Language & Cultural Immersion in NYC, London & Toronto

Urban Immersive programs for teens, young adults, and adults — Language is lived, not just learned.

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    Teen Summer Camp (14–17)

    Summer Program

    Designed for 14 to 17 year olds, our teen camps in New York, Toronto and London include a full schedule of supervised activities, language practice, exciting group excursions, and accommodation options in the heart of the city.

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    Young Adult Summer Camp (18–22)

    Summer Program

    Tailored for 18 to 22 year olds seeking the convenience of a full schedule of the best activities, language practice, and group excursions across NYC, with the freedom to explore the city on their own too. It’s the ideal summer camp!

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    Adult English Learning & Discovery Experiences

    March to Mid-December

    Created with the adventurous traveler in mind, our adult programs offers a unique combination of language practice and tourism in authentic location settings.

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    Group & Short-Stay Programs

    All Year Long

    Designed for schools, small groups, or travelers seeking shorter immersive experiences. Includes English Mini-Stays, Discovery Days, and the Christmas Program.

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About Us

English Outdoors offers an original way to learn English through immersive, city-based experiences. Classes take place in outdoor and indoor public spaces, blending language learning with cultural exploration. Discover how our approach combines fluency, discovery, and sustainability.

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  • Group of five diverse people sitting at an outdoor table at a cafe, smiling and chatting, with notebooks, papers, and headphones on the table, under large umbrellas on a sunny day.
  • Group of people, mostly teenagers, sitting at yellow tables outdoors in a park, with notebooks open and a woman smiling in front, surrounded by trees and tall buildings in the background.
  • Six women sitting at a table in a bookstore or library, smiling and talking, with bookshelves in the background.
  • Six teenagers sitting at a picnic table in a park with trees and colorful hydrangeas in the background.
  • Four young women seated around a table at a cafe, smiling and posing for the camera. They have notebooks and pens in front of them, indicating they are studying or working together.
  • Groups of eight people standing in front of a colorful mural of New York City, depicting the skyline, with two large hands framing the scene and the words 'The Bushwick Collective' on the bottom left. The mural shows the Empire State Building at sunset.
  • Group of eight people posing in front of a modern architectural structure by the water on a sunny day.
  • A group of people sitting around a large wooden table in a restaurant or cafe, smiling for the camera, with a colorful abstract mural on the wall behind them.

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Student & Parent Testimonials

  • Olga Nieswand, Swiss, 50

    English Outdoors is the best way to consolidate and expand your English. The learning material is well chosen and prepared. It encourages you to share your views on diverse topics and helps you to enlarge your vocabulary.

    You‘ll be amazed what learning places there are in NY. You‘ll get to know new people you‘ll be having the best time ever!

    — Olga Nieswand, Swiss, 50

  • Matthias Isenburg, German, 46

    The best concept for learning the language in a pleasant atmosphere. I can highly recommend this language school.

    — Matthias Isenburg, German, 46

  • Eleonora Blandino, Italy, 28

    I booked because I was fascinated by the idea of a school without walls!

    I loved the concept of improving English and learning about the city at the same time. It was great to know the history of the places being on site!

    Also, I think this is the best way to remember new words.

    — Eleonora Blandino, Italy, 28

  • Charles Le Talludec, Brazil, 65

    It was a great experience and the way you propose the classes is really different, new and intelligent. Great idea.

    I was learning and at the same time seeing the city. It changes everything!

    — Charles Le Talludec, Brazil, 65

  • Iga Adamska, Poland, 18

    I can learn English in normal classrooms but I’ve been doing it for many years so it started being quite boring so English Outdoors is an interesting alternative.

    I had the chance to explore the city during my English classes and learn a lot of new and interesting things about the places I went to.

    Now I speak more fluently than at the beginning of the classes.

    — Iga Adamska, Poland, 18

  • Anastasiia Kutiavina, Russia, 29

    It was an amazing experience for me!

    I don't like boring classroom lessons cause they make me feel bored and take away any desire to learn so the English Outdoors format was perfect for me.

    We’ve visited a lot of beautiful and interesting places connected with the history and culture of this city. I love it!

    — Anastasiia Kutiavina, Russia, 29

  • Kaede Fukuwa, Japan, 22

    I enjoyed the Discovery Days because I could visit various places and understand history, culture and so on. It was very effective, more than just visit.

