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Learn English in New York
in USA
The school invites you to join us in the
most exciting city in the world. New York City will be your classroom,
immersing you in American English while you experience the city's
incomparable attractions and cultural variety.
The United States has always been a popular study destination because so
many people want to experience our greatest export - American Culture. New
York City is the most exciting and diverse place in America. It is a living
language laboratory for English studies. Here the
English-as-a-Foreign-Language student can experience the full extent of
American culture and lifestyle. The City is a major world center for the
performing arts, fine arts, dining, shopping, finance, and media.
Since 1973, The school has taught English-as-a-Foreign-Language to
people from more than 40 countries. Our experience has helped us to develop
a focused and flexible program for both the serious student who wishes to
pursue business or advanced study in the USA and the traveler who wishes to
combine survival English with sightseeing.
The school is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, just steps
from Grand Central Station and the United Nations. Each classroom has a
large window offering a fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline and plenty of
natural light.
The school invites you to learn and
experience English in New York City. The City is a major world center
for the performing arts, fine arts, dining, shopping, finance, and media.
The school is conveniently located in the center of Manhattan, close
to everything that makes New York a world-class city: the lights of Times
Square, the performing arts of Lincoln Center, the international
diplomacy of the United Nations, the theater of Broadway, the
tranquility and events in Central Park, the nightlife of the East
Village, the Greenwich Village Cafes, shopping in SOHO and
Tribeca, and the most diverse range of restaurants in the world.
Transportation in our city is fast, safe, and convenient.
Affiliations
The school is proud to be a member of...
IALC - International Association of Language Centres. IALC encourages
the learning of foreign languages in the country where the language is
spoken and ensures the quality of the language teaching, accommodation and
social activities. (Founding Member)
NYESA - New York English Schools’ Association. NYESA is an
association of English as a Second Language schools in New York State. Our
members are regulated by the New York State Department of Education - New
York is the only state in the USA that requires English schools to be
licensed. Most of our members are authorized by the Immigration and
Naturalization Service of the United States to enroll foreign, non-immigrant
students.
NAFSA - Association of International Educators
TESOL - Teachers of English as a Second Language
FIYTO - Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations
ALTO - Association of Language Travel Organisations (Founding Member)
Metro-International, an organization which arranges activities for
New York's large population of foreign students. Events are designed to help
foreign students become better acquainted with New York and the American way
of life, as well as giving them the opportunity to meet other international
students.
New York Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater New York
Chamber of Commerce.
The school is certified by the New York State Education Department.
This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant
alien students.
The school has met the standards of AAIEP - American Association of
Intensive English Programs
The main facilities of The school
are located in midtown Manhattan between Second and Third Avenues on the
East Side. The main classrooms are located on the 16th floor of a modern
office building. Each classroom has a large window offering a fabulous
view of the Manhattan skyline and plenty of natural light.The Annex building is located just two
blocks south of the main building. All Executive English Programs,
including group and private classes and some advanced level and Business
English classes take place in the Annex. The school is located just
steps from all forms of transportation and is convenient to many points
of interest.
Main Building Features
18 classrooms, each with a wonderful skyline view of the
city.
Student lounge with snack, coffee and beverage
machines.
Handicapped accessible facilities.
Multi-Modal Center, open every day from 10am-6pm.
Annex Features
Seven spacious classrooms.
Resource Center.
Student lounge with coffee, tea, newspapers and
magazines.
In-class breakfast for students of the Executive
English program.
Internet access and free email for students of the
Executive English program.
