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ESL Programs in New York

Welcome to the Study Abroad Guides directory of ESL Programs in New York. Click on a school name to visit its web site...


Berkeley College
InterNexus - I.C.L.S. - New York City
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicBerkeley College, founded in 1931 has established a reputation as an excellent two year business college. Berkeley is proud to serve the needs of international students with an exceptional education that provides an intensive business skills curriculum. The ICLS-NYC offers two types of English programs: Intensive (27.5 hours per week) and the vacation Youth Programs (12-15 hrs per week with activities and trips planned for each afternoon). These programs will meet the needs of all students who desire to study English in New York, from the serious student planning to attend Berkeley College or other colleges and Universities in the United States to the youth who desires to have a fun, language and cultural experience in New York during their school vacation periods.

Average Class Size: 12 ESL Program Size: 35-40 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Campus Setting: Urban Email: inx@berkeley.org


Center for English Studies - New York
ESL Program
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicThe Center for English Studies offers quality language instruction in the heart of New York City. We have two centers in Manhattan: one downtown on the campus of the College of Insurance, near the World Trade Center and Wall Street. Our second Manhattan location is located in mid-town, near the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. CES offers a full schedule of activities in "the Big Apple" on weekdays, including walking tours, cruises to the Statue of Liberty, visits to many of the world famous museums, and Broadway Musicals. Weekend excursions are also available to CES students...

Average Class Size: 11, maximum 14 ESL Program Size: 300-700 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, Private Apartment, Residence Club. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Urban Email: cesnewyork@cescorp.com


College of Saint Rose
InterNexus (ELSC - New York)
Albany, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicThe InterNexus English Language Study Center in Albany, NY is located on the campus of The College of Saint Rose, a 4 year, private university offering 38 undergraduate programs, 6 pre-professional programs (pre law, med, engineering, etc.), and 20 graduate programs including MBA programs. The campus is approximately 3 hours from New York City and Boston. Our intensive program consists of 23 hours of English per week in six week terms. Students study Grammar, Writing, Reading, and Listening and Speaking. We also offer the Michigan Test, Institutional TOEFL and TOEIC. The College of Saint Rose, a respected private school, welcomes our advance students into degree programs and part-time studies...

Average Class Size: 8-12 ESL Program Size: 25-55 Housing Options: Homestay, Private Apartment, Shared Houses. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, November, December. Campus Setting: Urban Email: mcneelek@rosnet.strose.edu


Columbia University
American Language Program
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicFounded in 1754, Columbia University is a member of the Ivy League, a group of eight of the oldest and most distinguished universities in the United States. Columbia is located in New York City, the center of American arts and business. The University sits on Manhattan's Upper West Side, in a lively neighborhood known as Morningside Heights. The American Language Program, which dates from 1911, is one of the oldest programs in English as a second language in the United States. Its mission is to offer high-quality academic language courses and other academic support for both full-time language students and for international students matriculated into degree programs...

Average Class Size: 18 ESL Program Size: 250-800 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: January, February, May, June, July, September. Campus Setting: Urban Email: alp@columbia.edu


Cornell University
Intensive English Program /Department of Modern Languages
Ithaca, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicCornell University is a private endowed university and the federal land grant institution of New York State. It is a member of the Ivy League and a partner of the State University of New York. The Intensive English Program at Cornell University provides full-time intensive English language instruction as well as academic, social, and cultural orientation to the United States and its institutions. The aim of the program is for you to improve your language skills in order to achieve your goal whether it is to study English for academic, business, professional, or personal reasons...

Average Class Size: 14 ESL Program Size: 320-350 Housing Options: Dormitory, Hotel, On-Campus Apartments, Private Apartment, Residence Club, Shared Houses. Sessions Begin: January, June, August. Campus Setting: Small Town/Rural Email: cuiep@cornell.edu


ELS Language Centers/Manhattan
Semi-Intensive English Course
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicNew York City means excitement, variety, culture and opportunity. Our ELS Language Centers facility at Audrey Cohen College in Manhattan is near the famous SoHo area, where you can experience the bustle and diversity of this lively metropolis. Wall Street and the Financial District, the center of U.S. business, is close by. The Semi-Intensive English Program is a 20-hour-per-week course. It is designed for individuals who want maximum learning opportunities in the classroom and more time to explore their surroundings and practice English outside the classroom. In addition to the Semi-Intensive English course, you can also choose an English for Executives program or a Super-Intensive English course at the Manhattan Center...

