Oxford International New York City English School
“Oxford school is a pretty good school for improving my skills and is really useful.”
Best ESL Classes near Manhattan, NY
These schools serve Manhattan from nearby bases in New York, Fort Lee, NJ and Palisades Park, NJ.
15 schools listed · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listen & Learn USA
“He was patient, thorough, and he helped me achieve my learning goals.”
Bluedata International Institute
“I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn English in a supportive environment”
Rennert International
“The teachers were very nice and provided the students with a high quality english-classes.”
Bccat English Language School
“I started my English journey from the beginner level and worked my way up to Business English, and I'm very happy with the progress I made.”
Discovery Learning Center
“I highly recommend Discovery Learning Center to anyone looking to improve their English!”
The 15 schools listed for Manhattan, NY teach English as a second language. Which courses, levels and exams each one covers comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Manhattan, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,572 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The subjects and programs the schools on this page list most often on their websites are academic calendar (2), accommodations (2), student activities (2), student orientation (2) and the big apple guide (2). Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers online lessons. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Are there ESL classes for people who work?
5 of the 15 schools list weekend hours, and those slots exist mostly for people who cannot attend on a weekday. Weekend classes usually run as longer single sessions, which suits some learners and exhausts others.
Campus Education
“I would definitely recommend Campus Education in Palisades Park to anyone looking for an affordable English school with a welcoming, multicultural environment and caring teachers!”
Language Trainers USA
“I reallly liked working with Language Trainers USA they are a great company!”
EC New York English School
“I'll never forget the knowledge that I learned here and my funny classes, speacially those with teacher Megan.”
New York Institute of English and Business
“What sets her apart is her exceptional ability to explain concepts clearly and in a way that's easy to understand, no matter your level.”
Manhattan English Center
“The hybrid program really helped me to improve my pronunciation, my writing and to organize my schedule better since it is very accessible.”
Brian Loxley Speech Studio
“Brian is a great, devoted, and passionate teacher, and I highly recommend working with him to anyone interested in improving their pronunciation.”
Hi-New-York
“I highly recommend it for kids and teens from around the world who want to boost their English while discovering NYC.”
Speech Fox
“Because of that, I was able to lead my workshop with clarity and ease, creating a space where people felt comfortable opening up and participating”
American English Center
“I needed transfer to another state and she made it happen within a day and did all possible help.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Manhattan
- “The curriculum was well-structured, blending grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights, which helped me gain confidence in using the language both in and out of class.” — from a review of Bluedata International Institute
- “Whether you seek to improve your pronunciation, speaking, presentation abilities, or overall confidence, Brian Loxley Speech Studio is the place to be for transformative growth.” — from a review of Brian Loxley Speech Studio
- “If you want to improve your speaking while making real progress in grammar and writing, I highly recommend giving them a try!” — from a review of Campus Education
- “My instructor Ema is very patient, always prepared for your lessons, and she properly corrects me, especially when I’m practicing pronunciation.” — from a review of Language Trainers USA
- “I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their grammar, communication, pronunciation, and accent.” — from a review of Brian Loxley Speech Studio
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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