| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1880 | $1700 | $1600 |
| 12 Weeks | $5640 | $5100 | $4800 |
| 20 Weeks | $9400 | $8500 | $8000 |
| 24 Weeks | $11280 | $10200 | $9600 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1550 | $1400 | $1200 |
| 12 Weeks | $4650 | $4200 | $3600 |
| 20 Weeks | $7750 | $7000 | $6000 |
| 24 Weeks | $9300 | $8400 | $7200 |
The New School's English Language Studies program offers ESL and academic English certificate programs at its Greenwich Village campus in Manhattan. The New School is a private university whose colleges include Parsons School of Design, Mannes School of Music, and Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. ESL programs enroll F-1 international students at low-intermediate through advanced English levels, with specialized certificate tracks for students preparing for design studies at Parsons and music studies at Mannes, as well as a general university preparation certificate and part-time courses for professionals and community members.
Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch place international students with verified American host families in the New York City metro area. Your host family provides a private furnished room, daily breakfast, and a welcoming home base while you study at The New School. Greenwich Village is one of New York City's most storied neighborhoods — homestay puts you in a real New York home close to campus, with an American family who can help you navigate the city, practice your English every day, and settle into student life before your degree program begins.
Every host family in our network is screened and verified before placement. We match you based on your school location, schedule, dietary needs, and personal preferences. Once your placement is confirmed, you receive a Welcome Packet with everything you need to get settled, including local transit routes to help you get to The New School's Greenwich Village campus. Airport transfer may be available as an add-on service when you apply — contact our office to confirm availability.
The New School ESL programs run on a semester schedule, with fall and spring terms. We offer flexible stays starting from four weeks, with extensions available as your studies continue.
Yes. Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch work with F-1 international students enrolled in ESL and English language certificate programs at The New School. We can coordinate your housing to align with your semester start date.
Yes. Students preparing for Parsons School of Design or Mannes School of Music benefit from the same stable, affordable home base as any ESL student — with the added value of daily English conversation practice that carries over directly into studio critiques, ensemble rehearsals, and academic seminars. Living with an American family accelerates language confidence in a way that living with other international students typically does not.
Yes. If your school or program is coordinating housing for a group of students, our office can work directly with your institution. Contact us to discuss group placement options.
We require a minimum stay of four weeks. Beyond that, your stay is flexible — you can extend as needed to cover your full program length.