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LSI - Language Studies InternationalNew York, USA

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4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of LSI - Language Studies International, New York
Ranked #3 of 30 English schools in New York
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

(10)
Students 31-49 years
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

(2)
Students 50+ years
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

(4)
What we like about the school
  • Located in a beautiful and historic building, designed by the architects who created the iconic Grand Central station.
  • Free social activities arranged by the school.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
  • 16–17-year-old students cannot stay in homestay accommodation.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: LSI in New York is situated in the lower district of Manhattan. The area around the school is full of the hustle and bustle of New York, with numerous restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and cafes.

Getting around: There are many subway stations close to the school, which stretch across the city. The World Trade Centre Train Station is a 5-minute walk from LSI. There are lines from here that cross into New Jersey and Newark. There are ferry terminals within walking distance from the school for trips to Staten Island, Governors Island and other places along the coast.

Major attractions: The Empire State Building, Times Square and the Museum of Modern Art are around 25 minutes by public transportation from LSI. Central Park is 30 minutes from a number of subway stations from around the vicinity of the school. LSI is 15 minutes by foot from the important monument within the city, Brooklyn Bridge.

Course structure: There are a wide variety of general English courses that are solely group classes as well as combination courses which blend group and private classes. Programmes have been created for specific careers including business, teaching, law and the medical field. These courses hone in on the English language used within these business environments. LSI has preparation courses for the Cambridge exams, IELTS exam, TOEIC exam, TOEFL exam as well as the GMAT and SAT exams. An Academic Programme has been created to help students to enter into higher education.

School building: The building in which the school is located was designed by the same architecture who created the Grand Central Station. Inside students have access to a lounge, modern classrooms, free wifi and a selection of student computers.

Chain school: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada.

For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.
  • The language school LSI - Language Studies International was founded in New York, USA in 2001.
  • Legal name / parent company: Language Studies International (LSI)
  • Tax registration ID: 133158005
  • Abbreviated name of school: LSI New York

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Comments about courses

For BEGINNER level, a minimum booking of 12 weeks is required.

Health Insurance (65+): USD 70 per week

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 05 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Note: All courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International, New York can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Language Studies International common area
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  • Views of New York.
    Views of New York.7/8
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LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETNAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

    • New York City does have mosques and halal restaurants available to anyone who practices Islam.
  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 15
    Number of public PC workstations: 16

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Newark Liberty International Airport:
175 US$ one way
John F. Kennedy International Airport:
175 US$ one way
La Guardia Airport:
175 US$ one way
Best arrival airport is JFK, LaGuardia, Newark.
More information about airports around New York and how to get from the airport to New York on your own here on our New York page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
85 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball3 km
Cooking10 km
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf1 km
Music1 km
Sailing80 km
Skiing300 km
Squash10 km
Swimming3 km
Table Tennis3 km
Tennis10 km
Volleyball5 km
Yoga3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

High Line walking tour
Photo tours
MOMA museum (free Friday evenings)
New Museum (free Thursday evenings)
Central park outings
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
Art gallery tours
Art openings
Metropolitan Museum of Art (pay what you wish)
Museum of Natural History (pay what you wish)
Happy Hours
Bronx zoo (free on Wednesdays)

Adults - Paid activities

Boat cruise around Manhattan Island (USD 40)
Class lunch (USD 10-20)
Museum of the Moving Image (USD 10)
2-day trip to Niagara Falls (USD 450)

Accommodation

Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 LSI - Language Studies International New YorkAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, New York

Liked
The quality of the lessons, the teachers, and the location were absolutely impeccable. After a placement test on the first day, the class started at 11 a.m. A unit is worked through every week and the teachers are happy to provide information outside of the box. The togetherness in the class was pleasant. At the end of two weeks I go complete my course with an improvement in my language and new friends.
Disliked
The class size was too big with ~ 14 students in my opinion. Apparently, this is not the rule, but rather due to the absence of teachers in the context of the corona pandemic.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
7. Sep. 2021
Liked
Absolutely perfect, I couldn't imagine a better school, the teachers are very helpful and the lessons are great.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation 30 [Englisch] - 8 weeks
5. Jun. 2023
Liked
Very competent and pedagogically experienced teachers.
Disliked
Simple equipment, but that was not so important to me.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Minigroup was put together spontaneously, as there were no other registrations for this apart from me.
Course: Mini Group 20 - Business English Mittwoch + Donnerstag Nachmittag - 1 week
17. Oct. 2023
Liked
Quality of teaching, cultural diversity of students
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 6 weeks
26. Feb. 2012
Liked
The location, the organisation and the teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The activities
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 12 weeks
7. Dec. 2009
Liked
Location of the school and the teachers.
Disliked
Sadly due to covid we didn't do many afternoon trips as a class
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay - Manhattan
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
11. Aug. 2021
Liked
The lessons were a lot of fun
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General 20 - 2 weeks
31. Oct. 2022
Liked
Teachers were amazing.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Talk to other students.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Business English [English] - 1 week
28. Nov. 2018
Liked
Friendly
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Active social communication outside of school is the key to improving language skills.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

YMCA Residence
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: You can learn about the culture of other countries.
Other comments Very friendly staff
Course: Standard 20 - 16 weeks
5. Apr. 2022
Liked
Teacher
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay - Manhattan
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
26. Aug. 2013

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about LSI - Language Studies International

  • Unfortunately, if the booking has not been made through our website, you will have to contact the school directly and pay them directly.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2023

FAQ about LSI - Language Studies International,

  • Unfortunately, LSI is not an examination centre. You will have to look for an examination centre yourself. You can find more information on the ETS website
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023
  • The accommodation Homestay - Manhattan is the most popular among all our clients of Language Studies International
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Newark Liberty International Airport (175 US$), John F. Kennedy International Airport (175 US$), La Guardia Airport (175 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Studies International varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 20) to 16 students (Intensive 30)
  • 100% of teachers at LSI - Language Studies International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at LSI - Language Studies International comes from Brazil with a 23% representation, followed by students from Turkey (10%) and France (6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • LSI - Language Studies International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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