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Rennert  in New York

Prices and conditions  - Rennert Bilingual in New York 2018           back to the previous page

ACCOMMODATION
Students may choose from different, but always comfortable, options of accommodation. The Homestay Programme (accommodation in a private house) allows the student to live and feel as a true New Yorker. Residence Halls (accommodation in residences on Manhattan) offer comfortable and clean single and double rooms with a number of facilities. In close vicinity of the school there are many hotels, if you wish to live in a hotel. Each of these types of accommodation provides ideal conditions for learning through making contact and socialising with people from all over the world.
Regardless of where you stay, you can access the school on foot or by public transport.

AUDIOVISUAL LABORATORY
Rennert Bilingual's Media Center is equipped with modern  equipment for learning languages. The students who wish to improve on their listening comprehension or to brush up their accent have access to audio players. Moreover, the Center is equipped with video players for students who want to watch movies in the original version - all films are made in the 'closed captions' technique. Apart from that the Center also houses computer terminals for students who wish to develop their English knowledge by using interactive computer programs checking grammar and pronunciation or programs preparing for the TOEFL and TOEIC examinations.

FIRST DAY AT RENNERT BILINGUAL
On arrival, at 9:15, you will be greeted by the representative of Rennert Bilingual's staff, who is responsible for receiving new students. After taking a placement test and a short short interview aimed at choosing the most appropriate level for each student, you will get the course schedule and go to your first class. After classes an orienteering meeting will take place, where you will get your student identity card, you will be informed about extracurricular activities, shopping possibilities, public transport and you will also have a chance to get answers to all of your questions.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Everything that goes on in New York is an attraction. Every minute spent there intensifies and speeds up the process of learning the American language. The coordinator of extracurricular activities plans a few trips a week to places such as the New York Stock Exchange, television studios, jazz clubs, baseball matches, museums. To some of these trips only one class will be taken, others are organized for the whole school - you can join if you decide that the theme of the trip is interesting. Every trip will be guided by a tour guide from Rennert Bilingual. Getting to know new people in an unfamiliar city is the best way to test your freshly acquired language skills.

MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATIONS
Rennert Bilingual is a founder-member of IALC, International Association of Language Centers. This membership is a confirmation of the high quality of the equipment and facilities, and excellent qualifications of the lecturers. The school fulfils also the AAIEP, American Association of Intensive English Programs, requirements and is a member of NAFSA - National Association of Foreign Student Advisors. The Rennert Bilingual school is accredited by the New York State Education Department and authorised by the federal authorities to receive students with non-immigrant status (Form I-20/ Student Visa)

RENNERT BILINGUAL OFFERS MANY PROGRAMMES, FROM WHICH YOU CAN CHOOSE ONE THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS

INTENSIVE ENGLISH LEARNING PROGRAMME
(30 classes a week)
this dynamic programme teaches the basis of the American variety of English and concentrates on student's individual needs. After passing the placement test and the oral interview, each of you will join a 7-10 students group, at a level corresponding to yours. The school offers courses at 10 proficiency levels. Level 1 (Beginners) courses start on the first Monday of every month, while level 2 and higher may start classes any Monday. In the afternoons, the students take part in Elective Classes for two weeks to improve different language skills. The total number of 30 classes a week guarantees that you spend the optimal amount of time learning, while it still leaves you the evenings and the weekends to experience what New York has to offer.

You can choose the elective classes from:
Conversation workshops for beginners (Beginners)
Phonetics, pronunciation
Conversation workshops (Intermediate)
Writing and business correspondence workshops (Upper Intermediate, Advanced)
American Culture (Upper Intermediate, Advanced)
Current events discussions (Advanced)
Public speeches (Advanced)
Elective classes constitute an important part of the intensive English learning programme. These classes can be attended by the students of other programmes.

HALF-INTENSIVE PROGRAMME OF LEARNING ENGLISH
(20 classes a week)
This programme is intended for students visiting New York who, apart from the classes planned by the school, would like to have more time for individual sightseeing in New York and other attractions. Groups of 7-10 students meet for 4 hours a day in the mornings from 9:30 till 1:30 or in the afternoons from 1:30 till 5:30 (Monday till Friday)
The rest of the day and also evenings and weekends are at the students' disposal: this is the time for discovering the city, its cultural attractions as well as the exquisite cuisine of the numerous restaurants.

VACATION & LEARN
(16 classes a week)
This course, a little less intensive, allows for learning English and discovering New York at the same time. Despite the name, it is available all year round for students of all levels of proficiency. The written and oral placement test, taken on the day of arrival, will help to place the student in an appropriate group. The classes take place in groups of 7 to 10 students. Every day, from Monday till Thursday, four 55-minute lessons take place in the mornings (9:30 - 13:30) or in the afternoons (14:00 - 16:00). The rest of the day, as well as the three-day weekends, can be devoted to sightseeing in New York. The minimum age of the students is 17.

