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New York, USA — a city where diverse cultures breathe and dreams are made! Here you can learn English with international friends and experience New Yorker life.
If you're hesitating because you think it's too late, don't worry at all!
The campus where this project operatesprovides specialized education and professional servicesfor students who have come to New York to advance their careers.
In the dream city you've longed for, build networks with friends of various nationalities from around the world and improve your English skills!
A valuable experience that will breathe new passion into your monotonous daily life awaits you.
♪Jay-Z 'Empire State Of Mind'
There's nothing you can't do, there's absolutely nothing you can't do.
Now you're in New York, you're in New York now.
These streets will make you feel brand new, these streets will make you feel renewed.
The lights will inspire you, those lights will give you inspiration.
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York — let it sound like New York, New York, New York.
SPECIAL POINT!
■ Around the campus, attractions everywhere! Experience New Yorker life to the fullest!
Manhattan, the heart of New York. The campus is located in the center of this area, so you can walk to the iconic New York attractions.
Central Park, which changes with every season, the world-famous Museum of Modern Art, and the ever-lit global crossroads Times Square are all close by.
After class, during your free time, you can freely visit and enjoy the sights.
■ A specialized campus for students looking to advance their careers
This campus provides specialized education and professional services for students aged 30 and over from around the world.
From private lounges to professionally managed reception areas—connect with international friends who share your dream of a second chapter in life,
Talk about the future together!
* If you wish to pursue more specialized long-term courses, such as business English or degree programs, we provide one-on-one consultation and guidance. Please inquire individually.
(Phone 02-318-2553, KakaoTalk @GapYear)
What makes this project special
This projecta campus located in Manhattan, the heart of New York City, USAis held there
Can start every MondayYou can apply to participate on your preferred schedule. (If Monday is a public holiday, the start will be on Tuesday)
■Project activities
- This project offers professional classes designed so you can learn practical English on a variety of real-life topics, making English fun and easy to learn.
- Study follows a professional English curriculum focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking to improve English proficiency.
- Participants join level-based classes matching their ability; levels are divided into six according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
- The course consists of 20 lessons per week (a total of 15 hours), and classes are mainly held in the morning or daytime.
In the afternoons, enjoy your free time exploring and experiencing New York!
📚 Orientation
- Four weeks before the project starts, a placement test will be administered to assign students to classes. Based on the placement test results and nationality distribution, students will be assigned to either morning or afternoon classes.
* If you want a guaranteed option to attend only morning classes for up to 12 weeks, additional fees may apply.
- The class schedule and orientation timetable will be sent to students on the Friday before the start of studies.
- On the project's first day, Monday, students should come to school according to the provided schedule and attend both orientation and classes. If a student did not take the placement test beforehand, they can take the placement test on the morning of the project's first day and then attend the orientation.
* If the project's first day, Monday, is a public holiday, the project will start on the next day (Tuesday).
⏰ Class schedule example
- Classes consist of an average of 12–16 students per class and run from Monday through Thursday each week.
- To track improvement in English skills, a level test will be administered once each week for 10 weeks.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Fri/Sat/Sun | |
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Morning Class (1) | Free Time | |||
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Break Time | ||||
| 10:10 - 11:40 | Morning Class (2) | ||||
*Class schedulesaccording to individual levels and local conditionsmay be adjusted.
Exclusive to this projectspecial benefits!
■ Weekly workshops / Coffee Club
This project organizes and offers weekly workshops for participants who want to improve their careers and professional skills.
The workshops cover various topics to support professional skill development, including how to write an English résumé, presentation skills, and business English
They are conducted. In addition to workshops, a weekly Coffee Club is also held to enable interaction with various participants in a relaxed atmosphere
where you can meet fellow participants who are building their careers with their own goals.
■ Various social activities
New York has so much to enjoy beyond studying! This project allows you to join monthly social activities with fellow students.
Social activities cover a variety of themes, from afternoon tea to visits to jazz clubs and local museum tours.
Using the monthly social activities calendar, join various social activities with your study friends to make memories and get closer
and have a great time!
* Activity examples: Watching Broadway shows, visiting museums and exploring local areas, attending sports games, clubs/bars, cooking events, etc.
■ Global network activities held monthly
The educational institution running this project provides professional English education and operates campuses in more than 28 countries worldwide.
Students from diverse nationalities gain global experience.
The institution supports activities that enable virtual exchanges so students around the world can form a global network.
Why not interact with students active in various fields to further advance your career?
* On this campus, students from Brazil, Colombia, Chile, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Taiwan study here.
* Typically, the last week of December is a school holiday for Christmas and New Year's Eve; please note this if you are considering participating during that period.
* Detailed participant reviews are available at Gap Year Story (click).
* More participant reviews can be found at the bottom of the project under "Participant Reviews".
Detailed support items
Exclusions
- Round-trip airfare and e-visa issuance fees
- Other local living expenses (meals, transportation, etc.)
- Individual travel insurance
- Airport pickup and transfer fees (optional; can be requested in advance)
This project takes place at the New York Manhattan specialized campus of an English-language education institution that boasts a large scale, with more than 80 years of history and over 28 campuses worldwide.
It is conducted.We offer specialized education and services for students aiming to improve their English skills and advance their careers.
To enable students of diverse nationalities to immerse themselves and learn English as effectively as possible, we have our own specialized curriculum using engaging topics and channels and a carefully selected teaching staff,
and provide professional English education based on state-of-the-art teaching materials and equipment.
In addition to offline classes, we also provide an online learning platform, and through after-school workshops, seminars, and social activities,we support multinational students' learning and
their stable life in the local community. We are an officially accredited educational institution by the State of New York and the New York State Education Departmentas an officially accredited educational institution,
the school has staff on site who can communicate in multiple languages, including Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, and French,so in addition to classes,
students can receive assistance in various ways.
