Registration for Winter 2025 classes will begin on December 2.
Registration will close when classes reach capacity. We reserve the right to close registration or change classes at any time.
CHOOSE A COURSE
Winter 2025
In-Person Classes
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINES:
DECEMBER 27 (EVENING) | DECEMBER 29 (INTENSIVE) | JANUARY 9 (SATURDAY)
** We are authorized to enroll students in F-1 status in our intensive classes. Please submit your International Students I-20 Packet by October 14.
Please register early. Registration will close when classes reach capacity. We reserve the right to close registration or change classes at any time.
In-Person Class Schedule
EVENING LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING & WRITING
Duration: January 15 – March 24
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $720 USD
Sessions/Hours:
32 sessions / 80 hours
EVENING LISTENING
& SPEAKING
Duration: January 15 – March 24
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
16 sessions / 40 hours
**INTENSIVE ENGLISH
PROGRAM
Duration: January 13 – March 14
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm
Tuition: $1710.00 USD
Sessions/Hours:
41 sessions / 160 hours
SATURDAY LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING & WRITING
Duration: January 25 – March 15
Days: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
8 sessions / 40 hours
EVENING READING &
WRITING
Duration: January 16 – March 11
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
16 sessions / 40 hours
Online Classes
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINES:
DECEMBER 27 (EVENING)
Please register early. Registration will close when classes reach capacity. We reserve the right to close registration or change classes at any time.
Online Class Schedule
EVENING LISTENING,
SPEAKING, READING &
WRITING
Duration: January 16 – March 11
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
16 sessions / 40 hours
Spring 2025
In-Person Classes
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINES:
MARCH 24 (INTENSIVE) | APRIL 1 (EVENING) | APRIL 11 (SATURDAY)
** We are authorized to enroll students in F-1 status in our intensive classes. Please submit your International Students I-20 Packet by January 9.
Please register early. Registration will close when classes reach capacity. We reserve the right to close registration or change classes at any time.
In-Person Class Schedule
EVENING LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING & WRITING
Duration: April 16 – June 12
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $720 USD
Sessions/Hours:
32 sessions / 80 hours
EVENING LISTENING
& SPEAKING
Duration: April 16 – June 11
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
16 sessions / 40 hours
**INTENSIVE ENGLISH
PROGRAM
Duration: April 7 – June 9
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm
Tuition: $1710.00 USD
Sessions/Hours:
41 sessions / 160 hours
SATURDAY LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING & WRITING
Duration: April 26 – June 14
Days: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
8 sessions / 40 hours
EVENING READING &
WRITING
Duration: April 17 – June 12
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
16 sessions / 40 hours
Online Classes
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINES: APRIL 1 (EVENING)
Please register early. Registration will close when classes reach capacity. We reserve the right to close registration or change classes at any time.Online Class Schedule
EVENING LISTENING,
SPEAKING, READING &
WRITING
Duration: April 17 – June 12
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $370 USD
Sessions/Hours:
16 sessions / 40 hours
ABOUT US
Prepare for college, graduate school or a better job by learning English at LaGuardia. The English Language Center (TELC) at LaGuardia Community College is the largest English language program in New York City. Since 1971, we have served more than 275,000 students from over 80 countries.
Why choose TELC?
- Expert instructors
- International reputation
- Low cost and convenient location
- Technology-supported instruction
- Academic and immigration advisement
- Enrollment for students in F-1 status
More information about our program can be found in our student handbook.
HOW TO APPLY
To register at TELC, create a profile and choose a course. You will be able to pay when you register. If you are a new student, you will receive information about a placement test after you register and pay.
Most students will not need any documents. However, students who have an I-20 must provide additional documents. For more information, see International Students section below, or contact the office.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FORM I-20 Application
View and print our complete the Application Packet, which includes all of the information you need to prepare to apply.
At TELC, we use eShip Global (UEMS) to mail I-20 documents to students.
Please follow the instructions on their web page to create an account and pre-pay for shipping.
We will print out the shipping label and mail your documents.
If you choose to, you can also mail application documents to TELC using your eShip Global (UEMS) account.
TRANSFER STUDENTS:
If you are already in F-1 status studying in the U.S., view and print our transfer application packet.
INTENSIVE CLASSES
See the schedules, fees, and application deadlines for the Intensive English Program. More information can be found in our student handbook.
LIFE IN NEW YORK CITY
New York City is your classroom. TELC is one subway stop from Manhattan, where you can see Broadway, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, Times Square, and so much more.
TELC is a part of LaGuardia Community College. As a LaGuardia student, you will have access to many campus resources
LaGuardia does not have on-campus housing, so refer to this list for housingoptions in New York City.
Teen English Academy will not run in Summer 2024.
Former Students Say
“The classes were so much fun that they didn’t feel like classes, which helped me learn more.” —
Student from 2016
“It was awesome! I met people from all over the world and everyone was really nice.” —
Student from 2017
“I liked how dynamic the teachers were, and I liked the social aspect of the class.” —
Student from 2018
“I got to meet really nice people, and the field trips were great.” —
Student from 2018
