English Courses in the USA:
New York - East Village
New York is the city that never sleeps. It is home to designers, artists,
intellectuals and photographers and life here is exciting and
fast-paced. An English course in the 'Big Apple' will show how
fascinating this city really is.
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New York
From Europe, you can reach New York in about 8 hours. Take a cab from JFK airport to Manhattan and you will see the spectacular skyline of the city. You will be charmed by the breathtaking beauty of the city. It is an amazing feeling to be in New York!
The way to Manhattan leads over one of the most famous bridges of New York City - Brooklyn Bridge. Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building, Broadway, Wall Street and Central Park. Manhattan, surrounded by the East River and Hudson River, is one of the 5 Boroughs and is at the heart of the metropolis. The language school is located in East Village which is close to Greenwich Village, 5th Avenue and Soho, which are the shopping, artist and nightlife districts of the city respectively. 5th Avenue offers trendy boutiques, huge department stores, galleries and fancy furniture stores. The streets in Chinatown are decorated with red Chinese lanterns and the delicious smell of Asian cuisine is always in the air. At dusk, artists start the evening in one of the stylish bars and numerous clubs in Soho or Greenwich Village. The Flatiron Lounge Bar, located on 19th Street, or the Pegu Club, a bar cum restaurant, are currently very popular. New York’s best drinks are served here. The city never sleeps and the colourful lights of the city illuminate the dark. New York has 150 museums; one of them is the MoMA - the Museum of Modern Art. There are approximately 500 galleries, countless theatres, bars, restaurants and clubs. You can visit Harlem where gospel belongs to the everyday life of the people or you can take a subway ride to the Bronx where hip-hop and break dance originated. Do not forget to go on a stroll through Central Park, a visit to the theatre district on Broadway or to have a look at the noble brownstones on Long Island. There is a lot to explore in New York City and it is quite rightfully so that the Big Apple is known to be the city that never sleeps!
The school
Our language school in New York is located in the heart of Manhattan, close to world famous sights such as the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Union Square and Soho. The school's classrooms offer a great view over the city. All 17 classrooms are spacious and modern. There is a student lounge, a computer lab and a library. Students are from all over the world. The tuition is of a very high quality and is suitable for adults of all ages and professions.
Brief information
| Average group size |
| 12, maximum 15 |
| Students |
| Adults of all ages, minimum age 18 |
| Language levels |
| all, Business course starting from B1 - intermediate level |
| Internet access |
| free in school. Wireless LAN. Internet access is
also available if you bring your own computer / laptop. |
| Average temperatures |
| summer 25°, winter 3° |
LISA! Quality Mark
Study English in New York: Accredited by ACCET. Member of AAIEP, TESOL and NAFSA. Top language school in the centre of New York.
Sightseeing in New York
We recommend that you start your sightseeing tour in Manhattan, where there is the Empire State Building, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge and Ground Zero, which is now home to a memorial for the victims of the September 11th atrocities. From Manhattan you can get to Brooklyn, where the famous Brooklyn Bridge offers a stunning view over the skyline, but the best view over the entire city is definitely the observation platform of the Empire State Building.
New York is home to countless galleries, opera houses, concert halls and museums, as for example the famous exhibition "MoMA" which is now back in New York after being presented in Berlin. The giant Central Park, one of the world's largest city parks, is located in the north of Manhattan. Stressed out New Yorkers relax either on the grass, by its ponds, in the zoo or in the park restaurants. New York’s night life is unique. The city offers something for everyone. You can go on a vernissage today, have a few drinks in one of the most popular bars and then go to a club and dance to salsa, hip-hop, R’n’B or house music.
Accommodation
Family: Double room (DR) or single room (SR) with breakfast (B&B) or half board (HB). Average distance from the school: 45 minutes by public transport.
Residence 1 (Kolping): This is a male-only residence in Manhattan Upper East Side. Accommodation in single rooms (SR) with breakfast (B&B) from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday are self-catering. Shared bath / WC but no cooking facilities. Average distance from the school: 25 minutes by public transport.
Residence 2 (Brandon): This is a female-only residence near Central Park. Single room (SR) with half board (HB). Shared bathroom / WC and shared kitchen. Internet access is available. Average distance from the school: 30 minutes by public transport.
