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New York
by EC English
New York
The city that never sleeps, and neither will you! There is so much to do in this amazing city, from arts to architecture, sports to nights out. EC New York is located in the historic Paramount Building, which you’ll recognise from many movies, in the centre of Times Square!
A great view of Manhattan
LIVING COSTS IN NEW YORK ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC New York: approximately USD $300-325 per week.
Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)
$3.50 – $5.00 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) $1.00 – $2.50 Fast food combo meal $6.00 – $12.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$15.00 – $25.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) $35.00 – $150.00
Public transport (local transport)
$2.75 (one-way); $128.00 (Metro card for 30 day)
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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.
Why we love EC New York
You’ll be walking distance from shopping on 5th Avenue, gorgeous views from the Empire State Building, and can go anywhere from Grand Central Station. Bryant Park is a student favourite any time of the year, whether it’s ice skating in the winter or yoga in the other months. You can’t leave New York without going to a Yankees Baseball game or riding a bike through Central Park.
You can take weekend trips to places like Niagara Falls, Boston, or even Washington, DC.
Bindu, Centre Director The activities above are a sample and subject to change.
Study
Get around New York like a local with our New York City Survival Skills workshop, or try a conversation or grammar workshop.
General English (20/24/30) English for Work (20 GE + 4 English for Work) English for Work (20 GE + 10 English for Work; 30+ only) English in the City (20 GE + 4 English in the City; seasonal) English in the City (20 GE + 10 English in the City; 30+ only; seasonal) Academic Semester/Year (24/30) Exam Preparation TOEFL (20; seasonal / 30 – 20 GE + 10 TOEFL) One-to-One
Sleep
HOMESTAY standard � MANHATTAN HOMESTAY standard � RESIDENCE standard � SHARED APARTMENT superior �
And more...
English Plus: Dancing University Admissions Service
hudson river
HELL’S KITCHEN
w 42 nd st
GARMENT DISTRICT
CHELSEA
650 m approx. 8 min walk
10 th ave
Study, relax and catch-up
8 th ave
macy’s
9 th ave
Jersey BoysWicked
Chicago
THEATRE DISTRICT
The Lion King
7 th ave – fashion avenue
TIMES SQUARE
EC
bryant park
broadway
carnegie hall
broadway
5 th ave
empire state building
6 th ave – avenue of the americas
radio city
rockefeller centre
madison ave
grand central station
central park
park ave
e 59 th st
tiffany & co.
bloomingdale’s
distance from ec soho 4km east village 5km brooklyn bridge 5.5km statue of liberty 8km
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1501 Broadway, Floor 11, New York, NY 10036
Included with your course
e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office
Access to
Interactive Touchscreen TVs Self-study area Student lounge Cafe restaurant in building
Who are your classmates?
Nationality Mix
19% Korean
5% Colombian
19% Japanese
4% French
17% Brazilian
4% Turkish
6% Taiwanese
26% Other (31)
Age Mix
QUICK FACTS
16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+Based on 3-year average of student weeks
9 Classrooms
12
Average class size (max 15)
135
Capacity
26
Student computers
16
Minimum age
69
San Francisco
San Francisco has a long history as a place of refuge for people looking for a new start, from gold miners to hippies. Nowadays you’ll find an eclectic mix of architecture and plenty of cool sights to inspire you. EC San Francisco is now on the cable car line for California Street in the heart of the city centre.
Explore San Francisco by tram
LIVING COSTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC San Francisco: approximately USD $285-$300 per week.
Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)
$3.50 – $5.00 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) $1.00 – $2.50 Fast food combo meal $7.00 – $10.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$12.00 – $20.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) $45.00 – $150.00
Public transport (local transport)
$2.50 - $2.75 (one-way); $75.00 - $95.00 (monthly pass)
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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.
Why we love EC San Francisco
I call San Francisco a small city with a BIG mix. Around 40 iconic and distinct neighborhoods pack into this peninsula. Attend tech events in SoMa, hike the cliffs of Land’s End, relax at the gardens/museums in Golden Gate Park, and don’t forget iconic sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, Haight-Ashbury hippie neighborhood, and Alcatraz prison. It is an educated community that leads the country when it comes to diversity and change…
These are just some of the reasons why so many people fall in love with San Francisco. .
Ryan, Centre Director The activities above are a sample and subject to change.
Study
Free language workshops include pronunciation, writing and learning about California history and culture.
General English (20/24/30) English for Work (20 GE + 4 English for Work) Academic Semester/Year (24/30) One-to-One
Sleep
HOMESTAY standard � RESIDENCE comfort � SHARED APARTHOTEL standard �
And more...
University Admissions Service
Included with your course
e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Welcome activity e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office
Smile, have fun & learn
Access to
IWBs throughout Library Self-study area Student lounge Cafe
geary st
CHINATOWN
pine st
cable car route
400 m approx. 5 min walk
montgomery st
UNION SQUARE SHOPPING DISTRICT
EC
yerba buena gardens
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
bush st
museum of modern art
market st
cable car route
mission st
ferry building marketplace
the
folsom st
embarcadero
distance from ec coit tower 1.5km fisherman’s wharf 2km lombard street 2km mission dolores park 4km alcatraz 5km golden gate bridge 8km
oakland bay bridge
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Who are your classmates?