■A message from the local institution representative
For over 80 years, our institution has contributed to helping multinational students achieve not only their personal goals but also their professional goals.
For students planning language study abroad,we are confident it will be the best choice. As always, with a passion for language education,
that students will remember for a lifetime,we will offer overseas study life and experiences.
For accommodation, as additional options,Selectable according to your lifestyle and budget.
The school is located in Midtown, the center of Manhattan, and participants typically walk or use public transportation to reach their accommodation within New York City.
This project offers two accommodation options: homestays living with local New Yorkers, and residence-style housing in central Manhattan.
■Homestay
This is an accommodation option where you stay with host families selected by the agency and live with local families.
You can experience a new culture. It takes about 45–60 minutes to get to the school by public transportation.
- Manhattan area
| Single room | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Breakfast provided 7 times per week | KRW 2,190,000 | KRW 4,120,000 | KRW 6,060,000 |
| 8 weeks | 10 weeks | 12 weeks | |
| KRW 7,990,000 | KRW 9,930,000 | KRW 11,860,000 |
- Areas outside Manhattan (Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx)
| Single room | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks |
| 7 meals per week (breakfast) | KRW 1,510,000 | KRW 2,770,000 | KRW 4,030,000 |
| 8 weeks | 10 weeks | 12 weeks | |
| KRW 5,290,000 | KRW 6,550,000 | KRW 7,810,000 | |
| Single room | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks |
| 14 meals per week (breakfast/dinner) | KRW 1,830,000 | KRW 3,400,000 | KRW 4,980,000 |
| 8 weeks | 10 weeks | 12 weeks | |
| KRW 6,550,000 | KRW 8,130,000 | KRW 9,700,000 |
| Single room / Meals / Bedding / Towels / Emergency phone available |
*Laundry service is not provided separately; guests generally use a laundromat near the residence. (Approximately $4 expected)
*An additional fee may apply for check-ins after 10:00 PM.
*Additional charges apply during peak season (early June to late August) and the Christmas period (late December).
■ Residence
This residence option is for those who prefer more private, independent time. Located in Midtown Manhattan, it is about a 5-minute walk from Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and other attractions are nearby. You can use the residence's lounge, gym, and shared kitchen are available. The school is about a 20-minute walk or around 15 minutes by public transportation.
*Saturday check-in / check-out
| Single room | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Meals not included | KRW 2,610,000 | KRW 4,960,000 | KRW 7,320,000 |
| 8 weeks | 10 weeks | 12 weeks | |
| KRW 9,670,000 | KRW 12,030,000 | KRW 14,380,000 |
| Single room (with bathroom) / Wi-Fi / bedding included / mini refrigerator, microwave, wardrobe, desk and chair / shared kitchen available / security system in place |
*Laundry service is not provided separately; coin-operated laundry machines are available in the residence.
*Additional charges apply during peak season (early June to late August).
|Region:United States, New York
The city that never sleeps, New York (New York City)
As the largest city in the United States, located at the southeastern tip of New York State, it consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
Although it lost its status as the capital in 1790, it has become the world's most bustling city and is nicknamed 'the capital of the world'.
As a global center of culture, entertainment, art, fashion, business, and education, people from around the world with diverse interests gather
forming its own unique worldis.
From the dazzling Times Square, shopping, shops and restaurants featuring world cultures and cuisines, to museums, performances, and historic sites, there is no shortage of things to see and do
It is beloved by tourists from around the world. Whatever your interests, New York is a place where you can experience the best in that field while studying English
Create a special experience!
■Eligibility
-Aged 30 and olderadults
- People who want to learn practical English in Manhattan, New York
- People who want to communicate in English with foreign friends and enjoy life in New York
- Professionals who want to build a global career and receive professional English training
- Anyone on leave or vacation who wants to study English in New York and spend their own gap year
Has putting off English study held back your career? Have you always wanted to live in New York for a while and study properly?
We recommend it to anyone from employees on vacation or leave to those aiming to improve their career after resignation! Since it operates as a specialized campus, while receiving professional education
study English, interact with newly made foreign friends, and fully enjoy life in New York! The city that never sleeps, New York, USA, awaits you.
■ every week MondayThis project starts.
■ This project's minimum participation period is 2 weeks.
■ The cost of this project at the top of the current pageyou can easily check detailed amounts by period and option.
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship (▶ View details)
■ Installment payment information
If it is difficult to pay in full, you can prepay a registration fee of KRW 500,000 and pay the remaining balance within two weeks. From the date the registration fee is paid, we will proceed with the process to confirm project participation and check availability and TO. To participate on your desired date and period, securing your spot quickly is important! (No refunds once participation is confirmed)
*However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the situation.
■Early bird discounts and urgent application information
We recommend applying for all Gap Year projects at least 3 months before the project start date to allow for normal processing procedures and Gap Year preparation time, and as a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months in advance. However, if unavoidable circumstances arise or you urgently need to join a project, you can pay an additional fee for the urgent application service to expedite the processing procedures as quickly as possible.
*We do our best to expedite the processing procedures, but there is a basic amount of time required for communication with local organizations and confirmation of participation, and since all procedures are carried out in the same way as for regular participants, those who participate through the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations team.
** Those who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early-bird discount.
*** The urgent application service can be requested from the selection options above. For inquiries about the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Included: Automatic registration for gap-year missions and notes / All orientation materials provided immediately upon confirmation of participation / Additional deployment of emergency personnel / Support in preparing documents if required, etc.
* If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to Naver's date calculator >>Go to Naver Date Calculator
** Note: For super-urgent applications, there may be no available slots (TO) depending on local conditions, and subsequent procedures will follow the gap year refund policy. Also, problems caused by participant non-cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