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Residence 3 (New Yorker): This is a residence for males and females near Madison Square Garden. Double (DR) or single room (SR) with ensuite bath / WC, self-catered. Shared kitchen as well as internet access is available. Rooms usually have TV and air-conditioning. Average distance from the school: 35 minutes on foot or 20 minutes by public transport.
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Residenz 4 (Upper East 1760): A modern residence located near Central Park offering double rooms (DR) with ensuite bathrooms / WC, refrigerator, microwave and TV. This residence features a fully equipped fitness centre, a games room, a library and washing machines. There are some student lounges and communal kitchens throughout the residence. Average distance from the school: 30 minutes by public transport.
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All types of accommodation: We recommend early booking to avoid any disappointment as this type of accommodation is very popular.
Courses and prices
| Standard Course | |||||||
| 15 lessons (60 minutes each) per week group tuition | |||||||
| Prices in £ | Family | Res. 1 | Res. 2 | Res. 3 | Res. 4 | ||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | SR B&B | SR HB | DR | SR | DR | |
| 2 weeks | 940 | 995 | 1,034 | 1,126 | 1,204 | 1,338 | 1,204 |
| 3 weeks | 1,283 | 1,361 | 1,420 | 1,563 | 1,681 | 1,881 | 1,681 |
| 4 weeks | 1,632 | 1,740 | 1,818 | 2,004 | 2,161 | 2,429 | 2,161 |
| 8 weeks | 3,155 | 3,376 | 3,527 | 3,905 | 4,219 | 4,752 | 4,219 |
| 12 weeks | 4,670 | 4,997 | 5,232 | 5,797 | 6,267 | 7,071 | 6,267 |
| Intensive Course | |||||||
| 27 lessons (45 minutes
each) per week group tuition; 20 lessons (45 minutes each) general English + 7 lessons of supervised self-study (written tasks, multi media centre, library) |
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| Prices in £ | Family | Res. 1 | Res. 2 | Res. 3 | Res. 4 | ||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | SR B&B | SR HB | DR | SR | DR | |
| 2 weeks | 969 | 1,024 | 1,063 | 1,155 | 1,234 | 1,367 | 1,234 |
| 3 weeks | 1,332 | 1,410 | 1,469 | 1,612 | 1,730 | 1,930 | 1,730 |
| 4 weeks | 1,691 | 1,798 | 1,877 | 2,063 | 2,220 | 2,488 | 2,220 |
| 8 weeks | 3,282 | 3,504 | 3,654 | 4,033 | 4,346 | 4,879 | 4,346 |
| 12 weeks | 4,876 | 5,203 | 5,438 | 6,003 | 6,473 | 7,277 | 6,473 |
| extra week | 407 | 430 | 450 | 499 | 538 | 607 | 538 |
| Super Intensive Course / Business Course | |||||||
| 35 lessons (45 minutes)
per week group tuition: 20 lessons (45 minutes each) General English + 8 optional lessons (vocabulary, history, culture, business English) + 7 lessons of supervised private study (written tasks, multi media centre, library) |
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| Prices in £ | Family | Res. 1 | Res. 2 | Res. 3 | Res. 4 | ||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | SR B&B | SR HB | DR | SR | DR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,048 | 1,103 | 1,142 | 1,234 | 1,312 | 1,446 | 1,312 |
| 3 weeks | 1,459 | 1,538 | 1,596 | 1,740 | 1,857 | 2,057 | 1,857 |
| 4 weeks | 1,857 | 1,965 | 2,043 | 2,230 | 2,386 | 2,655 | 2,386 |
| 8 weeks | 3,596 | 3,817 | 3,968 | 4,346 | 4,660 | 5,193 | 4,660 |
| 12 weeks | 5,336 | 5,663 | 5,899 | 6,463 | 6,934 | 7,737 | 6,934 |
| extra week | 446 | 469 | 489 | 538 | 577 | 646 | 577 |
| Star Course Plus 5 | |||||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes each) group tuition + 7 lessons of supervised private study (written tasks, multi media centre, library) + 5 lessons (45 min minutes each) per week private tuition | |||||||
| Prices in £ | Family | Res. 1 | Res. 2 | Res. 3 | Res. 4 | ||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | SR B&B | SR HB | DR | SR | DR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,332 | 1,387 | 1,426 | 1,518 | 1,596 | 1,730 | 1,596 |
| 3 weeks | 1,998 | 2,077 | 2,135 | 2,279 | 2,396 | 2,596 | 2,396 |
