Which English Program is Right For You?
The Fashion Institute of Technology offers flexible English language programs that prepare you for college-level studies and support your fashion and related career possibilities. Whatever your chosen field, we’ll help you find your place in our creative world in the heart of New York City!
What English programs does FIT offer?
- Intensive English Language at FIT Certificate: Accelerate your English learning through high-quality full-time instruction. Increase your English proficiency, gain insight to American culture, get career guidance about fashion, and benefit from exercises in English suitable for taking the iBT TOEFL exam.
- ESL/Fashion Business Certificate: This intensive program includes ESL courses, activities in fashion-related topics, and field trips around New York City. Attendees meet a variety of fashion-related industry experts and can earn a Certificate of Achievement from FIT (Certificate Cost: $1,400). You will learn to plan the retail space of a mock pop-up shop to attract shoppers, create digital advertising campaigns with a live fashion shoot, and more!
- Credit ESL Courses: Semester-long ESL credit courses designed for both degree-seeking and non-degree students who need to further develop their skills in academic English.
- Non-credit ESL Courses: Courses designed for specific purposes, including ESL/Sustainability in Fashion and Design, TOEFL Preparation, Speaking Skills for Fashion Professionals, and English as a Second Language/Styling & Visual Merchandising.