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Access to Language Studies
New York, USA

8000 Utopia Pkwy - 11439 New York - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Supervised activities every afternoon and evening, including 5 off-campus field trips per week.
  • On campus accommodation offered
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.

Location: Access to Language Studies New York is an English language institute located in the culturally rich and unique New York City, USA. Housed in the Hillcrest neighbourhood of Queens, on the St.John's University campus, the school focuses on residential summer programmes for junior students. Attractions and places of interest within walking distance of the school include several sporting fields, St John's University buildings and attributes, and Cunningham Park, around a 30-minute walk from the school.

Course selection: The school offers a Junior Summer Residencial package for students aged 14-18 years. The package includes a language course, accommodation, meals, activities and several off-campus field trips per week. These courses take place during the summer months and are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Getting around: The school offers residential programmes with on-campus accommodation. With this in mind, any travel shall be done with the school staff accompanying, assisting students to see the sights of New York City with security and like-minded peers.

Social and cultural: The junior courses are inclusive of activities such as trips to Coney Island, visits to local Museums and places of interest like the MET, Trump Tower and the famous St. Patrick's Cathedral, in addition to some of the city's most popular sites such as Times Square, the Rockefeller Building, Grand Central Station and more.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 4,200 4,095 6,300 6,143 8,400 8,190
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026

The program includes:

  • English language program of 15 classes per week
  • Accommodation: double and single rooms in suite style units with air-conditioning; full board from Monday to Friday and brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Weekly activity program: supervised activities every afternoon and evening, including 5 off-campus field trips per week
  • Placement test
  • End of course certificate
  • Free internet access
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
Lesson duration
55 min
Junior
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 3,800 3,610 5,700 5,415 7,600 7,220
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
2026: 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026

* Deadline for enrollment and payment: April 15, 2026

Prices
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
Lesson duration
55 min
Exam dates
02 Jul 2026

Our prices for Access to Language Studies include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Access to Language Studies

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Access to Language Studies.
Year of school foundation
2000

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Volleyball court

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 25

Student Age

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
Minimum age of students
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 16 years

Information for all courses offered by Access to Language Studies

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
$150
Comments about courses

Airport transfer fee: USD 150 each way.

Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 12 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 12 Feb 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 25 May 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 03 Jul 2027, 07 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

John F. Kennedy International Airport:
$140 one way
$260 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Access to Language Studies schedule 2023
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

not offered.
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FAQ about Access to Language Studies, New York

What is the best price for a course at Access to Language Studies, New York?
“English courses at Access to Language Studies start at 1805 US$ for a Junior Summer Vacation Study Program - Early Bird course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at Access to Language Studies as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Junior Summer Vacation Study Programme, Junior Summer Vacation Study Program - Early Bird
Is airport pickup offered by Access to Language Studies?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from John F. Kennedy International Airport (140 US$)”
Access to Language Studies offers courses for which ages?
“Access to Language Studies offers courses from 14 years to 18. The average age is 17 during the summer and 16 the rest of the year.”

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Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
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Terms of Access to Language Studies

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Tax registration ID: USA Tax Number

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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