Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : New York : Language Studies International (LSI)

Language school New York, Language Studies International (LSI)

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School

LSI New York is situated in Manhattan on the campus of the Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY), itself situated at the heart of Soho, close to the business district. There, you will have numerous opportunities to mix with American students. The 15 spacious and comfortable classrooms offer an uninterruped view of Manhattan. Among the other facilities of the school, you will find a well-stocked library and two computer rooms allowing free Internet access with more than 40 computers available. There is also a lounge in which students can relax and get to know each other better between classes.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50 + 13:50-16:00 (Mon-Thu)

Combined course
Lessons: 20, 30, 35 or 40 of 50 minutes
(20 or 30 general + 5 or 10 one-to-one)
Daily schedule: 09:10–12:50
or 09:10–12:50 + 13:50–16:00 (Mon–Thu)
+ one-to-lessons to be specified

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 FCE, CAE)
Course duration: 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50 + 13:50-16:00 (Mon-Thu)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 / 8 / 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50 + 13:50-16:00 (Mon-Thu)

Accommodation

Host family
The school personally takes care of selecting the most suitable host families for its students. You will have your breakfast only or half board provided. This immersion into New York life is an excellent means of progressing in the language. Given the vast size of the city, you will often need to allow for at least an hour by public transport to get to the school.

Residence "YMCA Vanderbilt"
The school also offers accommodation at the YMCA Vanderbilt residence, which is located in the east district of Manhattan, close to Grand Central Station. and around 30 minutes away from the school itself. Accommodation is in single rooms without meals, the bathroom is shared with other international students and you can make use of the gym, swimming pool, Internet café and restaurant on the first floor. Please note: due to a shortage of availability, think of booking in advance!

Shared apartment "Chelsea Apartment"
These recently renovated apartments consist of 4 single bedrooms (on request, it is also possible to book a double room). Situated in the Chelsea district, you will stay only 15 minutes away from the school by subway, Each apartment has a kitchen, a living room with TV and a bathroom which you will share with the other flatmates. A cleaning service is carried out once a week and bath towels and bedlinen are provided. The free WiFi connection is available throughout the building and you will be able to enjoy the rooftop terrace with the other students.



Leisure

There is always plenty to do in New York and every moment of your experience will enrich your knowledge of English. Our partner school’s activities coordinator organises several excursions per week, for example, a visit to  television studios, an evening at the jazz clubs of Harlem, a baseball match, discovery of the city's boroughs, lunch or dinner in a restaurant and museum tours. Discovering the city and its inhabitants is an excellent way to practise new language skills acquired in class. The school will also help you to organise some weekend excursions to places like Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia or Niagara Falls.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
8,500,000
School size
M
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Exams
FCE, CAE, TOEFL

Location of the language school Language Studies International (LSI)

Quality marks

/ language school Language Studies International (LSI)

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WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school and residence

Key points

  • Central location in Manhattan
  • Quality school with numerous course options
  • Rich and varied social/cultural program
  • Chance to meet American students from the Metropolitan College

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.7)

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 06.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 06.07  / 02.08  / 07.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates: 11.01  / 18.01  / 25.01  / 08.02  / 15.02  / 22.02  / 08.03  / 15.03  / 22.03  / 29.03  / 12.04  / 19.04  / 26.04  / 10.05  / 17.05  / 24.05  / 31.05  / 14.06  / 21.06  / 28.06  / 12.07  / 19.07  / 26.07  / 09.08  / 16.08  / 23.08  / 30.08  / 13.09  / 20.09  / 27.09  / 11.10  / 18.10  / 25.10  / 08.11  / 15.11  / 22.11  / 29.11  / 13.12 .2010
Starting dates (new session): 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 06.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 06.07  / 02.08  / 07.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates 24 w.: 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 06.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 06.07  / 02.08  / 07.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates 30 w.: 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 06.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 06.07  / 02.08  / 07.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates 36 w.: 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 06.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 06.07  / 02.08  / 07.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates 48 w.: 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 06.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 06.07  / 02.08  / 07.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12 w.: 29.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 20.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
TOEFL course : 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 06.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 06.07  / 02.08  / 07.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Bank holidays: 18.01 / 15.02 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 06.09 / 11.10 / 25.11 / 26.11 .2010
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
23.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/breakfast ; B: Residence/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1365 1865
3 weeks 1950 2700
4 weeks 2415 3415
6 weeks 3525 5025
8 weeks 4635 6635
12 weeks 6615 9615
16 weeks 8595 12595
24 weeks 12075 18075
Extra week (24+) 515 765
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1515 2015
3 weeks 2175 2925
4 weeks 2715 3715
6 weeks 3975 5475
8 weeks 5235 7235
12 weeks 7455 10455
16 weeks 9635 13635
24 weeks 13035 19035
Extra week (24+) 575 825
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12 weeks 7455 10455
Exam fee ~425
TOEFL course A B
4 weeks 2715 3715
8 weeks 5235 7235
12 weeks 7455 10455
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
Combined course (price on request)
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 81
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 30
Apartment deposit 500
Airport transfer 120
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/breakfast +260/w.
Residence/single room/no meals +250/w.
Host family/single room/half board +65/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +25/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -195/w.
High season
Host family/single room/breakfast (27.06.10 - 29.08.10) +30/w.
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 29.08.10) +30/w.
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