The English Language Academy
For International Students

Ten years ago, the English Language Academy (ELA) was established at Garden School to serve international students who wanted to study in the United States and learn English at an accredited American college preparatory school. After one year in the Academy, our ELA students are expected to full matriculate into Garden School’s regular academic program.

The academy admits students who are prepared to enter grades 7 through 10 in their home schools. They spend only one year in the Academy, where half the day is spent with the ELA teacher and the remainder with the regular Garden School population, including homeroom, lunch, physical education, the arts, and mathematics. The ELA students’ days are filled with academic work and social interaction that is appropriate and challenging for each of them. They work in their own classroom where they can study independently, with the teacher, or in small groups.

Enrollment in ELA is limited to ten or fewer students. This select group of students, who have limited or no ability to speak English when they enter Garden, will be prepared to matriculate into the student body, graduate from Garden, and be admitted to a full range of colleges and universities. Students who are looking for an intensive program in English are welcome to apply to the Academy and participate in this unique educational experience.

Garden School is able to issue the I-20 form to qualified students who are enrolled in Garden School.

For more information, please click here or call (718) 335-6363.