Instructions

Applying for an I-20 for the New School ESL Program

 

Please Note: The New School ESL program is for students starting at the intermediate level.

Please pay careful attention to application deadlines below!

1. You need the English as a Second Language Application form.

  • Pick up the application form or request from the English Language Studies office or the New School Admissions Office (addresses below).

2. Your English level must be approved for acceptance to our program.

  • If you are applying from abroad or outside the local area: Return completed ESL Application (with required writing sample for level approval) to New School Admissions Office.
  • If you are in the New York City area: Contact the English Language Studies Office to schedule a placement test. You need to take the placement test to get level approval.
3. I-20 Application.

  • If you are accepted, you will receive an official acceptance letter from New School Admissions and information on how to apply for an I-20 or transfer your I-20. (Note: You can only register for classes after you've received this acceptance letter).


Offices

For questions about ESL program and level approval:

English Language Studies Office (ELS)
68 Fifth Ave., Mezz level
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5372, elsc@newschool.edu

For questions about receipt of ESL application and acceptance letter:

New School Admissions Office
66 W. 12th St., room 401
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5372, nsadmissions@newschool.edu

For questions about I-20 application and visa requirements:

International Student Service Office (ISS)
79 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10003
212.229.5592iss@newschool.edu


Deadlines for Application


For people applying from abroad, the deadline is approximately eight weeks before the start of class.

2008

Summer 2008

  • Part 1 - April 1
  • June entry only

Fall 2008

  • Part 1 - July 15
  • Part 2 - September 1

Spring 2009

  • Part 1 - December 1
  • Part 2 - February 1

For transfer students, the deadline is approximately three weeks before the start of class.

Summer 2008

  • Part 1 - May 15
  • June entry only

Fall 2008

  • Part 1 - August 20
  • Part 2 - October 5

Spring 2009

  • Part 1 - January 5
  • Part 2 - March 1

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