Prices and conditions  - Rennert Bilingual in New York 2008      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.

INDIVIDUAL COURSES (20 classes a week) 
A half-intensive language course is also available in a form tailored to the student's individual needs. Many students who participate in such morning private courses extend their learning opportunities by taking part in the afternoon elective classes.

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.

DANCE/ ENGLISH COURSE
(20 English classes plus 15-20 dance classes a week) 
see:
 Broadway Dance Center famous for the You Can Dance programme and other dance workshops

What could be more exciting than learning English combined with dancing in New York?
A 4-week English and Dance course, organized in cooperation with Dance Forum, offers unique opportunities for learning English. Language classes last for 4 hours in the morning and the dance classes take place in the afternoon. During the BodiBalance dance workshops, led by the dancer and choreographer, Carol Fonda, the students learn the most recent dancing techniques.
The students may choose among prestigious dance schools such as:
Joffrey Ballet School
Alvin Ailey American Dance Center
Merce Cunnigham Studio
Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance
Eric Hawkins School of Dance
Jose Limon Institute
Dance Space (Lynn Simonson's Jazz Technique)

This exquisite experience is enhanced by participation in professional shows in the Lincoln Center and in the Broadway theatres.

FASHION/ ENGLISH COURSE
(a four or seven week course)
Have you dreamt of becoming a fashion designer, a stylist, of seeing how catwalks look like backstage? Now you have a chance to make your dreams come true in New York! The students of Rennert Bilingual will have fashion classes in LIM (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising). Apart from studying the secrets of fashion, the students will have 16-20 classes a week. There are 15 hours a week of fashion classes alone. The maximum group size is 10. It is also possible to buy a 7-week course.

JUNIOR APPRENTICE PROGRAMME
Students whose English is fluent will have a chance to improve on it though an apprenticeship in a genuine American company as a junior apprentice. After completing at least 2 weeks of an intensive English course (30 hours a week), students can take part in the junior apprentice programme. Each student wanting to take part in this programme is obliged to send an application for this course at least 3 months before the beginning of the English course. Whether the student is accepted at a particular company will depend on the results of he interview with the student, the availability of apprentice posts and the charges.
This programme is intended for students with little or no professional experience. Working for a genuine American company allows you to use English in everyday situations in the office and gain some know-how. This programme lasts for at least 4 weeks.

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.

TOEIC COURSE
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an examination for students whose mother tongue is not English. Its aim is to test the English communication skills of people working in an international environment. The scores achieved at this examination are the basis of assessing the efficiency of communicating in a business, trading and industrial environment. This examination does not require specialist vocabulary or knowledge apart from that of everyday professional activities. This examination lasts for 2 hours, it is based on a multiple choice test and is divided into two parts: listening comprehension and reading. Receiving a good mark at this examination enhances the chances of your job application. Renner Bilingual organizes TOEIC examinations once a month in the school.

FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL GROUP
(30 classes a week)

This programme guarantees a professional approach to teaching English for business purposes. Small groups of 3-5 students meet for 3 hours every morning and 3 hours every afternoon, which makes 30 hours a week. All instructors are university graduates, English is their native language and they are experienced in particular business areas. Class discussions and role plays mirror real-life situations and help to learn appropriate vocabulary and practice speaking. Sometimes guests are invited to the classroom to discuss particular subjects related to business, finance, marketing, politics, government administration and the like. Excursions to places related to the subject matter of the course, such as criminal courts, Securities Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange and participation in cultural events are an excellent extension and supplement of the teaching programme.

PROFESSIONAL COMBINATION (30 classes a week)
This unique combination allows the students of the management course to participate in a 3-hour morning class in a small group (described above) and then to practise individually with an  instructor during a 3-hour afternoon class that concentrates on the student's special needs. The programme of individual classes is tailored to the student's individual needs. It is possible to reverse the order of classes - 3-hour morning class with an instructor and in the afternoon - with a small group of students. The programme of individual classes depends on the student's individual needs and may cover various areas of language, beginning with vocabulary and practising correct pronunciation and ending with marketing and financial issues.

FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE (30 classes a week)
In situations when both speed and quality of progress matters, this programme is the best solution. It offers 30 classes a week on a student - private instructor basis (one-to-one).
The 6-hour classes that take place during the day concentrate on the student's linguistic needs and his or her particular interest areas. This is the best method to learn the American variety of English. This programme also leaves the student enough free time to visit the business centres of New York.

PROFESSIONAL COURSE WITH PARALLEL PARTNER OPTION
combination (30 classes a week)

This programme is intended for managers and professionals. Students learn both in small groups (of maximum 5 people) and individually, with an instructor who is experienced at a particular area of interest. 24 hours a week are devoted to groups lessons, while the remaining 6 hours are devoted to meeting American professionals who share your business experience. During these meetings the students learn the appropriate vocabulary and discuss current tendencies in business.

AMERICAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Students who have completed the full time professional English programme can apply for a continuation of the course as an applicant manager at a company that corresponds to their professional profile. Students wishing to take part in such a programme must have a university diploma and 5 years of experience in one of the following branches (this is not a complete list):
Accounting   Administration   Architecture
Arts   Audio/Video   Communication
Computing   Customer Service   Education
Engineering   Fashion   Finance
Fine Arts   Healthcare Service   Graphic Projects
Human Resources   Insurance   Hospitality and Tourism
Interior Design  International Trade   Journalism
Law  Management and Production   Marketing
Performing arts   Media and Communications
Press   Publishing   Real Estate

Sales   Telecommunication  Tourism 

The internship programme is organized for at least 4 weeks.

VISUAL CENTER FOR PROFESSIONALS
Students of all courses have full access to the audiovisual aids center that extends and supports the learning process. Computer terminals with interactive programmes offer grammar exercises, improve pronunciation and help by examination preparations. Access to the internet and various Microsoft applications (Access for Windows) help you to find materials you need to prepare speeches delivered during classes or other data that the students see as necessary for further development of their individual areas of interest.

Holiday breaks in 2008

Rennert Bilingual will be closed from 25 December 2008 till 1 January 2009.
The school will also be closed during national holidays. The classes are cancelled then. There will not be any make-up classes to compensate for the classes that fall during holidays. The school does not refund the classes that fall on holidays.        

* 29 February - Presidents' Day

* 28 May  - Memorial Day

* 4 July  - Independence Day

* 3 September  - Labour Day

* 23 and 24 November - Thanksgiving Day

* On the above listed days, classes will not take place and no refund is granted for these classes.

 

Dates of course beginning  - 2008

 

Level 1 (absolute beginners)

 Courses on this level start from the 2 January, and on the first Monday of every subsequent month.

Levels from 2 to 10, professional courses, internships, music + English, Art + English

May start any Monday of a given month.

       

Dance + English

 7 January

 2 June

 30 June

4 August

                                                          Fashion + English

4 weeks 7 July
7 weeks 7 January 3 March

University Programme

27 May

 29 September
 

Filmmaking + English* and Acting + English *

7 January

5 May

8 September

4 February

2 June

6 October

3 March

7 July

27 October

7 April

4 August

* These are the dates for practical filmmaking & acting courses. The English classes should start at least 4 weeks earlier.

 

CAMBRIDGE preparation courses

 FCE, 10 week course, 2 January

 FCE and CAE (1 week course)

 17 March  15 September
Course prices in 2008 -  in American dollars
Courses for persons 17+
Type of the course Max group size No. of levels

hours/ week

1 - 6 weeks
(price per week)
7 - 11 weeks
(price per week)
12 - 19 weeks
(price per week)
20 - 29 weeks
(price per week)
30-39 weeks
(price per week)
40+ weeks
(price per week)
Rapid Progress 30 Max 10

10

30

370

 

350

 

330

 

270 260 255
Rapid Progress 20
 
Max 10

10

20

285

270

250

 

230 225  220
VACATION 'N LEARN® Max 10

10

16

265

250

-

- - -
Electives Max 10

-

10

120

110

- - - -
TOEFL Success1 Max 10

-

20

285

270

- - - -
Cambridge CAE1 Max 12 - 28 -

-

4200

- - -
Cambridge FCE1 Max 12 - 28 - 3550

4200

- - -
 

University Access Program - a programme that prepares for entering American universities

 

Max group size hours/ week Price per week
12 30 350

English for professionals - intensive courses for managers
Type of course
Group size
hours/ week Price of course (per week)

 1 - 3 weeks

 4 - 8 weeks

9+ weeks

Part Time Professional Group

Max 5

15

480

 

435

 

415

Full Time Professional Group

Max 5

30

810

725

710

Part Time Professional
Private new! 15

1 to 1

15

1010

940

910

Full Time Professional Private 30

1 to 1

30

1995

1900

1845

Professional Combination

1 to 1/Max 5

30 (15/15)

1480

1370

1320

Future Professionals

Max 8

20

365

355

305

   

Additional Offerings

 

Course price

 type of course
group size
No. of classes

8-11 weeks

12-16 weeks

Practical English in the Working World1

Max 12

18

1070 1350
Plus 15-25 hours/ week inclusive!
 
  Max. group size No. of hours

Price per 1 week

     

1-3 weeks

4-8 weeks

+9 weeks

 

Accent Reduction2

Specialised course for managers adjusted to the needs.

1-to-1

15

1120

1060

980

 
A team of specialists will help you to improve your pronunciation during individual classes.
15 hours a week, $920 per week.
TOEIC Exam Computerised TOEIC examinations can be taken every third Friday. $70/examination
 

 

*The 'Arts plus English' Program3

You take part in artistic events in New York

*English classes are not included in the price of the programme.

 

Programme description

No. of weeks

Price per 1 week3

BodiBalance Dance Forum/English

15 hours/week English, 8 hours/week Dancing, 2 performances a month

4 weeks

190/week

Dancing practice + English

15 hours/week English, 5-8 hours/Dancing

 

2 weeks

100/week

Music/English new!

15 hours/week English, 2 hours/week music workshops - individually or in a group.

