Course description
Day Program
The classroom is at the heart of your New York Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centred and encourage the development of relevant language skills.
✓ Engaging classrooms with a positive learning atmosphere.
✓ 15 hours (20 x 45 minutes) of English lessons per week, morning or afternoon.
✓ Taught by qualified English teachers.
✓ Student ratios of 16 students per class.
✓ Placement testing lesson on day 1 to ensure students are classed appropriate to their level.
✓ We teach all levels, from beginner to advanced.
✓ All courses include learning resources, materials appropriate to students age and level, and an end of course certificate.
Activities:
Activities and excursions are scheduled in mornings, afternoons or evenings, with full-day trips at the weekend. All activities are designed to continue the learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging you to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.
Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, mini Olympics, volleyball and basketball.
Drama: Drama and performance activities, such as drama workshops and scavenger hunts.
Evening: Activities such as karaoke, a talent show, team games and Manhattan by night walking tours.
Half-Day Trips
Our local half-day trips take students to places of interest such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square and Central Park.
Full-Day Excursions
Empire State Building: Experience breath-taking views of Manhattan from this renowned skyscraper.
Times Square: Take in the sights and lights of this exciting crossroads with ample shopping opportunities.
Wall Street / Financial District: Explore world-famous Wall Street and Manhattan’s bustling Financial District.
New York Museums: Visit some of the world’s most famous museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural History and the MoMA.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Hop on a ferry to Liberty Island and see this iconic statue. Visit Ellis Island, the former gateway for millions of immigrants.
Brighton Beach: Spend a sunny Saturday playing on this beautiful beach on Long Island.
Coney Island: The original Brooklyn beach theme park, with entertainment for everyone.
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule
Course duration
1-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (23 Jun - 01 Aug)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025
EC LIU Brooklyn (Junior) 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 schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Class level
All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Brooklyn.
Student age
| Age range |
13 - 17 years old |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
