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St John's University

New York

Age

11 – 21 years

Course Start

3-17 August

The Centre

New York, one of the world's most iconic and influential cities, combines history, culture and innovation in a dynamic and multicultural setting. Among the main attractions: Statue of Liberty (Liberty Island). A city that tells stories at every turn, a blend of historical identity and contemporary vitality.

THE SCHOOL – St. John’s University (Queens)

Modern campus in one of the most multicultural areas of New York, at 50-60 minutes from Manhattan.

Main structures:

  • High-tech classrooms with advanced technologies
  • Comfortable and modern residences
  • Outdoor football and basketball pitches (use subject to availability)

The English Course

  • Standard English – 15 hours per week
  • Classes of homogeneous level
  • Educational materials included
  • Task-based method using real-world tasks (e.g., producing a YouTube video to recount the American experience)
  • Certificate of final attendance

Accommodation

Apartment-style suite, against

  • 3–4 rooms (single/double/triple)
  • 1–2 bathrooms per suite (ratio of 1 bathroom per 4 students)
  • Communal area
  • Equipped kitchen (fridge/freezer/microwave)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bed linen and towels provided
  • Laundry available

Safety:

  • 24/7 Surveillance
  • 24-hour staff
  • CCTV and access control

Meal treatment

  • Breakfast and lunch in the canteen
  • Meal with a prepaid card (20 USD per day) usable at affiliated restaurants in the city

Security deposit £100 / €100

Social and Cultural Programme

    Visits and activities included:

    • MoMA
    • Rockefeller Centre
    • Times Square
    • High Line
    • The Edge – Hudson Yards
    • Brooklyn Bridge & Dumbo
    • Greenwich Village
    • Little Island
    • Chelsea Market
    • Financial District
    • Little Italy & Chinatown
    • Soho
    • Fifth Avenue
    • Grand Central Terminal

    Weekly organisation

    • Friday Morning lessons + afternoon, evening Pizza & Dance Night
    • Weekend (Sat/Sun): Brunch + main sights
      • Statue of Liberty
      • 9/11 Memorial Plaza & The Oculus
      • The Met
      • Central Park
      • Coney Island Beach

    Full programme: starting from €3,640
    Return flight £1000 – £1200 (average range detectable online)

    Attend the information sessions for parents

    The best way to understand if a study abroad programme is the right choice for your family is to speak directly with those who organise the course.


    During the information meetings, which take place at the IH Oxford Group Lecce headquarters you will be able to meet Mariella, the head of study abroad programmes for IH Oxford Group Lecce, ask all your practical questions, and discover how the experience helps young people to live the language, discover new places and make international friendships.


    Next meeting dates

    December 2025
    • Friday 12 December, 5.00 PM–7.00 PM
    • Saturday 13 December, 11:00–13:00
    • Wednesday 17 December, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

    January 2026
    Friday 9 January, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Friday 30 January, 5.00 PM–7.00 PM
    Saturday 31st January, 11:00–13:00

    February-March 2026
    • Wednesday 11 February, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
    • Wednesday 25 February, 5.00 pm–7.00 pm
    Saturday 7 March, 11:00–13:00


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    Our institutional recognitions and accreditations

    Montessori