Location

What can be said about incredible New York City that hasn’t already been said? Immerse yourself in New York City for five minutes, and you’ll see why it’s like no other place on earth. Only here will you find all of America’s attributes - the diversity, the culture, and the style - intensified in such an intriguing way. And only here will you experience those sublime moments that New York City is famous for.

If you're a first-time visitor, come and see the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge and all our other world-famous attractions. If you've been here before, there's always another neighborhood to explore, another restaurant to try, another Broadway show or museum to see; another don't-miss cultural performance or sporting event.

New York is really a city of islands. Manhattan and Staten Island are islands; Queens and Brooklyn are on the western tip of Long Island. So, of New York City’s five boroughs, only the Bronx is part of the mainland. However, there is an island that’s part of the Bronx and yet feels like a New England fishing village: City Island, a marine-related community offering fishing, boating, and a wide range of restaurants and snack bars.

New York City Climate

Which is the best season to visit NYC? Ask four different New Yorkers and get four different answers. New York City is great in every season!

New York City winters are typically cold with moderate snowfall. The city's coastal position keeps temperatures relatively warmer than inland regions. It has a frost-free period lasting an average of 220 days between seasonal freezes. April, May, and November are typically the months with greatest precipitation. Spring and fall in New York City are mild, while summer is very warm and humid, with temperatures of 90°F (32°C) or higher recorded from 18 to 25 days on average during the season.

How to get there:

New York City's three major airports handle more daily flights than any other city in the USA, so you're sure to find a convenient flight.

Major Metropolitan-Area Airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens, New York Fiorello LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, New Jersey

Port Authority Bus Terminal:
If you are coming by bus, the world's busiest bus terminal, serves 58 million riders a year. Approximately 36 bus lines connect Port Authority with virtually any point in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. It provides bus service to La Guardia Airport, John F. Kennedy, and Newark International Airports from the Airport Bus Center.

Getting there by train:
New York City has two main rail stations, Grand Central Terminal and Pennsylvania Station. Grand Central is on the East Side, in midtown, and Penn Station is on the West Side, just below midtown. Both are served by numerous bus and subway lines. Amtrak, the U.S. national passenger railroad, is serving many points throughout the U.S.

Getting there by car:
Major highways connect New York City with virtually any part of the North American continent.

About the school

The TEFL International training center in New York City is registered with the State of New York. The certificate you receive is your passport to your final destination - your teaching job.

The New York TESOL school is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, close to Times Square. The TEFL training center is convenient for those who arrive in New York by bus or train, within walking distance of Grand Central and Penn Station, and the Port Authority bus terminal. Also nearby is access to New York’s subway system, connecting you with every corner of this gigantic city.

Whatever New York is famous for is just around the corner of the TEFL course in New York City: Broadway with its many theaters, bustling Times Square, Central Park with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History, New York Public Library, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center. During your TEFL course, you have convenient access to restaurants, clubs and bars (if you have time!) 24 hours a day. For  ardent shopaholics, the city center offers endless possibilities!

The TEFL training center is accommodated in a beautiful, superbly maintained historical building in what is considered by many to be the best area in town. A spacious entrance hall with security personnel in uniform is the first you will see.  Elevators then take you up to the floor that houses the TEFL school, overlooking New York City’s amazing skyscrapers.

The TEFL International training center offers spacious classrooms in well maintained, modern, fully equipped spaces that encourage a maximum learning experience. The school is air-conditioned during the warm season.

As ever with TEFL International courses, our professional staff will be at your side during your TEFL training process.

Accommodation

There is plenty of accommodation during your TEFL course in the vicinity of the school, and from there you can easily access public transportation to get to other places.

New York City hostels feature international guests, entertainment and budget-friendly prices.  For those who prefer accommodation in a private room with a family, we may help with different home-stay programs. There are many hotels in the vicinity of the TEFL training center that allow for a luxurious stay. In short: There is housing for every budget and taste.

Please be assured that any special requests or requirements regarding accommodation will be taken into consideration, and TEFL International will make every effort to honor such requests.

Course Dates

• 5 July - 30 July 2010
• 2 August - 27 August 2010
• 6 September - 1 October 2010
• 4 October - 29 October 2010
• 1 November - 26 November 2010
• 6 December - 31 December 2010
  
  
• 3 January - 28 January 2011
• 7 February - 4 March 2011
• 7 March - 1 April 2011
• 4 April - 29 April 2011
• 2 May - 27 May 2011
• 6 June - 1 July 2011
• 4 July - 29 July 2011
• 1 August - 26 August 2011
• 5 September - 30 September 2011
• 3 October - 28 October 2011
• 7 November - 2 December 2011
• 5 December - 30 December 2011

Course fees

• US$ 2290 (£) (excluding accommodation)
• Accommodation from US$ 480 (£) plus a booking fee of $150
  
  Special offer for August 2010 course:
• Free helicopter tour over Manhattan – a once in a lifetime experience!

Course fees are in US dollars and/or euros, but payment can be made in any currency. The GBP (£) figure given is a current guide only, and as the figure is subject to change may not be accurate when your balance of course fees is paid. Please check www.xe.com/ucc for a current exchange rate in pounds or any other currency of your choice.