WELCOME TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER

Learn and explore in New York City!

The English Language Center (TELC) is the largest English language program in New York City. We are part of LaGuardia Community College’s Learning & Innovation Center, and we help students transition to colleges and universities across the United States. Since 1971, we have served over 275,000 students from over 80 countries. Our diversity is our strength. In our classes, you will study with people from all over the world.

ABOUT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. We are a part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the greatest urban university in the world. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, our country, and our world can become.

WHY CHOOSE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER?

• International reputation
• Professional teachers
• Low cost and convenient location
• Academic and immigration advisement
• Diverse classes with students from over 80 countries

INTENSIVE PROGRAMS

Our Intensive Programs focus on all English language skills and are excellent academic preparation for college, graduate school, or career. You can decide to study in either the morning or the afternoon. In addition to studying English writing, reading, listening, and speaking, you will be able to choose an elective to help you in a specific skill area – grammar, pronunciation, and test preparation are some examples. If you complete the highest level in the program, you will not be required to submit an IELTS or TOEFL score with your undergraduate application to any CUNY school.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

We believe learning goes beyond the walls of a classroom. We offer many on-campus learning opportunities, including book clubs, conversation groups, and writing tutors. We also organize trips to art museums, baseball games, Broadway shows, and so much more. Not only will you develop your skills in English, you will make friendships and memories with people from all over the world. Let New York City be your classroom.