New York University American Language Institute [New York, NY] The Intensive Course in American English and Orientation LOCATION 1 hour from John F. Kennedy International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS Receive free after class tutoring and participate in the weekly Conversation Partner Program Enjoy NYU's unique campus with a modern sports center and one of the largest libraries in the United States Live in colorful Greenwich Village, one of the world's leading artistic and intellectual communities. A Message from School William Jex Director, American Language Institute Greetings from New York City! I'm pleased to present a profile of our English language program though our ongoing association with ApplyESL.com. This is a unique site which streamlines your program application process. The American Language Institute (ALI) has been a fixture at New York University since 1945.... >> Read Entire Message DATA Type : Private Establishment : 1945 Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP, AAIEP Enrollment : 130 - 160 Average Class Size : 15 -18 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: No Internet Access : Yes Tuition : High Activities : Weekly Location : Urban Transportation : Subway, Bus, Taxi, Train CONTACT INFORMATION New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies American Language Institute 48 Cooper Square, Room 200 New York, NY, 10003-7154 ,  TEL: 212-998-7040 FAX: 212-995-4135 E-mail: ali@nyu.edu View Course & Apply Online The Intensive Course in American English and Orientation The Intensive Course in American English and Orientation offers two 14-week sessions in the fall and spring and two 6-week sessions during the summer season to students who wish to learn English effectively and accurately in the shortest possible time. Students enrolled in the Program receive 22 hours of in-class instruction per week and practice the fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The Program offers 6 levels of English classes, from beginning to advanced. There are nine ranks of instruction over the 6 levels: Level 1 (beginning, Rank 10), Level 2 (low intermediate, Ranks 20-30), Level 3 (intermediate to high intermediate, Ranks 40-60), Level 4 (low advanced, Rank 70), Level 5 (advanced, Rank 80) and Level 6 (advanced, Rank 90). At the beginning of each session, students take an English proficiency test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. The test assesses students' grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, writing and speaking skills. Additionally, students have a personal interview with an ALI faculty member for counseling purposes and to select appropriate courses. In addition to attending the Program's classes, students are also introduced to the United States' language, life and culture outside of the classroom by attending theater, ballet and concert performances, as well as visiting American families in the surrounding community. Several times during the semester, the ALI organizes field trips for its students to explore the New York City area including the United Nations, the New York Stock Exchange, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and New York's world-class museums. Small, interactive classes are emphasized to ensure full student participation. Class sizes range from 13 to 17 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. CLASS SIZE 13 - 17 students CLASS LEVELS 6 levels COURSE LENGTH 6,12,14 weeks MINIMUM AGE 18 years old REQUIREMENT N/A VISA INFORMATION I-20 issued upon request HOUSING Dormitory or On-Campus Apartment DATES  2008 1/22 - 5/01 (14W) 5/19 - 6/26 (6W) 5/19 - 8/06 (12W) 6/30 - 8/06 (6W) 9/02 - 12/04 (14W) APPLICATION FEE US $150 TUITION FEE 2008 6 WEEKS US $2,510 12 WEEKS US $4,000 14 WEEKS US $4,820 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE N/A HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 6 WEEKS N/A US $2,000 N/A 14 WEEKS N/A US $4,800-$6,500 N/A OTHERS Airport Pickup Service N/A Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Housing fee does not include meals.