Average Class Size: Maximum = 15 ESL Program Size: 30 - 60 Housing Options: Homestay, Hotel, Residence Club. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Urban Email: info_ises@els.com


English Connection New York
Intensive English Language & Cultural Immersion Programs
Saratoga Springs, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicENGLISH CONNECTION Headquarters are situated in the heart of world famous Saratoga Springs, New York USA. Saratoga Springs is a charming Victorian city rich in history and sophistication. Visitors throughout the world come to learn the English language and experience American culture in one of the safest locations in New York. Saratoga Springs is home to the finest and most prestigious thoroughbred horse racing on the oldest track in America. Historical sites of the American Revolution are scattered throughouut the area surrounding architecturally prominent Victorian mansions of Saratoga Springs....

Average Class Size: 6 ESL Program Size: 200-250 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, On-Campus Apartments, Private Apartment, Residence Club, Shared Houses. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Suburban Urban Email: director@englishconnection.com


Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Intensive English Language Program
Johnstown, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicWith 57 academic programs, Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC) can prepare you for a career or transfer to the 4 year college of your choice.Associate degree and certificate programs are available in a variety of curricula including Business Administration, Computer Science, Liberal Arts and more. FMCC offers a full-time Intensive English Language Program for students who need to improve their language ability before beginning a college degree or certificate program. The Language Program is also intended for those who want to study English for career or social purposes before returning to their countries...

Average Class Size: 10 ESL Program Size: 10-40 Housing Options: Homestay, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, June, September. Campus Setting: Small Town/Rural Email: intl@fmcc.suny.edu


Kaplan Educational Centers
Access America English Language Programs
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicAs the oldest and best known test preparation institution in America, Kaplanoffers English plus test preparation courses (TOEFL, GMAT and GRE and others) in more than 150 locations, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston. Owned by the Washington Post and a sister company of Newsweek , it prepares students to enter the best universities in the U.S. Kaplan also offers preparation for professional tests such as the CPA and USMLE, required for licensure. The cost of courses is remarkably low. Kaplan is authorized under U.S. law to enroll non-immigrant alien students...

Average Class Size: 10 ESL Program Size: 3,000 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, On-Campus Apartments, Private Apartment, Residence Club. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Suburban Urban Email: world@kaplan.com


Marymount College
Center for English Language Studies
Tarrytown, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicMarymount is a small, private, undergraduate, all women's liberal arts college. Our Summer English Language Program is coed as well as our Winter Weekend College. We are located in beautiful Tarrytown, NY which is 40 minutes from New York City. The Center for English Language Studies at Marymount College provides individual attention to ensure that students reach the level of English proficiency required to achieve their academic and career goals. Classes are small enough to encourage active participation, and the director and staff are available to meet with students outside the classroom setting.

Average Class Size: 6 ESL Program Size: 15 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: May, June, July. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: toure@mmc.marymt.edu


New School
English Language Studies Center
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicThe New School was founded in 1919 by a small group of renowned American intellectuals and educators, as a center for "discussion, instruction, and counseling for mature men and women." Today the New School is an accredited, degree-granting institution, whose divisions include Parsons School of Design, Mannes College of Music, Eugene Lang College, the Graduate Faculty of Political and Social Science, and the Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy. The English Language Studies center attracts students of many nationalities and with a broad range of professions and interests.

Average Class Size: 15 ESL Program Size: 100 - 125 Housing Options: Dormitory, Private Apartment, Shared Houses. Sessions Begin: January, March, June, July, September, November. Campus Setting: Urban Email: nesrinm@newschool.edu


Oakwood Friends School
American Language School
Poughkeepsie, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicOakwood Friends School is located on a 60-acre campus in the heart of the scenic Hudson Valley. The campus is approximately 130 kilometers north of New York City. Oakwood is a coeducational boarding school with approximately 120 students in grades 7-12. ALA students who wish to continue to study at Oakwood may do so after they have been at ALA for at least one term, are enrolled in ALA's Level 4 an dhave received approval from ALA and the Oakwood Director of Studies. ALA students may take part in all Oakwood activities, including Yearbook, Poetry Club, Drama, Musical and Choral Productions, and Literary Magazine...

