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Rennert Bilingual is known for its long and serious background in teaching English as a foreign language. The school is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Grand Central Station and the United Nations.

Course description

The school is located just steps away from all forms of transportation, and is conveniently close to many attractions. It is just a 10-15 minute walk from Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and the United Nations.

Pedagogy

All of the professors in the university are native English speakers. They take advantage of their vast resources in order to benefit the students, and use excursions and evening activities to further rapid improvement.
Since 1973, Rennert Bilingual has taught English to non-native speakers from more than 40 countries. Our experience has helped us develop a focused and flexible program for both the serious student who wishes to pursue business or advanced study in the USA, and the traveler who wishes to combine practical English with sightseeing.

Activities

Rennert Bilingual offers a wide variety of activities to improve your language skills.

Equipment

The school is located on the 16th and 17th floors of a skyscraper. Each classroom has a large window offering a fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline and plenty of natural light.
  • Minimum age : 17 years
  • Capacity : 300 - 500 p.
  • Number of classrooms : 23
  • Services : beverage vending machines, internet access, library, multi-media center, Video library, wifi
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Metro
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

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All of the perks of life in New York coupled with an incredible teaching staff.
It’s a clear choice!!

  • Minimum age : 17 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 26 to 30 December 2011 - 20 February - 28 May - 4 July - 3 September - 22,23 November - 24 to 28 December 2012 - 1 January 2013
  • Supplementary fee(s) : Change of program fee 47 € , Fee for housing accommodation changes 66 €.


Course - 20 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 55 min.
1 week2 week3 week4 week5 week6 week1 extra week(s) Add for +6 weeks
247 €-+
Courses start every Monday April 2012
Offered only at Rennert in New York City, this unique high intermediate level course will put you on track to a successful career by developing the language skills necessary to communicate effectively in the changing business world . Weekly lessons focus on various topics and introduce vocabulary associated with marketing and advertising, international trade, government, finance, information technology and management, to name a few. In addition to business English, you will learn business skills such as interviewing, emailing, presenting and phone skills. Students will be asked to do a weekly presentation and/or assignment demonstrating their understanding of the weekly lesson.
Options
I-20 express mail 62 € 
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have5 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay - in manhattan, homestay - outer boroughs, residence - brandon residence for women, residence - de hirsch residence at the 92nd street "y", residence - vanderbilt ymca.
  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

in Manhattan

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Families, who are generally untraditonal (single people, retirees or young rommates) live in the residential area of Manhattan. Double rooms not available.
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 20 - 35 min. by transportation
Accommodation options2 weekSupplementary 1 week (3+)
single room - Half board Monday to Friday, only breakfast on Saturday and Sunday - Shared bathroom889 €445 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom758 €379 €
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Homestay 2

Outer Boroughs

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Families, who are generally untraditonal (single people, retirees or young rommates), live in the residential neighborhoods of Brooklyn or Queens. Double room for people coming together only/. It is possible you will be able to prepare your own meals. You can ask for access to the kitchen for otehr meals.
  • best way to practice the language
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 40 - 60 min. by transportation
Accommodation options1 week
double room (1 or 2 beds) - Half board every day - Shared bathroom240 €
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom329 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 1

Brandon Residence for Women

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FOR WOMEN ONLY. Sheets and towels supplied. No kitchen. 2 shared bathroom on each floor (20-25 people per floor)
  • reassuring for women alone
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 25-35 min. by transportation
  • Minimum age : 18 years
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Accommodation options1 week
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom306 €
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Residence 2

De Hirsch residence at the 92nd Street "Y"

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Reservation minimum of 4 weeks. Access to a kitchen on each floor, TV room and sports room. Sheets are supplied but towels are not
  • friendly atmosphere
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 20 min. by transportation
  • Minimum age : 18 years
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Accommodation options2 weekSupplementary 1 week (3+)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom611 €306 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom726 €363 €
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Residence 3

Vanderbilt YMCA

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Double rooms are reserved only for those who are travelling together. Bed linens and towels provided. There are shared bathrooms on each floor (about 70 people per floor). Breakfast is available Monday to Friday in a coffee shop close to the residence. Maximum stay is 90 days. You can enjoy all of the facilities the YMCA offers, such as the gym and the pool. students can purchase breakfast tickets here at Rennert which they can redeem at local eateries.
  • best way for the short stays
  • economical
  • good quality for the prices
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 20 min. on foot
  • Minimum age : 18 years
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom271 €
single room - Without meals - Hall shower348 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
151 €: New York John F. Kennedy Airport - One way(vers Brooklyn/Queens)151 €: New York LaGuardia Airport - One way(vers Brooklyn/Queens)
246 €: New York John F. Kennedy Airport - Roundtrip(vers/de Manhattan)246 €: New York LaGuardia Airport - Roundtrip(vers/de Manhattan)
123 €: New York John F. Kennedy Airport - One way(vers Manhattan)123 €: New York LaGuardia Airport - One way(vers Manhattan)
302 €: New York John F. Kennedy Airport - Roundtrip(vers/de Brooklyn/Queens)302 €: New York LaGuardia Airport - Roundtrip(vers/de Brooklyn/Queens)

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Mini Group Course - Business English

Study abroadtuition 1 week(s)263 €
Study abroadMaterial fees54 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee120 €
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Transportation

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Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesNew York LaGuardia Airport 0 €
 
Total booking price517 €
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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.
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.
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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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
This program provides students with the opportunity to study English in the morning, and to participate in particular activities in the afternoon. This is a specialized interest program that allows participants to focus on something that truly interests them, such as cinema and film.
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.
This program provides students with the opportunity to study English in the morning and to participate in specialized activities in the afternoon.
In addition to standard English classes, students will receive instrument instruction each week.
Choose a small group course to focus intensively on your own needs.
A mini group course is ideal for highly motivated people who have only a short period of time to study. You will improve your speaking and listening skills, and correct and develop what you have already learned.
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.
This program offers personalized teaching in individual language courses in order to accomplish specified goals in a short amount of time.
This is the perfect option for those who have certain goals or a time limit. It is particularly useful for professionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad. This is a tailor-made course in which you may evolve at your own pace and work at your own level.
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