Recommended · Floral Park, NY
American Language Institute
A no-frills Floral Park ESL school offering three-level English certificates and F-1 visa sponsorship for internationals bound for U.S. study or work.
About
Tucked along Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park, the American Language Institute (operated by the American Institute of Business and Language, Inc.) runs a compact, three-tier English program aimed squarely at newcomers who need functional language skills to work, study, or settle in the New York area. The curriculum is deliberately straightforward — ESL 100, 200, and 300 correspond to beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks, each spanning a single term and closing with a certificate of completion. Advanced-track students receive additional preparation for further U.S. academic study.
The institute leans heavily on its federal authorization to enroll non-immigrant students, and the F-1 pipeline is one of its clearer selling points: full-time ESL enrollment of at least 18 hours per week, I-20 issuance, and staff who explicitly assist with consular applications, transfers, and status changes. The school states 45 years of combined experience serving international arrivals, though it stops short of publishing a founding year or tuition schedule.
This is not a boutique language academy. The public website is skeletal — no photos of classrooms, no faculty bios, no course calendar, no pricing — and the school is candid that its ESL offerings are non-occupational and personal-development oriented. For a student who values proximity to Queens and Long Island, a working F-1 sponsor, and a low-key academic setting, it may fit. Those seeking an immersive campus experience or transparent published costs will want to look elsewhere.
Programs offered
- ESL 100 (Beginner)
- ESL 200 (Intermediate)
- ESL 300 (Advanced with U.S. education prep)
- Full-time F-1 ESL (minimum 18 hours/week)
Languages & delivery
Languages taught
- English
Delivery
- 👥 Adult international arrivals and status-change applicants in the NYC / Long Island area who need English proficiency for further U.S. study, employment, or personal enrichment
Accreditations & certifications
- ✓ CEA (per source list)
- ✓ SEVP-authorized to issue I-20 for F-1 students
What stands out
- F-1 visa sponsorship with I-20 issuance handled in-house
- Three clearly tiered ESL levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Advanced level explicitly bridges to further U.S. academic study
- Serves three intake channels: overseas applicants, U.S. school transfers, and in-country status changes
- 45 years of combined staff experience assisting foreign students
- Small suburban Queens-adjacent location on Jericho Turnpike
Recent Google reviews
Wow, I can't say enough good things about the English school I attended for a few months! It was an incredible experience that exceeded all my expectations. The teachers were so knowledgeable and passionate about teaching English. They made learning fun and engaging, and I felt my language skills improving every day. The school provided a supportive and friendly environment, making it easy to connect with fellow students from all around the world. The curriculum was well-structured, covering all aspects of English language learning, from grammar to conversation practice. The resources and materials were top-notch, and the school even offered extra activities and cultural events to enhance our language learning journey. I truly feel more confident in my English abilities thanks to this school. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their English skills in a fun and immersive environment. Thank you to the amazing staff and teachers for making my time at the school unforgettable! In the end, a special thanks go to Miss LI, for the beautiful person who is, for her kindness, and I really enjoyed my English lessons with her, because she has a way of teaching that is very interesting, and it works great for learning English.🇺🇸❤️
Had an awesome experience learning English from a very talented staff and amazing management! Highly recommended 👍🏻
a great school, with great teachers, I assure you that learning English
I wrote for an English course and it turns out they don't speak Spanish, so how are they going to teach me? Thanks
Based on 5 Google reviews · average 4.2