
| This course can be combined with an afternoon course at our partner school of 15-20 lessons per week, Monday through Friday. Students work side by side with a professional chef to learn basics in gourmet cooking, knife techniques, food preparation, and execution of a variety of essential recipes.
Details:- Requirements: intermediate to advanced level of English.
- Course length: 2 weeks.
Price: Cooking (4 lessons per week): USD 280 for 2 weeks |  | |
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| | | | | Program format and class hours:- One four-hour intensive cooking class per week at Astor Center NYC. (Cooking class takes place in the morning).
- Afternoon English course at our partner school (15-20 hours per week), Monday through Friday.
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| Fashion + English | The programs don´t require any previous fashion experience and offer the following: Fashion Buying, Styling, Magazines, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Photography, Introduction to Visual Merchandising, Fashion Show Production. | Fashion Saturday + English (3 lessons fashion per week on 5 consecutive Saturdays)
| This program can be added to any seven-week English program of at least 15 lessons per week. It includes 3 hours per week of Fashion on 5 consecutive Saturday mornings at the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM). Choose one of the following LIM courses offered: Fashion Buying, Fashion Styling, Fashion Magazines, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Fashion Photography, Introduction to Visual Merchandising, Fashion Show Production. - Certificates upon completion from both our English partner school and LIM.
- Requirements: intermediate to advanced level of English; no previous fashion experience necessary.
- Course length: 7 weeks.
Price: Fashion on 5 consecutive Saturdays (3 lessons fashion per week/total of 15 lessons): USD 315 |  | |
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Fashion Intensive + English (English + 15 lessons fashion per week)
| This program can be added to four-week English programs of 15, 16 or 20 hours. 15 hours on five days per week of Fashion at the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM). LIM classes are taught by experts in the industry who offer extensive hands-on experience. Field trips to showroom, trend-spotters, stylists and manufacturers are included in the program - Certificates upon completion from both our English partner school and LIM.
- Requirements: intermediate to advanced level of English; no previous fashion experience necessary.
- Course length: 4 weeks.
Price: Fashion (15 lessons per week): USD 1260 for 4 weeks
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Acting + English (4 weeks English + 4 weeks acting of min. 30 lessons/week)
| This program can be taken after completing any four-week English program of at least 15 hours per week. Four weeks of Acting for Film workshop at the New York Film Academy (min. 30 lessons/week) will follow. Prior acting experience is not required. | "An invaluable experience" -S. Lee, South Korea Details: - Requirements: The program is open to advanced level English students. A placement test and phone interview can be arranged for students who wish to have their English ability assessed prior to arrival. A high communicative ability must be demonstrated before beginning the acting workshop. No prior acting experience is necessary.
- Total course length: 8 weeks
|  | | Price: Acting (min. 30 lessons per week): USD 3660 for 4 weeks workshop | |
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| | | | | English course must begin 4 weeks earlier. Program format and class hours: - Weeks 1-4: English at our partner school (any program of at least 15 lessons per week).
- Weeks 5-8: Acting workshop: Monday – Friday from 9:00 am -5:00 pm with additional hours in the evenings for rehearsal.
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English + Filmmaking
| | | Long-term Filmmaking + English (4 weeks English + 4 weeks filmmaking)
| This program can be taken after completing an English program of 30 lessons per week. Four weeks of Filmmaking workshop (16 mm) at the New York Film Academy (min. 30 lessons per week) will follow. No prior filmmaking experience is necessary. - Requirements: The program is open to advanced level English students. A placement test and phone interview can be arranged for students who wish to have their English ability assessed prior to arrival. A high communicative ability must be demonstrated before beginning the filmmaking workshop. No prior filmmaking experience is necessary.
- Total course length: 8 weeks
- I-20 Eligible
Price: Long-term Filmmaking (min. 30 lessons per week): USD 3660 for 4 weeks workshop
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| | | | | English course must begin four weeks earlier. - Students receive DVD copy of their film to take home upon completion of the workshop.
- Students should expect to additionally spend approximately 450/month on film and processing (not included in pre-paid price)
Program format and class hours: - Weeks 1-4: English at our partner school (any program of at least 15 lessons per week)
- Weeks 5-8: Filmmaking workshop: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am -5:00 pm; Fridays and weekends are reserved for shooting films.
