Queens, New York's largest borough, is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the world. Home to JFK and LaGuardia airports, it offers a calmer, more affordable New York life than Manhattan.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Queens:
Students staying in Queens can easily reach Manhattan's language schools by subway.
Short programs last 1-4 weeks, while long-term programs run from 12 weeks to a year. Most schools use a system of 8-12 levels, and on an intensive course you should allow about 4-8 weeks per level.
Language school fees in Queens depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Language schools do not require a diploma or any prior knowledge of the language. After you complete the enrolment form and pay the deposit, the school sends you a confirmation. For long programs, the school reviews your proof of funds, such as bank statements, and prepares the I-20 needed for an F-1 visa.
June to August is the busiest time for both courses and accommodation, so booking early pays off. In autumn and winter, classes are quieter and accommodation is easier to find.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week require an F-1 student visa. Once the school sends you the I-20, you pay the SEVIS fee and book a visa appointment at the US Embassy or a consulate. Short courses of fewer than 18 hours a week can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
Language students in America have very limited work rights: the F-1 visa does not allow off-campus work, and a tourist visa does not allow work at all. Once you move on to university, on-campus jobs and internship options open up.
Homestays are common in Queens and cheaper than in Manhattan.
Rent in Queens is much lower than in Manhattan, and neighbourhood restaurants offer affordable food.
Many subway lines and Long Island Rail Road trains connect Queens to Manhattan.
Queens shares New York's four-season climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.
Direct flights from Istanbul to New York JFK take about 10-11 hours, and JFK is in Queens itself.
Queens is in the Eastern time zone, 8 hours behind Turkey in winter and 7 hours behind during US daylight saving time (mid-March to early November).
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Queens free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation, the I-20 and visa documents.
Depending on where you stay, the subway usually takes 20-45 minutes.
Yes. Thanks to Queens's diversity, restaurants serving Turkish and Mediterranean food are easy to find.
No. F-1 students at language schools cannot work off campus, and working on a tourist visa is prohibited.
Because of visa appointment times, we recommend applying at least 4-6 months ahead for long programs, and 1-2 months ahead for short courses on a tourist visa, depending on your visa status.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week need an F-1 student visa; shorter, lighter courses can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
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