The New School was founded in 1919. Today, it is a leading university containing some of the nation's most respected programs in design, liberal arts, the performing arts, and social and political science. The total enrollment of the NS is 6068 students. The School offers 71 Degree/diploma programs and majors. Student to Faculty ratio is 9:1. 

Participants:

English as a Second Language. The New School offers courses in English as second/foreign language at low-intermediate (Level 3) to advanced (Level 6) levels. Currently, we do not offer instruction to true beginners. A short placement test is required of all students. There are two 6-week programs in the fall and spring and two 5-week programs in the summer. Students may enter at the beginning of any 6-week or 5-week program. Students who need an official transcript of record of their English language studies must enroll for the Certificate in English as a Second Language. The certificate is awarded for successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of ESL coursework.

Individual Courses: All courses may be taken separately or in combinations according to students' personal preferences. (Exception: International students studying under a student visa from The New School are required to take the 18-hour full-time Intensive Study program below.)

Intensive Study Program. The English Language Studies Center has developed a unique program for intensive study of English as a Second Language. The student consults with an advisor to build a full-time personal curriculum (18 hours per week) based on a selection of courses at an appropriate level.

Tuition
Total fees for the 18-hour intensive study program are $4,120 for 12 weeks plus $60 certificate registration fee.