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EC English 30+New York, USA

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
1501 Broadway, Floor 11 - NY 10036 New York - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Located right in the centre of Times Square.
  • Free language workshops and activities.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 31%
35-50 years 55%
>50 years 14%

Location: EC English New York is located in the infamous, cosmopolitan city of New York, Westcoast, USA. The school is housed in Midtown Manhattan, within the Paramount Building, a 33-storey office building a few minutes from the Empire State Building, 5th Avenue, Times Square, the Rockefeller Center and an array of attractions. With the Times Square - 42 St Subway station just moments walk from the school's front doors, students have fantastic access to many of the city's main attractions such as Central Park, The Statue of Liberty, MOMA, Broadway and the Theatre District. Students of EC New York are sure to have an exceptional time around New York whilst reaching their language goals. The school is around an hours train journey from JFK International airport, ensuring all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

Course selection: Course selection includes General English taught over various schedules and intensities, Academic semester or year programmes, and several courses for specific learning. For all students aged 30+, multiple courses such as English for Work, English in the City, and English + Dancing, are available in exclusive groups of like-aged peers, ensuring that all students find comfort and motivation within their learning environments. Immersive Junior Summer Camps or Day programmes are available throughout the summer months, allowing junior students to embrace the city safely. TOEFL Exam Preparation programmes are also available throughout the year.

School facilities: The facilities within EC New York are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a restaurant, a library and a lounge area, providing a comforting and motivational experience for all.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for EC English 30+ include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

Videos & Photos

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  • Happy students
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  • Students
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  • Students
    Students4/8
  • NY lounge area
    NY lounge area5/8
  • NY cafetaria and lounge
    NY cafetaria and lounge6/8
  • NY lounge
    NY lounge7/8
  • NY class
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Student opinions about EC English 30+, New York

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
EC English 30+, New York
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Value for money
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everything was great, committed teachers, it was easy for the students to get in touch with each other. In my course, it was no problem to be a little older (60 plus).
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super
Other comments It was fun!
Course: General English 20 (30+) [Englisch] - 1 week
Review date: 12. Oct. 2023 by Iris Remmler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The idea of this school for all ages is brilliant, the kindness of the staff
Disliked
The organisation needs to be reviewed, as does the method of teaching and the explanations, which not everyone understands, and the way in which students are monitored to ensure they understand.
Insider tip: I don't know, as I wasn't able to find out what he had.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Courses and lessons are not attended
Other comments The levels are not always the same and punctuality also needs to be reviewed.
Course: General English 20 - 1 week
Review date: 4. Mar. 2024 by Adeline Tchangodei
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EC English 30+ compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 EC English 30+ New YorkAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

EC English 30+

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETALTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEnglish USA
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 8:30
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English 30+ and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2016
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 26-1913662

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • 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: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 22

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school
Self Study room Student lounge

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
30 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 35 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 23%
France 12%
Switzerland 8%
Japan 8%
Italy 7%
Germany 6%
Other nationalities 36%

Information for all courses offered by EC English 30+

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 US$ per week.
Comments about courses

High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 25 per week.
  • Landmark fee: USD 10.
  • Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
  • Course material is USD 12 per week (maximum USD 96).
  • US Priority International Mail: 40 USD.

    Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.

    Classes are offered every day in the mornings. Exact schedules
    will vary depending on season and course booked.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 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, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 31 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 an online form.
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

Newark Liberty International Airport:
195 US$ one way
390 US$ return (both ways)
John F. Kennedy International Airport:
195 US$ one way
390 US$ return (both ways)
La Guardia Airport:
195 US$ one way
390 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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
80 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 possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Music
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Writing class.
- Conversation class.
- Pronunciation class.
- Coney Island.
- Kayaking.
- Afropunk Festival.
- Creative writing class.
- Pizza social.

Adults - Paid activities

- Rock climbing.
- Philadelphia tour.
- Washington DC.
- Amish tour.
- Boston tour.
- BBQ.
- Baseball match.
- Auto show.
- Museums.
- Yoga.
- Pub night.

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about EC English 30+

  • You can enroll in the general course offered by EC English by clicking on the green button in the calculator area of the LanguageCourse.net website, you will be redirected to the registration form that you can complete and proceed to the payment.
    Carlos Eduardo, Area Manager from EC English 30+ - Sep 26, 2023

FAQ about EC English 30+, New York

  • English courses at EC English 30+ start at 325 US$ for Vacation English 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Manhattan Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English 30+
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Newark Liberty International Airport (195 US$), John F. Kennedy International Airport (195 US$), La Guardia Airport (195 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English 30+ varies from 15 students (Vacation English 20) to 15 students (Vacation English 20)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English 30+ hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English 30+ comes from Brazil with a 23% representation, followed by students from France (12%) and Japan (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English 30+ offers courses from 30 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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