American English Standard Program

Manhattan Language

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Course description

Manhattan Language’s English Standard Program is recommended for students looking for an English immersion experience that requires obtaining a student visa. Our Standard Program is 24 lessons per week and it includes a Speaking and Listening class and an Integrated Skills class

In the Speaking and Listening class you will focus on developing your English communication skills through class discussion, role-play, debate and many other kinds of exercises.

In the Integrated Skills class, you will work on improving your English grammar knowledge and reading and writing skills.

All Manhattan Language courses include DISCOVER NYC FRIDAYS, where students practice their English outside the classroom in real life New York City environments. DISCOVER NYC FRIDAYS is a new and exciting addition to the Manhattan Language English training method. DISCOVER NYC are English lessons that take place every Friday outside the classroom at popular New York landmarks. On DISCOVER NYC FRIDAYS, students practice their English with other students and a Manhattan Language teacher or staff member in real-life environments while they experience authentic New York culture.

Already in New York City? Schedule a free trial class to confirm that the Standard program is the right choice for you!

Good to Know . . .

✓ F-1 visa required

✓ Begin classes any Monday (except national holidays)

✓ Choose to study with us for as many weeks as you like

✓ 24 lessons per week / 50 minutes per lesson

✓ We offer 8 levels so you will always be in the class that’s right for you

✓ Free level placement test

✓ There is a $185 non-refundable registration fee

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
24 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

Manhattan Language does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:45 PM
Afternoon session
11:45 AM - 04:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in New York City to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 26 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Great school!"

Iuliia Ivanova, student from Russia

I really liked the school. Great location on Manhattan. I took the Business Elective class, the teacher Anthony is knowledgeable and makes his classes fun and interesting. The school offers a few outings every week in order for us to get to know New York better. The atmosphere is friendly and cosy, the classes are small so the teachers can pay attention to everyone.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
27 Nov 2023 - 22 Dec 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Everyone was very nice. My teacher Alex was great. The building was beautiful and in a great location. I really liked the events and get togethers like for Halloween, thanksgiving and christmas. What I didnt like was the Level of English in my class. My colleagues had a way loser Level of English than me which slowed everything down. I wasnt informed about this. This fact was kind of dissapointing, other than that I liked my visit at ML a lot."

Iris Sophia Nittnaus, student from Austria

Everyone was very nice. My teacher Alex was great. The building was beautiful and in a great location.
I really liked the events and get togethers for Halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas.


What I didn't like was the Level of English in my class. My colleagues had a way loser Level of English than me which slowed everything down. I wasn't informed about this. This fact was kind of disappointing, other than that I liked my visit at ML a lot.

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6 weeks
Date of study
31 Oct 2022 - 16 Dec 2022
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Yes
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"Great place to study business English with fantastic view to the Statue of Liberty"

Michael Knaup, student from Germany

I really enjoyed the classes at Manhattan Language School. There were only six students in the class and the group work was very productive. The teacher Anthony was very competent and you always got the impression that he has a wealth of experience in Business English. I would book a course again anytime.

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15 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
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Yes
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"I like the school and both teachers and location"

Petra Schinkmannova, student from Czech Republic

I liked very much the location of school and both teachers I experienced - Suzie and Anthony, I would recommend the school to my friends and would like to come in the future again.

The only problem i see is that there were fewer teachers and classes were sometimes too full (or the teacher was teaching two groups), also I paid for 2 whole weeks and would expect to get the refund for July 4h from your agency - the school was closed by that day.
My comment is that I would prefer to have only classes at present, not the online classes on Friday, which was difficult for me with internet connection so I missed one of the classes.

I think the school is providing good activities for students and also all the staff was always very helpful, especially director Ms. Bonita.

Thank you .. I enjoyed my time at your school.

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1 week
Date of study
27 Jun 2022 - 8 Jul 2022
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Yes
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"Amazing teachers and excellent learning method"

Hawa DOUCOURE, student from France

The school is based in Manhattan, so it is very accessible.
The learning method is based on oral expression and allows students to progress very quickly. In 6 weeks I was able to move up to the next level. The grammar courses are also very interesting. The teachers and the school staff are really great and answer all our expectations. I really recommend this school.

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11 weeks
Date of study
6 Sep 2021 - 26 Nov 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Fantastic experience!"

Isabella Calidonna, student from Italy

Greta school. Greta teachers. Greta people! I loved every sigle says!

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1 week
Date of study
4 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2019
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Yes
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"It's a good School"

Olga Liliana Palta Fernandez, student from Colombia

Very good school, they fulfill what they promise, they should only clarify from the beginning free Friday classes and will not include in the official class or charge them.

