Inside Manhattan

Arrival & Departure

·         Students arrive the Sunday before the start date and depart on the Saturday after the last day of class.

·         Students must inform the Admissions Department of their arrival time so that we can notify the host to ensure that someone will be home to greet them. 

·         We recommend that students also call the host 72 hours in advance of their departure to confirm the arrival time. 

·         Hosts are not expected to meet students at the airport.

Location

·         Safe residential areas within Manhattan.

Travel time

·         15-30 minutes to the school via subway, bus or walking.

·         Public transportation is a short walk from the homestay.

Meals

·         Bed & Breakfast only – On rare occasions, students may be expected to prepare their own meals, in which case the food will be provided by the host.

·         Students may have access to the kitchen with the permission of the host.

Family type

·         Non-traditional family types such as single working professionals, retirees or young professional roommates.

Room types

·         Students stay in single rooms. 

·         Double rooms are limited and are only available for 2 students arriving together.

Bathroom

·         Bathroom facilities are usually shared with the host.

Sheets & towels

·         Included.  Will be changed regularly or when requested.

·         In some cases, students may be asked to change their own sheets or towels, in which case they are provided by host.

Type of housing

·         Apartment buildings

Laundry & Cleaning

·         Not included for personal clothing.  Students are expected to wash their own clothing.

·         Information about Laundromats or washing facilities to be provided by hosts. 

·         Students are responsible for keeping their rooms tidy.

Telephone

·         Students may receive telephone calls from abroad, but family and friends must consider international time differences when calling. 

·         Students must always ask the host before using the telephone.

·         If students wish to make collect calls, they must ask their host for assistance.

·         Rennert Bilingual will not be responsible for phone bills left by students. Any remaining bills will be the responsibility of the agent.

Notes

·         May be more suitable for mature, independent travelers.

·         May not be suitable for very young students, smokers who insist upon smoking within the home and/or people with restricted diet

Arrival & Departure

·         Students arrive the Sunday before the start date and depart on the Saturday after the last day of class.

·         Students must inform the Admissions Department of their arrival time so that we can notify the host to ensure that someone will be home to greet them. 

·         We recommend that students also call the host 72 hours in advance of their departure to confirm the arrival time. 

·         Hosts are not expected to meet students at the airport.

Location

·         Safe residential neighborhoods of Brooklyn or Queens.

Travel time

·         40-60 minutes by subway. 

·         Subways are located within a short walk of the homestay.

Meals

·         Half Board – On rare occasions, students may be expected to prepare their own meals, in which case the food will be provided by the host.

·         Students may have access to the kitchen with the permission of the host.

Family type

·         Single working professionals and traditional families.

Room types

·         Students stay in single rooms. 

·         Double rooms are limited and are only available for 2 students arriving together.

Bathroom

·         Bathroom facilities are usually shared with the host family.

Sheets & towels

·         Included.  Will be changed regularly or when requested.

·         In some cases, students may be asked to change their own sheets or towels, in which case they are provided by host.

Type of housing

·         Usually a house.  In some cases, students stay in apartment buildings.

Laundry & Cleaning

·         Not included for personal clothing.  Students are expected to wash their own clothing.

·         Information about Laundromats or washing facilities to be provided by hosts. 

·         Students are responsible for keeping their rooms tidy.

Telephone

·         Students may receive telephone calls from abroad, but family and friends must consider international time differences when calling.

·         Students must always ask the host before using the telephone.

·         If students wish to make collect calls, they may ask their host for assistance.

·         Rennert Bilingual will not be responsible for phone bills left by students. Any remaining bills will be the responsibility of the agent.

Notes

·         May be more suitable for younger students requiring supervision.

·         Good choice for students who wish to experience a “home life”.

·         May not be suitable for students who wish to be centrally located to nightlife, smokers who insist upon smoking within the home, people with restricted diets and/or independent travellers.

Cross Streets

·         92^nd  Street and Lexington Avenue

Travel Time From Airports

·         JFK Airport: 45-60 minutes

·         Newark Airport: 60-90 minutes

·         LaGuardia Airport: 30-45 minutes

Transportation

·         20 minutes to the school via closest subway: # 4,5,6 trains at 86^th St  & Lexington Ave. to Grand Central Station.

·         30 minutes to the school via closest bus: M101and M102 that run both downtown and uptown on Third and Lexington Avenues.

Linens

·         Blankets, sheets and pillows are supplied and changed weekly.

·         Towels are not supplied.

Kitchen

·         Available on each floor with refrigerators, freezers, cooking ranges and microwave ovens. 

