• Prepare for Your Mannes Degree with ESL + Music

    The ESL + Music program is designed to help students develop their English language skills before beginning a degree or diploma program at Mannes. Students study music with members of the Mannes faculty while improving their English language skills in order to qualify for degree programs. Visit the Center for English Language Studies website for more information about its programs and resources. 

    Program Features

    • Private music lessons with a Mannes faculty member
    • Intensive English language study—speaking and listening, grammar, reading, and academic writing
    • F1 student visa eligibility based on full-time student status

    The ESL + Music program fulfills the English language proficiency requirement for beginning study at Mannes. Most students take one or two semesters of ESL + Music before beginning their degree. 

    ESL + Music students are eligible to live in university housing and have access to other services and academic resources at The New School, including health services, an email account, practice rooms, library and computing services, tutoring, and free admission to Mannes concerts and recitals and other university events.

    Upcoming Start & End Dates 

    The spring 2025 semester will run from January 27 to April 28. The spring 2025 Welcome Workshop will take place on January 23 and 24. 

    The summer 2025 term will run from June 16 to August 12. The summer 2025 Welcome Workshop will take place on June 12 and 13. 

    The fall 2025 semester will run from September 10 to December 4. The fall 2025 Welcome Workshop will take place on Sept 8 and 9. 


      ClassDayTime
      GrammarMonday and Wednesday9:00–11:40 a.m. EST
      WritingTuesday and Thursday9:00–11:40 a.m. EST
      Listening and SpeakingMonday and Wednesday2:00–3:40 p.m. EST
      ReadingTuesday and Thursday2:00–3:40 p.m. EST



    • Contact Us

      Admission Contact
      College of Performing Arts
      Office of Admission
      55 West 13th Street
      New York, NY 10011
      212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040
      performingarts@newschool.edu
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