4 weeks

132/week

Acting/English

4 weeks of 15 hours/week English, then  4 weeks acting

8 weeks

875/week

Filmmaking/English

4 weeks of 15 hours/week English, then   4 weeks Film academy

8 weeks

875/week

 


 

other charges
 
Prices
Description
Registration fee
$110

Standard charge, non-refundable

Student materials
$60

Standard charge, covers the first set of materials, unlimited access to the internet (broadband or wireless) and a student card.

Cambridge Exam Charges
$370

The charge covers FCE or CAE examination fees

Express document delivery
$60

Optional charge for express delivery of the I-20 form and other documents.

Art plus English
$100

Additional registration charge for all courses: ...+ English. 

Change of programme
$55

Administration charge for changing the programme after the course beginning

1-to-1  lessons
$69/hour

Minimum 5 hours/week. You need to book classes in advance.


 

 

1  Available only for the upper intermediate and advanced levels
2  Minimum course duration: one week. Not available in July and August.
3  Private lessons are not included in the price of the course. Conditions and dates of the courses differ from the standard. Ask for more information about the Art plus English course supplements. The students of the Filmmaking course should expect additional costs of around $450 a month for materials and their processing.
Conditions:
* Students of the English courses at Rennert Bilingual cannot be native speakers of the English language and must be 17 years old or older.
* Students will be enrolled on morning or afternoon classes depending on their level and availability of courses at a given time.
* Prices and conditions may change.
 
Cancellation and refunds
•  The registration fee is $100 and is non-refundable, but can be treated as a registration fee for another course in the same calendar year. 
*  Payments for individual lessons and course materials are refundable if the course is cancelled not later than two weeks before the course beginning.
* A sum of $55 will be held back for all other cancellations, including the cases when the cancellation has not arrived on time.  
* The fee for organizing the internship is non-refundable.
* No payments for individual lessons will be refunded if the student cancels the course after its beginning.
* The cancellation must be filed in a written form. Rennert Bilingual will return the money within 30 days to the person or agency that has made the original payment. Students who paid through an agency should turn to the agent to get their money back.


 

Accommodation (prices in $ per 1 person per week)
HOMESTAYS- general information
If you choose this option, you will have a unique chance to live and feel as a true New Yorker. We normally offer single rooms, but if you come with a friend, there is a possibility of renting a double room. The bathrooms are usually shared with the owner.
You can live with one person or the whole family. The price for accommodation on Manhattan includes breakfast, and for accommodation on Brooklyn: breakfast and dinner.  All houses are located near public transport stops, 20-45 minutes away from Rennert Bilingual. Double rooms can be booked depending on availability, only for those who come together. 
  Single room Double room
 
(price per 1 person)
Manhattan breakfast $400/week n/a
Brooklyn/Queens breakfast and dinner $335/week $240/week


 

ACCOMMODATION AT STUDENT RESIDENCES
The de Hirsch Residence, 29th Street Y-Manhattan

The price includes 5 breakfasts a week. Minimum renting time is 28 days. These student residences, located at Upper East Side, offer accommodation in single and double rooms. Kitchen and laundrette on every floor. De Hirsch Residence is located near the public transport, 20 minutes away from Rennert Bilingual.

Available only until the 25 August 2008.

Single room $425 week Double room $295/week
 
Vanderbilt YMCA

The price includes 5 breakfasts a week (Monday till Friday) in the canteen or the nearby restaurants. This residence offers accommodation in single and double rooms. Vanderbilt is located 5 minutes walk away from Rennert Bilingual. The price of the room includes cleaning. Every room has a colour TV and air conditioning.
On the grounds of the residence there is a well-equipped fitness club and an Olympic-size pool, as well as a running track. The maximum renting time is 90 days. After 28 days the student may be moved to another room. Double rooms are only available for persons who come together.

 

Single room $375/week Double room $295/week per person
 
This residence is available only for women. It is located near Rennert Bilingual (around 10 minutes walk). All rooms are single and have a washbasin and a telephone. The students may use the laundry, the gym and the TV lounge. Students should pay a deposit of $680. This deposit should be paid immediately after arriving. Payments should be made in dollars or in travellers' cheques. The deposit is returned just before leaving, after the student returns the room keys.
The price below is for rooms without air conditioning. There is a possibility of renting an air-conditioned room at a surcharge. The price includes half board (breakfast and dinner) in the same building. The minimum accommodation duration is 4 weeks.
Single room $365/week  


 

Hotels
3 star hotels, situated on Manhattan, near the school. The facilities include air conditioning, telephone, internet access, private bathroom, cable TV, daily cleaning by the personnel and other.
Single room / Double room $1050/week
 

Standard room (max. 2 persons.)

$1095/week. or $160/night

Standard room (max. 2 persons)

$1575/week or $230/night

Apartment (max. 4 persons.)

$1576/week or $230/night

Apartment (max. 4 persons)

$2100/week or $305/night

 
Flats
Furnished flats, one-room or bigger, with a kitchen and a bathroom can be rented for 1 month or longer. Prices depend on the length of the stay, available on demand.


 

!! 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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