MULTI MODAL CENTER
The Multi-Modal Center features computers with Internet access for
research and E-mail. Also available are English learning programs with
grammar, pronunciation, speaking, and comprehension exercises. TOEFL
practice tests may be taken on the computer to supplement the TOEFL
course. TOEIC materials are also on hand, as well as books, tapes, and
reference materials such as interactive dictionaries, atlases, and
encyclopedias. Closed caption films may be viewed in the evenings, with
a focus on American classics that familiarize students with culture,
slang and idioms. There is always a teacher in the Multi-Modal Center to
guide you on the Internet, answer questions, help with cover letters and
résumés, and E-mail. |

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video
Central
Park video
G. Washington
bridge video
Times
Square by night video
New York photos album
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16 (Vacation 'N
Learn) 20 or 30 group lessons
per week (general or business English), TOEFL and TOEIC exam preparation,
CAMBRIDGE (FCE, CAE)
perfection classes, English and dance, English and music, Co-op
program (INTERNSHIP), private course, advanced conversation course,
special purposes (sales and marketing, law, finance).
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The school, situated pleasantly in the heart of the city, is located on
the 45th street, not far from the central station. United Nations are not
far. The subway network will put you in some minutes of all over the world
known sites. Times Square, Broadway, Exchange Park, East village,
Greenwich Village, Soho.....
Programme du cours
- 1 lesson: 55 minutes
- Minimum age: 17
- Schedule: (09:30 AM - 4:00 PM), Flexible
according the chosen program.
- Maximum 10 or 5 students per class,
depending the programme.
- All levels available.
- School material not included.
- TOEFL exam preparation: 20 lessons per
week, 11 weeks maximum.
Please clarify it at the time of registration. Intermediate level
required. The exam takes place outside the school. Enrolment at school
when you arrive.
- TOEIC, 20 or 30 lessons per week. Exam
fee to be paid on the spot: 85$US.
Exam once a month at school,
the third Monday each month.
- Vacation 'N Learn: 16 lessons per week
from Monday to Thursday. 11 weeks maximum. 4 hours per day Mondat thru
Thursday.
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Business English
or English for special purposes (Sales and Marketing, Finance, Law), 15 or 30 lessons per
week. Either private, in small groups (5 students per class) or distribute
in group lessons (15) and private lessons (15). High intermediate level
required. Details....click
here
- Cambridge preparation: FCE , 10 or
12 weeks. CAE, 12 weeks only. 28 lessons per week.
Minimum level required: FCE upper intermediate and CAE intermediate
Exam fee to be paid on the spot: 390$US. FORESEE ONE ADDITIONAL
WEEK OF ACCOMMODATION FOR THE EXAMINATIONS.
- Classes of perfection: 10 lessons per week
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 11 weeks maximum possible. You'll improve your competences in a given domain. Reserved ONLY for
those setting is an intensive course 20 lessons / week or in private
courses. Here are the possibilities:
- Low
Conversation Practice
- Intermediate
Conversation Practice
- Upper
Conversation Practice
- Advanced Conversation course, 8 lessons
per week, 5 students per class. Reserved ONLY for
those setting is an intensive course 20 lessons / week or in private
courses.
- Evaluation and attestation of linguistic
training.
- Access to language laboratory, Internet
and email.
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Starting dates
Beginners must start on the dates
below.
Other levels any Monday of the year.
| January |
5 |
| February |
2 |
| March |
2 |
| April |
6 |
| May |
4 |
| June |
8 |
| July |
6 |
| August |
3 |
| September |
7 |
| October |
5 |
| November |
2 |
| December |
7 |
English for Special Purposes (1
week only):
SALES AND MARKETING: April 20, May 11, July
13, August 10, September 21.
FINANCE: April 13, May 4, July 6, August 3, September 14.
LAW: April 27, May 18, July 20, August 17, September 28.
English and dance:
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January |
5 |
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June |
1 |
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July |
6 |
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August |
3 |
Cambridge Preparation (FCE, CAE):
| 10
weeks |
January 5 |
| 12
weeks |
March 23 September
14 |
School closing dates
| Feb. |
May |
July |
Sept. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
| 16 |
25 |
3 |
7 |
26,27 |
25 to 1/01/10 |
Available options
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Airport transfer at arrival:
To Manhattan 150$US
Outside Manhattan 185$US
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Additional night, family or residence:
SINGLE: 85$US
DOUBLE: 75$US
- All our rates are valid
from January 1st till December 31st,
2009 and never include the plane
ticket.
