West Haven, on Connecticut's Long Island Sound, is a coastal city and home to the University of New Haven. Next to New Haven, home of Yale University, it is about 1.5-2 hours from New York by train.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in West Haven. The University of New Haven's programs for international students are the most common option.
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 West Haven 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.
Host families near the school in West Haven offer students a safe setting rich in language practice.
Living costs in West Haven are close to the US average and lower than in New York or California.
Public transport in West Haven is limited, so staying near your school makes daily life much easier.
West Haven has cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, and autumn is famous for its colourful foliage.
You can fly direct to New York (JFK) and reach West Haven by road or train in about 1.5-2 hours.
West Haven 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 West Haven free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation, the I-20 and visa documents.
No. West Haven is a separate city next to New Haven.
Metro-North trains reach New York in about 1.5-2 hours.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
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.
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