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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 2026 semester will run from January 26 to April 27. The Spring Welcome Workshop will take place on January 22 and 23.
- The summer 2026 term will run from June 8 to August 14. The Summer Welcome Workshop will take place on June 4 and 5.
Fall and Spring Class Schedule
| Class | Day | Time |
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| Grammar | Monday and Wednesday | 9:00–11:40 a.m. EST |
| Writing | Tuesday and Thursday | 9:00–11:40 a.m. EST
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| Listening and Speaking | Monday and Wednesday | 2:00–3:40 p.m. EST
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| Reading | Tuesday and Thursday | 2:00–3:40 p.m. EST |