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English language programs in New York

English language programs in New York: locations, I-20 records and costs

New York is largely a New York story. 19 of its 44 programs are there, and the remaining 25 are spread across 13 other cities. Use the school records below to compare what is documented, then ask each school about dates, course fit, housing and the full cost.

35 of 44 listings have confirmed SEVP matches. CEA accreditation, EnglishUSA membership and SEVP certification are separate checks. Confirm the specific school and campus in the DHS school search and ask its designated school official about Form I-20 eligibility.

English language programs in New York at a glance

Programs
44
Cities
14
University or college
2
SEVP matches
35
Publish a price
6
Who runs them
  • University or college (2)
  • Private language school (32)
  • Not on record (10)

These are the affiliations recorded in our directory. Confirm each course's start dates, minimum enrollment and campus access directly; school type alone does not establish them.

National operators here

EC English, EF International, Kaplan International, Kings Education. Compare actual course conditions and sourced tuition using the comparison guide to prepare questions for each school.

Compare on price

The 6 programs in New York that publish their figures

Every figure was read off the school's own page. 5 qualify for the program-level weekly comparison used here; the other 1 do not, and that column stays empty rather than presenting a misleading rate. Prices for the remaining 38 are not confirmed here. The letter template helps you request current tuition and fees.

ProgramCityWhat the school publishesWorks out atGo to the school
Global ESL AcademyNew York$950 over 8 weeks$119/wk
Lingua Prime NYCity not recorded$1,500 over 12 weeks$125/wk
St. John's University ELIQueens$2,430 over 7 weeks$347/wk
American Language Program, Columbia UniversityNew York$3,688 over 4 weeks$922/wk
English Language Center, Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester$6,552 over 4 weeks$1638/wk
EC New YorkNew York$500 per weekNot weekly-comparable

The full directory

Our 44 English-language listings in New York, by city

English programs in New York19 listings

1 university-run. National operators here: EC English, Kaplan International.

American English Center (AEC)- New York

CEA

CAMPUS Education Manhattan

CEADetails From School Sources20h (school-stated)

CAMPUS Education Midtown

CEADetails From School Sources20h (school-stated)

CAMPUS Education Times Square

CEADetails From School Sources20h (school-stated)

Center for English Language Studies, The New School

I-20

Just English - New York

CEA

Kaplan International, New York City

I-20Details From School Sources

Mega Science of Technology Learn English Language

CEA

New York English Center

CEA

New York Language Center Upper West Side (Broadway)

CEADetails From School Sources20h (school-stated)

Oxford International NYC

CEA

PACE English Language Institute

I-20

English programs in Flushing3 listings

Amlotus LLC - Flushing

CEADetails From School Sources18h (school-stated)

CAMPUS Education Flushing

CEADetails From School Sources20h (school-stated)

Zoni Language Centers - Flushing

CEA

English programs in Jackson Heights2 listings

Zoni Language Centers - Jackson Heights

CEA

English programs in Queens2 listings

Sky Language School Queens

CEA

English programs in Albany1 listing

English programs in Albertson1 listing

LIC/LISMA Language Center Long Island

CEA

English programs in Bronx1 listing

National operators here: Kings Education.

Kings Education, Bronx

I-20

English programs in Brooklyn1 listing

Zoni Language Centers - Brooklyn

CEA

English programs in Elmhurst1 listing

CAMPUS Education Elmhurst

CEADetails From School Sources20h (school-stated)

English programs in Hempstead1 listing

Zoni Language Centers - Hempstead

CEA

English programs in Rochester1 listing

English programs in Stony Brook1 listing

English programs in Syracuse1 listing

English programs in Tarrytown1 listing

National operators here: EF International.

EF International Language Center, Tarrytown

I-20Details From School Sources

Elsewhere in New York8 listings

American Language Institute

CEA

Amlotus, LLC

CEADetails From School Sources18h (school-stated)

DreamIT ESL

CEADetails From School SourcesProfile18h (school-stated)

Lingua Prime NY

CEA18h (school-stated)

$125/wk

NYC Global Center

CEA

Spanish-American Institute

CEA

Zoni Language Centers - Manhattan

CEA

26 of these carry a full profile with confirmed costs. The rest link straight to the program, here is what to ask them.

Plan a course in New York

New York has 19 of our 44 programs in this state. Published tuition is available for 6 programs here; 5 qualify for that comparison. This sample uses information published by the schools and is not a state-wide price average. Ask each school where classes meet, what housing is available and how long the trip from housing to campus takes.

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Do you need a student visa to study in New York?

Immigration rules are federal, but a weekly-hour number alone does not decide your route. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances with the school. Read the US visitor-study questions.

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Common questions

How many english language programs in new york are listed?

44 programs are listed in New York; 34 have CEA records and 35 have confirmed SEVP matches. CEA accreditation, EnglishUSA membership and SEVP certification are separate checks. Confirm the specific school and campus in the DHS school search and ask its designated school official about Form I-20 eligibility.

Which city in New York has the most English programs?

New York, with 19 of the state's 44, 43 percent. 10 cities on this list have exactly one program. Our directory may not include every local option. Ask about availability and alternatives before committing to housing or travel.

What does an English-language program in New York cost?

5 programs publish a weekly rate we could read off the school's own page, and the median of those is $347 a week. Every figure is dated and links to the page it came from, and tuition is only part of the cost, proof-of-funds requirements and your actual budget have different purposes. Confirm the required amount and coverage period, then budget for your own expenses.

English-language programs in other states