LSI New York Language School
Description of LSI New York Language School
- Founded: 1965
- Network: 15 schools in 8 countries around the world
- Location of LSI: New York, USA
- The age of students: majority of 18 years, there are courses for children from 13 to 17 years old
- Accommodation type: host family, residence, apartment, hotel
- Type of studying: mixed
- Programs: general and intensive courses, courses for young people, premium courses, academic courses, university preparation, courses for certain specialties
- Language of instruction: English.
The LSI network covers 15 schools in 8 countries - England, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, France, Malta. LSI also actively cooperates with the language schools in Spain, Italy, Russia, Mexico. All branches of the school are in developed cities, which allows students not only to study the language in the classroom, but also to practice their knowledge, immersing themselves in the English-speaking environment.
Over the years of work, people from all over the world have improved their language at school, and this is not surprising - after all, the LSI school is a true professional! Currently, 123 nationalities are studying at LSI branches.
LSI in New York is one of the most sought after in the entire network. Located in the heart of a huge metropolis, the school kindly opens the doors to students from all over the world. Here, everyone who wants to find the necessary program for themselves.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in LSI New York Language School
GENERAL AND INTENSIVE COURSES:
Day course and General course 20:
- 10 lessons per week for the course
- 20 lessons per week on general course 20
- 50 minutes one lesson
- No more than 15 people in one group
- Duration: 1-50 weeks (optional)
- Number of hours per week: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Age of students: from 16 years.
Intensive 25 and Intensive 30:
- 25 lessons per week on the course Intensive 25
- 30 lessons per week on Intensive 30 course
- 50 minutes one lesson
- Duration: 1-50 weeks (optional)
- No more than 15 people in one group
- Age of students: from 16 years
International School Year / Intensive 25, International School Year / Intensive 30, International Academic Year / General 20:
- 25 lessons per week on the intensive course 25
- 30 lessons per week on the intensive course 30
- 20 lessons per week on the course total 20,
- 50 minutes one lesson
- No more than 15 people in a group
- Duration of the course: 24, 30, 36 or 48 weeks
- Age of students: from 16 years.
PREMIUM OF COURSES:
Courses in a mini-group:
- 20 lessons per week
- 30 lessons per week
- No more than 5 people in a group
- 50 minutes one lesson
- Age of students: from 19 years.
Individual Courses:
- 5, 10, 20, 30 or 40 lessons per week (optional)
- Only student and teacher
- Duration: any, optional: from 16 years
COURSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (13-17 YEARS).
Special courses for students aged 13-17 include English before lunch and an active cultural and entertainment life after lunch on weekends. Children visit tours every day, concerts, theaters, entertainment events, etc. The duration of the course ivaries from 1 to 7 weeks. Children are accommodated in a hostel on a full board basis.
ACADEMIC COURSES
Course for academic purposes includes a general English course with an emphasis on key learning skills and exams. Regular narrow-volume reviews of grammar and vocabulary are made, academic skills of reading and writing are developed. The online educational system E-LSI is applied.
Intensive 30 with preparation for the Cambridge exam (CAE)
The CAE certificate is designed for people who are fluent in English and who regularly apply it at work and in life. The course includes 30 lessons per week in groups of up to 15 people.
Intensive 30 with preparation for the Cambridge exam (FCE)
The FCE certificate is one of the most popular Cambridge exams. The educational program includes active work in all 5 areas:
- Reading;
- Writing;
- Speaking;
- Listening;
- Grammar.
The course includes 30 lessons per week in groups of up to 15 people.
TOEFL Preparation Course
The certificate of passing the TOEFL exam is an important advantage when applying for a job, it is also mandatory for a number of educational institutions. The course involves comprehensive preparation for this exam. The studying consists of 30 lessons. 20 lessons are devoted to grammar and language skills, 10 - to examination practice.
Preparation for exams GMAT and SAT
Includes two options:
- A total of 20 lessons + 5 lessons individually;
- A total of 20 lessons + 10 lessons individually.
English for teachers
The course is designed for students who speak other languages, giving the necessary knowledge to teach English as a foreign language. Options: 20 general sessions + 5 or 10 individually per week. Subjects studied:
- Language analysis
- Lesson planning
- Reading, writing and speaking
- Listening skills
- Types of study assignments
- The use of teaching aids and materials
- Understanding the needs of students
- Work with the mistakes of students.