Please a description below on this
page for:
English and music
English and dance
English and Internship programme

Statue of liberty, present from France to the people of the United
States of America
The 15 lessons per week
program is considered as a "Vacation English"
course. Then the I-20 form is not compulsory so as the F-1 visa
Many optional
activities organized by the school. Sometimes some must be paid on site.
A detailed programme will be available at the beginning of each week.
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ATTENTION PLEASE:
ALL STUDENTS GOING TO THE USA IN ORDER TO GET A LANGUAGE COURSE MUST
KNOW THAT THE I-20 FORM IS NOW COMPULSORY, AND IT IN ORDER TO ASK FOR A
STUDENT VISA F-1, IF THE COURSE IS OF A MINIMUM OF 18 LESSONS A WEEK.
ALL NATIONALITIES ARE CONCERNED.
FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS, THE I-20 FORM IS ALSO COMPULSORY BUT ARE EXEMPTED
FROM VISA.
PAYMENT OF THE
SEVIS FEE (AMERICAN ANTI
TERRORIST MEASURES) WILL BE ALSO COMPULSORY BESIDES THE VISA EXPENSES.
REQUIRED FOR ALL NATIONALITIES.
SEVIS I-901 (Student and Exchange
Visitor Information System): PRICE: 200$US
This SEVIS fee is
required of all foreign nationals who come to the United States
for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study in institutions
such as colleges, universities, and language training programs. It
is payable one time for each single educational program in which an
F-1 student participates, extending from the time the student is
granted F-1 status to the time the student falls out of status,
changes status, or departs the U.S. for an extended period of time.
This fee is new
and goes into effect September 1, 2004.
SEVIS fee payments will be used by the United States Department of
Homeland Security to fund the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
This program makes it possible for international students and
exchange visitors to attend schools in the United States.
The fee also funds the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS),
a computer system employed to track international students and
exchange visitors during their stays in the United States.
SEE OUR CONDITIONS FOR DETAILS.
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RATES
Following prices are in
$US. Please convert into Canadian
dollars when final payment is made. Thanks.
Currency Converter
Placement fee (once): 135$US.
School material: 65$US.
| Programme/week |
between
1 - 6 |
between
7 - 11 |
between
12 - 19 |
between
20 - 29 |
between
30 - 39 |
40
and more |
| Vacation N'learn
(16 L/W) |
315$US |
295$US |
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- |
- |
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| 20 lessons * |
315$US |
295$US |
275$US |
255$US |
285$US |
275$US |
| 30 lessons |
395$US |
370$US |
350$US |
295$US |
247$US |
243$US |
| TOEFL |
315$US |
295$US |
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- |
- |
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| Classes of
perfection |
135$US |
125$US |
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- |
- |
- |
| CAMBRIDGE
FCE * * |
10 weeks: 3750$US |
12 weeks: 4440$US |
| CAMBRIDGE
CAE * * |
12 weeks: 4440$US |
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between
1 - 5 |
Additional week |
15 lessons
business English
(5 persons per class) |
575$US |
525$US |
30 lessons
business English
(5 persons per class) |
900$US |
815$US |
15 lessons
English for special purposes (5 students per class)
SALES AND MARKETING or
LAW
or
FINANCE |
695$US |
- |
| 15 lessons
business English private
tuition |
1210$US |
1125$US |
| 30 lessons
business English private tuition |
2395$US |
2280$US |
30 lessons
business english
(15 group and 15 private tuition) |
1775$US |
1645$US |
8 lessons
advanced conversation course (5 students per class)
(English course not included
4 weeks minimum) |
380$US |
365$US |
English and
dance
(English course not included, 20 lessons per week, 4 weeks minimum) |
Add
1 time 195$US as NYC registration fee.
200$US per week |
English and
music
(English course not included, 16 or 20 lessons per week, 2 weeks minimum) |
Add
1 time 195$US as NYC registration fee.
