Last updated: 1 December 2022

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESNEW YORK CENTRAL PARK
WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR NEW YORK CENTRAL PARK SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Located in Midtown Manhattan next to Central Park and minutes away fromTimes Square, the Rockefeller Center and Museum of Modern Art.
• New school with state of the art facilities. Easy access to all of New York andnext to one of largest subway centers.
• Variety of daily activities organized by the school including Broadway plays,museum trips and sporting events.
• University Placement Services are available; we work directly with 100+partners• Real Life English courses in theatre and leadership for a hands on/practical
approach to improving English skills. Career development workshops offeredby former senior business professionals.

Location and contact information
ADDRESS:

5 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, NY 10019

PHONE:

646-285-0300

FAX:

N/A

EMERGENCY CONTACT:+1 (718)-906-1045

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

2019

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

2019

School information
SCHOOL DIRECTOR:

Chris Koutsovitis

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

25+ (Full time teachers: 4)LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, French,Portuguese, Korean, Hindi, Urdu, Polish &Greek

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

All teachers have a level of education
normally represented by a degree and theyalso have a CELTA or equivalentqualification. Some also hold the higher
level DELTA qualification, PGCE, or MA inapplied linguistics

Accreditations and memberships

Is this school an exam center?
No, it is not an exam center.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOLNUMBER OF BUILDINGS:1NUMBER OF FLOORS:

2TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:

15SCHOOL FACILITIES:

Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, computer lab/ multimedia center, student lounge/ common room

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:Yes

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:None

OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:

Accommodation, Airport transfer, University Placement Service, Medical Insurance

EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:See our price list

NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:28

LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:All levels

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Orientation starts every Monday at 9:00am online. A week before students are scheduled to begin they
will receive a welcome email with the zoom link to orientation. This includes registration, a placement test,presentations, and student introductions. On their first day, students are expected to bring their passport,
I-20, proof of health insurance, proof of COVID vaccination, and at least $100 cash for weekly activities.
This schedule can vary depending on the time of year as well.
NOTE: During high season, students may study at our sattelite school, located 7 mins from our main school.
Classrooms are brand new, with Wi-Fi, a lounge area and vending machines in the premises.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
Integrated Skills - Morning

Integrated Skills - Afternoon

CLASS:

08:00 - 11:10

CLASS:

15:20 - 18:30

BREAK:-BREAK:-

CLASS:

11:40 - 14:50

CLASS:-SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning class(Monday to Thursday)

Afternoon class(Monday to Thursday)

09:40 - 11:10
11:40 - 13:10

13:20 - 14:50
15:20 - 16:30

Our TOEFL Classes will be from08:00 - 11:10 & 15:20 - 18:30

Our IBE and Business Part-Timeclasses will be from 08:00 - 11:10

SCHOOL MATERIALSMATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

K+ curriculum, K +notes, K +tools, K +extra, Chromebases, Interactivewhiteboards
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?

NoIS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?

No
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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:

General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, BusinessSupplementary, and TOEFL IBT & Academic English Exam Preparation

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

10–15

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:

16

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

26

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:
TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:

Brazil, Colombia, Chile, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Taiwan

School location and transport
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

Time to the nearest supermarket:

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

Time to the nearest post office:1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

Time to the nearest sports center:

3-5 minutes1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

Time to the nearest hospital:

2 minutes

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

Time to the city center:1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

1 minute

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:John F Kennedy International Airport
Line or Number

Cost

Duration

Airport to city center by bus:

N/A

N/A

N/A

Airport to city center by train:

Airtrain JFK Red Line

$860 minutes

International train station to city center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

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ABOUT NEW YORK CENTRAL PARKNAME OF LOCATION:

New York Central Park

FAMOUS LANDMARKS:

Central Park, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Macy's,Museum of Modern Art

CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

American, Brazilian, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern,Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian

TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:

Train, metro, buses

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan next to Central Park, minutes away from Times Square, newschool with state of the art facilities, next to one of the largest subway centers, University Placement
Services are available; we work directly with over 100 university partners

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Located next to the iconic and beloved Central Park

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Explore the local museums, enjoy some world-class shopping, go watch some comedy in Greenwich Village,
watch the sunset from the High LineCITY PERSONALITY:

Active, alternative, artistic, big city, bookstores, broadway, business capital, buzzing, cosmopolitan,creative, cultural, entertainment capital, famous, fashion, foodie scene, iconic landmarks, independent,
professional, sophisticatedExamples of nearby cities to visit
BOSTON

Travel time: 4.5 hours, price of return ticket: $20–80

WASHINGTON, DC

Travel time: 5 hours, price of return ticket: $25–80

Regular social activities
SUNSET PARTY ON ROOF

$10–15BROADWAY SHOW$40-100

BROOKLYN BRIDGE WALKING TOURFree

MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTFree

MOVIE NIGHTFree

BAR NIGHT$10-20WASHINGTON, DC WEEKEND TRIP

$239–420

Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First week

Second weekMON

New Student Icebreakers

Walking tourTUE

Bar nightDance class

WEDSoccer

Museum tour

THUBrooklyn Bridge and ice cream

Baseball or basketball game

FRI

Sunset party

Broadway show

SATOvernight trip to Washington DC

Overnight trip to Boston

Number of Social activities per week: 5

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: $3

Coffee: $2–5

Can of coke: $2–3

Meal out for two: $60

Takeaway pizza: $20

Sandwich: $6–9

Local bus ticket: $3

Local train ticket: $3

Bike rental: $12/day

Cinema ticket: $13–15

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ACCOMMODATION IN NEW YORK CENTRAL PARKMANSFIELD AT GRAND CENTRALADDRESS:

