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Access to Language StudiesNew York, USA

8000 Utopia Pkwy - 11439 New York - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Supervised activities every afternoon and evening, including 5 off-campus field trips per week.
  • On campus accommodation offered
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: Access to Language Studies New York is an English language institute located in the culturally rich and unique New York City, USA. Housed in the Hillcrest neighbourhood of Queens, on the St.John's University campus, the school focuses on residential summer programmes for junior students. Attractions and places of interest within walking distance of the school include several sporting fields, St John's University buildings and attributes, and Cunningham Park, around a 30-minute walk from the school.

Course selection: The school offers a Junior Summer Residencial package for students aged 14-18 years. The package includes a language course, accommodation, meals, activities and several off-campus field trips per week. These courses take place during the summer months and are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Getting around: The school offers residential programmes with on-campus accommodation. With this in mind, any travel shall be done with the school staff accompanying, assisting students to see the sights of New York City with security and like-minded peers.

Social and cultural: The junior courses are inclusive of activities such as trips to Coney Island, visits to local Museums and places of interest like the MET, Trump Tower and the famous St. Patrick's Cathedral, in addition to some of the city's most popular sites such as Times Square, the Rockefeller Building, Grand Central Station and more.

English Courses

General Language
Junior

Our prices for Access to Language Studies include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Access to Language Studies

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Access to Language Studies and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2000
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: USA Tax Number

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Volleyball court

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 25

Student Age

Minimum age of students
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 16 years

Information for all courses offered by Access to Language Studies

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Comments about courses

Airport transfer fee: USD 140 each way.

Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

John F. Kennedy International Airport:
140 US$ one way
260 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near New York and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our New York page. For flight comparisons to New York, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

not offered.
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FAQ about Access to Language Studies, New York

  • English courses at Access to Language Studies start at 2156 US$ for Junior Summer Vacation Study Program - Early Bird course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from John F. Kennedy International Airport (140 US$)
  • Access to Language Studies offers courses from 14 years to 18. Average age is 17 during the summer and 16 for the rest of the year.

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