150$US per week |
| Private
courses |
Per lesson: 90$US (minimum 5 lessons per week)
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INTERNSHIP
CODE VISAF1 |
Stay between 8 and 11 weeks: 295$US per
week + 860$US (once) INTERNSHIP placement fees.
Stay for over 11 weeks: 275$US per week +
1100$US (once)INTERNSHIP placement fees. |
INTERNSHIP
CODE VNLEARN |
4 weeks course 1260$US
+ 860$US (once) INTERNSHIP placement fees if 4 weeks stay
or
+ 1100$US (once) INTERNSHIP placement fees if 8 weeks
stay |
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FCE - CAE
Sample Class Schedule
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9am - 11am |
PAPER 1: Reading
Skimming and scanning techniques for initial context and
understanding
Timed practice reading papers |
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11am - 1pm |
PAPER 3: Use of
English
Intensive tense review. Prepositions
Paper 3 practice questions
PAPER 2: Writing
Constructing a solid essay plan
Timed essay planning practice |
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1pm - 2pm |
LUNCH |
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2pm - 4pm |
PAPER 4: Listening
Listening for the main idea.
Timed practice
segments.
Speaking
Vocabulary of agreement and disagreement
Putting it into practice: Pairwork |
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For the 20 lessons per week programme, please take in account
only courses from 9:30am to 1:30pm for the morning classes (WITH MORNING
CLASSES) OR courses from 2:00pm to 6:00pm for the afternoon classes
(WITH AFTERNOON CLASS)
WITH MORNING CLASSES
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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American
English morning class |
9:30am - 1:30pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
9:30am - 1:30pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
9:30am - 1:30pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
9:30am - 1:30pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
9:30am - 1:30pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
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Lunch |
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lunch |
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lunch |
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lunch |
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lunch |
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lunch |
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Afternoon
Elective Class |
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Idioms / Slang |
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Role plays |
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Pronunciation practice |
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conversation practice |
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Discussion |
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Optional
Activities |
6:15pm
Jazz in Greenwich Village |
6:30pm
Indian Food in the East Village |
6:15pm
Free Writing Workshop |
6:30pm
Film Vocabulary, Viewing and Discussion |
4:30pm
Take practice TOEFL Test or tour Chelsea art gallery |
WITH AFTERNOON CLASS
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Free time |
Visit the Empire State Building before the crowds |
Take a morning stroll through Central park
Have lunch at a café near the park |
Go
window shopping on Madison Ave
Have coffee and pastry at a French Bakery |
Have breakfast in SoHo then walk around and visit shops and
galleries |
Visit the Statue of Liberty before the crowds |
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American
English Class |
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Improve Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Levels 1-10 |
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Optional
Activities |
6:30pm
Polish Food in Brooklyn |
7:00pm
R&B Blues in Harlem |
7:00pm
Opera at Lincoln Center |
6:30pm
Film-making workshop at NY Film Academy
(Free) |
6:15pm
Museum of Modern Art
(Free) |
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Family, residence, hotel,
shared apartment or studio accommodation
- Arrival on Sunday.
- Departure on Saturday.
Placement fees for all accommodations
(once): 180$US
- Family, on Manhattan
Island
or Brooklyn or Queens. The very high
level of life in New York city as well as the rental fees reflect the selling rates. Room in single or double * occupancy. Inclusive breakfast
from Monday to Friday if family in Manhattan. 2 meals per day if
family in Brooklyn or Queens. Between 30 and 60 minutes of public transport between family and the school.
In the particular case of New York, your residence must be considered more as
a Bed and Breakfast than a real family life.
Prices per week:
MANHATTAN:
single: 480$US
double: not available
BROOKLYN or QUEENS single: 370$US double*: 255$US
* For 2 people traveling together
RESIDENCE
FOR PEOPLE AGED 18 AND UP
(In New York, this type of residence remain not too expensive, of simple but security quality. Bathrooms
are always shared). For an essentially student clientele.
