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About International House
Contents 2 About International House 3 New York 5 Boston 7 General English
Intensive 20 One-to-One Intensive 20 + One-to-One Packages Skype and Email Follow-up Courses
8 English for Exams TOEFL FCE CAE Other Exams
9 Executive English
Executive 20 Executive Silver, Gold and Platinum Courses In-Company Classes Business Lunch
10 Accommodation 11 English for Teenagers Junior Camps Special Programs
13 Social Program 14 Top 15 Reasons to Study at IH New York & Boston
Our Mission To provide quality, innovative education which enables individuals to develop and fulfill their potential.
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International House (IH) is one of the largest groups of language schools, with over 150 schools in more than 50 countries worldwide. The International House World Organization (IHWO) is a worldwide network of language schools that is committed to implementing high standards of quality and innovation in education and training.
Nationality mix
At IH New York and IH Boston we pride ourselves first and foremost on being built on a foundation of excellence in language teaching and therefore providing you - our students with the best language education you can get in the USA. In addition to having the best-qualified and most professional language teachers around, we are also proud of our state-of-the-art schools in the most fashionable, touristic and convenient neighborhoods.
Others*
We had students from a further 42 countries in 2012.
Brazilian Italian French Russian Spanish Chinese Japanese Vietnamese German Georgian Swiss Azerbaijani Turkish Uzbek Argentinian Colombian Mexican Polish Ukrainian Venezuelan Others*
19% 18% 11% 9% 8% 5% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 10%
Possibly the most recognizable and most frequently filmed city in the world, New York City has put itself on the map as the young, dynamic, trend-setting capital of the world.
New Jersey
New York
Upper West side
Central Park
Located in the heart of Manhattan in the Chelsea neighborhood, our center is the perfect location to study English.
Manhattan, NY Times Square
Situated on 26th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue, you can reach us in a short walk from the A,C,E,1,2,3,F,M,N,Q and R trains or from commuter trains to Penn Station.
Whatever your interests, New York has it all! Whether it’s great museums like the Met and the MoMA, legendary sports teams such as the Yankees and the Knicks, world-famous shops including Macy’s, Tiffany’s and Bloomingdales, awe-inspiring architecture like the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge or the bright lights of Broadway and Times Square, it’s all here waiting for you. And after class, New York City has some of the best and most varied cuisine in the world. With 50 restaurants boasting Michelin stars, you’ll definitely find New York to your taste!
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An incredible experience! Amazing school, brilliant teachers, awesome classmates and of course what a great city! I can’t wait to come here again!
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Naomie, Italy, April 2012
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Our brand-new school was built in summer 2012 to offer a comfortable, modern and convenient learning environment. We have 14 comfortable, spacious classrooms, with lots of natural light. We have a language lounge for relaxation and self-study, with a room full of beautiful new Mac computers and other resources for you to use to improve your English further outside the classroom. We have a boardroom for our Executive English class and we have 3 rooms dedicated to private classes, as well as free wi-fi throughout the school.
Upper East side
Chelsea
Empire State Building Queens, NY
West Village Greenwich Village
Our multilingual enrollment team are always on hand to help you with questions about your studies, your accommodation and our fantastic social program, and also to help you with questions you have about orienting yourself around our great city.
Downtown TriBeCa
SoHo
The Financial District
Chinatown Lower East Side
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Bridge
Statue of Liberty
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It’s a very convenient location, easy to commute from the other parts of the city, very close to the subway station. I like the area, because there are a lot of restaurants and shops. Dina, France, September 2012
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Boston, the center of the American Revolution, is the most historic large city in the US, yet at the same time is a modern city, offering attractions to suit every taste and interest.
Boston
When you’ve finished studying for the day, then head off and see all the sights that the city has to offer - from whale watching to the Museum of Fine Arts, from the famous Freedom Trail to the colonial architecture of Cobble Hill and the boutiques of Newbury Street, there’s something in Beantown for everyone. In a beautifully restored “brick and beam” building from the 19 century, International House Boston is based in Faneuil Hall Marketplace, South Market, right next door to the famous “Cradle of Liberty” of Faneuil Hall. The area is a bustling commercial and business hub and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the U.S., minutes away from public transport and right in the center of downtown Boston. The classrooms are fully equipped with multimedia technology, designed to provide a comfortable learning environment. Students also have access to free wi-fi throughout the building, computers in the common area, a library and kitchenette. IH Boston specializes in small group TOEFL, Executive English and Private lessons.
