Kings English: New York location factfile

Location factfile: Kings New York In this factfile: Explore New York Explore Kings New York — College of Mount Saint Vincent School facilities Local map Courses available Accommodation options School life and community Activities and excursions Clubs and societies Enrichment opportunities

Kings New York

College of Mount Saint Vincent 1 Considered by many to be the greatest city on earth 2 Amazing sightseeing, shopping and sports 3 University campus in exclusive area

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Explore New York

There are few cities in the world as exciting and as celebrated as New York. Whether it’s history, culture or entertainment that you want, it’s a place that will never disappoint.

Key facts:

Location: East Coast, USA New York

Population: New York: 8.4 Million, Bronxville: 6,400 Nearest airports: JFK, Newark Nearest cities: Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Boston

New York highlights

Famous attractions

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Manhattan is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks and attractions. Grand Central Station, The Empire State Building, Times Square and The One World Observatory are just a few of the places you’ll want to see.

A short boat trip on the Hudson River will take you to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where you can learn about America’s fascinating history of immigration.

Parks

Neighborhoods

Shows on Broadway

New York has plenty of parks to enjoy, no matter what the season. Some of the best include Central Park, Battery Park and the unique High Line Park

New York has an array of distinctive neighborhoods to explore, some of which are the West Village, Soho and Tribeca

Don’t miss the opportunity to catch a world-famous show on Broadway– choose from one of hundreds with leading artists from around the world!

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Food and drink

Sports and fitness

Go for Brunch at one of New York’s famous breakfast diners – make sure you are hungry before you leave!

New York has a whole host of sporting teams to watch in action, and support. They include:

Try an original Italian pizza – brought to New York by Italian immigrants in the 1900s, pizza has been a New York speciality ever since

Don’t miss a delicious fresh bagel or pretzel from one of the many street stands offering them hot and crispy!

Go into one of the many tempting local delicatessens, where you will be overwhelmed with options: sandwiches, salads, pastries, smoothies and much, much more!

Check out the many local guides for your favourite type of food:

Giants: www.giants.com Jets: www.newyorkjets.com Yankees: newyork.yankees.mlb.com Mets: newyork.mets.mlb.com Rangers: www.newyorkrangers.com Islanders: www.newyorkislanders.com Knicks: www.nba.com/knicks Liberty: www.wnba.com/liberty

There are also many opportunities for Kings New York students to get involved in sports on-campus year-round.

NYC.com Time Out New York Restaurant Guide The New York Times Dining Guide Zagat

Entertainment, arts and culture

Day trips and excursions

Don’t miss the opportunity to see your favourite artist at one of the many concerts held in New York – from rock, to jazz, to pop, to blues – there is a musical event to suit everyone - every night of the week!

Visit the historical city of Boston – just a short 1-hour flight or a peaceful 4-hour train ride up the coast – for some fresh seafood and a change of scene

Spend a day touring some of the world-famous museums and art galleries – MOMA, The Guggenheim, The Met, and many, many more Go see a movie at one of the many movie theaters around the city, from independent films to Hollywood blockbusters Practice your English skills with a trip to a Comedy Show and get under the skin of the New York sense of humour!

Spend a day in Philadelphia – known as one of the coolest cities on the East Coast and declared a World Heritage City since 2015 Visit the political center of the USA with a trip to Washington D.C Woodbury Common Premium Outlet Park is a great place to find a bargain within easy reach of NYC Get back to nature and explore the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod

Explore Kings New York — College of Mount Saint Vincent Kings New York at CSMV is the perfect option for students who want to experience living and learning in the USA in a safe, relaxed campus environment, whilst still only 30 minutes from the bright lights and excitement of central Manhattan.

The school is located on the campus of College of Mount Saint Vincent, in the safe, affluent Riverdale neighborhood of New York City. The campus has high quality on site student residence accommodation along with a range of great facilities for learning, sport and recreation.

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Beautiful college campus on the on the banks of the Hudson River

Bright, well equipped classrooms

Live and study alongside American students

School facilities Well-equipped, spacious classrooms Well-stocked library with computers Student activities center Outdoor athletic field with view of the Hudson River Performance and auxiliary gym

Accommodation

Dance studios Black box theater and auditorium On-campus dining hall and coffee shop

The well-equipped library is available for Kings students

Free WiFi internet at Kings NY Medical centre

Impressive range of on-campus sports and fitness facilities

There are dining facilities located on-campus

HUDSON RIVER

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Playing fields

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Security

Cafe Entrance

Library Dining hall

Kings at the College of Mount Saint Vincent Pizzaria VAN CORTLANDT PARK

Bank Cafes

School address and contact number Kings New York College of Mount Saint Vincent 6301 Riverdale Ave. Bronx, NY USA T +1 213Riverdale 625 0320

Train+1Station Emergency 888 717 1914 E newyork@kingseducation.com

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Courses offered

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Supermarket

Intensive Course

RIVERDALE Van Cortlandt Park

Diploma of Intensive English English For Fashion, Art and Design

THE BRONX

TOEFL Preparation Compact Course Vacation Course

Yankee Stadium

Library

Vacation TOEFL GO: Prepared

Central Park

Tenafly Nature Center

Guggenheim Museum MANHATTAN Times Square

NEW JERSEY

Empire State Building

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School location The campus is set in the safe, affluent neighborhood of Riverdale, New York, only 30 minutes by subway from the heart of Manhattan.