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Short-term Digital Filmmaking + English (English + 12 lessons per week Filmmaking)
| This program can be added to any four-week English program of 15, 16 or 20 lessons per week. 12 lessons per week of digital Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy are included. No prior filmmaking experience is necessary.- Requirements: The program is open to advanced level English students. A placement test and phone interview can be arranged for students who wish to have their English ability assessed prior to arrival. A high communicative ability must be demonstrated before beginning the filmmaking workshop. No prior filmmaking experience is necessary.
- Course length: 4 weeks
Price: Short-term Digital Filmmaking (12 lessons per week): USD 1580 for 4 weeks |  | |
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- Tuesdays through Fridays: 3 lessons per day Digital Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy.
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Dates
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- 100% beginners have to start on 1st Monday of each month
- General English courses TOEFL exam preparation course, Professional courses and Practical English/Working programs start any Monday (complete beginners may begin on the first Monday of each month)
- Please refer to the course description to view starting dates for other specific course types
- If Monday is a public holiday courses start on Tuesday.
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| | | School will be closed, classes are not recuperated. School will also be closed from Friday, December 25th, to Friday, January 1st, 2010. The school re-opens on Monday, January 4th, 2010. |
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Activities/Excursions
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| Our partner school offers a wide variety of activities led by English instructors. | - Free workshops in pronunciation, business writing, grammar, American slang and TOEIC preparation.
- Activities are not included in the tuition price, but many are free or very inexpensive.
- Students have the chance to practice English in a relaxed setting.
Sample activities include (but are not limited to): Gospel Choir and Church service, New York Yankees Baseball Game, Museum visits to MoMA, The Met, or Guggenheim, Movie Night On weekend excursions you will enjoy Cape Cod and historic Plimoth Plantation, the Maine coast, Six Flags Amusement Park, and more. Weekend trips will take you to New York City, Montreal, the Berkshires, Vermont’s Green Mountains, New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and Newport, Rhode Island. |
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Sample afternoon activities: - Walking Tour of Times Square and Broadway Theaters
- Live Jazz and Cocktails
- Polish Dinner in Brooklyn
- Gospel Singing Lessons in Harlem
- Painting Vocab and Idioms
- Coolest Diner Union Square!
- Focus on Film vocabulary, discussions, and captions
- J.P. Morgan Library
- SOHO Art Tour and LUNCH
- Gospel Church Service in Harlem
- East Village Bar Hop
- Love Vocabulary and Idioms
- Belgian Beer and Free Fries
- Art Opening w/ Dinner
- Writing Workshop Levels 1-4
- TOEIC practice tests, Level 7+
- Live Blues on the Bowery!
- Music, Dance, Art event at Pacha Nightclub
- Pottery and jewelry making
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Juilliard Opera
- Walking Tour of Columbia University and Neighborhood
- Natural History Museum
- Chinatown Dim Sum Brunch
- Juilliard Theater (Romeo & Juliet)
- Fantastic Thai Food in The East Village
- Walking Tour of Wall St. and Historic Lower Manhattan
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More info on airport transfers (please click here)
Airport Transfer Manhattan: USD 150 one way (to or from Manhattan to Newark, LaGuardia, JFK airports) Airport Transfer Outer Borough: USD 185 one way (to or from Brooklyn/Queens to Newark, LaGuardia, JFK airports) |
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Visa Information If you come to the USA you must have permission from the U.S. government to enter the country. This permission is given in the form of either: - a visa issued from the American embassy or consulate in your home country, or,
- a visa waiver, where agreements exist between the U.S. government and some countries to allow short term visits to the U.S. without a visa.
There are many types or classifications of visas for entry to the U.S., and each of them has its own rules, regulations, qualifications and restrictions. Visas & Documents If the main purpose of your visit is to study and you enroll for a course with a minimum of 18 clock hours, you must enter the US on a student visa. Therefore you have to request an I-20 Form (visa invitation letter). Our partner school is authorized to enroll non-immigrant students and issue the I-20 Form. Once you have received your I-20, you will also have to register online to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program pay the so-called SEVIS-Fee. More information regarding the SEVIS fee visa applicants have to pay for you can find here: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/ The admissions staff of our partner school will advise you regarding other documents you may need. If the main purpose of your visit is not English studies, you may enter on a visa waiver or other appropriate visa. Contact your local US embassy for more information regarding visas. More information on the visa waiver program and the related new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), you can find here: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/ (Information sheet in your language: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/about_esta/esta_intro/esta_english.ctt/esta_english.pdf) It is the student´s responsibility to arrive at the school upon the correct visa. For more information on visa requirements in the US, please refer to the following links: http://www.usembassy.gov/ and/or http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis |
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