Average Class Size: 5 ESL Program Size: 15 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: ALANY@mcimail.com


Pace University
The English Language Institute
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicPace University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs at three campuses in New York State. Students can choose an urban or suburban environment. The New York City campus is located in lower Manhattan in the financial district. The Pleasantville/Briarcliff and the White Plains campuses are in suburban Westchester County, just north of New York City. The Pace University English Language Institute (ELI) offers a choice of two safe and convenient locations: lower Manhattan or suburban Westchester County. Housing is available at both locations...

Average Class Size: 10-12 ESL Program Size: 100-150 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: January, March, June, July, September, November. Campus Setting: Suburban Urban Email: elipace@fsmail.pace.edu


Rennert Bilingual
Intensive English Program
New York, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicRennert Bilingual is conveniently located in the center of Manhattan, near everything that makes New York a world-class city - the lights of Times Square, the art of Lincoln Center, the business of the United Nations, the theater of Broadway, the tranquility of Central Park and the popular subcultures of Downtown and the quality of New York's stores and restaurants. Transportation in our city is fast, safe and convenient. We invite you to join our small classes in the most exciting city in the world. New York City will be your classroom, surrounding you with American English while you experience the city's incomparable attractions and cultures. Together, the city and Rennert Bilingual offer diverse experiences, allowing you to focus on your interests and maximize your learning...

Average Class Size: 8 (maximum 10) ESL Program Size: 165 Housing Options: Homestay, Hotel, Residence Club. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Urban Email: study@rennert.com


Rochester Institute of Technology
English Language Center
Rochester, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicRIT is a university founded in 1829. It was ranked number one in Photography and "one of the top two leading comprehensive universities in the north in terms of academic reputation" by the magazine US NEWS and WORLD REPORT. It offers programs in engineering, computer science, printing, business, and fine and applied arts.The English Language Center is a department of the university and students live with American students on the beautiful modern campus. Students have access to the library, indoor swimming pool, ice skating rink, tennis courts and exercise equipment...

Average Class Size: 10 ESL Program Size: 80-100 Housing Options: Dormitory, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: March, June, July, September, November. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: lxdelc@rit.edu


State University of New York at Albany
Intensive English Language Program
Albany, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicAt the University at Albany, our challenging curriculum blends a strong foundation in the liberal arts with a wide range of hands-on and real world experiences, guided by outstanding teacher-scholars. US News has ranked many of our departments amoung the best in the country including Information & Technology, Public Finance & Budget, and Criminal Justice. The Intensive English Language Program, celebrating its 20th year in 1998, has an experienced, creative, concerned faculty which is very familiar with the needs of international students. All are native speakers of English and most have overseas experience...

Average Class Size: 15 ESL Program Size: 55-70 Housing Options: Dormitory, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, June, September. Campus Setting: Urban Email: ielp@csc.albany.edu


State University of New York at Buffalo
English Language Institute
Buffalo, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicFounded in 1846, the University at Buffalo (UB) is the largest, most comprehensive university center in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system. UB offers 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs on its modern suburban campus located a short distance from Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York. For more than 25 years the English Language Institute of the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) has offered intensive English, preacademic, and cultural orientation training to incoming foreign students preparing for academic programs at UB and other institutions of higher education in the U.S. Students in the ELI Intensive Program receive 25 hours of instruction per week, including special elective workshops in TOEFL preparation, library research and computing, among others...

Average Class Size: 15 ESL Program Size: 400-450 per year Housing Options: Dormitory, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, May, July, August. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: curtiskl@acsu.buffalo.edu


University of Rochester
Intensive Summer English Program/Office of Special Programs
Rochester, New York (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicLocated in western New York State, the Rochester area has a rich cultural, industrial, and artistic history. Rochester is a city of 300,000 and is the headquarters of such prestigious companies as Eastman Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, and the Xerox Corporation. The University of Rochester's Intensive Summer English Program offers language instruction in two types of courses, one for students interested in improving their general skills and one for graduate students at the university or other universities who may be teaching or giving professional presentations. Instruction focuses on pronunciation, fluency in speaking, comprehension of spoken language, and reading and writing skills...

Average Class Size: limited to 15 ESL Program Size: 40-50 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: July. Campus Setting: Urban Email: ospecial@troi.cc.rochester.edu


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