Listen & Learn USA
“Truly the best place you can find for learning a new language!”
Best ESL Classes in New York, NY
23 schools listed · all 23 in New York · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
ABC Languages
“He prepares thoroughly for every lesson but is intuitive enough to adapt as we go and emphasize the areas we need to strengthen.”
Bluedata International Institute
“Bluedata International Language Institute is an excellent school with highly qualified teachers who are friendly and dedicated.”
Language Trainers USA
“The course went really well and Agneta, my swedish teacher, was so sweet and wonderful!”
Rennert International
“I've made significant progress since joining this school and highly recommend it to anyone who looking to improve your English proficiency.”
Manhattan Language
“I am super glad have studied there and received all mentoring from teachers.”
The 23 schools listed for New York, 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: New York, NY
All 23 schools we list here are in New York itself. We have 37 schools in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,263 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), communication (82%) and quality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "patient" and "confidence". 9 are open on Saturdays and 5 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). 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 68 years. 1 offers online lessons and 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 23 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 5 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.
How do I compare ESL courses before visiting?
All 23 schools here have a website on file, and that is where course types, levels, start dates and exam options are listed. Read whether classes are general or exam-focused, because a school can look identical to another from a listing and teach something completely different.
American English Center
“Valeria was very attentive from the first call to the center, and Marina is amazing, she is answering my emails in no time inspite of the crowdness they have.”
Manhattan English Center
“Our experience at this institution has been nothing short of excellent, and we are incredibly grateful for the support and resources provided by the DS Os, teachers, instructors, staff, and academic advisors.”
Hi-New-York
“Thanks so much Hi- New York camp for a great time and care about twins who are 12 years old and came to New York for the first time”
Oxford International New York City
“I think if you want to open your mouth to speak English,It's the best place for you.”
Leapup Learning
“We liked that there was a clear curriculum for each week, and that the teachers would impart substantive learnings in language, art, and culture via high quality instruction, and were warm and approachable.”
Speech Fox
“Highly recommend working with Melanie of Speech Fox whether it is for accent reduction, learning accents for an acting job or audition, or for presentation coaching like I was privileged to use her services for.”
New York City Spanish
“She has a great sense of what her students need to learn and she tailors her classes accordingly.”
Be Fluent NYC
“There were also many events that I wanted to participate in, such as yoga classes, events for parents and children, and pronunciation workshops, and I was able to make new acquaintances and friends through these events.”
Universal Toefl
“Since I've only lived in Korea, I'm not good at English, and the entrance exam process was different, so I had a lot of concerns, but you helped me in every aspect.”
Accent Reduction and ESL Instruction
“As a young professional working to progrees in my career, Dan has been helping me to grow my communcation skills in all aspects.”
Brian Loxley Speech Studio
“His expertise and supportive approach have been instrumental in reducing my accent and gaining clarity in my communication.”
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The International Center
“Very good place to study English”
Metropolitan Mandarin
“I'm a non-native speaker who needed prep for the AP Chinese Exam and Mina was an amazing teacher.”
Notefull Toefl Prep
“The listening section is so amazing how the teacher breaks into several steps.”
American Ways NYC
“Our students left the two week program more confident in the English language and with an understanding of NY they wouldn't have had otherwise!”
Sprachreisen New York Englisch Sprachschule
Spanish-American Institute
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in New York
- “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
- “Whether I struggled with grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary, Belen was always patient and encouraging, providing personalized guidance every step of the way.” — from a review of ABC Languages
- “I highly recommend Dan if you want to reduce foreign accent, speak more fluently or professionally, and brush up on grammar.” — from a review of Accent Reduction and ESL Instruction
- “Andrea has a thorough knowledge of grammar, syntax, and overall language structure that she shares with the student in a way that is accessible and concise.” — from a review of New York City Spanish
- “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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