To
guarantee your accommodation plan, a 2 weeks rental will be asked at the
time of the booking, to cost on the final price.
- For women only, residence (40
minutes by public transportation from the school), single occupancy only,
2 meals per day included, shared bathroom, cable TV,
1 lounge, library, fitted
out rest area opened in the last floor, music studio, laundry room. 2 weeks minimum.
CODE BRW Price per week:
single 385$US
- For men and women, on
Manhattan island, Upper East Side, 20 minutes from school by subway (minimum
4 weeks, maximum 12).
Small rooms. Have limited storage space. Access in fitness center and
swimming pool. CODE WSY
Also residence at 5 minutes walking distance from the school (minimum 4
weeks,
maximum 12). Access
in sport and fitness center. Small rooms. Have limited storage space. CODE
VY
In both cases single or double* occupancy. Shared bathroom.
No private bathroom available.
Prices per week:
code WSY single 425$US /
double *: 325$US
code VY single 450$US / double * 385$US
* For 2 people traveling together
HÔTELS
Here are 4 hotels chosen
for their location and their affordable prices. New York is a very
expensive city. These
hotels will be of a good deal with regard to the New York market.
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/americana-inn.html
(Americana Inn)
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/chelsea-star-hotel.html
(Chelsea star hotel)
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/hotel-31.html (hotel
31)
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/new-york/new-york/morningside-inn.html
(morningside Inn)
SHARED APARTMENTS OR PRIVATE
STUDIOS.
Minimum 2 weeks
rental. Shared apartments with other students, 2 or 3 bedrooms
available,
shared kitchen, living
room and bathroom. For private studios, for 1 or 2 persons.
2 sites: Upper East Side
or Central Park North.
To
secure your accommodation plan, a 2
weeks rental will be asked
at the time of the booking, to cost on the final price.
A 300$US
deposit will be asked at arrival (cash or credit card)
and
refunded at the end if no dammage caused.
Prices per week:
Private studio CENTRAL PARK NORTH
1 person
575$US (per studio)
2 persons * 800$US (per studio)
Shared apartment CENTRAL PARK NORTH
single 475$US / double*
375$US
Shared apartment UPPER EAST SIDE
Single occupancy only: 575$US
* For 2
people traveling together
Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of
selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise
conditions of contract: : excellent morality, desire to communicate with
their host, satisfactory social standing. We
should specify that the families will only speak with you the language of
the country where you will be. It is the principle of the immersion
courses!
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City information
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from New York
You'll
find thousands of web sites about the city. Have fun !!
Weather forecast
Times
Square
Central Park ice rink
ENGLISH
AND DANCE
New York, world capital of dance
This program gives the opportunity to those
already in the field of dance or being at least 2 years old of experience
to follow on one hand English language courses and on the other hand to
practise their passion in one of the highest world places of dance.
Language course: 20 lessons a week,
4 weeks minimum.
Dance practice: 10 hours per week among which:
- 6 hours of Body balance (miss Carol FONDA method)
- 4 hours of technique in studio
Finally, the program includes 2 dance performances per month in a New York
theater.
ENGLISH
AND MUSIC
Sponsored
by the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music this programme combines the
study of Music and American English in exciting New York City .
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2 weeks minimum 16 or 20 lessons per week programme combined with two
private lessons per week in one of the fields listed below.
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Students enjoy access to the practice rooms and library of the
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.
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| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
With schools in the vibrant New York music communities of Park
Slope, Brooklyn and Flushing , Queens , Brooklyn Conservatory of
Music is one of the nation's oldest and largest community music
schools. Lessons in nearly all instruments and voice are offered, and
students may choose to concentrate on Jazz or Classical study.
Students studying for full semesters may also choose to enroll in a
variety of group classes including Jazz Choir, various levels of music
theory, African Drumming or Jazz Improvisation (additional fee
applies).
