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Semi-Intensive Program

ELS Language Centers: New York Manhattan

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Course description

The ELS Semi-Intensive English Program is designed for students who want to learn the language while also having time to visit local attractions. There are 20 morning lessons per week. Using interactive methods, students will move towards improving their English communication. There are more than 600 universities, colleges and career schools accept completion of an advanced ELS level as meeting the English language requirement for admission.

ELS recommends that students select a duration in 4-week increments (4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, etc.). Durations under 4 weeks (2 or 3 weeks) and in non-4-week increments may be available if space permits. These durations require special request and must be approved by the ELS Center Director.

Course topics

Topics include but are not limited to: language structure and speaking, reading and writing, sentence skills, public speaking, current events. Opportunities are provided to interact with local American students-making this course an immersion favorite.

Class schedule

Course duration
2-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
20 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024 and 02 Dec 2024
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024

ELS does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 09:20 AM
Break
09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Morning session
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Break
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning session
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in New York City to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 13 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

New York City! The Big Apple! Experience the world famous Broadway, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street, and so much more in this most famous city in America - all while improving your English in the best language school in the world! At ELS/NY-Manhattan, we offer 15, 20 or 30-lesson per week course options depending on how much time you want to spend in the classroom and how much time you want to explore the city that never sleeps!

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ELS Language Centers: New York Manhattan varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

ELS teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
15%
China
11%
Spain
9%
Japan
8%
Saudi Arabia
6%
Turkey
6%
Other
45%

School holidays

ELS does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024

School location

Located in the exciting Upper West Side of Manhattan on the New York Institute of Technology campus, the ELS Language Center in New York City welcomes you to the heart of New York City’s culture and entertainment experience. This Lincoln Square neighborhood offers a beautiful and safe environment for study and recreation just steps from Lincoln Center and famous Central Park.

With a convenient transportation hub on our doorsteps, you'll be able to easily visit famous New York landmarks like the Empire State Building, Broadway, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, the Statue of Liberty, and Wall Street. The diverse “city that never sleeps” offers a vast range of cultures and experiences that students won’t get anywhere else.

Local Transportation

New York City has excellent train, subway and bus systems. The nearest subway station is just steps away, serving lines 1 and 2.

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Housing

ELS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay Single-person room - Breakfast only

375 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of New York City
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
375 €
Our homestays are located in trendy neighborhoods of Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. Hosts will provide continental breakfast and other meals can be purchased in local delicatessens and restaurants. Homestays are conveniently located within walking distance to area subway and bus stations providing easy access to ELS Manhattan.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $110 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from John F Kennedy International Airport is $160. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to New York City based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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