At our language school in New York – Campus you will spend exciting days on a typical American campus and learn to speak English fluently within just a few weeks. Our courses are suitable for both beginners and advanced learners, with participants coming from all over the world.

Location & Facilities:

Our school is located on the campus of the established College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York. 

The modern campus offers a library, lounges, a theatre auditorium, a cafeteria, a fitness room, outdoor sports facilities right on the Hudson River, Wi-Fi throughout the grounds, as well as spacious and bright classrooms. Manhattan can be reached in 30 minutes by subway or bus. Cafés, restaurants and shops in Riverdale are just a short walk away.

Organised leisure programme:

Our friendly school team is happy to organise karaoke and film evenings, as well as sports activities such as softball, soccer or billiards. Many excursions to New York City’s famous sights are also offered, as well as trips to the zoo, botanical gardens or theatre.

LISA! Language Courses:

• Our courses start every Monday. If the start date falls on a public holiday, lessons begin on Tuesday (see calendar).

• Courses in New York – Campus are available for all levels from beginner (A1) to near-native (C2).

• Lessons may alternate between mornings and afternoons during the summer months.

• During your stay in New York – Campus you will live either with a host family or in the on-campus residence (see accommodation).

• Information about supervised English courses for children and teenagers can be found under “Teen Language Courses New York Campus”.

English for Fashion, Art & Design:

At our language school in New York – Campus we also offer English in combination with a unique insight into New York’s fashion and creative industries. You will explore aspects of fashion, design and art, and gain language skills for use in the creative sector, alongside valuable real-life experience.

This 4-week programme combines morning classes with 8 weekly lessons focusing on fashion and art. It begins on fixed dates (see calendar). The programme starts with classroom lessons, focusing on the development of fashion and art in the USA over the last 100 years. It also includes two fashion-related excursions, such as visits to the Museum of FIT, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), or explorations of fashion districts like the Garment District or 7th Avenue. Depending on the season, students may also attend major fashion and design events such as New York Fashion Week.

The schedule of your course:

On the day of arrival you move into your accommodation. On your first school day you take a placement test and are assigned to the appropriate level. Lessons may alternate between mornings and afternoons depending on level. After class there is enough time to explore the city. The school organises weekly activities. The team will gladly give advice on nightlife, shopping, coffee spots and festivals. Everyone can also explore New York independently – there are always like-minded people to join. Staying with a host family offers the chance to practise English daily in everyday life, shopping and going out.

Language diplomas:

At our school in New York – Campus we offer preparation courses for the TOEFL exam.

Please note:

• An advanced level is required to take part (TOEFL: B1). Participation depends on the placement test result.

• Exams usually take place during the final week of the course, meaning lessons may be reduced.

• Exam fees must always be paid on site (see price table for details).

• Registration for the TOEFL exam must be done online at least 3 months in advance at www.ets.org/toefl/.