General English

Nile Language School

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Course description

General English course is an ESL program for those who would like to make the most out of their time in the United States. General English course allocates the maximum permitted hours for B1/B2 and ESTA visitors giving a partially intensive course for a period of 6 weeks.

This program is not eligible for F1 student visa.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Classes per week
19 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Ridgewood to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 35 years old
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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housing

Housing

NLS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

C$ 581
weekly
Age range: 16 - 35 years old
Location: American Host Family
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 35 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
C$ 581
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $75 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Ridgewood based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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