Arrival Information - New York, Manhattan, NY

at New York Institute of Technology

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Tel: 1(212) 431-9330
E-mail: nym@ELS.edu

How do I arrange for Airport Pickup?

The ELS Central Admissions Department arranges the airport transfer, but the Counselor will need to provide important information about the student.

Please follow the following 2 steps:

Step 1: 

Please have the following information regarding your student:

• Student name (ELS ID number is also requested - if known)
• ELS Center location to attend
• Airline name (for arrival into the final destination)
• Flight number and airport name (or code)
• Port of Entry into the USA (if different from final destination)
• Anticipated time of arrival and date

Step 2: 

After collecting all of the information from Step 1, please email these details to your ELS Central Admissions Advisor.

• ELS/New York, Manhattan is an "A" Center

Airports

Airport Pickup Service Details

The driver will hold a sign that says "ELS Language Centers." To confirm that you have met the correct driver, be sure that he has both an ELS Language Centers sign as well as the student's name.

Airport Pickup Meeting locations are as follows:

International: Students arriving on international flights will meet their driver just outside International Arrivals.

Domestic: Baggage Claim Area

Other Transportation from Airport

Taxis from Newark International, LaGuardia, and JFK airports will cost about $50 to $60 plus a 15% tip and toll fees. Total taxi costs should not exceed $80! [Take only yellow medallion cabs. Avoid "gypsy" cabs.] Travel time is approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

Housing Check-in & Check-out