12 W 44th Street, New York NY 10036

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Residence featuring single and twin rooms with private ensuite bathrooms

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Wi-Fi, cleaning service (additional charge for extra cleaning), students must bring their own towels andtoiletries

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Card-operated laundry on-site

BEDROOM:

Single and twin rooms available, smart TV, refrigerator, microwave, wardrobe, desk and chair

KITCHEN:

Microwave, kettle, mini fridge in each room; communal kitchen available for student use

FACILITIES:Lounge with TV, gym, rooftop patio, vending/snack machine, card-operated laundry facilities, on-siterestaurant

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:

Card-operated laundry on-site

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Times Square, Broadway, Grand Central Station

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

No overnight guests; visitors allowed in social lounge or restaurant

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes, from 22:00 every day

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Daytime doorman, nighttime virtual security system, smart latch locksROOM CLEANING:

Upon arrival; students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, additional charge for extra cleaning

LINEN CHANGING:

Clean linens provided upon arrival; students responsible for washing their own linen

AVAILABILITY:

Year round

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

2 weeks

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck-in: 16:00 - 21:00 Saturday / Check-out: 10:00 Saturday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

N/A
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

20 min10 min10 min10 minTime to the nearest café / restaurant:< 5 minN/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest post office:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest ATM / bank:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest sports center:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest hospital:

15 min5-10 min5-10 min< 5 minTime to the city center:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the main airport:

N/A

N/A60 minutes

60 minutes

NEW YORK CENTRAL PARKFact FileKaplan International LanguagesACCOMMODATION IN NEW YORK CENTRAL PARKWEST SIDE STUDIOSADDRESS:

850 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10025

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

This residence offers small, studio style single and twin rooms with private bathrooms and efficiency style
kitchenettes.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

24 hour concierge, security, wifi, linen and cleaning service

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:$75 for extra cleanings

BEDROOM:

Studio style with single bed or loft / bunk depending on room

KITCHEN:

Efficiency kitchenettes are provided in each room with a small fridge, two burners, and a sink

FACILITIES:

24 hour concierge and security, lounge, work/office space with access to printer, roof top access (seasonal)

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:Laundry is $4 for a wash and dry; $75 for extra cleaning

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Central Park, Riverside Park, Beacon Theater, and Columbia University

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Quiet after 22:00

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival, students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, one free cleaning every 4 weeks
on request; additional charge $75 for extra cleaning

LINEN CHANGING:No

AVAILABILITY:

Year round

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

1 weekCHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check-in: Saturday 15:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

None
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

40-50 min15 min30 min20 minTime to the nearest café / restaurant:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest supermarket:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest post office:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest ATM / bank:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest sports center:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest hospital:

15 min5-10 min5-10 min< 5 minTime to the city center:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

90 minutes

90 minutes

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ACCOMMODATION IN NEW YORK CENTRAL PARKMIDTOWN EAST

ADDRESS:

569 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10002

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Residence featuring single and twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, controlled access, cleaning service (additional charge for extra cleaning),
students must bring their own towels and toiletries

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Card-operated laundry on-site, cleaning service available at extra charge

BEDROOM:

Single and twin rooms available, refrigerator, microwave, wardrobe, desk and chair

KITCHEN:

Microwave, mini fridge in each room; communal kitchen available for student use

FACILITIES:Lounge, study area, gym, communal kitchen

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:

Card-operated laundry on-site

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Museum of Modern Art

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

No overnight guests; visitors allowed

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

No overnight guests; visitors allowed

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

24-hour front desk, cctv, nighttime virtual security system, smart latch locks

ROOM CLEANING:

Upon arrival; cleaning service available at additional charge upon request

LINEN CHANGING:

Clean bed linens provided upon arrival

AVAILABILITY:

Year round

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

2 weeks

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check-in: 16:00 - 21:00 Saturday / Check-out: 10:00 Saturday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

N/A
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

20 min10 min15 min15 minTime to the nearest café / restaurant:< 5 min

N/AN/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest post office:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest ATM / bank:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest sports center:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the nearest hospital:

15 min5-10 min5-10 min< 5 minTime to the city center:< 5 min< 5 min< 5 min< 5 minTime to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

60 minutes

60 minutes

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ACCOMMODATION IN NEW YORK CENTRAL PARKHOST FAMILY INFORMATION

THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:

Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

No; laundry often not available in home; common price for laundry is $4 for wash and dry at facilities inbuilding or laundromat nearby

MEALS PROVIDED:Yes• BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee.
Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast.

• LUNCH:

You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local
restaurant, or the local shops.

• DINNER:

You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare yourown meal with food supplied by your host.
NOTE: Meals provided will differ depending on whether you have selected 14
meals per week or 7 meals per week. If you have booked 7 meals per week, you
are responsible for buying your own dinner and you may not have access to thekitchen at certain times

WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP
THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT?

NoTRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:Your host will help you plan your way to and from school on your first day and explain how to use publictransport.

WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED?

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Homestays are 45–60 minutes of commute time to the school.

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