English Classes at International House

Our Intensive English Classes cover grammar and vocabulary integrated with reading, writing, listening and speaking. Our classes are also tailor-made to bring out the best of New York and U.S. culture and history, giving our students a genuine feel for life in the United States and an increased desire to learn English.

The lessons at International House are carefully designed to motivate students, encourage participation and rapidly improve fluency and accuracy.

Our English Classes have a maximum of 15 students and, upon arrival, students' language skills are assessed so they can be immediately assigned to their appropriate English language level. Working with classmates of a similar level, students are able to develop their language fluency quickly and fully benefit from the mixture of nationalities and cultures in the program.

What our teenagers get at IH New York that they won't get anywhere else is a fun, but rigorous curriculum designed specifically for their interests and needs, as well as integrated English lessons improving their knowledge of the English language as well as New York and American culture.

All teachers at International House are certified to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and have a University of Cambridge CELTA certification or the equivalent. The Director of Studies of the English for Teenagers Program has over 10 years of English language teaching experience and is a native New Yorker.