EC English Language Schools: New York
1501 Broadway St., New York City, NY 10018, US
EC English Language Schools: New York
The Semi-Intensive 24 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates. The additional 4 lessons in this course allow students extra time to learn and practice all of their newly learned skills.
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood
Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.
Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.
EC New York 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 schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 11 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 25 years old |
EC New York is a contemporary space located in the heart of Times Square, making it possibly the most centrally-located school in the ‘Big Apple’. With views over the famous billboards, theatres and streets filled with yellow taxis, EC New York is just a few blocks away from world-famous shopping on 5th Avenue, the Empire State Building and much more.
Launched: 2009
Centre capacity: 120
Classrooms: 8
Minimum age: 16
Students per class: Average 12 (Max. 15)
School Includes
Access to 22 internet connected computers
Free wireless internet access throughout the centre
Student lounge
Self study room for all EC New York students
University Admissions Service
Social and cultural programme
The nationality and age mix at EC English Language Schools: New York varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.
EC New York 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.
EC New York is a contemporary space located in the heart of Times Square, making it possibly the most centrally-located school in the ‘Big Apple’. With views over the famous billboards, theatres and streets filled with yellow taxis, EC New York is just a few blocks away from world-famous shopping on 5th Avenue, the Empire State Building and much more.
I like my teacher because were a very expansive and more kind.
I don't like the started of the lesson because I had the lesson at 1:00 pm and it was not very comfortable for me
I chose private lessons to get the most impact during the short period of time I was in New York. My teacher Claire Giovino was a really inspiring teacher and she was really good at giving me personal feedback on my learning goals that she also helped me define during the first lesson.
I have the greatest respect and gratitude for her way of teaching me, and i'm impressed by how much my English skills improved after my six lessons.
The staff in the school were very nice, the teachers were nice, the location is perfect, there were too many students in the class, though. The groups were too big, there is no focus in your needs, it was just a general class. The school is too expensive for what you get.
Show details » Read more...I loved my teachers and the location of the school was perfect! So close to my residence (the New Yorker, which, by the way, was horrible), and close to almost everything! All in all I enjoyed my stay in NYC very much.
Show details » Read more...I spent 12 weeks in EC NY. The school is very good. The teachers are mostly good and kind. The activities are awesome, and you can make a lot of friends there.
The best part of all is the location - very central.
The teachers were really nice! I did not feel that I learnt that much, but it was fun going to class anyway.
Show details » Read more...I've been to EC four times for week. First time was excellent, but the last one was very bad.
I spoke less than twenty minutes in classes during the week at my last visit EC. My mistakes were not corrected. The studied material was not repeated in subsequent classes.
We spent a lot of time on strange games and activities that didn't help me study English. For example, we were looking for something on the Internet in the class - I could work with computer at home. Another example: we had to imagine ourselves that we are blind and go from one room to another with eyes closed and look for something there.
In spite of this, you can find excellent teachers in EC.
Regarding my experience in EC, actually it was very short and I cannot judge whether it is good or not.
However, my notes as follows:
-The tuition cost is higher than the other school
-School faculty are not skillful enough
Moreover, when the student having a good basis in English language, unfortunately there is no technique to sharpen the student's skills and improve his language.
Very good. It would be great if I have offers in next English classes.
Show details » Read more...I especially appreciated the school's location in the middle of Manhattan. I was also lucky because I only had good teachers. I heard from other students that one or two teachers were really bad and lazy. One negative point that I have to say, it is that the wireless was very bad.
Show details » Read more...I think is a really good school because the teachers are very professional and the location of the school is great too.
Show details » Read more...I liked the classes, teachers, location, friendly and social activities in EC. I did like my time in NYC, two weeks. It was not enough.
Show details » Read more...Some teachers were really great, but mostly they were bad, boring, and didn't teach a lot. Activities were great. Location of the school is great. For learning English I wouldn't recommend this school. But if a person wants to have fun, to see NY, to meet new people and to have some classes, the school is good for that.
Show details » Read more...I'm really grateful to everyone who helped me to choose EC. I was in NYC for 3 weeks and they were probably the most amazing weeks ever! Lots of activities to do, and excellent teachers (Anastasia, Nathan and Adriana). Really cool and useful. I could go to D. C. and see everything I wished of American history. So I can conclude than New York is a wonderful city. There is everything in it; everyone can find something special and enjoy it.
Show details » Read more...The school is excellent and teachers are awesome. They really encourage you to learn the language. I took the 4-week TOEFL Crash Course and there was a lot of work to do, but the teachers really made it quite easy. They really helped me a lot, I got 108 on TOEFL test a week after I finished my course in the school.
Show details » Read more...Classes and teachers are very good, but I think the number of students in some groups sometimes is bigger than it should be. Location of the school and dorm where I lived is perfect! Times square, what can be better?
Housing in EHS was pretty good, Actually it's hard for me to say what I didn't like, 'cause I value location, people and view from my window much more than personal comfort.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in New York City. These homes are often between 25 - 60 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
EC New York provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
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 $80 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.
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 $140. 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.
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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