English school in New York: Language Studies International (LSI)
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Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
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 week(s)
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 week(s)
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)
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
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 week(s)
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 week(s)
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
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!
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!
Leisure
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 |
| Number of inhabitants |
8,500,000 |
| School size |
L |
| Levels |
Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age |
18 |
| Accommodation |
Host family / residence |
| Exams |
FCE, CAE, TOEFL |
Location of the language school Language Studies International (LSI)
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
- 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
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate
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
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 815 | 1065 |
| 2 week(s) | 1365 | 1865 |
| 3 week(s) | 1950 | 2700 |
| 4 week(s) | 2415 | 3415 |
| 6 week(s) | 3525 | 5025 |
| 8 week(s) | 4635 | 6635 |
| 12 week(s) | 6615 | 9615 |
| 16 week(s) | 8595 | 12595 |
| 24 week(s) | 12075 | 18075 |
| Extra week (24+) | 515 | 765 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 910 | 1160 |
| 2 week(s) | 1515 | 2015 |
| 3 week(s) | 2175 | 2925 |
| 4 week(s) | 2715 | 3715 |
| 6 week(s) | 3975 | 5475 |
| 8 week(s) | 5235 | 7235 |
| 12 week(s) | 7455 | 10455 |
| 16 week(s) | 9635 | 13635 |
| 24 week(s) | 13035 | 19035 |
| Extra week (24+) | 575 | 825 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12 week(s) | 7455 | 10455 |
| Exam fee ~425 | ||
| TOEFL course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 week(s) | 2715 | 3715 |
| 8 week(s) | 5235 | 7235 |
| 12 week(s) | 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 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 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. |
| Low/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. |
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates Beginner: | 03.01 / 07.02 / 07.03 / 04.04 / 02.05 / 06.06 / 05.07 / 01.08 / 06.09 / 03.10 / 07.11 / 05.12 .2011 |
| Starting dates: | 10.01 / 18.01 / 24.01 / 31.01 / 14.02 / 22.02 / 28.02 / 14.03 / 21.03 / 28.03 / 11.04 / 18.04 / 26.04 / 09.05 / 16.05 / 23.05 / 31.05 / 13.06 / 20.06 / 27.06 / 11.07 / 18.07 / 25.07 / 08.08 / 15.08 / 22.08 / 29.08 / 12.09 / 19.09 / 26.09 / 11.10 / 17.10 / 24.10 / 31.10 / 14.11 / 21.11 / 28.11 / 12.12 / 19.12 / 26.12 .2011 |
| Starting dates (new session): | 03.01 / 07.02 / 07.03 / 04.04 / 02.05 / 06.06 / 05.07 / 01.08 / 06.09 / 03.10 / 07.11 / 05.12 .2011 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12 w.: | 28.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 19.09.2011 - 10.12.2011 |
| TOEFL course : | 03.01 / 07.02 / 07.03 / 04.04 / 02.05 / 06.06 / 05.07 / 01.08 / 06.09 / 03.10 / 07.11 / 05.12 .2011 |
| Bank holidays: | 17.01 / 21.02 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 30.05 / 04.07 / 05.09 / 10.10 / 24.11 / 25.11 .2011 |
| School holidays: | 23.12.2010 - 02.01.2011 24.12.2011 - 02.01.2012 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 840 | 1095 |
| 2 week(s) | 1405 | 1915 |
| 3 week(s) | 2005 | 2770 |
| 4 week(s) | 2485 | 3505 |
| 6 week(s) | 3625 | 5155 |
| 8 week(s) | 4765 | 6805 |
| 12 week(s) | 6805 | 9865 |
| 16 week(s) | 8845 | 12925 |
| 24 week(s) | 12445 | 18565 |
| Extra week (24+) | 510 | 765 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 940 | 1195 |
| 2 week(s) | 1565 | 2075 |
| 3 week(s) | 2245 | 3010 |
| 4 week(s) | 2805 | 3825 |
| 6 week(s) | 4105 | 5635 |
| 8 week(s) | 5405 | 7445 |
| 12 week(s) | 7705 | 10765 |
| 16 week(s) | 9965 | 14045 |
| 24 week(s) | 13525 | 19645 |
| Extra week (24+) | 555 | 810 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12 week(s) | 7705 | 10765 |
| Exam fee ~425 | ||
| TOEFL course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 week(s) | 2805 | 3825 |
| 8 week(s) | 5405 | 7445 |
| 12 week(s) | 7705 | 10765 |
| 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) | 85 |
| End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) | 30 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 120 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/breakfast (zone 3, 40+ minutes) | +260/w. |
| Residence/single room/no meals (The Vanderbilt YMCA) | +255/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (zone 3, 40+ minutes) | +65/w. |
| Host family/single room/breakfast (zone 2, 30-40 minutes) | +50/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (zone 2, 30-40 minutes) | +115/w. |
| Host family/single room/breakfast (zone 1, 20-40 minutes) | +100/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (zone 1, 20-40 minutes) | +165/w. |
| Low/high season | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/breakfast (zone 3, 40+ minutes) (26.06.11 - 28.08.11) | +30/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (zone 3, 40+ minutes) (26.06.11 - 28.08.11) | +30/w. |
| Host family/single room/breakfast (zone 2, 30-40 minutes) (26.06.11 - 28.08.11) | +30/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (zone 2, 30-40 minutes) (26.06.11 - 28.08.11) | +30/w. |
| Host family/single room/breakfast (zone 1, 20-40 minutes) (26.06.11 - 28.08.11) | +30/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (zone 1, 20-40 minutes) (26.06.11 - 28.08.11) | +30/w. |



