Students with YES USA lanyards walking on the Stevens campus in Hoboken, with the sports field below and the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson

New York · HobokenAges 13–20

Stevens Institute of Technology

A hilltop campus in Hoboken with Manhattan skyline views, 20 minutes from Manhattan by PATH. Live, learn and discover the USA with YES USA.

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June 26–August 8, 2027June 26, July 11, July 26

Ages 13–20Junior summer program

Residence hallsMostly double

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.

Jonas Hall: predominantly double rooms with an en-suite bathroom. Four rooms in the hall are triples.

Rooms: Mostly double
Bathrooms: En-suite · 1 per 2 students (Jonas Hall)
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
Student lounges
Laundry facilities

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

A YES USA teacher leads an English lesson while students listen at their desks, at Stevens Institute of Technology — A YES USA English class at Stevens

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

AI Unlocked

Learn to use AI creatively and responsibly, evaluate its answers and develop an original project.

Course details

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

Location

Hoboken, New Jersey.

A hilltop campus in Hoboken with Manhattan skyline views, 20 minutes from Manhattan by PATH.

Campus: Stevens Institute of Technology
Area: Hoboken
Getting around: About 20 minutes to Manhattan: walk along the Hudson waterfront to Hoboken PATH station, then take the train one stop. Allow around 10–12 minutes for the walk and 8 minutes on the train, plus extra time for waiting and group movement.

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Campus life

Around campus.

Campus, residence and YES USA program photographs.

Stevens dining hall with the Manhattan skyline through the windows

Hot food counter in the Stevens dining hall

Classroom with tablet-arm chairs and tall windows at Stevens

Classroom with a blue wall and screen at Stevens

YES USA students walking across the Stevens campus, one giving a thumbs-up

A busy, bright dining hall with students eating at long tables at Stevens

Four YES USA students posing together in a leafy park

Students playing beach volleyball on the Stevens campus sand court

Students playing a ball game on the plaza outside the University Center at Stevens

Smiling students with pizza by a window overlooking the Hudson and Manhattan

Students hanging out on a campus terrace in the evening at Stevens

Four YES USA students at sunset with the Manhattan skyline behind them

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 Stevens Institute of Technology. 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
- Pizza & Dance Night
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 26–August 8, 2027
Arrivals: June 26, July 11, July 26
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 AI Unlocked. Specialist courses are for ages 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above), subject to session availability.

How are bathrooms shared?

Double rooms in Jonas Hall share one bathroom between two students; the four triple rooms share one between three. Clark Tower is available as upgraded accommodation, with doubles and some singles in four-person apartment-style suites and one bathroom for every two 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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