Format
Students receive two one-hour private lessons each week in the
field of their choice (2 weeks minimum):
| Violin |
| Viola |
| Cello |
| Bass (Classical and Jazz) |
| Guitar (Classical, Jazz, Flamenco)
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| Clarinet |
| Flute |
| Saxophone (Classical and Jazz)
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| Drums (Drum set, African Drums, Latin Hand Drums)
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| Piano (Classical and Jazz) |
| Trumpet (Classical and Jazz)
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| Trombone (Classical and Jazz)
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| Voice (Classical, Jazz, Opera, Shows)
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| Composition |
| Jazz Arranging |
Music classes will take place in the morning hours, at one of the
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music campuses – Flushing or Park Slope –
depending on the field of study |
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Co-op
(INTERNSHIP):
This program allows language courses and
practice in the New York work environment.
LANGUAGE COURSE, 16 or 18 lessons a week of business English.
INTERNSHIP, 4 or 8 weeks, not paid.
2 options:
1 - For F-1 visa students, minimum stay 8
weeks, 18 hours english course per week and between 15 and 25 hours per
week INTERNSHIP. SEE BOARD ABOVE FOR PRICES CODE "VISAF1"
2 - For those without visa, 16 hours english course per week for 4 weeks
FOLLOWED by 4 or 8 weeks INTERNSHIP. SEE BOARD ABOVE FOR PRICES CODE "VNLEARN".
IMPORTANT:
no registration without exception will be taken into account less than 6
weeks before the course starting dates. A CV and letter of motivation in English
are compulsory with
the booking
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Globalization is
making it necessary for companies to seek employees with both
English language skills and experience in a professional
environment. |
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The English and
Internship Program will allow you to gain this experience. The
program is designed to combine language training with on the job
exposure to American professional practices. We offer both Junior
and Executive English Internships. A high communicative ability
must be demonstrated before a placement can be given, as the
internship allows you to practice language skills in a
professional environment.
The first part of the program consists of a minimum of 4 weeks in
one of our Intensive English Programs (15 or 20 hours per week), where
you will improve your English skills under the guidance of our
certified and experienced teachers. The second part of this
program consists of an uncompensated position at one of the many
business and professional organizations throughout New York City.
These internships are opportunities for the practical application
of the skills acquired in the language-training portion of the
program. You will report to the sponsor company each day as though
you were an actual employee.
The minimum Internship duration is 4 weeks.
- Junior Interns
must complete a minimum
of 4 weeks in the Intensive English program. They generally
work as 'office-support' staff doing research (using print and
electronic media), database management, cold calling, filing,
faxing, photocopying or coordinating events.
- Executive Interns
must complete a
minimum of 4 weeks in the Executive English program. They
generally begin as support staff, but are expected to handle
tasks with a higher level of responsibility after becoming
familiar with the company.
In order to participate in the program, you must submit an
American-style résumé, a completed program questionnaire and
a signed and dated Internship Agreement at least 6 to 8 weeks
prior to your intended start date. The internship placement
fee must be received together with the application.
Fields of Internship may include, but are not limited to:
Accounting
Architecture
Business Administration
Communications
Computers
Fashion
Fine Arts
Hotel Management
Human Resources
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Insurance
International Trade
Journalism
Law
Marketing
Performing Arts
Publishing
Real Estate
Travel & Tourism
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Internship placements are with organizations considered
capable of providing suitable internship positions. While the
Internship Coordinator will make every effort to place you in
your field of interest, but we do not guarantee
industry-specific placement. The program is intended to
develop and enhance your English skills in a professional
environment.
