For students enrolling in any of The New School's ESL certificate programs, tuition is charged per course and varies by semester. ESL certificate students take four courses per academic term, for a total of 206 hours of instruction.
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
| ESL Courses | Price |
|---|
| Grammar | $2,005 |
| Academic Writing | $2,005 |
| Listening and Speaking | $1,490 |
| Reading | $1,490 |
| Total Tuition | $6,990 |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|
University Service Fee (for printing, tutoring, and libraries)
| $696 |
Student Senate Fee (funds student events and initiatives)
| $9 |
| Registration Fee | $45 |
Health Insurance Fee (waivable for students with alternative qualifying insurance)
|
- $4,310 (per year)
- $1,748 (fall: August 20, 2025–January 14, 2026)
- $2,562 (spring: January 15–August 19, 2026)
|
| Total Fees | $750 + Health Insurance Fees (TBA) |
Summer 2025
| ESL Classes | Price |
|---|
| Grammar | $1,930 |
| Academic Writing | $1,930 |
| Listening and Speaking | $1,435 |
| Reading | $1,435 |
| Total Tuition | $6,730 |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|
University Service Fee (for printing, tutoring, and libraries)
| $255 |
| Registration Fee | $40 |
| Total Fees | $295 |
Additional Courses for Design Students
We offer short practical workshops at no additional cost on topics such as preparing your application to Parsons, the vocabulary of fashion and design, and how to succeed at Parsons.