Business English
The course is designed specifically for the development and improvement of business communication skills. The modular course: in the morning, students attend classes LSI Intensive 30. After lunch, they study business subjects. Blocks can be selected or taken in full. The course includes 10 lessons per week, duration from 1 to 25 weeks (optional). Learning blocks:
- Banking
- Securities markets
- Marketing and advertising
- Recruitment
- Sales and negotiations.
Accommodation, meals, prices
LSI New York offers its students several accommodation options to choose from. This is a host family, a residence, apartments and a hotel.
All host families undergo a thorough check by the school's specialists. Host families have a cozy home atmosphere: students who choose this form of residence get maximum knowledge about American culture and life in New York. Accommodation can be either single or paired with another student (each has its own room). It is also possible to have your own bathroom (option).
Placement types are as follows:
- Single, B & B - single, bed and breakfast
- Single, HB - single, bedroom, breakfast and dinner
- Twin, B & B - two students , For each bedroom and breakfast
- Twin, HB - two students, for each bedroom, breakfast and dinner.
In addition to host families, students are offered a choice of 11 institutions. All of them are in close proximity to the school, they have 24-hour security and various sets of amenities, depending on the type and cost of living. In all provided for single or double accommodation, everywhere there is Wi-Fi.
Subjects, specialties
Activities LSI New York Language School
Students of the school participate in an active cultural and entertainment program after classes. Students attend performances in Oz circus, amateur theater evenings at the Apollo Theater, performances on Broadway, various show programs in the city's iconic venues. Regular visits to the New York museums are organized:#
- Transport museum;
- Museum of modern art;
- Museum of natural history.
For fans of the "night" life of the city, visits are organized to clubs, bars and restaurants. Students always have the opportunity to take a break from classes and city bustle, riding a boat or visiting the central park. Specialists of the school arrange leisure activities for students 7 days a week.
Facilities and equipment at LSI New York Language School
The school is located in a historic building in the Lower Manhattan area, overlooking Betteri Park and the Hudson River embankment. Classrooms are equipped according to the most demanding modern standards, they are very spacious and light. The rooms are designed for a maximum of 15 people, each room has Wi-Fi, personal computers. Students are provided with free materials.
The school has a common computer room, a hall for management, a lounge for students' rest, buffets. All premises of the school are equipped for people with disabilities.
Admission dates and extra charges
Courses start every Monday during the year. Groups are formed every week, for beginners to learn the language of the group are formed as students are recruited.
GENERAL AND INTENSIVE COURSES:
- General Course (20 lessons per week)
- Day course
- Intensive 25 and Intensive 30 (according to the number of lessons weekly)
- International School Year / General (20 lessons weekly)
- International school year / intensive (25 lessons per week)
- International academic year / intensive (30 lessons weekly).
PREMIUM COURSES:
- Mini group / 20 lessons per week
- Mini group / 30 lessons per week
- Individual Courses / 5 to 40 lessons per week.
COURSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS:
- English for children 13-17 years old.
ACADEMIC COURSES:
- Course for academic purposes
- Intensive (30 lessons per week) with preparation for the Cambridge exam (CAE)
- Intensive (30 lessons per week) with preparation for the Cambridge exam (FCE)
- TOEFL preparation course
- Preparation for exams GMAT and SAT.
SPECIAL COURSES:
- English for Teachers (General Course 20 plus 5 in Individual lessons)
- English for Teachers (General Course 20 plus 10 individual lessons)
- Business English
- Introduction to Programming and General Course (20 lessons per week)
- Introduction to Programming and Intensive Course (30 lessons weekly)
- Digital Marketing and General Course (20 lessons weekly)
- Digital Marketing and Intensive Course ( 30 lessons per week).
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:
- Registration fee
- Contribution for the placement option
- Health insurance
- Flight and return flight
- Accommodation and meals (depending on the option chosen)
- Examination boards
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 155 USD
- Express mail 65 USD
- Medical insurance 25 USD
- Transfer (one way) 150 USD
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about LSI New York Language School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
