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American English CenterNew York, USA

290 Madison Ave #5th Floor - 10017 New York - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • Optional language workshops.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 70%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 0%

Location: American English Center New York is an English language institute located in the bustling American city of New York. Housed in Manhattan, students have many amenities, links to public transport, attractions and sites of social and cultural interest nearby, ensuring that they have everything they need to have a unique and fulfilling time whilst studying in the Big Apple. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Empire State Building, the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, Bryant Park, Times Square and many more.

Getting around: The school's central location in Manhattan means that students have many sites of interest within walking distance, as well as many links to public transport. Grand Central Station is a short 5-minute walk from the school's front doors and additional subway stations such as 5th Avenue, Times Square and 42 St-Bryant Pk are all just a moment's walk away.

Social and cultural: The school offers an extensive "Big Apple Guide" to students, in addition to organising gatherings, excursions and social and cultural happenings for students to enjoy.

Course selection: Course selection includes something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English, Vacation English programmes are also available, which are ideal for students travelling on a B1/B2 Tourist Visa. Junior courses for students aged 7-15 are also regularly available, upon request.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive EnglishPopular English course
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
150US$143US$
Course Details
Vacation English
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
145US$138US$
Course Details

Our prices for American English Center include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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American English Center

Accreditations and Quality seals
SEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA, ICEF
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
Students should arrive at 9:00
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 American English Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoDiners Club - logoPayPal - logoTravellers Check - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2
Legal name/parent company
AMERICAN ENGLISH CENTER, INC. | Tax registration ID: 85-1066447

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Lounge

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 70
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 20 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 6%
China 6%
Turkey 6%
Vietnam 4%
Japan 4%
Italy 4%
Korea 3%
Thailand 2%
Spain 1%
France 1%
Other nationalities 63%

Information for all courses offered by American English Center

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
100.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 15 Jan 2025, 12 Feb 2025, 19 Feb 2025, 27 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 02 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
300 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 US$
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

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet2 km
Baseball5 km
Basketball5 km
Dancing2 km
Golf10 km
Ice Hockey7 km
Music2 km
Tennis5 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Exploring NY Manhattan (Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park).

Adults - Paid activities

Statue of Liberty tour, Metropolitan Museum, Skyline night tour.

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FAQ about American English Center, New York

  • “Basically, with the Intensive English (18) course, you will have 3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes that will take place in the following possible time intervals (the exact timetable will be provided on the first day of the course according to your level):

    - Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
    - Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30

    If you have any timetable preferences, please let us know as we would have to double-check this with the school.     ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 27, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at American English Center varies from 15 students (Intensive English) to 15 students (Intensive English)
  • 100% of teachers at American English Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at American English Center comes from Brazil with a 6% representation, followed by students from China (6%) and Russia (6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • American English Center offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 20 for the rest of the year.

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