EF programs for everyone

Education First was founded over fifty years ago with the aim of opening the world through education - a mission that’s more important now than ever before.

Today, Education First is the world’s largest education company, providing personalized courses that help you learn a language faster. By studying a language where it’s natively spoken, our students gain a cultural understanding that transcends borders.

A lot has changed in the years since we opened our doors, but we are still fully committed to making our students’ dreams come true. We’re always open, flexible and ready to accompany you on your adventures abroad.

Your New York Trip begins here

Boasting ground breaking artm music, fashion and food, New York truly deserves the nickname of “The City that Never Sleeps.” It’s a quick trip from our leafy traditional campus to Manhattan must-sees like the Empire State Building. 

Campus highlights

• New York is the largest EF campus in the world, situated on a historic American campus spanning 25 acres and 11 buildings
• The campus is situated in a small town with a suburban feel
• Located on an historic American campus – 25 acres and 11 buildings
• Complimentary access to EF's indoor swimming pool, fitness center and dance studio for students
• Great nationality mix year-round with students from around the world
• About 1 hour from Manhattan with trains leaving regularly, all day
• Limited host families available in surrounding Westchester communities

City highlights

• Home to the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, The Brooklyn Bridge and much more
• Plenty of exciting restaurants and cafes in nearby White Plains and Manhattan
• New York is nicknamed “The Big Apple” and “The City that never sleeps”
• Famous for its museums, landmarks, cultural events and shopping
• Global hub for fashion, media, finance and home to the UN
• Theater

Near the school

• Action Pack - NYC Welcome Tour - Top of the Rock (APNYC)
• Guided walking tour with visit to Rockefeller Center. Ticket to Top of the Rock and bus or train transportation included.
• Tickets to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, a Broadway show, and a trip to shop till you drop!  All trips include bus or train transportation.
• Choice of Boston or Washington D.C., weekend trip (2-days/1-night) subject to availability on selected dates
• Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum, Times Square, Woodbury Commons, Amusement Parks and more
• Boston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Niagara Falls (seasonal)