English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

Study English and experience college-life in scenic Westchester County — only 30 minutes from mid-town Manhattan. 

• Pathway to undergraduate and graduate degree programs
• Affordable tuition and course flexibility 
• Study in New York City region 
   

Program Structure: Number of levels 3 
Number of hours per week: 20 hours 
Number of weeks per level: 4 weeks or 12 weeks. 
Number of start dates: Multiple 
Average number of students per class: 15 students 

Three proficiency levels will be offered: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. 

They will be assigned either by placement testing or by completion of the previous level. As a student progresses through the levels, the courses build upon the skills they’ve learned in the lower levels and become more complex. The skill requirements for completion of each proposed level are outlined below: 

Beginner

• Communicates at a basic level in everyday situations
• Understands English when spoken slowly and clearly
• Understands some words and phrases
• Responds to simple questions and directions 
   

Intermediate

• Communicates facts and opinions
• Understands most questions and statements at normal speaking speed
• Carries on conversations with native speakers
• Uses English to shop, order food in restaurants, and ask for directions
• Discusses and argues in a culturally acceptable way 
   

Advanced/Preparation for College-Level Work

• Communicates effectively in most social situations
• Understands a wide range of idioms
• Maintains extended conversations with native speakers
• Uses English with growing accuracy and fluency when both reading and writing 

Proposed Daily Schedule (Monday – Thursday):
Sample Class Schedule Beginner Intermediate 

Advanced/College Level Preparation:  8:25 am – 9:25 am

Reading and Vocabulary Reading and Vocabulary I College Level Reading and Vocabulary II:  9:30 am – 10:30 am

Writing Writing I College Level Writing/ Summary and Critical Thinking II: 10:35 am – 11:35 am

Grammar Grammar I Advanced Grammar II: 11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Lunch 12:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. 

Pronunciation/ Conversation Pronunciation/ Conversation I Advanced Pronunciation/ Conversation II: 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 

$2500 for 12 Week Semester