Global ESL Academy
Intensive Academic English Program
New York, NY
Global ESL Academy is one of 19 English-language programs we list in New York, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 18.
- Location
- New York, NY
- School-reported weekly class load
- 18Unit length varies; confirm with the school
- Accreditation
- CEA site 239
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: Global ESL Academy, SEVP NYC214F01978000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Weekly class load: Needs recheckView source
- Start dates: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
Global ESL Academy tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time session | 8 weeks | 18 | $950 | |
| Part-time session | 8 weeks | 9 | $475 |
Program details to confirm
The current page identifies the intensive offering as an eight-week session with weekday morning, evening, or Friday/Saturday schedule options. The source phrase '18 hours per session' conflicts with its explicit 18-hours-per-week signal; the stored weekly load follows the latter and should be confirmed.
Do you need a visa for this program?
The school reports a weekly class load of 18; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Global ESL Academy, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $119 a week this is number 5 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 91 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- EBETEC Language Academy Hallandale Beach$110
- EBETEC Language Academy West Hallandale$110
- Global ESL Academy$119
- Campus English Academy$125
- Lingua Prime FL$125
Recorded start dates and timing
- Session 6 A, 2026: to 2026-11-21
- Session 6 B, 2026: to 2026-12-19
Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page
Before you apply to Global ESL Academy
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask for the application charge and every mandatory fee in writing.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within New York
We list 19 English-language programs in New York. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. New York has 44 in total, view our state listings.
Of the others in New York, 1 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $922 to $922 a week.
- American Language Program, Columbia University$922/wk
- American English Center (AEC)- New Yorkrate not confirmed
- Bluedata International Instituterate not confirmed
- CAMPUS Education Downtownrate not confirmed
- CAMPUS Education Manhattanrate not confirmed
- CAMPUS Education Midtownrate not confirmed
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 239, next reviewed August 2028. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- a direct phone number
Common questions
How much does Global ESL Academy cost?
$119 a week, calculated from the $950 published for its 8-week "Full-time session". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Global ESL Academy?
For a course at Global ESL Academy, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is Global ESL Academy accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 239, next reviewed August 2028. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.