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EC EnglishNew York, USA

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4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of EC English, New York
Ranked #1 of 30 English schools in New York
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
Students 18-30 years
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

(2)
Students 31-49 years
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

(5)
Students 50+ years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(2)
What we like about the school
  • Right in the centre of Times Square
  • Best rated school in New York
  • Top rated school facilities (4.6/5.0)
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: EC English New York is located in the infamous, cosmopolitan city of New York, Westcoast, USA. The school is housed in Midtown Manhattan, within the Paramount Building, a 33-storey office building a few minutes from the Empire State Building, 5th Avenue, Times Square, the Rockefeller Center and an array of attractions. With the Times Square - 42 St Subway station just moments walk from the school's front doors, students have fantastic access to many of the city's main attractions such as Central Park, The Statue of Liberty, MOMA, Broadway and the Theatre District. Students of EC New York are sure to have an exceptional time around New York whilst reaching their language goals. The school is around an hours train journey from JFK International airport, ensuring all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

Course selection: Course selection includes General English taught over various schedules and intensities, Academic semester or year programmes, and several courses for specific learning. For all students aged 30+, multiple courses such as English for Work, English in the City, and English + Dancing, are available in exclusive groups of like-aged peers, ensuring that all students find comfort and motivation within their learning environments. Immersive Junior Summer Camps or Day programmes are available throughout the summer months, allowing junior students to embrace the city safely. TOEFL Exam Preparation programmes are also available throughout the year.

School facilities: The facilities within EC New York are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a restaurant, a library and a lounge area, providing a comforting and motivational experience for all.

School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
  • The language school EC English was founded in New York, USA in 2009.
  • Tax registration ID: 26-1913662
  • Abbreviated name of school: EC New York

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Comments about courses

High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 25 per week.
  • Landmark fee: USD 10.
  • Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
  • Course material is USD 12 per week (maximum USD 96).
  • US Priority International Mail: 40 USD.

    Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.

    Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 12 US$ per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 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, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

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 Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by EC English, 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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  • Studying together
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  • Lesson in progress
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  • Corridor
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  • Teacher
    Teacher5/8
  • Foyer
    Foyer6/8
  • Refreshment
    Refreshment7/8
  • Discussion
    Discussion8/8

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETALTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEnglish USA
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
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms:

    17

    Number of public PC workstations:

    22

    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school

Self Study room Student lounge

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Newark Liberty International Airport:
195 US$ one way
390 US$ return (both ways)
John F. Kennedy International Airport:
195 US$ one way
390 US$ return (both ways)
La Guardia Airport:
195 US$ one way
390 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is John F. Kennedy International (JFK).
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)
80 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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Music
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Writing class
Conversation class
Pronunciation class
Coney Island
Kayaking
Afropunk Festival
Creative writing class
* Pizza social

Adults - Paid activities

Rock climbing
Philadelphia tour
Washington DC
Amish tour
Boston tour
BBQ
Baseball match
Auto show
Museums
Yoga
* Pub night
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023

Accommodation

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 EC English New YorkAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Student opinions about EC English, New York

Liked
The thing I mostly liked about this school was the interaction between teachers and students. I could, in a single week of school, meet 4 different teachers with 4 different teaching styles. Anyway the involvement and the students'care was very high. In this way beyond the linguistic progress, the fear of express yourself has been replaced by the will of a good communication
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Talk with other students from other countries is a very good exercise.
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

Other comments In addition to the teachers, even all the staff is very polite and prepared.
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
6. Sep. 2016
Liked
Great teacher, great students - all in all it was a great experience and totally worth it
Disliked
the first day is full of organizational stuff and not a learning/teaching day. So if you want to be correct, than thats not a full week of learning. The School is directly at the times square what involves a lot of benefits but it can be also super loud. I was there for 2 weeks and unfortunately especially in this time, there were no great activities for student (except one trip) - but i've heard, this was just a phase and isn't usual.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English (30+) - 2 weeks
8. Aug. 2022
Liked
Very nice teachers, location is very central
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)
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
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English 20 [Englisch] - 1 week
7. Aug. 2023

Questions and answers about EC English

  • Yes, even with an elementary English level you can book the General English + Dancing programme.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • This course includes 20 language lessons and 5 dancing lessons per week.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • Yes, the rooms have air conditioning, heating and WiFi.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 06, 2023
  • Full payment of the total booking fee is required before the school will send the necessary documents for the visa application.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 05, 2023

FAQ about EC English,

  • Yes, the school will provide you with the documents to apply for a student visa after you book a full-time course and pay all fees.
    However, you will need to consult the embassy to confirm the visa requirements and complete the visa application yourself.

    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 22, 2023
  • General English usually can improve the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. If you want to specially improve your oral English, it is suggested that you can add several one-on-one lessons every week. The teacher can customize the teaching content according to your requirements.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Newark Liberty International Airport (195 US$), John F. Kennedy International Airport (195 US$), La Guardia Airport (195 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 30) to 15 students (General English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Korea with a 17% representation, followed by students from Japan (16%) and Brazil (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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