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Boston, MA
Navy Yard USS Constitution
Downtown Boston Quincy Market
Charles River
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I took TOEFL lessons for one month and at the end of the course I had the TOEFL exam. I had the best experience of my life. Teachers are professional and knowledgeable and they really help you. I learned a lot!!! Thank you International House.
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Sofia, Italy, July 2012
Fenway Park Back Bay Fens
Beacon Hill
Boston Harbor Aquarium Boston Common
John Hancock Tower Prudential Center Symphony Hall
English for Exams General English Intensive 20
Enroll in this intensive program of 20 lessons a week and you’ll be sure to improve your level of English and develop the confidence to use it with ease! Our dynamic curriculum will have you speaking, reading, writing and listening at a higher level while also having fun. We offer 5 levels of class, from elementary (A1) to advanced (C1). Class schedule is 9-12.40. Start any week, only available in New York.
One-to-One
Get the personal attention of a skilled teacher to help you work specifically on the areas you need to improve with our one-to-one private lessons. Tailor-made to fit your needs, our popular one-to-one programs help you focus on any area of your choice.
Intensive 20 + One-to-One Packages
Get the best of both worlds with our Silver, Gold and Platinum Packages. Add 5, 10 or 20 private one-toone lessons per week to your group classes to help you rapidly develop skills you can use in real-life situations.
Elementary
Can use basic words and phrases only CEF A1, TOEFL 0-29
Intensive 20 Elementary, Private 1:1 classes
Pre-intermediate
Can communicate on familiar topics with some assistance. CEF A2, TOEFL 30-39
Intensive 20 Pre-Intermediate, Private 1:1 classes
Intermediate
Can make effective and independent use of the language in familiar situations although there are still lapses in communication. CEF B1, TOEFL 40-64
TOEFL, Intensive 20 Intermediate, Executive English, Private 1:1 classes
Upperintermediate
Language use is consistent and usually appropriate but lapses in fluency and accuracy still occur in complex situations. CEF B2, TOEFL 65-79, FCE
FCE, TOEFL, Intensive 20 Upper Intermediate, Executive English, Private 1:1 classes
Advanced
Good command of the language. It is fluent, accurate and wellorganized with only a few uncertainties in complex and difficult situations. CEF C1, TOEFL 80-99, CAE
CAE, TOEFL, Intensive 20 Advanced, Executive English, Private 1:1 classes
Proficiency
Excellent command of the language and can tackle the most difficult tasks. You should study content-driven courses or exam preparation courses rather than language-led courses. CEF C2, TOEFL 100-120, CPE
CAE, CPE, TOEFL, Private 1:1 classes
* Beginners, please contact us for start dates and course details.
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Course start: Any Monday in NYC, monthly in Boston.
FCE & CAE
Study for 20 lessons per week plus every student has one private 50-minute tutorial each week to work on their specific problems and questions. Maximum 8 students per class.
You can start any Monday. Each level takes 10 weeks to complete, and you can move up to the next class by passing the level-up test.
Programs
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So let us help you realize your dreams to study in America.
Want to get started before you arrive or carry on studying after you’ve finished your course? Our package of Skype or Email lessons allow you to work with your favorite teachers from the comfort of your own home.
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The lessons at International House were really interesting, interactive and also playful! I met many pleasant people, especially teachers. Lingfan, China, January 2012
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TOEFL
The Test Of English as a Foreign Language is a requirement for non-native English speakers who want to apply to study at university. In 2012, IHNY and IHB students gained an average score of 104
Skype and Email Follow-up Courses
IH level
I had great experience at IH New York! I’ve learnt English just in 3 months!
Our schools in New York and Boston specialize in offering preparation courses for all the leading English language exams, including the TOEFL, FCE and CAE. We are an examination center for the Cambridge exams and for the TOEIC and whatever test you need to take, we can help you to get the score you want.
FCE, 100% pass rate in 2011 and 2012! CAE, 100% pass rate in 2011 and over 30% pass A in 2012! Course start in NYC: Jan. 7*, Apr. 1, Sept. 23 (*January 7 course is 9 weeks)
Other Exams
IH is your expert test preparation center in the US. We can also run CPE, BEC, BULATS, TKT, IELTS and TOEIC courses on demand - contact us with any questions about these tests or any others.
