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Your English School USA

8000 Utopia Pkwy, New York, New York 11439, USA
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School description

YES USA runs amazing fully-inclusive Junior Camp programs for 12-19 year old students. The program includes 24/7 supervision, English classes, accommodations, full board, daily excursions, entry fees, and local transportation.

Classes

Students will have 20 academic hours (15 clock hours) of English lessons weekly, from Monday to Friday, with our highly-qualified and experienced teachers. We use cutting-edge techniques to help students improve their fluency and accuracy in speaking. Not only do learners improve their English but also have fun doing it by holding interesting and motivating discussions with their instructor and classmates, playing educational games, and learning about life in the USA and New York in particular.

After class, the learning continues as students continue to speak English with their activity leaders, and each other, as they enjoy our rich and exciting excursion program. Campers are strongly encouraged to use English at all times and practice using what they learned in class in real-life situations during trips and social activities.

Accommodations

Students live in a modern suite-style residence hall, which throughout the academic year houses students from St. John’s University and YES USA students during the summer.

Each suite features:
- Mostly double bedrooms with a few singles and triples
- A twin-size bed, desk, closet, and dresser for each student
- Two bathrooms (1:3 ratio maximum) with shower, vanity, and toilet
- A living/sitting area
- A kitchen-type area with a mini-fridge and a microwave.
- Services/ residence facilities:
- Air conditioner
- WiFi
- Linens and towels provided
- Weekly linen exchange
- Full suite/room cleaning upon arrival
- One mid-stay cleaning
- Laundry room
- Common areas for students to hang out.

The lobby is staffed with security 24 hours per day to restrict entrance to residents of the building only. For these purposes, each student will have a card to present at the front desk to ensure the safety and identification of everyone entering and leaving the building.

Excursions

Our excursion program is packed with activities to entertain and educate students when they are not in class allowing them to see the very best New York has to offer. It includes five half-day activities and two full-day activities over the weekend.

Our students get to see literally everything bustling New York has to offer. Students will visit the iconic Times Square, the famous Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, the majestic Statue of Liberty, spectacular Central Park, exciting Broadway, not to mention NYC’s must-see museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the American Museum of Natural History, just to name a few! We promise students will see the best of our city.

Daily activities and excursions have been carefully selected to be not only educational but exciting at the same time. Our enthusiastic staff members love their jobs and are always happy to share their knowledge of the city, American life, and history with our students.

Every single day campers will be able to practice their English in real-life situations in more informal settings while they are out exploring the fascinating city of New York and making lasting friendships.

Year opened
2014
Number of classrooms
20

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Your English School USA varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

YES USA teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
15%
Kazakhstan
15%
Poland
15%
Romania
15%
Serbia
15%
Ukraine
15%
Croatia
10%
Georgia
10%
Ireland
10%
Israel
10%
Montenegro
10%
Spain
10%
China
5%
France
5%
Lithuania
5%
Mexico
5%

School holidays

YES USA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

YES USA Summer Camp in New York is an amazing opportunity for students, aged 12-19, to not only improve in English, but also make new friends from around the world, explore the incredible Big Apple, participate in fun and exciting activities, and have an unforgettable, life-changing experience.

Our Campus: St. John's University

The YES USA Summer Camp program combines the urban excitement of New York City with the suburban tranquility of our campus providing the best study vacation experience to our students. Our headquarters in New York City are located in a residential area of Queens, on the gorgeous leafy campus of St. John's University where students live, study, and eat most of the meals.

Unlike many city college campuses which lack space and amenities, St. John's has it all, featuring beautiful wide lawns, ultramodern residence halls, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and high-tech classrooms. Last but not least, St. John's offers the most breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.

The convenient location of the campus allows students to visit the magnificent places of interest New York has to offer, quickly and easily. We are within a walking distance or a quick bus ride to the subway that will take you to the heart of the city in just 30 minutes. For example, Times Square is approximately 50 minutes away from our location.

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Reviews

67% recommend

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"An interesting experience with a lot of adventures."

Alicja Teresa Pulawska, student from Switzerland

Comparing to another linguistic summer camp I did in Germany, this school was messy. My classes were boring and I didn’t learn anything new. My impression of my first teacher (Miss Lolita) was that I felt she didn’t like being here. She seemed so uninterested in what she was doing. This kind of attitude didn’t help to motivate me. My second teacher was Allan Yu. He was the best. Also I was in C1 class but I swear this was more like B1 or B2. I’m saying this because of the level of my classmates. It was ridiculous to put me in the same class as them. I did complain about that but nobody did anything.

Then to talk about the organization. Every single day the activity plans changed. I felt lost and anxious. The website was never updated on time. It was embarrassing sometimes to arrive somewhere you weren’t supposed to be and then arriving late to your actual appointment.

Now for the cleaning crew. They stole $300 dollars from my roommate! Aren’t we supposed to feel safe in our rooms? It is outrageous.
To finish my review, the group leaders were kind and funny in general. They were responsible outside campus except for one who didn’t care and left my friends and I sleeping in the metro train. It was a traumatic event but I’m okay now the office took care of him.

In resume this camp was fun. I’ve made some friends and memories. Many chaotic and stressful moments have taken places during my stay so that’s why I won’t come back and I’ll never recommend this program to anyone.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"It was one of the best experiences I've had in my life."

DENİZ DURU ERATAK, student from Turkey

First of all, finding where the classes will be was hard but the rest of my experience was amazing.I had the chance to meet students from all over the world.Our teacher made our classes fun and informative at the same time.We were both able to do cultural activities and school stuff.I think the course not only made my English level better, but also made me more confident about talking English in the class.

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Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Super fun"

Tadasuke Honjo, student from USA

What I did like about the class was that there were lots of people coming from another country, so I was able to know their cultures, backgrounds etc.

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Date of study
9 Jul 2018 - 13 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

YES USA offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

$180
weekly
Age range: 12 - 19 years old
Address: 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, New York 11439, USA
Location: In the city center of New York City
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: 17 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$180
The accommodation is located on the gorgeous campus of St. John’s University.

Suites:
Up to 5 bedrooms with one or two bathrooms, depending on the size of the suite (the bathroom ratio of one bathroom for every 4 guests).
Single, double, and triple rooms with a twin-size bed, desk, closet, and dresser for each student.
A living/sitting area.
A kitchen-type area with a mini fridge and a microwave.

Services:
WiFi
Air conditioner
Linens and towels provided
Weekly linen exchange
Full suite/room cleaning upon arrival
One mid-stay cleaning
Common areas
Free laundry in the basement
24/7 security.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue an I-20 to support an F-1 student visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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8000 Utopia Pkwy
New York
New York 11439
USA

School location

YES USA Summer Camp in New York is an amazing opportunity for students, aged 12-19, to not only improve in English, but also make new friends from around the world, explore the incredible Big Apple, participate in fun and exciting activities, and have an unforgettable, life-changing experience.

Our Campus: St. John's University

The YES USA Summer Camp program combines the urban excitement of New York City with the suburban tranquility of our campus providing the best study vacation experience to our students. Our headquarters in New York City are located in a residential area of Queens, on the gorgeous leafy campus of St. John's University where students live, study, and eat most of the meals.

Unlike many city college campuses which lack space and amenities, St. John's has it all, featuring beautiful wide lawns, ultramodern residence halls, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and high-tech classrooms. Last but not least, St. John's offers the most breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.

The convenient location of the campus allows students to visit the magnificent places of interest New York has to offer, quickly and easily. We are within a walking distance or a quick bus ride to the subway that will take you to the heart of the city in just 30 minutes. For example, Times Square is approximately 50 minutes away from our location.

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