Go explore! active NEW YORK Program
The Verbalists Language Network brings you active NEW YORK Program in partnership with KINGS EDUCATION, the world’s leading provider of English courses. The program is available all year round and is designed for students (age 16-25) who want to improve their English but still have plenty of free time outside of class. It’s very flexible and of great value!
2023 RISK-FREE BOOKING – The health and safety of everyone is still the first concern. As an internationally accredited and world-leading language network, Verbalists have taken special steps to give you peace of mind when making bookings in these still uncertain times. We have agreed with all the schools the FLEXIBLE GUARANTEE, which allows our students to cancel or postpone their booking without incurring any tuition or accommodation cancellation fees as long as the enrollment/booking cancellation is made 4 weeks prior to a course start date.
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School
Kings Education is an international education group that has been providing English learning programs for over 60 years. Kings delivers innovative and highly effective English language preparation courses in 7 top study locations in the USA and UK – Boston, Los Angeles, New York, London, Oxford, Brighton, and Bournemouth. Our partner provides a range of courses across three core areas: 1) General English; 2) specialist English for exams including TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge; and 3) a range of unique English Plus courses which combine language skills with specialist professional subjects, including Business, Finance, Law, Marketing, Digital Media, Art and Film.
The program is delivered on the campus of Concordia College, located in Bronxville, one of the safest and most affluent areas of the city, and only a short train journey from Manhattan.
Program
Age range: 16-25. The active NEW YORK program is for students who want to improve their English but still have plenty of free time outside of class.
Prior to starting a course, you will take a placement test, so that teachers can assess your level of English and place you in an appropriate group.
Kings English courses are built on the foundation of the four core English skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Learners are encouraged to participate actively in the process of learning and acquiring the new language, while learner independence is constantly promoted. All school teachers are experienced, native level English speakers, and many are qualified to Masters or PhD level.
Length: 2 – 12 weeks
Lessons per week: 20 (15 hours)
Minimum entry level: beginner
Class size: maximum 15
Activities & Excursions
You’ll have lots of time to explore New York after lessons. These experiences will reinforce the new skills you have been learning in class by allowing you to use your English in the real world. Depending on the Covid-19 situation and regulations at the time of your program attendance, the two weekly activities (included in the price) could be visits to:
- Manhattan
- Empire State Building
- American Museum of Natural History
- Guggenheim Museum
- The Metropolitan Museum of Arts
- 9/11Memorial and Museum
There are other optional activities and excursions which you may join.
Sample Activities Calendar
Accommodation
The Verbalists Education students will stay in dorm-style residences on the beautiful Bronxville campus of Concordia College. The residences are located 1–5 minutes’ walk from the main campus square where the teaching building and dining halls are situated.
The rooms are twin and triple, with shared bathrooms. There are some single rooms available and their price and availability can be checked once we receive a specific inquiry/application. WiFi (included in price)
The program is delivered on a half-board basis.
Students have the use of at least one common lounge per hall, with a flat-screen TV, microwave and vending machines. The campus offers a host of facilities including cafeterias and restaurants; an athletic center with a gym; squash courts; an art gallery; indoor and outdoor tennis courts; baseball, soccer and softball fields; a performing arts center.
All residence halls are 15 minutes’ walk from the nearest train station, from where it is a 30-minute journey to downtown Manhattan.
Live-in warden provides 24-hour security.
Address: Concordia College, 171 White Plains Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708 Click here for the map.
Dates & Prices
Every Monday (first Monday of each month for beginners)
Accommodation arrivals on Sundays/departures on Saturdays.
Included in the price:
- 20 lessons per week
- Accommodation in twin/triple rooms on a half-board basis
- Welcome Information Pack
- Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation, and progress tests
- Course materials
- Use of Computer Learning Centre
- Access to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform
- Wireless internet in the Center
- Optional weekly lecture program
- Two free social activities per week
- End-of-course certificate (90% attendance or higher required)
Not included in the price:
- registration fee $80
- airfare
- travel insurance
- local transportation costs
- return airport transfer
Application Process
Please note that filling out the PRODIREKT Application Form and Terms & Conditions does not secure a place on the program, nor does it mean you are under obligation that your child attends the course you are inquiring about. It is simply the first step in the application process, so that we can give you precise program details and check program/accommodation availability. A contract is signed directly with the school, and a place is confirmed after a deposit or the whole course fee is settled. Please fill out and sign:
- Application Form (download here) and
- Terms and Conditions (download here), and send back to info@verbalistseducation.com
The Verbalists Language Network is part of the PRODIREKT Education Group, which is a certified representative and partner of prestigious schools and colleges in world renowned university centers.
When you enroll for foreign language study abroad with the Verbalists you are not only getting the expert advice, guidance and dependability of an accredited organization and a world-leading language network, but you also enjoy special privileges, such as:
- scholarships offered only to PRODIREKT/Verbalists students and our International Ambassadors;
- special discounts – you often pay less than what a school charges for the same program;
- enrollment advantages – faster processing, lower or no deposits, no charge when you change your booking;
- priority in reserving your residential or homestay accommodation;
- less strict cancellation policy;
- free visa application assistance;
- travel and airport transfer arrangements;
- in case of some young learner programs, guidance and care of our staff and group leaders during the duration of a program.
PRODIREKT and its Verbalists Education & Language Network are accredited by the leading language travel and higher education associations – English UK, Alphe UK, FEDELE Spain, FELTOM Malta, ICEF Germany, and many more. You will find more information about our international accreditation here.
We at the Verbalists Language Network have more than 30 years of experience in the organization of language learning and studying abroad. Take advantage of our commitment, experience and competence by enrolling in the active NEW YORK Program with us.