My teacher : the best teacher of the world.

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5 weeks
Date of study
22 Jul 2019 - 30 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Amazing!"

Maria Paula REYES PLAZA, student from France

Good teachers and classes , many activities to do by school!

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1 week
Date of study
1 Oct 2018 - 12 Oct 2018
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Yes
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"It seems that I went back 25 years back in time... when I was a student. I liked the easy relaxed and open atmosphere which was created by the assisting staff and teachers."

Rian Bast, student from Netherlands

Unfortunately I was able to join the International Manhattan Language School just for 3 days. Still they gave me the opportunity to demonstrate my improvements because of the logical failures related to the language type whereof Dutch is part of. The building is great with a wonderful view on the Statue of Liberty and located Down Town Manhattan. Staff is very helpful and alert. Teachers are easy going. A very nice start to meet NYC.

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19 Nov 2018 - 21 Nov 2018
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Yes
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"It`s amazing!!!!"

SHINSUKE YANO

I love New York city. This city is very diversity and the best interesting city in the world. Of course, even though sometimes here is disorganized and dirty, New York city fascinate me enough. And I have never bored in this town because people from all over the world gathered here. It is like a small globe. I could make many friends.
At first, I thought people in this city are a little bit snobby and unfriendly. However, I realized my stupid prediction had been wrong soon. They are so nice and very friendly that I could make a lot of friends. I had many good and interesting experience in this city and the U.S.
Manhattan language school is very cool, and all staff including teachers and students here are wonderful. I am totally sure this school is one of the best school in NYC!
Every time I talk with office staff they are friendly like a family so that I could be relax! Anyway, they wanted me to come back again!!
If I hadn’t decided to go to your school, I would have bored.
Thank you very much for every experience

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15 weeks
Date of study
29 Jan 2018 - 18 May 2018
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Yes

"It was great"

nursel bal, student from USA

the teachers in the school are perfect, they really know what they are doing, helps us anytime we need.
The classes are good, exactly how should be. Location is perfect. They have so many activities that help all student can practice outside of the classes when they are exploring the city.

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11 weeks
Date of study
5 Feb 2018 - 27 Apr 2018
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Yes
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"I had a great time at Manhattan Language"

Kerylaine Cristina Assis Magalhaes

The staff were kind and managed everything to guarantee the best experience for me. The teachers were excellent and very professional. The location is very accessible. I love all the outside activities around the city.
I strongly believe that my effort and my investment worth it.

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4 weeks
Date of study
2 Oct 2017 - 2 Nov 2017
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Yes

"It was a very pleasant time spent in ML in which I learned more about English."

DANILO DE SOUSA REIS

The classes were very nice and the didactic of teachers left the lessons even more interesting. The employees were gentle, friendly and did all the efforts to gave us the best hospitality. The facilities were comfortable and the location was good - near of several subway stations. The extra activities were funny and very useful to put the lessons in practice. Indeed, I only have good things to say about ML and I intend to study there again in the future.

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3 weeks
Date of study
9 Oct 2017 - 3 Nov 2017
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Yes

"Amazing school :)"

Ilaria Patrini

I studied at ML and it was one of the best experiences that I've ever had!

The school is great, it's been a year that it is located in an amazing position in Downtown Manhattan, you can even see the wonderful view of the Statue of the Liberty from its windows! In addition you can easily reach the school by taking the subway lines which are located in the neighborhood.

The teachers were so professional and well-prepared and the staff at the front desk was friendly and helpful.

I can say that at Manhattan Language I improved my English a lot since I've taken the elective class English through Film that enriched my vocabulary and my comprehension.

I strongly recommend this school!

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57 weeks
Date of study
24 Jan 2016 - 3 Mar 2017
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Yes

"My second family"

Paulina Torres

The new location is amazing, teachers were the best and they were always attentive with our pronunciation and encouraged us to speak more in order to get a better and fluent English. All the people who works in the school were nice and easy to approach, They were excellent workers but also they were incredible and amazing people. Personally, I feel glad to be part of this family.

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59 weeks
Date of study
4 Jan 2016 - 24 Feb 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Learn and live your English in Manhattan Language."

Edna Rezende Cesar

Learning English in Manhattan Language was for me to gain confidence so that I could communicate more without feeling scared even though I might forget some words.

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11 weeks
Date of study
21 Nov 2016 - 10 Feb 2017
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Yes

"Amazing"

Clément Pequignot

Very interesting classes, the students as well as the teachers and the staff were very friendly.It was an amazing experience!

