Listen & Learn USA
“Calypso is a great trainer - patient and imaginative, who tailors her content not just to my ability but also to my interests - and Sofia sorts out the administrative side efficiently.”
Best ESL Classes in New York, NY
23 schools listed · all 23 in New York · 11 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
ABC Languages
“I especially love how he brings his experience as an actor into his teaching—it makes the language feel more alive and actually helps me remember new words and phrases much more easily.”
Manhattan Language
“I really appreciated the teaching methodology, as it provided many opportunities to practice and interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures.”
Bluedata International Institute
“I chose this school because from the beginning Ayaka was always very kind to me and helped me throughout the process.”
Rennert International
“I love the teachers and I love classmates who are learning with me.”
Oxford International New York City English School
“I came here to study just one month,I love each part of the School and classes, my best memory is having class with Owen, he teach very well, I learn and have fun.”
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 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,909 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "patient" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 7 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 18 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers online lessons; 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 23 of the schools on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 20 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.
Are there ESL classes for people who work?
11 of the 23 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.
Language Trainers USA
“I highly recommend Language Trainers to anyone looking for a personalized and professional language-learning experience!”
EC New York English School
“With the group of students I was with (B2+), we organized outings every day, so we continued practicing and improving our English through conversation.”
New York Institute of English and Business
“Miss Li is not just a teacher who teaches from books, but someone who genuinely cares about and supports her students”
Manhattan English Center
“They also offer an amazing hybrid program, and the environment is modern and welcoming.”
Brian Loxley Speech Studio
“I have a more animated voice and my personal and business relationships have benefited.”
Hi-New-York
“The camp staff and leaders were incredibly kind, warm, and supportive, making sure the girls felt comfortable and welcome from the very beginning.”
Speech Fox
“She was the difference-maker behind my strong audience feedback (100% valuable both times), invitation to speak at the second, bigger conference, and then be among the top-3 highest-ranked speakers at that one.”
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”
Leapup Learning
“All the teachers have much knowledge to share with the students and make sure every student is learning”
Spanish-American Institute
“Had the most amazing time,learned a lot, every teacher is amazing ,i completely recommend thank you”
New York City Spanish
“Knowledge - Andrea is extremely knowledgable about various dialects and various Latino cultures around the world, she's able to customize based on what you'd like to learn, or provide you with an international Spanish language experience”
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.”
Eton Institute
“The learning environment is great too: small size class, interactive teaching, new,well-equipped and comfy classroom.”
Accent Eraser
“Ilana have clearly identified the areas where I needed the most help and have developed a customized curriculum that specifically addressed my needs”
The International Center
“Very good place to study English”
Universal Toefl
“I prepared for a very long time as my application was postponed due to the graduation date, but I was able to achieve good results thanks to your continued care until the end.”
Notefull Toefl Prep
“NoteFull is one stop shop for TOEFL aspirants, No need to worry once you are here, I revisit NoteFull Every time I need another TOEFL (as you know the scores expire in 2 years) and I have never missed my score.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in New York
- “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
- “Dr. Brian's deep understanding of grammar rules and his ability to simplify complex concepts have significantly improved my writing and speaking skills.” — from a review of Brian Loxley Speech Studio
- “The teacher, Maria, is very patient and explains grammar and pronunciation so that it makes sense.” — from a review of ABC Languages
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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