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English courses for international students / adults in NYC

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New York Language Center, Manhattan:
New York Language Center (NYLC) is an English language school with two conveniently-located campuses in Manhattan - in Midtown Manhattan and on the Upper West Side. We provide full-time and part-time English courses for students from all over the world. Whether you're looking for a rich cultural experience or superior language education, you'll find both in the exciting environment of NYLC! In addition, we have English schools in Jackson Heights in Queens, and The Bronx.

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English Courses in Manhattan:
Beginner to advanced level

• Intensive English Course:
20 hours of classes per week (Monday - Friday: morning & afternoon) 

Photo of English courses for international students / adults in NYCOur intensive English programs are our most popular programs and are ideal for foreign students visiting from abroad or those who have more time to devote to their English language education.

Taught at eight levels and three post-advanced levels, this intensive English course improves the key skills of reading, writing speaking and listening, by interacting in English in real-life settings and through new themes each week.

You will focus on integrated skills and work with authentic materials such as podcasts, online videos, and newspaper articles.

• Semi-intensive ESL Program:

16 hours of classes each week (Monday-Thursday: morning & afternoon) 

An integrated skills program that combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

• Private English Lessons:

You must book a minimum of 5 hours of private English tutoring. 

If you have a limited schedule, or if there is a specific area of English that you would like to focus on, private English lessons may be the ideal option for you. Our professional instructors can customize the content of your classes to meet your needs, and offer flexible scheduling. 

• TOEFL Preparation & Pre-TOEFL Preparation:

Image of English courses for international students / adults in NYCThe TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam tests the English language proficiency of non-native speakers and is an entry requirement for international students who wish to study at universities or colleges in the United States. A high TOEFL test score can also be a job requirement.

NYLC can help you to achieve a good score on your TOEFL iBT test. Our TOEFL preparation program begins with a developmental skills class and serves as a comprehensive and stimulating review class. While there is a focus on grammar, it promotes the improvement of all English language skills.

• Weekend English Course:
Upper West Side Manhattan school

This 8-week course consists of 4 hours per week on either Saturday or Sunday.

• Everyday English Program:
Upper West Side Manhattan school

This course consists of 8 hours of classes per week (Monday-Thursday). Designed for students who live and work in New York, this comprehensive ESL program focuses on building your basic English skills to increase your confidence in the workplace, in the community and at home.

• Business English Classes:

Photos of New York Language Center, ManhattanGain the English language skills you need to succeed in the workplace! Our Business English classes are designed to help you to learn the vocabulary and expressions you need for work situations, such as meetings, negotiations, and telephone conversations.

In addition, you learn how to interact with clients and colleagues through role plays and dialogues in English. The class includes group work involving case studies where students discuss company issues and brainstorm for solutions.

• Explore New York City - An ESL Writing Course:
Picture of English courses for international students / adults in NYCThis course aims to improve the basic English skills you need for proper writing, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. 

You will learn through brief but clear explanations and a myriad of exercises in which you can practice the skills you have learned, receive feedback and apply it to your writing. In addition, you go on excursions throughout New York and write about your experiences.

English Language Courses for Juniors / Teenagers:
• Year-round & summer ESL programs for small groups of 10-15 juniors / teenagers from educational tour agents
• Year-round & summer ESL programs for individual juniors / teenagers accompanied by a guardian in NY

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Address: 226 W. 37th Street, 11th Floor, Manhattan, New York 10018, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-02-06 were from:

Indinesia, Indonesia; Palembang, Indonesia; jakarta, Indonesia; Malang, Indonesia; Tebing Tinggi, Indonesia; Kab. Gresik, Indonesia; surabay, Indonesia; Indonesia; Bardstown; and more.
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ABC Languages - Bronx, Westchester County NY & Southern CT
Courses / Programs
• Do you need to improve your English language skills? If you live in The Bronx, Westchester County NY or Southern Connecticut, you can take private or semi-private English lessons with ABC Languages.

• Our qualified and highly-experienced ESL tutors can design a curriculum that will help you to meet your specific goals. Improve your job opportunities or simply make communicating in English in your everyday life easier!