Nationality Mix
20% Brazilian
6% French
17% Korean
6% Saudi Arabian
15% Japanese
6% Turkish
7% Taiwanese
23% Other (34)
Age Mix
16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+
433 California Street, Suite 210, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
Based on 3-year average of student weeks
QUICK FACTS
8 Classrooms
12
Average class size (max 15)
224
Capacity
12
Student computers
16
Minimum age
71
San Diego
Grab your bathing suit and flippers! Less than 5 minutes away from La Jolla Cove is EC San Diego, a cool, laid-back school where English and surfing go hand-in-hand.
Meet new people and make friends for life
LIVING COSTS IN SAN DIEGO ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC San Diego: approximately USD $225 per week.
Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)
$3.50 – $5.00 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) $1.00 – $2.50 Fast food combo meal $6.00 – $9.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10.00 – $20.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) $23.00 – $80.00
Public transport (local transport)
$2.25 - $3.00 (one-way); $55.00 - $80.00 (monthly pass)
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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.
Why we love EC San Diego
We always recommend giving back to the community by volunteering locally, all the while improving your English. Even better, make life-long memories and build new relationships at our beach events. But don’t forget, one of our students’ favourite activities is visiting the San Diego safari-style Zoo.
On the weekend, you can head out to San Francisco, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, or Los Angeles. While in LA, you can even visit Disneyland and Universal Studios! .
Heather, Centre Director The activities above are a sample and subject to change.
Study
Don’t just sit in the lounge during your breaks! Take part in our free language workshops focusing on either conversation, pronunciation or grammar skills.
General English (20/24/30) English for Work (20 GE + 4 English for Work) English in the City (20 GE + 4 English in the City) Academic Semester/Year (24/30) Cambridge Exam Preparation (30) One-to-One
Sleep
HOMESTAY standard � APART HOTEL superior �
And more...
English Plus: Surfing University Admissions Service
Included with your course
e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Welcome activity e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office
Interactive whiteboards
coast blvd
la jolla cove
la jolla shores
Access to
Interactive Touchscreen TVs Student lounge Self-study room IT Suite
seal watching
museum of contemporary art
la jolla community park
400 m approx. 5 min walk
prospect st
EC
athenaeum music & arts library
girard ave
the wall street plaza shopping centre
pearl st
torrey pines rd
coast walk trail
prospect pl
la jolla country park
distance from ecpacific beach seafront 7km
torrey pines golf course 9kmseaworld 15km
gaslamp quarter 22kmbalboa park 24km
mexico 49kmlos angeles 180km
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Who are your classmates?
Nationality Mix
22% Saudi Arabian
10% Korean
19% Brazilian
4% Italian
15% Swiss
2% French
12% Japanese
16% Other (31)
Age Mix
1225 Prospect Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+
Based on 3-year average of student weeks
QUICK FACTS
8 Classrooms
12
Average class size (max 15)
120
Capacity
21
Student computers
16
Minimum age
73
Los Angeles Santa Monica
The City of Angels is on everyone’s bucket list, whether you want to spot celebrities or enjoy surfing on the beach under the balmy sun. At EC Los Angeles, our staff members are as sunny as the weather, with a great location in Santa Monica just a few minutes’ walk from the beach.
The centre of USA’s film and television industry
LIVING COSTS IN LOS ANGELES ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC Los Angeles: approximately USD $250 per week.
Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)
$3.50 – $5.50 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) $1.00 – $3.00 Fast food combo meal $7.00 – $10.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10.00 – $25.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) $25.00 – $70.00
Public transport (local transport)
$1.75 (one-way); $90.00 - $110.00 (monthly pass)
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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.
Why we love EC Los Angeles
When most people think of Los Angeles, they imagine glamorous movie stars, the lush avenues of Beverly Hills or the beautiful sunsets over Santa Monica Pier. You can also see world-class museums such as the Getty Center and the Broad, learn to surf at Venice beach or take a hike on any of the picturesque trails. Foodies can enjoy a Mexican breakfast in Downtown, Dim Sum in Chinatown and Korean BBQ for dinner. Sign-up for a free live TV show taping or possibly a world-premiere of a movie, where you can see your favourite stars in person!
Chris, Director of Studies The activities above are a sample and subject to change.
Study
One of our most popular free workshops is Ask a Teacher Anything, where you can get all your English questions answered! You can also try out our Pronunciation Clinic and Everyday English workshop.
General English (20/24/30) English for Work (20 GE + 4 English for Work) Academic Semester/Year (24/30) One-to-One
Sleep
HOMESTAY standard � SHARED APARTMENT standard �
And more...
University Admissions Service
Included with your course
e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Welcome activity e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office
400 m approx. 5 min walk
3 rd street
Take your education to the next level
wilshire blvd
palisades park
santa monica beach
pacific park
EC
ocean ave pacific coast highway
3 RD STREET PROMENADE
santa monica pier
santa monica place shopping complex
muscle beach
santa monica blvd
broadway
lincoln blvd
colorado ave
santa monica freeway
distance from ec venice beach 4km beverly hills 11km hollywood walk of fame 19km
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401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Access to
IWBs throughout IT suite Self-study room Student lounge Prayer room
Who are your classmates?
Nationality Mix
21% Japanese
5% Korean
19% Brazilian
4% Taiwanese
13% Saudi Arabian
4% Turkish
10% Swiss
24% Other (38)
Age Mix
16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+
Based on 3-year average of student weeks
QUICK FACTS
20 Classrooms
12
Average class size (max 15)
225
Capacity
29
Student computers
16
Minimum age
75