INTENSIVE BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES
(20 classes per week)
This course, offered to upper intermediate and advanced students, improves language skills necessary for communicating effectively in the world of international business. It prepares the students to studying in other business schools as well as for the Full Time Professional course. The focus of this course is on vocabulary and situations related to the business environment. These groups meet for 4 hours every morning, from Monday till Friday.
We also recommend participation in the 'Writing and Business Correspondence' elective classes in addition to this course

THE TOEFL EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION PROGRAMME
(20 classes a week)
The TOEFL examination is intended for students applying for universities in the USA and in Canada. Its aim is to check whether the candidate possesses language skills necessary to communicate in the academic environment. This examination is acknowledged by all universities and similar institutions in the enrolment procedure. Rennert Bilingual offers a special programme preparing to the TOEFL examination for upper-intermediate and advanced students. These small groups preparing for the TOEFL examination (7-10 students) meet for 4 hours every afternoon to study grammar, listening and reading comprehension necessary to pass this examination. Mock examinations are taken every week and they are discussed vastly with the instructors. We help by registering for the TOEFL examinations, which take place every month in numerous spots in New York.

CAMBRIDGE  EXAMS FCE, CAE
(28h per week)

Rennert offers intensive preparation for the world-renowned Cambridge ESOL Examinations at different ability levels. Our rigorous courses lead students through all the varied language and examination skills needed to succeed in the core papers of the exams. We simulate exam conditions and work through sample questions with students to give the best preparation possible. Strong emphasis is placed on specific Cambridge exam-taking techniques. Students receive feedback and regular grades about their proficiency in core exam sections tracked against examiner standards throughout the course.

UNIVERSITY ACCESS PROGRAMME
Programme which prepares students to allow them to go to the one of American Universities. In group there is maximum of 12 students. Classes last 12 weeks, 30 hours each.

Accommodation prices  2018 ( in dollars)

Accommodation - Conditions 

• Accommodation should be booked at least 4 weeks before the beginning of the course.  
• Accommodation duration and course duration are equal. Students can arrive on a Sunday that precedes the course beginning and leave on a Saturday after the end of the course.
• The availability of accommodation depends on the number of students and cannot be guaranteed for longer than until the end of the course.
• We do not guarantee a room at a location chosen by the student.
• Apart from de Hirsh Residence, double rooms are available for students who come together.
• Prices may change, although this happens very rarely during the calendar year.

Cancellation and refunds- accommodation

• You should inform Rennert Bilingual at least 4 weeks in advance of your intended change of accommodation.
• In the case of courses that last 4 weeks or less there is no possibility of changing accommodation or getting a refund of the accommodation fee.
• A fee of $75 will be charged for changing accommodation after arriving. 
• A non-refundable fee of $75 must be paid in addition to the registration fee for the course.
• Rennert Bilingual will return the money within 30 days to the person or the agency who has made the original payment. Students who paid through an agency should turn to the agent to get their money back.
• For cancellation or changing accommodation 4 weeks or less before the beginning of the course, there will be an additional charge of $200.

  REGISTRATION 

Now that you have decided in which of the courses from our offer you would like to participate, you need to register. This process is simple, however, it should be completed as soon as possible. All formalities can be arranged in person or via mail at LEXIS, college of foreign languages.
After choosing the course and accommodation type, you fill in the enrolment form, sign an agreement and transfer the due amount of money to the "LEXIS" bank account in PLN.
- You send the enrolment form, 1 copy of the agreement and a receipt confirming the money transfer to us by mail or fax, so that we receive it at least 5 weeks before the beginning of the course.

Before departure you will get from us:

- a confirmation of the enrolment on the course together with an appropriate letter for the U.S. customs officers.
- a plane ticket (persons travelling from cities other than Warsaw contact an agent)
- a confirmation of accommodation booking, together with the address, the telephone and a short characteristics of the host family.
- an invoice for the services ordered

If you have any other questions, we will be glad to help you.

CERTIFICATE OF COURSE COMPLETION

After completing all the task required by the course and by regular participation in the classes, every student will get a Certificate of Course Completion.

INSURANCE

The cost of medical services in the United States can be very high and it is not uncommon that the hospitals refuse to accept a patient who lacks the necessary insurance. Therefore it is required that all students have an insurance covering their travel and their stay in the USA. Such insurance can be bought at "LEXIS".

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