• Private lessons mean you can learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule.

• Choose to meet your English language teacher from once a week to every day. It's entirely up to you! One-on-one / small group English lessons can take place at your home, office or agreed location.

Locations for private lessons include:

• The Bronx, NYC

• Westchester County NY
Ardsley, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Bethel, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Brookfield, Cortlandt, Croton-on Hudson, Darien, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Elmsford, Greenwich, Harrison, Hastings-on Hudson, Irvington, Katonah, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Montrose, Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, New Canaan, New Rochelle, Newtown, North Salem, Ossining, Peekskill, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Pound Ridge, Purchase, Redding, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Shelton, Sleepy Hollow, Southport, Stratford, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, Weston, Wilton, Yonkers, Yorktown, White Plains..

• Fairfield County CT
Bridgeport, Danbury, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Norwalk, Southport, Stamford.. (Contact us about your city or area)
Private / Semi-Private English Language Lessons:
• Private & Semi-Private English classes for adults: Basic English for beginners; Intermediate-level English classes; Advanced English lessons

• Preparation for TOEFL, TOEIC exams

• Private / Semi-Private ESL tutoring for K-12 students

• Corporate English training for business professionals & organizations

Online English Classes via Zoom / Skype for students & families

Foreign / Second Language Classes:
• Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Russian, Polish, Greek, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Vietnamese, Korean..
Kaplan International Washington DC
Courses / Programs
• Learn English in the beautiful and historic city of Washington DC with Kaplan International! We provide a range of accredited English courses to students from around the world of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

• Our quality English language courses in Washington DC include Intensive English, GRE / GMAT preparation, and TOEFL exam preparation.

• At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, which will show your level of English, the dates on which you have studied and your attendance. 

• Learning English in DC means immersing yourself in American culture. You will enjoy the diversity of its multicultural neighborhoods and visiting its world-famous landmarks, such as the White House, the Supreme Court, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Museum or the National Cathedral.

• Kaplan International in the USA are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and students from 79 different countries attended our DC ESL school last year.

Student Review:
"It’s a wonderful experience, you learn a lot, discover different cultures and way of life. It’s a great opportunity to make contacts and real friendship with people from around the world."
- Paul-Victor, France
English Language Courses for Adults:

Beginner to advanced levels

• General English

• Intensive English

• Vacation English

• Academic Year and Semester Courses

• TOEFL Exam Preparation

• GMAT Preparation

• GRE For International Students

• Homestay with an American host family
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Courses / Programs
• Study English in a Top U.S. University with affordable fees!

• The ELI is located on the beautiful, 58-acre campus of Notre Dame of Maryland University in one of Baltimore's most prestigious and secure neighborhoods (Baltimore is a major cosmopolitan city on the East Coast of the U.S).

• The ELI provides an intensive English program (IEP) for non-native English speakers & international students who want to improve their English language skills in a quality university setting.

• In 8-week sessions, students at all levels study writing, grammar, reading, listening and speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, TOEFL preparation & American culture. 

• In each session, there are 20-25 different countries represented. This diversity makes English proficiency a necessity and motivates study & language acquisition. 

• The ELI is also a test center site for the Institutional TOEFL exam, so students can sit for the exam on-campus during and after the completion of their studies.

• After attending the ELI, many of our students move on to undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and careers.

"ELI has the most effective course available to help improve my English. I recommend this school as the best English language institute in the east."
- Hong Joo, South Korea

"I spent 6 months in ELI and it was a really good experience. I got to know wonderful people from all over the world which I still have contact with. The program is very well built to learn and/or improve your English..
- Mark, Switzerland
Intensive English Language Program:

• Duration: 8 weeks - full-time & part-time

• Levels: High Beginner to Advanced Levels


Modules / Course Units include:
• Listening & Speaking

• Vocabulary

• Pronunciation

• Grammar

• Reading & Discussion

• Writing

Further English Courses:
• TOEFL iBT Test Preparation (Intensive, 5-week course)

• Summer English Classes (full-time & part-time)
International Language Institute, Gaithersburg MD
Courses / Programs
• Study English in the U.S. with the International Language Institute (ILI) in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, just 15 miles north-west of Washington DC, and situated just south of Germantown MD.

