The school is located in Manhattan, on the campus of Adelphi University, in the heart of Soho, a lively and safe neighborhood in the city. The university offers various English courses, including business English and psychology, as well as several other course options. By choosing this institution, students will have a unique experience on a downtown campus, which is an extension of the Garden City campus located in the New York suburbs. The nearby subway stations make it easy to get around Manhattan.
ELS Manhattan offers different English course options to ensure that everyone can find a program suited to their needs.
Standard English Courses: You can choose between three different options (15, 20, or 30 lessons per week) based on your preferences. These courses are available to students of all levels.
Business English Program: You will attend 30 lessons of 50 minutes each per week, focusing on business English. This program is ideal for those who use English in the business world and want to improve their communication skills.
TOEFL Exam Preparation: The school also offers courses designed to develop the necessary skills to pass the TOEFL exam. The teachers provide various approaches and tips to help students succeed in the test.
Homestay: To experience New York life to the fullest, you will stay with an American host family. The school offers families located in the heart of the city (20-45 minutes from the school) or outside Manhattan (45-60 minutes away). In your homestay, you will have a private room with breakfast included.
Shared Apartments in East Village: The school provides well-equipped apartments with amenities such as internet access, television, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and everything you need to prepare your meals. All apartment rooms are double occupancy.
The Soho neighborhood is full of cafes, nightclubs, art galleries, and a variety of shops to suit all budgets. ELS organizes visits to the city's main points of interest, such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, and the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art, which houses wonders from around the world. Weekend excursions are also organized for students to explore cities like Washington D.C. or Boston. It is also highly recommended to see one of the many Broadway musicals.