·         Kosher kitchen is available. 

·         Cooking utensils are not provided.

Telephones

·         Payphones are available on each floor.

Bathroom Facilities

·         Available on each floor.

·         Shared

Residents Per Floor

·         Approximately 20-45 people.

·         Same sex and co-ed floors.

Types of Rooms

·         Single or double rooms available.

Furniture Inside Room

·         Closet with lock and key to store valuables.

·         Desk or Table

·         Bureau and/or Dresser

·         Air Conditioning

Laundry Facilities

·         Located inside the residence.

·         Coin-operated

Maid Service

·         Weekly

Safety Deposit Box

·         Not Available.

Health Club

·         Available at various hours.      

·         Includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool and fitness equipment.

Internet Access

·         Not Available.

Facilities

·         Lounge area with a television.

Meals

·         Breakfast 5 days per week at local coffee shops as listed on breakfast tickets (see restaurants).

Suitable For

·         All types of budget minded students.

·         Especially good for younger students.  May be too noisy for older people.

Cross Streets

·         47^th Street between Second and Third Avenues.

Travel Time From Airports

·         JFK Airport: 45-60 minutes

·         Newark Airport: 60-90 minutes

·         LaGuardia Airport: 25-30 minutes

Transportation

·         5 minute walk to the school, no public transportation necessary.

·         Closest Subway:  # 4,5,6 & S trains at Grand Central Station

·         Closest Bus: M101 & M102 which run both downtown and uptown. M104 runs cross-town.

Linens

·         Blankets, sheets, pillows and towels are included.

Kitchen

·         Not Available

Telephones

·         Payphones are available on each floor.

Bathroom Facilities

·         Available on each floor.

·         Shared

Residents Per Floor

·         Approximately 25-30

·         Co-ed floors

Types of Rooms

·         Single and Double rooms available

·         Doubles are only for two people arriving together

Furniture Inside Room

·         Bureau/Dresser

·         Alarm Clock Radio

·         Television

·         Air Conditioning

Laundry Facilities

·         Located on the third floor of the residence.

·         Coin-operated

Maid Service

·         Daily

Safety Deposit Box

·         Available at the front desk at no extra charge

Health Club

·         Available at various hours.      

·         Includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor track and state of the art fitness equipment.

Internet Access

·         Not Available.

Facilities

·         Gift Shop in main lobby of building

·         Travel services desk

Meals

·         Breakfast 5 days per week at local coffee shops as listed on breakfast tickets   (see restaurants).

·         The International Café in the main lobby of building.

Suitable For

·         Travelers who wish to be closest to the school.

·         Travelers who wish to be centrally located within New York City.

Notes

·         Small rooms with limited storage space. 

·         Not suitable for longer stays.

·         Maximum stay is 4 weeks.

Cross Streets

·         63^rd Street between Central Park West and Broadway

Travel Time From Airports

·         JFK Airport: 45-60 minutes

·         Newark Airport:  60-90 minutes

·         LaGuardia Airport:  25-30 minutes 

Transportation

·         15-25 minutes to the school via closest subway:  #1 or #9 train at 59^th St./Columbus Circle to Times Square & transfer to the #7 train for Grand Central Station.

·         20-30 minutes via closest bus: M104 to 42^nd St. & 3^rd Ave

·         30-45 minutes walking

Linens

·         Blankets, sheets, pillows and towels are included.

Kitchen

·         Not Available

Telephones

·         Payphones are available on each floor.

Bathroom Facilities

·         Available on each floor.

·         Shared

Residents Per Floor

·         Approximately 70

·         Co-ed floors

Types of Rooms

·         Single and Double rooms available.

·         Doubles are only for two people arriving together.

Furniture Inside Room

·         Bureau/Dresser

·         Alarm Clock Radio

·         Television

·         Air Conditioning

Laundry Facilities

·         Located in the basement of the residence.

·         Coin-operated

Maid Service

·         Daily

Safety Deposit Box

·         Available at the front desk at no extra charge.

Health Club

·         Available at various hours.      

·         Includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor track and state of the art fitness equipment.

Internet Access:

·         Not Available.

Facilities:

·         Gift Shop in main lobby of building.

·         Travel services desk.

Meals

·         Breakfast 5 days per week at local coffee shops as listed on breakfast tickets (see restaurants).

Suitable For

·         Travelers who wish to be centrally located within New York City.

Special Notes

·         Small rooms with limited storage space. 

·         Not suitable for longer stays.

·         Maximum stay is 4 weeks.