English School Directory for New York City - 2009

   ♦  American Language Communication Center - One of the more visible schools in the city, this ESL school has
      both part and full-time ESL classes throughout the week. F-1 visas are available. 

   ♦  American Ways & Language - A good English language school with ESL training for daily life and business; 
      includes speech, editing and private lessons.

   ♦  Amity Language Institute - Enjoy cultural exchange through English and other languages; options include       one-on-one, group or corporate language training.

   ♦  Bell Language School - Bell offers English classes in general and Business English, plus TOEFL prep. classes.

   ♦  Cambridge Schools - This school focuses on academic and professional Business English; includes TOEFL prep.

   ♦  English Connection - General English study, Business English study, TOEFL and TOEIC, and corporate English.

   ♦  The English Language Center - Academic and work-related English classes for international adult students.

   ♦  Hello World Language Center - General and Business English classes, plus teacher training courses.

   ♦  International Center - Famous Center offering free conversational English and American culture classes.

   ♦  Manhattan Language - Business English, general English and TOEFL. Employs the Communicative Approach.

   ♦  Moradian Learning Center - Offers classes in English and Spanish. Private, semi-private and group options.

   ♦  The New School - College ESL program. Offers general ESL, English for Teaching, and English for Professional
      Purposes.

   ♦  New York Language Center - English language school offering ESL training and TOEFL. Multiple sites in NYC.

   ♦  NY Smarts - Part-time ESL training focused on individual professionals and companies. Perfect for 
      international professionals visiting or living in New York City.

   ♦  PACE University - University ESL program with general and Corporate English classes. Highly Recommended.

   ♦  PC TECH - English language school offering general English, Corporate English, and computer training.

   ♦  Riverside Language Program - Free public-library English classes for immigrants and refugees in New York City.


  Housing Options in New York City (NYC) new!

  It's best to begin looking early for housing in NYC. If you are looking for a homestay, apartment share or
  residential housing experience in NYC, you should apply far in advance of your arrival date.  Some options are:

  Homestay and Apartment Shares

  ♦ Sara's New York Homestay (In Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) 
     Located in Midtown Manhattan, Sara's New York Homestay is very friendly and family owned.  
     Tel. 212-564 5979 Fax: (212) 564 0475.  Email teddy@sarahomestay.com for more information.

  Residential (dormitory style)

  ♦ West Side YMCA located in Midtown Manhattan, at 5 West 63rd Street (between Central Park West &
     Broadway). This YMCA is very close to Columbus Circle. Enjoy the international café restaurant - opens daily
     from 6:00am – 11:00pm.                        

  ♦ Vanderbilt YMCA located in Midtown Manhattan at 224 East 47th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues).
     Only 3 blocks from the United Nations and near the theater district and shopping areas.