Students with YES USA lanyards walking down the steps of the Fordham University entrance at Lincoln Center, with yellow taxis passing

New York · ManhattanAges 12–20

Fordham Lincoln Center

A Manhattan campus beside Lincoln Center and close to Central Park. Live, learn and discover the USA with YES USA.

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June 20–July 31, 2027June 20, July 4, July 18

Ages 12–20Junior summer program

Residence hallsDouble or triple

15 hours per weekGeneral English · A1–C1

24-hour supportThroughout your program

Accommodation photographs show examples. Room allocation and furnishings may vary.

Accommodation & meals

Your home on campus.

Double or triple rooms in apartment-style suites or Jack-and-Jill arrangements.

Rooms: Double or triple
Bathrooms: Suite bathroom · 1 per 4 students
Meals: Buffet breakfast and lunch on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Dinners are in the city using YES USA meal cards; occasional deliveries are arranged for arrivals and campus activities.
Supervision: 24-hour support

Room features, services & group arrangements

Room features & services

Wi-Fi
Bed linen and towels provided
Full room cleaning on arrival
Common areas and 24/7 security
Air conditioning
Twin XL bed, desk, chair, and dresser or wardrobe
Mid-stay cleaning
Laundry facilities
Student lounges

Group arrangements

Tell us your group size, dates and group leader requirements. Our team will help you plan accommodation and travel arrangements.

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A typical day

Learning. Discovery. Life together.

An example of how learning, city visits and time together fit into your day. Classes may take place in the morning or afternoon, depending on your program.

Wake-up time
Start together
Breakfast with your group and time to get ready for the day.
Morning
Time to learn
Build your confidence in English through lessons matched to your level.
Midday
Pause & refuel
Take a break for lunch and catch up with your group.
Afternoon
Explore more
Enjoy excursions, campus activities or classes, depending on your program.
Evening
Share the day
Enjoy dinner and time together after the day’s discoveries.
Wind-down
Rest & recharge
Return to your residence and settle in, with program support close by.

Classes & levels

15 hours a week. Every level welcome.

Build confidence through discussions, role-play and collaborative projects. Students are grouped by English ability, from beginner to advanced.

A1A2B1B2C1

General English, course materials and an end-of-course certificate are included. From 15 with B2 or above, you can choose one of our specialist courses instead, subject to campus and session availability.

About General English

YES USA students joining in during a class with their teacher at Fordham — A YES USA English class at Fordham

Specialist courses · Ages 15–20

Go beyond General English.

Explore specialist courses for students aged 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above).

B2 or above · Ages 15–20

Model United Nations

Research global issues, represent a country and practice public speaking in a Model UN simulation.

Course details

Course availability varies by session. Confirm your preferred course and dates with our team.

Location

Manhattan, New York.

A Manhattan campus beside Lincoln Center and close to Central Park.

Campus: Fordham Lincoln Center
Area: Manhattan
Getting around: In Manhattan at Lincoln Center, near Central Park, with nearby subway and bus connections for city excursions.

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Campus life

Around campus.

Campus, residence and YES USA program photographs.

Entrance to Fordham University at Lincoln Center

Garden plaza with trees and a sculpture at Fordham Lincoln Center

View down over Lincoln Center next to the Fordham campus

Fordham campus garden with Manhattan towers behind

Tiered lecture hall at Fordham Lincoln Center

Hot breakfast counter in the Fordham cafeteria

Fordham University at Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan

Smiling students at a breakfast table in the Fordham cafeteria

A group of YES USA students smiling around a breakfast table

A smiling student with his lunch plate in the Fordham cafeteria

A student giving two thumbs-up on the lawn in front of the Leon Lowenstein Center

Students chatting in the shaded Lincoln Center campus garden

Two students chatting with lunch plates in the cafeteria

Excursions & activities

Discover more.

A taste of the destination itinerary. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.

Sample program

Week 1, day by day.

A real example from our 2027 program at Fordham Lincoln Center. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.

Day 1SundayArrival
Day 2MondayMorning Orientation
- MoMA
- Rockefeller Center
- Times Square
Day 3TuesdayMorning Classes
- High Line
- The Edge
- Hudson Yards
Day 4WednesdayMorning Classes
- Greenwich Village
- Little Island
- Chelsea Market
Day 5ThursdayMorning Classes
- Brooklyn Bridge
- DUMBO
Day 6FridayMorning Classes
- Roosevelt Island Tramway
Day 7SaturdayMorning Brunch
- Statue of Liberty
- 9/11 Memorial Plaza
- Wall Street

Sample program, subject to change. The final schedule is issued one month before arrival; no excursions take place on arrival and departure days.

Explore the destination

Optional trips

Explore Philadelphia on a full-day trip from New York, with landmarks such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Trip details

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Optional trips depend on your dates and availability. Ask our team about the arrangements for your stay.

Combo programs

More than one destination · One summer plan

Summer combinations

More cities. More discoveries.

Connect your campus stay with another destination. Plan the campus sequence, dates and duration with our team.

Ask about a combo All four summer routes

Routes depend on campus dates and availability. Your proposal confirms the city order and travel arrangements.

Dates & ages

Summer 2027.

Campus dates: June 20–July 31, 2027
Arrivals: June 20, July 4, July 18
Your stay: Duration and availability confirmed with our team

These dates show when the campus is open. Confirm your dates and availability before booking travel.

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Good questions

Before you say yes.

Our team can help you choose the right campus and explain the details.

Which courses can we take here?

General English is the core course, with classes from beginner to advanced (A1–C1). Specialist study at this campus is Model United Nations. Specialist courses are for ages 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above), subject to session availability.

How are bathrooms shared?

Bathrooms are shared within each apartment-style suite or Jack-and-Jill arrangement, with one bathroom for every four students.

Can our group leaders stay close to the students?

Tell us your group leader requirements. We’ll explain the available arrangements and how they relate to student accommodation.

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