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Practical English
in the Working World sample schedule
WITH MORNING CLASSES
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Class |
9:30am - 12:30pm
Vocabulary for public relations, oral presentations,
telephone skills |
9:30am - 12:30pm
Idioms for sales, observations of American retail
settings |
9:30am - 12:30pm
Research industry information, analysis of business
situations |
9:30am - 12:30pm
Exploration of media issues and marketing |
9:30am - 12:30pm
Examination of corporate cultures and cross-cultural
perspectives |
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Lunch time |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
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Language Practice at Company |
2:00pm - 6:00pm |
2:00pm - 6:00pm |
2:00pm - 6:00pm |
2:00pm - 6:00pm |
2:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Optional Activities |
7:15pm
Off-Broadway Musical |
6:45pm
Julliard Dance Program |
7:00pm
Opera at Lincoln Center |
6:30pm
Film-making workshop at NY Film Academy |
8:00pm
Art/Music Event:
"Come Play With Us" |
WITH AFTERNOON CLASSES
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Language Practice at Company |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
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Lunch time |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Class |
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Vocabulary for public relations, oral presentations,
telephone skills |
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Idioms for sales, observations of American retail
settings |
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Research industry information, analysis of business
situations |
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Exploration of media issues and marketing |
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Examination of corporate cultures and cross-cultural
perspectives |
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Optional Activities |
7:15pm
Off-Broadway Musical |
6:45pm
Julliard Dance Program |
7:00pm
Opera at Lincoln Center |
6:30pm
Film-making workshop at NY Film Academy |
8:00pm
Art/Music Event:
"Come Play With Us" |
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Professional English
Program.
Our
Professional Students
Your colleagues in our Professional English
Program are international executives, business people and
professionals from around the world, but they are also so much
more. You may be in class with a prominent lawyer or a
well-known actor, a film director, a doctor, a general manager,
a chief financial officer, or a university professor. It is this
wide variety of participants that makes the Professional Program
so dynamic.
Most participants come to us from Western Europe,
East Asia and South America. We welcomed professionals from 25
different countries last year alone. This broad base of
international leaders in their fields creates an exciting yet
focused learning environment.
Most participants attend our
Professional English Program
for a short period of time (the average is three weeks), but you
can attend the course for as little as one week to as many as
several months.
Participants in our Professional Programs are
capable adults with significant professional experience. Our
Professional group courses require, in addition to intermediate
to advanced level English language skills, demonstrated
professional experience. We do not have a minimum age for these
programs, but it is intended for more mature students (last year
the average age for participants in the program was just over 37
years old). For our less experienced applicants, we recommend
our
Future Professionals Program.
Our Professional English Program, available
exclusively at our New York Center, is designed to enable
working professionals to improve their English communication
skills in the amount of time they have, even if all they have is
one week.
The courses in this program are more than just
"Business English", and they are not just for "Business People".
They are designed to equip professionals of all types with the
tools they need to interact in English with others on a personal
and professional level. The materials used emphasize cultural
issues in the professional workplace, as well as different
levels of discourse, networking, presentation skills and
industry trends.
Participants choose between small international
groups, private classes, or both. This variety allows for all
types of learners to join a class that specifically fits their
needs and learning styles.
In our group lessons, upper-intermediate and
advanced level participants meet with our professional English
"generalists." These instructors have specialized training and
experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to
professionals. They also have general experience working in
American businesses and organizations in a wide variety of
industries.
In our private (one-on-one) lessons,
professionals of any level work with either a generalist or a
specialist, depending upon the participant's needs and
interests. Our specialists have life and work experience in a
particular industry, in addition to having training and
experience teaching ESL to professionals.
Participants enrolled in any of our Professional
English Programs are assessed prior to their arrival through our
pre-arrival questionnaire (which includes a self-assessment) and
a telephone interview with our Professional Program Coordinator.
With the information gathered, our Professional Program
Coordinator chooses the best instructor(s) for the course and
for the participant. This information is also given to the
instructors so that they can customize the curriculum for the
particular participants. This ensures efficiency and reduces the
amount of time lost in the assessment and "getting-to-know-you"
exercises usually necessary in the first lesson. Participants in
our Professional group courses may need to take an additional
written assessment before attending their first course.
Key Features:
Flexibility: Participants may begin every Monday.
Instructors adjust lesson focus to address individual needs.
Diversity: Many kinds of programs for many types
of learners. A diverse composition of students join the program.
Customization: Instructors develop lesson plans
specifically for the participants' interests.
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