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I love my TOEFL course in IHNY. My teachers knew what they were doing and I have seen a big improvement with my English skills. I will definitely recommend IHNY.
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Giulia, Italy, June 2012
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I took the CPE exam at IH New York and I am glad I did it. I have been very impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the staff at IH. From the very first contact by e-mail until exam day everything went very smoothly. Everyone has been incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and gave me invaluable advice. Thank you.
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Vincent, France, December 2011
Executive English Executive 20
Our Executive 20 course has 2 strands. You’ll spend half of your time studying the language of common business themes such as finance, marketing or law and you’ll spend the other half developing your business communication skills in meetings, presentations, negotiations and so on.
Home to Wall Street and headquarters to more Fortune 500 and Fortune Global companies that any other city on the planet, New York is the world’s business capital. So what better place to develop your business communication skills? The International House New York Executive Center teaches business professionals from all over the world to communicate more effectively in English, helping them achieve greater success in their jobs.
Executive Silver, Gold and Platinum Courses
Accommodation
Get individualized attention with our private Oneto-One lessons so you can work on your specific language and professional goals. Your certified One-to-One teacher works with you to design a program to fit your language learning needs.
Residence
Our student residences are well-located options with basic budget accommodation. The YMCAs offer singles or doubles with shared bathrooms and access to the gym. If you are staying for a month or more, then some of the longerterm residences offer en-suite studio-style accommodation.
In-Company Classes
Improve your English language skills in small, closed groups either at our fully-equipped center or on location at your company office. We customize our programs to meet the needs of your specific professional group.
Business Lunch
Home-stay
New for 2013!
Maximize the efficiency of your schedule and practice your English over a meal in an authentic social situation. Includes a 75-minute lunch with a teacher at a local restaurant.
For our business clients, the key to effective communication means improving their skills in negotiating, making presentations, entertaining foreign clients, writing formal proposals, and speaking confidently with colleagues in a variety of contexts. We tailor courses to individual requirements, ensuring that the time you spend in the Executive Center is especially profitable.
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I would highly recommend Executive English classes with IH New York for everyone, who wants to learn how to use English at work and how to communicate with colleagues from other countries. Classes were very interesting because we used a lot of extra materials besides the course book, for example newspapers and magazines.
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Suzanne, France, January 2012
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If you are looking to get ahead professionally, you can count on International House New York to get you there!
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Business English classes at IH New York were very useful for me because the teachers thought about what I need in my job. The classes were focused on something that was really important for our daily tasks and career promotion in the future.
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Gabriel, Argentina, July 2012
If you are looking to have a more authentic living experience in New York, you may want to stay in an English-speaking household. We offer bed-and-breakfast or half-board, which includes breakfast and dinner, and we have downtown options or budget alternatives further from the city center.
Hostels
If you’re on a tighter budget, we have some great hostel options. Shared bedrooms and bathrooms, fantastic facilities, games rooms, kitchens and a really good social scene.
Hotels
If you are willing to pay more and are interested in staying in a full-service hotel, there are numerous luxury accommodation options in the center of Boston and New York, within walking distance of the IH schools. For more information or to make a reservation, email info@ihnewyork.com
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The accommodation was clean, safe and in a great area. There was a great atmosphere there between the other students as well.
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Se-eun, Korean, March 2012
Why Choose IH New York for Your Child?
English for Teenagers
Safety
English
2-6 week summer programs for 12-18 year-olds in Boston and New York as well as winter camps in Manhattan. Our camps include accommodation, 3 meals a day, 15 hours of English language classes a week, daily excursions in and around the city and a variety of fun activities. 7 reasons why you should choose IH for your junior courses in New York and Boston: * 2 amazing cities - Boston Classic College Campus and New York Classic Classic College Campus * More excursions than any other summer or winter camp - with either 4 full-day trips per week or 5 half days and 2 full days * Unbeatable nationality mix - we had over 30 nationalities on our camps in 2012 * You can see the best of both amazing cities with our New York / Boston combination courses (with free transfer between cities) * Safe campuses with dedicated security teams * Excellent academic programs -we write our own books specifically for teenagers studying in our cities * Optional extras including skiing in the winter and 6 Flags, Niagara Falls or Washington DC in the summer
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I loved this course and learned so much! My lessons were fun because my teachers were fun! Anna, Russia, August 2012
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We promise that the safety and security of our students is our first concern. We publish our own dynamic English language learning materials designed specially for teenagers studying in New York City.
