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Our courses are uniquely designed to meet the ongoing demands today's English language learners. NYGC offers a wide range of courses to help students meet their individual professional, academic, and personal goals.*
ESL Tuition
Course

12wks.

24wks.

ESL

$1,440

$2,880

Standard Fees
Registration I-20 Processing Fee

Mailing Fee

SEVIS Fee

$100

$100

actual cost

$350 (initial/optional)


ESL COURSES

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GENERAL ESL

ESL 1

(Level 1)

Course Description

This course helps students develop their English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday adult situations and essential family, social, and school purposes. Students read short texts, write about various topics introduced in class, and actively participate in class discussions. The class is taught using a student-centered, communicative approach to English language learning.

 

Course Goals

The goal of this course is to develop students’ ability to understand simple written and spoken English, as well as build their confidence in understanding basic spoken English on familiar and personal language. Lastly. students will gain a better understanding of American culture and conventions.

 

Prerequisite

Cambridge English Unlimited Placement Test Written: 0-35 & Oral: 2

 

 

ESL 2

(Level 2)

Course Description

This course builds upon foundational English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday adult life situations and essential academic purposes. They read short texts, write short paragraphs about various topics introduced in class, and actively participate in class discussions. The class is taught using a student-centered, communicative approach to English language learning.

 

Course Goals

The goal of this course is to build on students’ previous exposure to the English language to improve their ability to understand written and spoken English, improve their ability to communicate in real-world adult situations, and understand and discuss various aspects of American culture and society.

 

Prerequisite

Cambridge English Unlimited Placement Test Written:36-55 & Oral: 2 OR Completion of ESL Level 1

 

ESL 3

(Level 3)

Course Description

The course is designed to help students to refine reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for the purpose of participating in everyday adult situations, including school. Students write and read extensively, participate in group discussions, give oral presentations, practice their listening skills and improve their pronunciation.

 

Course Goals

This course will integrate language skills with an emphasis on improving English proficiency and understanding of American culture. Continued focus will be given to helping students acquire strategies for effective oral communication.

 

Prerequisite

Cambridge English Unlimited Placement Test Written: 56-75 & Oral: 2 OR Completion of ESL Level 2

 

 

ESL 4

(Level 4)

Course Description

Students build upon emerging academic English language skills to engage in speaking, listening, writing, and reading tasks which are relevant to their professional, personal, and academic life.

 

Course Goals

This course aims to develop and support functional skills for highly nuanced expression and interaction in an English language environment, primarily focusing on making multi-faceted descriptions, analyses, and evaluations.

 

Prerequisite

Cambridge English Unlimited Placement Test Written: 76-95 & Oral: 2 OR Completion of ESL Level 3

 

 

ESL 5

(Level 5)

Course Description

Students utilize academic language and skills to participate in discussions, create dialogues, complete written compositions, read articles, and listen to conversations and lectures regarding current events, cultural values, personal views, and other aspects of contemporary life.

 

Course Goals

This course aims to develop and integrate language skills, with a focus on making multifaceted descriptions and analyses.

 

Prerequisite

Cambridge English Unlimited Placement Test Written: 96 or up & Oral: 2 OR Completion of ESL Level 4

*All courses may not be offered all semesters depending on enrollment. For a complete list of courses currently in session, please contact the school directly. (1-212-268-6262)


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