Kings New York students enjoy attractive surroundings with many green spaces and impressive views of the Hudson River, but with the benefit of easy access to all the attractions of New York City.

Students can reach Riverdale subway station and access local amenities such as banks, cafes, shops and supermarkets on foot.

Key dates

Battery Park Statue of Liberty

Kings New York is open all year except for the following public holiday dates: Public Holidays 2022 Monday 17 January, 2022 (Martin Luther King Day) Monday 4 April, 2022 (Easter) Monday 30 May, 2022 (Memorial Day) Monday 4 July, 2022 (Independence Day) Monday 5 September, 2022 (Labor Day) Thursday 24 November, 2022 (Thanksgiving) Friday 25 November, 2022 (Thanksgiving) Winter closure period dates 2022 – 23 19 December 2022 – 2 January 2023 (schools reopens 3 January 2023)

Photo gallery and video Visit kings-english.com/New York or follow this QR code

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Who you’ll meet

Accommodation options

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Tyrone Marsh Center Director

On campus student residence

Homestay

Kings students will stay in dorm-style residences on the beautiful riverside campus of the College of Mount Saint Vincent, with gorgeous views of the Hudson River.

Homestay is a great way to experience day-to-day home life in the USA.

Students will stay in spacious twin rooms with shared bathrooms. There are separate floors and sections for males and females.

The residence halls are located just 1 to 2 minutes’ walk from the main Kings New York office and teaching center in the Founders’ Hall building.

Fully-equipped communal kitchens are available in the dorms for students opting for a self-catering meal plan. Meals for half-board students are served at the college’s state of the art dining hall, Hudson Heights.

We have strong relationships with many local hosts including working families, couples, single people and retired people, who would all like to welcome you into their home.

Our homestays are all very carefully selected and regularly inspected by our experienced Accommodation Officer The average distance from our host families to the school is around 45–55 minutes by public transportation

Download all New York accommodation factsheets and photo galleries here Visit kings-english.com/New York or follow this QR code

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School life and community

Take advantage of the wealth of extra-curricular opportunities available at Kings New York.

These enrichment options are fantastic for both personal and professional development and allow you to put your new language skills into practice outside class.

Social programme

Career guidance opportunities

Our exciting and varied social programmes offer the opportunity to get involved in just about any activity you wish!

All English language students also have the option to get involved in a range of career guidance opportunities.

From sports to cultural activities, visits to museums, art galleries, concerts, or even trips to another city or country, your free time will always be full of fun, friendship, and adventure.

This additional support is designed specifically for students who are preparing for their next steps in life, whether that be university progression, preparing to start a new job, or even entering the world of work for the first time.

Popular activities include:

Example options include — workshops or lectures; one-to-one university counselling; Special Interest Group (SIG) options.

Central Park, Times Square Shopping in Soho

Nationality statistics

Art Galleries of Tribeca Brunch with Kings

Fundraising, community engagement and volunteering

On-campus sports The Met Cloisters Visit to MoMA Musicals and Plays on Broadway Walk on the Hudson River Greenway and the High Bridge Brooklyn Heights Promenade

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Kings is proud to support our official charity partner United World Schools. Our students get involved in all kinds of exciting fundraising activities and events throughout the year.

Western Europe 15% Middle East 1% Asia 26% China/Hong Kong/Macau 1% Americas 57%

Nationality Statistics July 2018 – July 2019

There are also opportunities to get involved in volunteering outside of Kings in the local community, which can teach you a wide range of skills, as well as being hugely rewarding

Sample activities calendar Kings New York Activities Calendar / September 2019 (Click the image below to view current activities calendar) Tuesday 2

Labor Day No Classes Kings Office Closed

Brazilian Day Festival West 46th Street, NYC 11am-9pm. Free 8

West Side County Fair Riverside Park & 70th St. 1pm-6pm. Free

Enjoy the last rays of summer in Central Park

Welcome New Students

Welcome New Students 23

OSilas Gallery: Young, Gifted and Black Exhibition 29

Medieval Festival @ Fort Tryon Park W. 177 St. Free

Giant Jenga Koepchen Lounge 7pm

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Welcome New Students

Thursday 4

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Walk to Playa Bowls 4:30pm

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Fashion Week Begins NYC

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Mets Game Sign up at Student Exp Tickets $15

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Bowling Night $20 per person Sign up at Kings Office

Coffee & Conversation Library 101 2:45pm

Saturday 6

Trip to FIT Museum and Mood Fabric Market

Movie in Bronxville Bowtie Theater Time: TBA $13 per person

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Friday 5

Karoke Night Koepchen Lounge 7pm

Coffee & Conversation Library 101 2:45pm

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Chili Pepper Festival Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Free

Welcome New Students 9

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Wednesday 3

Feast of San Gennaro Little Italy, NYC 20

Trip to Philipsburg Manor Sign up in the Kings Office 26

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Concordia Men’s Soccer Game Men’s Soccer MAC Field 3pm Game

Coffee & Conversation Library 101 2:45pm

Concordia Women’s Volleyball Game MAC 7 pm

Trip to the Highline and Hudson Yards

31 Be sure to check posted signage for The Commons and The Brickyard new semester Title hours.

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31 Monday September 2nd Labor Day Holiday The Kings Office is closed and there are no Title classes!

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Free Museum Day Various museums in NYC 28

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