ESL Programs in Manhattan, New York City

New York English Academy:
New York English Academy (NYEA) is a Lower Manhattan-based English language school that provides a range of full-time English language (ESL) programs to international & non-native English speaking students. Conveniently located next to the city's Financial District, NYEA is authorized by the NY State Education Department. Our full-time and part-time English courses include Standard English, Business English, and TOEFL exam preparation. Scheduling is extremely flexible - students can avail of morning and afternoon sessions, and our comprehensive courses range from just 1-week study options, to a whole year of quality English language education.

- Accredited English Language School
We are approved by the New York Board of Education, licensed by the NYS Education Department, and accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training). 

- Quality English Language Training
Our mission is to provide a quality English language training program to help students make effective progress toward their academic and personal language success.

- Beginner to Advanced Levels
Upon your arrival, we will give you an ESL placement test to determine your level. At New York English Academy, we help you to achieve your academic goals quickly, and increase your English abilities as you progress.

- Developing Real-life Communication Skills
Our classes are focused on improving your English language communication. Our goal is to help students articulate themselves in English and achieve their fluency goals. Students are encouraged to exchange opinions in class with frequent conversation and discussion.

Our specialized English curriculum places the emphasis on each key skill: reading, listening, and writing and  fluent speaking.

Our courses let you dedicate more time to learning English individually with your teachers, taking the time to seriously practice your spoken English communication.


Flexible Course Schedules:
Course schedules are extremely flexible, and are suited to each individual student. Our Full-time Standard English courses range between 1 and 48-week study periods.

Founded in 1998, our mission is to provide a variety of quality English language training programs to help US and international students make effective progress toward their academic and personal language success.

For Beginners to Advanced Students

In our specialized English classes, teachers present you with effective and unique lessons. As a result of this process, you will increase your vocabulary and improve your language construction.

Your listening, reading, and writing comprehension will hopefully improve day by day. By giving you a monthly test, your teacher will make sure that you make steady progress. Courses include:

• Full-time / Part-time Standard English courses (18 or 20 hours / 14 hours per week)
• TOEFL iBT preparation (4-week or 8-week course)
• Private English lessons
• Business English (4 week course)
• Slang & Idioms (4 hours per week)
• Conversation & Pronunciation (4 hours per week)
• Short-term Summer English courses
• TEFL / TESOL English teacher certification program

"My teachers helped me a lot, especially with pronunciation. The movies every Friday or the field trips helped me a lot in listening and understanding. Also, the environment of the school is wonderful!"
- Evgenia, Greece

"The classrooms are light and cozy. It makes me smile and lifts my mood every morning. I enjoy studying at NYEA, because the teachers are very nice."
- Assel, Kazakhstan

"The schedule was so comfortable for me, and I can take a TOEFL course also - the tuition is not so expensive. I think you should pick New York English Academy because it's a great school!"
- Kata, Hungary

"I chose New York City because it is one of the most diverse cities in the entire world, in terms of culture, languages, kinds of people and especially because anything can happen in NYC. Choose New York English Academy - You are going to have the best experience of your life!"  
- Piedad, Ecuador