American English Center New York, USA
290 Madison Ave #5th Floor - 10017 New York - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Optional language workshops.
Location: American English Center New York is an English language institute located in the bustling American city of New York. Housed in Manhattan, students have many amenities, links to public transport, attractions and sites of social and cultural interest nearby, ensuring that they have everything they need to have a unique and fulfilling time whilst studying in the Big Apple. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Empire State Building, the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, Bryant Park, Times Square and many more.
Getting around: The school's central location in Manhattan means that students have many sites of interest within walking distance, as well as many links to public transport. Grand Central Station is a short 5-minute walk from the school's front doors and additional subway stations such as 5th Avenue, Times Square and 42 St-Bryant Pk are all just a moment's walk away.
Social and cultural: The school offers an extensive "Big Apple Guide" to students, in addition to organising gatherings, excursions and social and cultural happenings for students to enjoy.
Course selection: Course selection includes something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English, Vacation English programmes are also available, which are ideal for students travelling on a B1/B2 Tourist Visa. Junior courses for students aged 7-15 are also regularly available, upon request.
English Courses
General Language
Intensive English
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$145$138 / week More
Intensive English
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$145$138 / week
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 145 138 | 290 276 | 435 414 | 580 551 | 725 689 | 870 827 | 1,015 965 | 1,160 1,102 | 1,450 1,378 | 1,740 1,653 | 1,885 1,791 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Vacation English15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$145$138 / week More
Vacation English
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$145$138 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 145 138 | 290 276 | 435 414 | 580 551 | 725 689 | 870 827 | 1,015 965 | 1,160 1,102 | 1,305 1,240 | 1,450 1,378 | 1,740 1,653 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for American English Center include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- 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
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
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American English Center
- Accreditations and Quality seals
CEA, ICEF- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at American English Center and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Lounge
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6% |
| China | 6% |
| Turkey | 6% |
| Vietnam | 4% |
| Japan | 4% |
| Italy | 4% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Thailand | 2% |
| Spain | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 63% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 70% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 100Throughout the year: 70
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 20 years
Information for all courses offered by American English Center
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $100
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
20 Jan 2026, 14 Feb 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 23 May 2026, 26 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 27 Jun 2026 - 06 Jul 2026, 29 Aug 2026, 01 Sep 2026, 10 Oct 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026, 19 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.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 before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Exploring NY Manhattan (Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park).
Adults - Paid activities
- Statue of Liberty tour, Metropolitan Museum, Skyline night tour.
FAQ about American English Center, New York
Could you tell me how the 18 hours of lessons are distributed over the week?
“Basically, with the Intensive English (18) course, you will have 3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes that will take place in the following possible time intervals (the exact timetable will be provided on the first day of the course according to your level):
- Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
- Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
If you have any timetable preferences, please let us know as we would have to double-check this with the school. ”
- Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
- Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
If you have any timetable preferences, please let us know as we would have to double-check this with the school. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 27, 2024
Which countries are students of American English Center from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at American English Center comes from Brazil with a 6% representation, followed by students from China (6%) and Russia (6%).”
American English Center offers courses for which ages?
“American English Center offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 20 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of American English Center
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- AMERICAN ENGLISH CENTER, INC. | Tax registration ID: 85-1066447
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.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 300 US$
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 100 US$
- 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.
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This course is ideal for students with a B1/B2 Tourist Visa who want to learn English on a part-time basis.