    With EO, I can listen to teacher's speaking and have opportunity to speak or explain my ideas or feelings.

    — Kaede Fukuwa, Japan, 22

  • Oliver Luft, Germany, 44

    It was incredibly fun to have lessons in a market hall or in the foyer of a building complex. Very relaxed but serious learning atmosphere.

    Everything was easy to find, and the teachers were super nice and approachable. It was a great experience and I’d like to go again next year!

    — Oliver Luft, Germany, 44

  • Inka (mum), Maik (dad) & Nele (daughter), Germany

    The concept of the “open classroom” in NYC is perfect and we highly recommend it. The English Outdoors team is very friendly, extremely competent and provides a learning environment that inspires and motivates us.

    We enjoyed this open learning space, naturally integrated into everyday life in NYC.

    Thank you very much for everything! We will recommend EO from the bottom of our hearts.

    — Inka (mum), Maik (dad) & Nele (daughter), Germany

  • Constanze Fisher, Germany, 34

    I am deeply grateful for the great experience I had with your school. I will highly recommend it because your concept is the best way to learn English and get to know the city at the same time.

    Your teachers were super nice and professional, and it was so much fun learning English with them. I will definitely book a course again next year.​ THANK YOU so much for everything​!

    — Constanze Fisher, Germany, 34

  • Gulmira Issenova, Kazakhstan, 48

    I got the opportunity to study with English Outdoors together with students from different countries.

    I was able to raise my level of English. I would like to thank my English teacher Tommy! I like the method of teaching English class outdoors.

    I hope I will visit New York City again to study on English outdoors. Thank you so much!

    — Gulmira Issenova, Kazakhstan, 48

  • Fabian Kollmann, Austria, 23

    EO is such a great organisation with the best teachers I ever had.

    Especially Tommy, who would sometimes even teach longer than he has to and provide us with great advice on any topic.

    Will definitely recommend the school.

    — Fabian Kollmann, Austria, 23

  • Alessia Romano, Italy, 22

    I think English Outdoors is a wonderful idea to really live the city at its biggest potential.

    I loved how the locations were scattered around the city, it really gave me the opportunity to discover a lot of amazing new places and to enjoy the most famous ones (such as Union Square).

    — Alessia Romano, Italy, 22

  • Satomi Mori, Japan, 36

    This concept is perfect for students who want to enjoy sightseeing in NYC but don’t have enough time to do both studying and sightseeing.

    It was good environment to learn.

    — Satomi Mori, Japan, 36

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Is English Outdoors® right for me?

Our English & Discovery experiences are ideal for free-spirited, independent, and adventurous travelers who are looking for a unique combination of English and tourism.

Immerse yourself in the life and culture of a city through our innovative experiences and combine language classes and tourism into one unique vacation. There is no better way to improve your fluency while exploring all that a city has to offer!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The English Outdoors concept is specifically designed to immerse students in the life and culture of a city, giving students the unique opportunity to practice their English in authentic, urban settings.

    English Outdoors means "outside of the traditional classroom" but not necessarily outside in a park. Our morning English classes take place in both indoor and outdoor locations all over the city. Instead of being in the same place every day, students will meet in iconic and authentic places every day.

    This immersive experience includes 3 class excursions per week to explore the city and build English fluency through real-life situations and contexts.

  • Being immersed in the life and culture of a city adds a unique element to the experience, as students are able to truly experience city life and culture first-hand in authentic settings.

    City-themed topics and destinations are incorporated into classes weekly. Students are in the unique position to practice their English in truly authentic settings and explore the city like a local.

  • The city becomes the classroom! EO's morning English classes take place in locations (both indoor and outdoor) all over the city. There is a range of indoor locations for hot, cold, or rainy days so lessons are guaranteed every day, whatever the weather.

    Outdoor class locations include Brooklyn Bridge Park, Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, Domino Park, Union Square, and more!

    Indoor class locations include Brookfield Place, Essex Market, Industry City, The Hugh, Park Avenue Plaza, and more!

  • Yes and yes! Locations have been carefully chosen based on comfort, space, ease of access, points of interest close by, proximity of public restrooms, etc. They take place in small groups of 8 maximum seated around a table.

  • No, there is no formal textbook. English Outdoors follows a fluency-focused curriculum rather than a traditional textbook. However, carefully curated class materials are provided daily.

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