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Listen & Learn USA
- Responsive
- Flexibility
- Organized
“If you are thinking of visiting Wales or have or just found you have some Welsh ancestry and would like to start learning Welsh, I would love to help you.”
Best ESL Classes in New York, NY
24 schools listed · all 24 in New York · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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ABC Languages
- Exercises
- Textbook
- Conversation
“I take private Arabic lessons with Joseph and I can think of no professor I've had in the past that has cared as much about my success as a student as he does.”
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Bluedata International Institute
- Professors
- Questions
- ESL
“Bluedata institute is an best option for learning and improvising english from great facilities to excellent teachers and personalized attention to individual student.”
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Language Trainers USA
- Freelance
- Tailoring
- Tutor
“Before teaching for them I was only teaching in person and very rarely online but thanks to them I got to explore more portals and teaching materials and improve my teaching skills and I got students all over the US!”
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Rennert International
- Classroom
- Patient
- Teaching English
“Support staff is responsive, helpful and friendly and the atmosphere of experiential learning is unique and taught in a way that participants are able to experience teaching techniques, reflect on them and then immediately use the new technique with ...”
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Manhattan Language
- Know
- Business English
- Study
“I can say for myself that this has been a good thing for me in the short time I stayed in Manhattan Language, but it was a great help to me to enhance and learn English with the appropriate method I learned, not perfectly learned but I can say that m...”
The 24 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 24 schools we list here are in New York itself. We have 37 schools in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,451 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 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 "patient", "atmosphere" 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). Domain records put 15 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers online lessons and 1 offers a free trial or consultation. 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 24 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.
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Fluent City
- Understand
- Questions
- Class
“Teacher was very prompt and direct with her lessons but also flexible with allowing for questions and more in depth discussions around concepts and grammar.”
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American English Center
- International Students
- Questions
- ESL
“This application is very good, it gives me the opportunity to understand the words that I do not understand in English, which is why I am giving it 5 stars.”
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Manhattan English Center
- Studying
- Question
- ESL
“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.”
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Hi-New-York
- Museums
- Kids
“After the course she has got more self confidence in speaking English and is happy about her new friends and the new impressions of NYC under the guidance of her teachers.”
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Oxford International New York City
- Efficient
“One of the best in new york Positive and supportive environments the management team is great so are the teachers at the school and the location is the best thing about it can't wait to take my second course at the school 🙏🏻 …”
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Speech Fox
- Success
- Plan
- Accent
“I was already aware that Melanie is a highly trained and well-respected accent reduction and dialect coach but I only recently learned that she also helps executives fine-tune their public speaking skills.”
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Leapup Learning
- Kids
- Debate
- Writing
“For example I took a English class and the teacher was very good since he fixed our mistakes by teaching us and doesn't get mad when we make a lot of mistakes.”
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New York City Spanish
- Lessons
- Knowledge
- Learn
“She is one of those rare teachers who is able to assess the student's level and pace quickly and adjust that pace to accommodate areas that are a personal struggle or where the material might be a bit easier.”
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Be Fluent NYC
- Culture
- Learn
“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.”
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Accent Reduction and ESL Instruction
“I highly recommend Dan if you want to reduce foreign accent, speak more fluently or professionally, and brush up on grammar.”
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Universal Toefl
- Credits
- Essay
- Department
“I was also having a hard time mentally because it was mid-term, but I think I was able to cheer up thanks to a lot of encouragement and concern😊 Since I was in New York, there was no problem at all with contacting and zooming in.”
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Brian Loxley Speech Studio
- Pronunciation
- Communication Skills
- Accent
“I have been a client of Brian off and on over a period of five years or so and have experienced significant improvement in attaining an American style of speech.”
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The International Center
“I was at this school back in 2011 and I can only say that they were one of the best 3 months of my life.”
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Metropolitan Mandarin
“Mina was great at making me more well-rounded; beyond practicing grammar, reading, and writing, she exposed me to various Chinese TV shows, provided insights into cultural differences, and delved into the nuances of the Chinese language that I don't ...”
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Notefull Toefl Prep
“I've started following Note Full since 2010 and I loved it from the get go.”
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American Ways NYC
“My niece Sarah who is a chemical engineer student came from Brazil to NY last summer to do the TOEFL exam and she too attended this school and really benefited from all the lessons and tips given in the classes.”
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Sprachreisen New York Englisch Sprachschule
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Spanish-American Institute
ESL Education Services in New York, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$157
Maximum cost
$719
National Average
$275
Avg Per Hour Rates
$38
$188
$563
Average price range is based on 426 cost profiles
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