Intensive Academic Program Full-Time

Global ESL Academy

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Course description

The Intensive Academic Program is an 18-hour per week program designed to help students build confidence and achieve fluency and accuracy in English in preparation for further study in undergraduate and graduate level programs in English or for professional use in the United States or abroad.

The Intensive Academic Program offers instruction in all skills in the form of two different integrated skills classes: Writing & Reading and Grammar & Oral Skills

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
8-16 weeks
Classes per week
18 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Saturday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Evening session
05:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
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 20 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 29 years old
(21 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

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"It was a very interesting experience"

Marie Carole Mombeleur, student from Haiti

I liked the classes, there were just enough students to make the courses interesting. The teacher was great!! Regarding the location, it was OK, not too far from where I lived. Concerning the facilities, I think students should find computers and printers to use. We had a workshop at the Tenement museum that I liked so much!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
25 Aug 2014 - 19 Sep 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I spent 3.5 months at this school during the summer 2012."

Melanie Fernandez

I am a French student and live in Paris.

I did a 3.5 month internship at this school and studied in the morning during the summer of 2012 .

It has a medium structure but is well organized starting with the administration for visas and student information; the staff help students and advise nicely. I enjoyed the administration; they are friendly.

You are in a small group and the professors have good experience in teaching. They come from nice universities.
They use good methodology in teaching. Also, they are available by phone or mail if you have questions or if you need help you can contact them or talk with them outside of classes.

This school offers different activities such as tours, events, soccer games and baseball games. The area is nice; you can find the stadium of the NY Mets and tennis games for the US open.

The housing in Queens is very cheap compared to Manhattan. The WYMCA is close to the school. Many forms of transportation are available, like the number 7 subway, bus and other trains.


This school has partnerships with some colleges and universities, so if you wish to study in NYC, you can study while studying English.

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Duration of study
16 weeks
Date of study
9 Jun 2012 - 29 Sep 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Excellent school - a hidden gem!"

Paolo Ross

The school is really good in every aspect, with excellent certified teachers and supporting staff and the prices are very good, too.
Besides, you will be living in New York which is an amazing city.

The size of the classes are small, about 5 people, so you can talk a lot and learn faster than in bigger classes offered by other schools.

This school also has a TOEFL course, which I took, and I got an excellent score.

I also studied at another school in downtown New York, at a well-known university, and I can tell that Global ESL is way better. So don't think too much about the names of the schools but what people actually say about the schools.

If you really want to learn, I truly recommend this school.

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13 weeks
Date of study
7 Feb 2011 - 13 May 2011
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great experience!"

Gianni Gustave

GEA is the best English school in the NYC area. After taking two classes at GEA, I was accepted by a well known college.

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Duration of study
17 weeks
Date of study
10 Sep 2010 - 11 Jan 2011
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Yes

"It was one of the most amazing experiences i have ever had; It help me to learn, get to know people and open my mind"

Maria del Rosario Tassara Guerrero, student from Argentina

The experience was amazing. It certainly helped me to learn english, improve my pronunciation and my listening. The classes were great. Both of my teachers, Rita and Sarah were able to teach all of us by using activities that allow us to communicate and speak with each other, what meant the lessons were funny and I really enjoyed them. Being able to know people from all around the world was awesome. I made friends that live in places so far away from my country, and the school gave me the opportunity to know them. I could also enjoy the tours. It was good to visit places I was not able to visit on my own. The tours were relaxed, we could have fun and learn more about different areas in New York. The school was far away from the place I was living in, but in my case that was in advantage as it allow me to move on my own in a way I felt really free. Everyone at the school was respectful and warm, and made me feel relaxed and welcomed. It was an amazing experience, better that what had imagined!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
29 Jul 2013 - 16 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Rewarding learning experience in a dynamic city"

Achille Combrisson, student from France

The classes were small (5-10), so it encouraged group work and oral participation.

Teachers were also really friendly and open minded.

The activities we have done in class were sometimes demanding (Of course we have to work sometimes!), but sometimes very relaxing and funny (playing kind of games, linked to what we learned previously). Some sightseeing tours were also available with the school.

The school itself is well located, not too far from the subway and with supermarkets around. The GEA facility is small, but big enough for the 10-30 students inside.

My housing was OK and my host very nice.

There is nothing I really disliked, so my overall experience at GEA was really great, and I would surely recommend this school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
19 weeks
Date of study
1 Apr 2013 - 16 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $100 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to New York City based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Global ESL Academy staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Is it possible for a student to take a course for the whole month of January?"

Bruna Messias, student from Brazil
Leonardo Reis, Global ESL Academy school representative

If the student would like to come for the month of January, he can take the 3-week Mini-Intensive Program and possibly add on the first week of the
Intensive Program to make up a 4-week course.

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