| Class level | |
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Intermediate High intermediate Advanced |
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| You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in New York City. |
| Class size | |
| Average | 12 students |
| Maximum | 14 students |
| Student age | |
| Age range | 16 years old and older |
| Average | 25 years old (25 in the summer) |
| Certificate | |
| A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course. |
The Cambridge Exam Course helps students to prepare for the the Cambridge ESOL Examinations-- which are recognized by employers, universities and colleges all over the world. These internationally recognized examinations challenge, test and confirm a student's English language abilities. Students are assessed by their performance on assignments and are also are monitored by teachers and given encouragement and feedback. Students are given a personalized reading plan, tutorials and study plan which allows them to be in control of their own learning. Each student is taught the exam skills needed to meet or surpass their expected result: they are taught to learn how to effectively answer questions, by using sample exams and authentic materials. Please note: exam fees are not included.
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood
Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.
Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar
Class schedule |
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| Course duration | 12 weeks |
| Start dates | Every Monday |
| Classes per week | 30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min) |
| Class days | Monday - Friday |
| School holidays | 28 May, 4 Jul, 3 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, 24 Dec - 4 Jan |
EC English Language Schools: New York does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Popular courses offered at EC English Language Schools: New York |
Course fees |
Course + housing |
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General English |
$500
startingprice |
$995
startingprice |
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Duration1 - 23 weeks |
Lessons per week20 |
Max class size14 |
Course typeIntensive |
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Semi-Intensive English |
$535
startingprice |
$1,030
startingprice |
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Duration1 - 52 weeks |
Lessons per week24 |
Max class size14 |
Course typeIntensive |
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Intensive English |
$600
startingprice |
$1,095
startingprice |
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Duration1 - 52 weeks |
Lessons per week30 |
Max class size14 |
Course typeIntensive |
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