• We provide a wide range of English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for beginner to advanced level students, including TOEFL preparation. Our English courses are available during the day, in the evening, and on Saturdays.

• Our mission is to provide high-quality language instruction and academic preparation, at a superior value, to satisfy the individual goals of those who choose to study for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

• Over the past 43 years, our company has seen steady growth and developed a strong reputation around the world and locally for quality language training and academic preparation at a superior value.

• Our English programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is a national accrediting agency listed by the United States Secretary of Education.

• We are authorized under Federal law to enroll individuals with a student visa as well as other non-immigrant foreign students. ILI also has a language school in Dupont Circle in the center of Washington DC.

Student Testimonial:
"Not only have I improved my language skills, but I’ve also made great friends. Among those friends are teachers who have very effective ways of teaching and make learning less daunting."
- Brahim, Mauritania
English Language Courses for Adults:

• Intensive English Program (IEP) - 16 weeks

• TOEFL Preparation course (4, 8 or 12 weeks)

• Private English lessons in your home, workplace or our institute

• Evening English classes

• Weekend (Saturday) English courses

• Semi-private English tutoring

• Special group classes (3+ students of the same level)

• Business / Corporate English Training (Idiom Courses; Accent Reduction Courses; Grammar & Practice; Vocabulary Development; Readings in American Culture & Conversation)

• Homestay Program (with a local family)
Crossing Borders Group
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Rice Village, just 5 minutes from Downtown Houston TX, Crossing Borders is a leading English language learning school. 

Serving students throughout the Houston / Harris County areas, we provide beginner to advanced level English language lessons to adults and children. 

Study options include General English, Intensive English, Private English lessons, English Exam preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, SAT), Business English, and more. 

As well as general Group English lessons, we also offer individual tailor-made lessons that give students an opportunity to work on areas of particular interest or concern. Individual lessons are all minimum 90 minutes long and the content can be negotiated between student and teacher.

Student Testimonial:
"For anyone who is interested in learning English in Houston, Texas. Crossing Borders is the place."
- Daniela Jimenez Arvelaez
English Language Classes:
- Beginner, intermediate & advanced levels

- General English classes
- Intensive / Semi-intensive English classes
- Private English lessons
- TOEFL / TOEIC / SAT exam preparation
- English Conversation classes
- American Pronunciation & Accent Reduction
- Business English workshops
- Corporate English language training for executives
- Family English courses
- English classes for kids & teens
- English tutoring for high school students
- Summer / winter English programs for kids & teens
Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County
Courses / Programs
Southern States University (SSU) is a private American university founded in 1983 which has 3 campuses in Southern California (in San Diego, and Newport Beach, south of Los Angeles). 

Our mission is to provide international students with English language instruction of the highest quality. We offer eight levels of intensive English courses for beginners through to advanced English language studies, as well as TOEFL test preparation classes.

Our approach gives students the opportunity to improve reading, writing, grammar, conversation, pronunciation, TOEFL, and Business English. SSU’s stimulating and productive learning environment is well-suited for preparing students for continued success in their future personal, academic, and professional pursuits.

Our Intensive English Program prices start at $190/4 weeks at our Fashion Valley campus with early morning classes from 7:30 am-12:00 pm.

SSU also provides Business Administration Degree programs (BBA and MBA) for domestic and international students.

All programs and locations are fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

"I really enjoy speaking and spending time with people from different countries. After I complete the ESL program I am planning to apply for the BBA or MBA programs offered by Southern States University."
- Rena, Intensive English Program
Intensive English Progam:
- Beginner, high beginner, intermediate, high intermediate, advanced
- 18 hours / week
- 3 hours core & 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Mornings, afternoons & evenings

TOEFL Preparation Course:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours TOEFL and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings

Applied Business Skills Development (for advanced English students)

Business Administration Courses:
- BBA Degree, 4 years
- MBA Program, 2 years

(Business courses can be taken alongide English programs)