Language school New York, EC

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School

Our partner school's course centre is situated at the heart of Times Square, a very lively district close to the city's major attractions and easily accessible by public transport. Only a stone's throw away, you will find the theatres of Broadway, the famous 5th Avenue and its shops, the Empire State Building and much more besides! The school building overlooks Times Square and has 16 spacious and bright classrooms, a lounge reserved for students, several computers with Internet access, a study room and a library. WiFi is also available in the course centre. Our school benefits from an exceptional location, which will allow you to explore the most mythical city in the United States after classes.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-12:00 or 14:30-17:45

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 24 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-12:00 or 14:30-17:45 + 12:45-14:15 (2x/week)

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

English for Work
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 "English for Work")
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

TOEFL course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 / 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years (18 during the high season)
Daily schedule: 08:45-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

Combined Business course 20+10
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 one-to-one business)
Course duration: 2 - 4 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 23 years
Daily schedule: 08:45-12:00 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

One-to-one tuition - full immersion
Lessons: 40 of 45 minutes + 15 accompanied hours
(40 one-to-one + 15 accompanied*)
Course duration: 1 / 2 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 1 people
Minimum age: 23 years
Daily schedule: to be specified
*1 lunch with the teacher during the week
1 activity
1 evening activity
1 excursion

Accommodation

Host family
Our partner school carefully selects host families for its students. This type of accommodation allows you to practise your English after classes and to discover the American way of life with your host family. The host families live around 50 minutes away from the school by public transport and propose accommodation in a single room with breakfast provided.

Residence "New Yorker" (recommended 18-25 years)
Students also have the opportunity to live in a residence during their language study stay. Situated at the heart of the lively district of Manhattan, the "New Yorker" residence is located close to numerous shops, restaurants and the city's attractions. Less than 10 minutes' walk away from the course centre, you will stay in a single or double room with a private bathroom and will share the other facilities, like the kitchen, with the other residents. The building has a 24-hour security service.

Residence "92nd Street Y"
Our partner school's residence enjoys an optimal location. Effectively, it is located only a stone's throw away from Central Park and the Museum Mile. Students will stay in a single room and will share the kitchen and the bathroom with the other residents. It will take approximately 25 minutes with public transport to arrive at the school.
Bedlinen is provided and a cleaning service is assured once a week. A laundry room is also available for students' use. In addition, the whole building is equipped with a WiFi connection. Students will receive a discount to the indoor swimming pool as well as the gym which are located in the same building. Conferences (which are free for the residents) are also organised here.

Leisure

Our partner school proposes outings and guided visits in order to allow students to discover the history and numerous attractions of the city. A multicultural and bustling city, it will delight lovers of parties, concerts and exhibitions of all kinds. The parks and green spaces, like Central Park, will allow you to relax with your friends after a day of classes. And night owls will be satisfied by the multiple and various places to go out...The Big Apple promises you a language learning holiday filled with discoveries and entertainment!

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants	8'500'000
School size	L
Levels	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	16 years (18 during the high season)
Accommodation	Host family, Residence
Exams	TOEFL, FCE, CAE, CPE

Location of the language school EC

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Reto Ramelli I would recommend EC New York as it has a nice location, near Times Square, and the school has an efficient front desk service and good teachers. New York is great for sightseeing. After my classes in the morning, I always have enough time in the afternoon to do something.

Key points

Central location and very good network of host families
Business English course in mini group
Residence only a few minutes away from the school
Vast programme of excursions and activities

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

CSR Self Assessment

Dates and Prices

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Dates and prices in USD (USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.8) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 11 w.:	03.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Combined Business course 20+10 :	02.01 / 09.01 / 16.01 / 23.01 / 30.01 / 06.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 27.02 / 05.03 / 12.03 / 19.03 / 26.03 / 02.04 / 09.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 30.04 / 07.05 / 14.05 / 21.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 11.06 / 17.09 / 24.09 / 01.10 / 08.10 / 15.10 / 22.10 / 29.10 / 05.11 / 12.11 / 19.11 / 26.11 / 03.12 / 10.12 / 17.12 / 24.12 / 31.12 .2012
One-to-one tuition - full immersion :	02.01 / 09.01 / 16.01 / 23.01 / 30.01 / 06.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 27.02 / 05.03 / 12.03 / 19.03 / 26.03 / 02.04 / 09.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 30.04 / 07.05 / 14.05 / 21.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 11.06 / 17.09 / 24.09 / 01.10 / 08.10 / 15.10 / 22.10 / 29.10 / 05.11 / 12.11 / 19.11 / 26.11 / 03.12 / 10.12 / 17.12 / 24.12 / 31.12 .2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 16.01 / 20.02 / 28.05 / 04.07 / 03.09 / 08.10 / 12.11 / 22.11 / 23.11 .2012
School holidays:	26.12.2011 - 01.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or residence
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/breakfast ; B: Residence/single room/no meals

Standard course	A	B
1 week(s)	895	1165
2 week(s)	1560	2100
3 week(s)	2225	3035
4 week(s)	2890	3970
6 week(s)	4220	5840
8 week(s)	5270	7430
12 week(s)	7790	11030

Semi-intensive course	A	B
1 week(s)	930	1200
2 week(s)	1630	2170
3 week(s)	2330	3140
4 week(s)	3030	4110
6 week(s)	4430	6050
8 week(s)	5630	7790
12 week(s)	8330	11570
16 week(s)	11030	15350
24 week(s)	15230	21710
Extra week (24+)	625	895

Intensive course	A	B
1 week(s)	995	1265
2 week(s)	1760	2300
3 week(s)	2525	3335
4 week(s)	3290	4370
6 week(s)	4820	6440
8 week(s)	6030	8190
12 week(s)	8930	12170
16 week(s)	11830	16150
24 week(s)	16310	22790
Extra week (24+)	670	940

English for Work	A	B
1 week(s)	995	1265
2 week(s)	1760	2300
3 week(s)	2525	3335
4 week(s)	3290	4370
6 week(s)	4820	6440
8 week(s)	6030	8190
12 week(s)	8930	12170
16 week(s)	11830	16150
24 week(s)	16310	22790
Extra week (24+)	670	940

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
10 week(s)	7480	10180
12 week(s)	8930	12170
Exam fee ~455
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
11 week(s)	8205	11175
Exam fee ~455
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CPE)	A	B
10 week(s)	7480	10180
Exam fee ~455
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
12+1 week(s)	9245	12755
Exam fee ~455

Cambridge course (CPE)	A	B
12+1 week(s)	9245	12755
Exam fee ~455

TOEFL course	A	B
4 week(s)	3290	4370
8 week(s)	6030	8190
Exam fees to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl

Combined Business course 20+10	A	B
2 week(s)	3410	3950
3 week(s)	5000	5810
4 week(s)	6590	7670

One-to-one tuition - full immersion	A	B
1 week(s)	5120	5390
2 week(s)	10010	10550

Options/Extras
Residence deposit (to be paid on site)	150
Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week)	25
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week)	158
Airport transfer (on arrival) (JFK, La Guardia, Newark)	150
Sending of I-20 form for visa (Express)	65

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/breakfast	+315/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (New Yorker)	+270/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (New Yorker)	-90/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (92nd Street Y)	-170/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (92nd Street Y)	-235/w.