English has become the language of international communication. Our English courses and certificates are designed for students preparing for studies in the United States, professionals working in English-speaking environments, and anyone who needs to learn or improve their English for personal or career purposes.
"The best part of my experience in the ESL+ program was the exposure to art and culture in the city, all while improving our English skills. It allowed us to immerse ourselves in local culture, which made learning more engaging and meaningful.
—Johna Shi, ESL + Design student, BFA Fashion Design (Parsons), Senior Product Designer at JP Morgan
The New School is located in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village, at the center of one of the world's most vibrant and diverse communities. New York City is an important part of the educational experience of our students, who will someday be global leaders in their fields.
Our classes are offered to students with low-intermediate to advanced English proficiency. Students can take individual ESL courses or enroll in a full-time intensive certificate program that includes advanced language training to prepare for general or subject-specific study at a university. We also design custom programs to meet any need.
The New School's ESL certificate programs are an excellent introduction to university studies in the United States. They provide an intensive, immersive experience designed to help students succeed academically at The New School and improve their English language skills.
"I particularly enjoyed the final presentation my teacher assigned, as it gave us the freedom to be creative, and it was a lot of fun. The experience of the lessons really helped me improve my speaking skills and gradually built my confidence as well."
—ESL + Music student
Students in the ESL+ Certificate programs enjoy the same student services as degree-seeking students at The New School. These include access to student health services, IT support, and libraries as well as the University Learning Center, which has a staff of trained ESL tutors who offer certificate students help with academic writing and with pronunciation, speaking fluency, vocabulary development, and presentation skills.
The New School invites students, artists, business owners, au pairs, tech workers, and executives from the NYC community to take a course in our program. Students must take a placement test to determine their course level before registering. Contact the English Language Studies Department at elsc@newschool.edu to learn more about registration or to schedule a placement test.
We offer customizable programs to meet the particular interests and needs of your group. Programs can be short or long term and academic, business, or professional in focus. Contact English Language Studies with inquiries. For information about custom programs in areas other than ESL, please visit the Office of Global Partnerships.
All members of our English language faculty are certified professional teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Many are well-known and have published in the field of language education. Some are credited with developing innovative teaching methods and materials.
English Language Studies Center
66 West 12th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5372
elsc@newschool.edu
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The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.