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Our New York school is situated on Seventh Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. The Empire State Building, Macy's department store, Greenwich Village, Times Square, and many more of New York's most beloved sights are only a short walk away. Our busiest school designed for the student who thrives on activity! In the classroom, you'll be challenged to work at the height of your abilities. After lessons, there are multiple opportunities to put just as much energy into your social life, with the city's many entertainments at your disposal.

Course description

Our New York school is situated on Seventh Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. The Empire State Building, Macy's department store, Greenwich Village, Times Square, and many more of New York's most beloved sights are only a short walk away.

Pedagogy

All the teachers are qualified graduates in teaching of English to non-native speakers, and having extensive experience. They regularly take part in international conferences and training programs.

Activities

The school proposes a program of varied activities each week as well as excursions each weekend.

Equipment

Modern equipment
  • Minimum age : 16 years and 21 for certain programs
  • Capacity : 300 - 500 p.
  • Number of classrooms : 37
  • Services : library, multi-media center, student lounge, wifi
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Metro, Train
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

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  • Our advice

It’s a great choice for its excellent location, courses of the highest quality, and exceptional setting.
Whether you enjoy shopping, museums, eating out, an active night life - or a mix of all of these things - New York is for you. We recommend this school for absolutely unforgettable memories of one of the most famous cities in the world.

  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 1,18,18 January - 15 February - 31 May - 5 July - 6 September - 11 October - 25 to 26 November - 24,31 December 2010
  • Supplementary fee(s) : Material test and fees/ exam TOEFL 145 €.

 Price in € - Lesson Length : 50 min. - Number of lessons per week : 28
4 week1 price for extra week(s) Number of extra weeks 4
345 + -
Courses start every Monday August 2010
20 general English course + 8 exam preparation courses, morning or afternoon

The new internet-based TOEFL IBT exam emphasizes vital language skills for university success. At Embassy, we take the potential stress out of this exam by using authentic material, diagnostic pre-tests, practice exams, and test-taking strategies. These quickly improve your ability to communicate in an academic setting, and get you ready for academic coursework.

Examination fees not included in the course price (see info).
If you want to take the exam, you must register directly online at the official website www.ets.org where you can also find the dates and the test center.

Material courses included
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have4 type(s) of possible living accomodations : Guest room inside Manhattan, Guest room outside Manhattan, Homestay, Résidential Manhattan School of Music.

Choose a type of accomodation
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay 1

Guest room inside Manhattan

Language Travels living accomodation united-states new-york
Room in guest house located in Manhattan. For more independent students or a couple. Self service breakfast is provided each day. 2 weeks stay minimum

>> not recomended for the youngest
>> Stay from Sunday to Saturday
>> Approximative time to school : 45 min. by transportation
>> Minimum age : 16 ans
Accommodation options (prices in €)1 week
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom396
single room - Bed & breakfast - Private bathroom485
Number of weeks of accomodations  + -

Homestay 2

Guest room outside Manhattan

Language Travels living accomodation united-states new-york
Room in guest house situated outside Manhattan. Self service breakfast is provided each day. Suits independent students or couples. 2 weeks stay minimum

>> not recomended for the youngest
>> Stay from Sunday to Saturday
>> Approximative time to school : 45 min. by transportation
>> Minimum age : 16 ans
Accommodation options (prices in €)1 week
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom306
single room - Bed & breakfast - Private bathroom485
Number of weeks of accomodations  + -

Homestay 3

Homestay

Language Travels living accomodation united-states new-york
Homestays are regularly checked by the school manager and are located on Long Island, New Jersey, Queens or Brooklyn. Minimum 2 weeks stay.

>> best way to practice the language
>> Stay from Sunday to Saturday
>> Approximative time to school : 60 min. by transportation
>> Minimum age : 16 ans
Accommodation options (prices in €)1 week (1-19)Supplementary 1 week (20+)Supplementary 1 night
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom30628581
Number of weeks of accomodations  + - number of extra nights  + -

Residence 1

Résidential Manhattan School of Music

Language Travels living accomodation united-states new-york
Residence situated in the Upper West side of Manhattan. Each room have internet access. Security 24 hours a day. There is a lounge on each floor with TV and DVD. There is no kitchen in the residence. Possibility of renting a frdge and a microwave. You will find numerous restaurants in the surroundings. High season fees 34 € per week. from 04 July 2010 to 03 October 2010 .

>> limited avaibilities
>>to book as soon as possible
>> Stay from Sunday to Saturday
>> Approximative time to school : 25 min. by transportation
>> Minimum age : 18 ans
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Accommodation options (prices in €)1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom281
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom417
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  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
New York aéroports : One way airport - 174 €New York aéroports : Roundtrip airport/airport - 347 €

Your language travel price

TOEFL Preparation Course

Study abroadtuition 4 week(s)1377 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee127 €

accomodation

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Transportation

Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesNew York aéroports 0 €
 
Total booking price1584 €
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Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
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This program allows you to perfect your English while also preparing for the TOEIC. The TOEIC test measures the ability of non-native English-speaking people to use English in everyday work activities as well as their language proficency.
You will take a standard language class in the morning and test preparation classes in the afternoon.
Small group courses are ideal for you if you are really motivated, yet do not have a lot of time to study.
This training guarantees a maximum amount of progress in a short amount of time. Courses are organized in a seminar style with a maximum of 6 students.
The course will help you develop your general English skills in several key areas, including conversation, listening, reading and grammar.
The intensive course option also offers a business option.
This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
CAE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or if you wish to follow a career path that requires strong language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering).
Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
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Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
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This is the ideal language program if you have a university degree of the second cycle of studies and need to improve your English skills at the university level before beginning training for the third cycle of studies.
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
This program offers the student both general English language courses and courses in English used frequently in a business setting.
The main objective of this program is to help students understand English, and improve their ability to communicate with confidence, especially within a business situation.
This course introduces key business concepts, while allowing students to develop practical skills within real business scenarios such as presentations, negotiations, telephone conversations, meetings and discussions. This is a specialized language program that caters to your professional needs!
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
The FCE indicates level of English proficency and practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, particularly tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates must have the ability to handle routine letters and telephone inquiries.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
This program helps students develop the academic and language skills they need to successfully enroll in a degree program at a university abroad.
The Intensive TOEFL Preparation Course is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to get a high TOEFL score.
TOEFL is recognized throughout the world by universities and businesses as a measure of English proficiency. A high TOEFL score is required of international students by most U.S. colleges and universities for admission.
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