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2 weeks
Date of study
21 Jan 2017 - 8 Feb 2017
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Yes

"All the teachers are very nice"

Nan Ding, student from France

I think that teachers were always patient in explaining to students all the questions, and there were many activities every week. Their schedules were not very suitable for me as they were not so varied. I wanted to have my class in the morning and to enjoy the afternoon for visiting, but my favorite class was not available in the morning. I should have chosen the afternoon class. I lost my time to visit the city.

Everything else was good.

Dina

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3 weeks
Date of study
3 Aug 2015 - 28 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Maggie Holy, Program Administrator at Manhattan Language responded to this review.
14 September 2015

Thank you for your feedback as we are always looking to improve. We're happy you enjoyed your time with us at Manhattan Language. Please visit us again soon! =)

"Was an interesting experience. Teachers have a deeper knowledge and students are really kind"

Jennifer Escamilla, student from Colombia

Manhattan Language is a very good school. They worry about students learning and progress. In all classes I felt comfortable.

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2 weeks
Date of study
23 Feb 2015 - 13 Mar 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My experience was very positive and I am very thankful."

Nese S.

Thank you for the opportunity to join the great professional school in New York at Manhattan Language to improve my skills using the English language.

My first impressions were how attractive, funny, friendly, and helpful staff at ML were to me.

During my period, I learned a lot of different things from teachers and international classmates. Also, I took the TOEFL Test Preparation Program at Manhattan Language. I had a great experience with the TOEFL course and my teacher Jason B. The 12 week TOEFL preparation course was great. I learned how to pace myself as long as you are following instructions. I discovered how to select the right answer in the reading test, discovered my writing mistakes, and developed my grammar skills.
I got 87% score on the test.

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Duration of study
94 weeks
Date of study
14 Feb 2011 - 7 Dec 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Manhattan Language offers the following housing types:
homestay

Standard Single Homestay - Breakfast only (Outside Manhattan)

402 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of New York City
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
402 €
One of the best ways to practice your English while learning about American culture is to live in a homestay with a host family. This is a great opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the language and get an authentic American experience. We have different types of homestays available in different parts of the city. Our hosts offer either a single furnished room if you are traveling alone, or a double furnished room that can accommodate two people.

Towels and bed linens are also included in your stay. Most of our hosts also offer complimentary Wi-fi. All Homestays include a continental breakfast and is made available at a time that is mutually convenient (coffee, tea or milk, bread or toast, fruit, jam, butter, etc.). Dinner plans are available for an additional cost.

Standard Single Homestay - with Dinners (Outside Manhattan)

488 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of New York City
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
488 €
One of the best ways to practice your English while learning about American culture is to live in a homestay with a host family. This is a great opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the language and get an authentic American experience. We have different types of homestays available in different parts of the city. Our hosts offer either a single furnished room if you are traveling alone, or a double furnished room that can accommodate two people.

Towels and bed linens are also included in your stay. Most of our hosts also offer complimentary Wi-fi. All Homestays include a continental breakfast and is made available at a time that is mutually convenient (coffee, tea or milk, bread or toast, fruit, jam, butter, etc.). Dinner plans are available for an additional cost.

Standard Single Homestay - Breakfast only (Inside Manhattan)

553 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of New York City
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
553 €
One of the best ways to practice your English while learning about American culture is to live in a homestay with a host family. This is a great opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the language and get an authentic American experience. We have different types of homestays available in different parts of the city. Our hosts offer either a single furnished room if you are traveling alone, or a double furnished room that can accommodate two people.

Towels and bed linens are also included in your stay. Most of our hosts also offer complimentary Wi-fi. All Homestays include a continental breakfast and is made available at a time that is mutually convenient (coffee, tea or milk, bread or toast, fruit, jam, butter, etc.).

Premium Single Homestay - Breakfast only (Inside Manhattan), Private Bathroom

643 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of New York City
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
643 €
One of the best ways to practice your English while learning about American culture is to live in a homestay with a host family. This is a great opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the language and get an authentic American experience. We have different types of homestays available in different parts of the city. Our hosts offer either a single furnished room if you are traveling alone, or a double furnished room that can accommodate two people.

Towels and bed linens are also included in your stay. Most of our hosts also offer complimentary Wi-fi. All Homestays include a continental breakfast and is made available at a time that is mutually convenient (coffee, tea or milk, bread or toast, fruit, jam, butter, etc.).
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to New York City based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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