Fun
Students learn best when they’re having fun, so we make our lessons enjoyable and our excursions educational.
Culture
With classmates from all over the world (more than 30 nationalities in 2012), your child will learn about much more than just American culture, as they make new international friends!
Special Programs
Tailor-made programs for closed groups of students who want to come to New York at any time during the year. Groups can choose to have just English language classes provided at the school, or they can choose to have additional services like accommodation or city excursions included. International House has the expertise to put together any type of language study and excursion package at your request.
Excursions in a 2-week program New York
Times Square Top of the Rock 5th Avenue The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Central Park The Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Chelsea Market and the HighLine Ground Zero, Wall St, South St. Seaport The Empire State Building Brooklyn Bridge American Museum of Natural History Coney Island
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Boston
Quincy Market Harvard University Franklin Park Zoo USS Constitution Bunker Hill Monument Harvard Museum of Natural History Revere Beach Museum of Science Freedom Trail tour Newbury Street shopping Museum of Fine Arts Skywalk Observatory New England Aquarium State House Tour Charles River
This was definitely one of the best summers of my life. I went to amazing places and met incredible people I will never forget. Thank you so much.
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Andrea, Venezuela, July 2012
International House New York provides a year-round program of varied afternoon, evening and weekend activities to encourage students to take advantage of New York City and the surrounding area. We arrange tickets for Broadway shows, double-decker bus tours, visits to Central Park, walking tours of Manhattan and Brooklyn, boat trips on the Hudson River, tours of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and much more!
Social Program Sample Activity Calendar
Taking classes at IH New York is about more than just studying English it’s about experiencing English in its entirety, and having fun while doing it!
Top 15 Reasons to Study at
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9 You can find world-class dance, film, theater, sports,
International House has 60 years’ experience in quality language education.
architecture, music and much much more all find its inspiration and home here.
can’t beat our amazing locations and fantastic 2 You facilities in New York’s Chelsea and Boston’s Faneuil
group sizes; our small groups and expert 10 Unbeatable teachers will allow you to dramatically improve
Hall.
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your English skills when studying with us.
All our staff are highly-trained, University of Cambridge-qualified language teachers.
sights! Broadway, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire 4 The State Building, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Yankee Stadium, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue, Harvard University, Quincy Market, Boston Common – the list is endless.
corner. If you stay long enough, you may just meet one!
IH New York is going skiing in 2013! Join us on the slopes in January and February. To see what we’ve been doing recently and find out what we have planned, please visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/IHnewyork
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are here on site to help you with all of your questions large or small to make sure that you have the best possible experience in the USA.
cities are ideally located for skiing trips in the 12 Both winter, hiking in the spring, the beach in the summer
5 There’s a famous celebrity on almost every street 6
friendly attention to your needs: our schools 11 Personal, are small and family-owned; our customer service staff
Both Boston and New York City are home to some of the world’s greatest chefs and restaurants. There’s much more to America’s cuisine than burgers - so whether you eat on the street or sit down for a meal, you are guaranteed to fall in love with the food.
and the beautiful colors of the Fall in New England.
history! It’s easy to forget how much history there 13 The is in the New World, and Boston and New York are two of the most significant historical cities in the USA.
14 You can take day trips or weekends away to
Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Atlantic City, Philadelphia or Montreal, or maybe rent a car and see some of the most beautiful countryside in the US.
7 New York is the largest city in the English-speaking world and you get to study here!
8 Both cities are real melting pots - from the large Italian, Chinese and Irish communities to recent immigrants, you can hear over 150 languages on the streets of Boston and New York.
are the exam specialists - IH has been teaching 15 We for the Cambridge exams for 60 years and we had an average TOEFL score of over 100 in 2012.
You can make your friends jealous – after all, it’s everyone’s dream to go to New York and Boston!
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International House Language School New York 226 West 26th Street, 9th Floor New York, NY, 10001, USA
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