The International Center in New York is an organization which helps people from around the world who are living in New York.
The Center is a friendly, safe place where volunteers help you practice your English, learn about New York City and American culture, and get information on jobs, housing, immigrantion, education and more.
How can I improve my English?
Join the conversation partner program:Practice speaking with a native English speaker for one hour of private conversation each week. Conversation partners are specially trained volunteers.($75.00 for 16 sessions)
Participate in conversation groups in pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, TOEFL preparation, American culture and other subjects.
Study independently with our books on grammer, vocabulary, reading, conversation and other subjects.
Use the audio and video tapes to improve your listening comprehension skills.
Everything you do at the Center will help you practice your English.
How can I learn about New York City and American culture?
Come to special events at the Center - holiday celebrations, dance parties, international cultural events, concerts and more.
Join us on trips to interesting places around New York: museums, cultural and historical sites, gardens and parks.
Visit with an American family at home to celebrate an American hokiday.
Enjoy a New York City concert, play or dance performance tickets are available at the Center's theater desk.
You will make new friends and learn about American culture every time you come to the Center.
How can I learn about jobs, housing, immigration, education and other subjects?
Talk privately with volunteer advisors about services in the New York area.
Read our reference books and advertisements.
Attend workshops on immigration, career planning, computers and more!
At the Center, you will meet people who can help you with your questions about life in New York City.
What are the fees?
MEMBERSHIP 12 months $150
MEMBERSHIP 6 months $125
(not eligible for Conversation Partner Program)
How do I register?
You need to make an appointment to register. Call 212-255-9555 for an appoinment. When you come to register, bring the following:
Cash or a personal check for the membership fee.
Passport,"green card" or some type of photo identification.
2 passport-size photos.
You must have a basic knowledge of English to register- we do not accept beginners.
Where is the International Center?
The Center is located at 50 West 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th
Avenues, on the 7th floor. We are open Monday to Friday, 10am until