| 4 weeks | 2,641 | 2,749 | 2,827 | 3,014 | 3,170 | 3,439 | 3,170 |
| extra week | 652 | 675 | 695 | 744 | 783 | 852 | 783 |
| Star Course 15 | |||||||
| 15 lessons (45 minutes each) per week private tuition | |||||||
| Prices in £ | Family | Res. 1 | Res. 2 | Res. 3 | Res. 4 | ||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | SR B&B | SR HB | DR | SR | DR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,714 | 1,769 | 1,808 | 1,900 | 1,979 | 2,112 | 1,979 |
| 3 weeks | 2,527 | 2,606 | 2,665 | 2,808 | 2,925 | 3,125 | 2,925 |
| 4 weeks | 3,278 | 3,386 | 3,464 | 3,651 | 3,807 | 4,076 | 3,807 |
| extra week | 818 | 842 | 861 | 910 | 682 | 1,018 | 950 |
| Star Course 15 for 2 persons | |||||||
| 15 lessons (45 minutes
each) per week private tuition (can only be booked by two people booking and travelling together) |
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| Prices in £ | Family | Res. 1 | Res. 2 | Res. 3 | Res. 4 | ||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | SR B&B | SR HB | DR | SR | DR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,302 | 1,357 | 1,397 | 1,489 | 1,567 | 1,700 | 1,567 |
| 3 weeks | 1,822 | 1,900 | 1,959 | 2,102 | 2,220 | 2,420 | 2,220 |
| 4 weeks | 2,337 | 2,445 | 2,524 | 2,710 | 2,867 | 3,135 | 2,867 |
| extra week | 573 | 597 | 616 | 665 | 705 | 773 | 705 |
Exam Courses
At our language school in New York, we offer the following exam preparation course: preparation for the TOEFL.
Please note:
- Your English must be at an upper intermediate level (B2) to go on the course. Enrolment onto the preparation course is subject to a grading test before the course starts.
- The exams normally take place in the last week of the course, therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week. We recommend you opt for a flexible flight reservation.
- You can register for the TOEFL exam online. The exam date must be booked 3 months in advance at www.ets.org/toefl
- You must pay the exam fee while in New York. Please consult the table regarding how much the exam fee will cost.
Exam Course Prices
| TOEFL-Exam Course | |||||||
| 20 lessons
(45 minutes) group tuition TOEFL-course per week + 7 lessons supervised self study (exercises to prepare for the exam) |
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| Prices in £ | Family | Res. 1 | Res. 2 | Res. 3 | Res. 4 | ||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | SR B&B | SR HB | DR | SR | DR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,857 | 1,965 | 2,043 | 2,230 | 2,386 | 2,655 | 2,386 |
| 3 weeks | 3,596 | 3,817 | 3,968 | 4,346 | 4,660 | 5,193 | 4,660 |
| 4 weeks | 5,336 | 5,663 | 5,899 | 6,463 | 6,934 | 7,737 | 6,934 |
| extra week | 446 | 469 | 489 | 538 | 577 | 646 | 577 |
| Exam fee: $140; books included | |||||||
Exam Course Dates
| TOEFL-Exam Course : |
| Exam courses start every second Monday
starting 12.01. Exam (in New York): 22.01.; 30.01.; 13.02.; 27.02.; 06.03.; 12.03.; 20.03.; 27.03.; 10.04.; 24.04. For more and updated exam dates please visit www.ets.org/toefl/. |
Dates and services
| Outbound travel day: | Return travel day: |
| Sunday | Saturday |
| Course start dates: | |
| every Monday | |
| No lessons on the following dates: | |
| 01.01.; 18.01.; 31.05.; 05.07.; 06.09.; 25.11.; 26.11.; 24.12. - 31.12. | |
Package includes:
- Language course as booked
- Accommodation as booked
- Loan of course materials
- Organized social/activity programme
- Travel advice and information
- Certificate on course completion
Additional services:
- Extra night without lessons:in the family £ 64, in residence: £ 88
- Surcharge for half board (HB) in the family: £ 49 per week
- Single transfer airport – accommodation: JFK, La Guardia, Newark: £ 142
Travel
We recommend that you book a flight to New York. There is a public transport service from the airport to your accommodation (price: ca. $45-$50 each way). Alternatively, you can book the school’s transfer service in advance.
