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EF New York
Tarrytown
100 Marymount Ave
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Sterling Forest Phone: +1 Stamford
(914) 597 7100
State Park Emergency phone:
+(1) 914 564 5107

Rye Lake
Shopping

EF New York
Mt Vernon

Hudson River East River

Bronx
Union City Columbia
University
Metropolitan
Central Park Museum Of Art

Broadway Queens
Springfield
Wall Street Empire State Building
Long Island
Brooklyn Bridge
Statue of Liberty

Staten Island

Atlantic Ocean
Welcome to New York
Dear student,
Thank you for choosing to study at New York.
We are committed to ensuring that your time
here is enjoyable and rewarding. We believe
that whether this is your first visit to the United
States or you’re a seasoned traveler, you’ll love
EF New York.
The relaxed and friendly atmosphere of
the school, in a park-like campus, along with the
liveliness and cosmopolitan feel of nearby
New York City, will make your stay here unique!
From the nearby banks of the Hudson River
to the bright lights of Times Square and the
symbolic Statue of Liberty, we are sure
there will be something to do that will suit
your every need.
The school staff and I look forward to meeting
you soon and helping you make the most of your
time in the United States.
Maria Phillips, School Director
EF International Language Campus,
New York
Visa information
Contact your local EF Office for visa details.
Insurance
Medical and accident insurance is mandatory.
Erika Insurance Ltd. offers travel coverage
tailor-made for EF students. Coverage includes
medical costs (both public and private health
care), medicine, theft, travel delay, liability and
course fee if you interrupt the program due to
illness or accident. Your school staff know how
Erika works and can help you.
Essential information
-- The minimum age for drinking alcohol and
entering nightclubs is 21 years old
-- You can’t buy tobacco if you’re under 18
(or buy it for someone who is under 18)
-- If you have enrolled in an ILS course, curfew
is 11pm on weeknights and 12am Friday and
Saturday. If you have enrolled in a Junior
Course, curfew is 10pm, daily
-- Dormitory Quiet Hours must be observed from
10pm-8am, 7 days a week
-- Smoking is not allowed in any building on the
Tarrytown campus; in and around Tarrytown
and NYC, smoking is only allowed in
designated smoking areas outside buildings
-- Using, buying or selling any non-medicinal
drugs is illegal
-- You can drive only if you have a valid driving
license and insurance
-- You’ll need an adaptor suitable for mains
voltage of 120V - 60Hz if you want to use
electrical items from your home country
-- You should leave a tip of 10% for taxi drivers
and 18-20% in restaurants where no service
charge is added to the bill
Healthcare
Urgent Care of Westchester
155 White Plains Road, Suite 101,
Tarrytown, New York
Tel: (+1) 914-372-7171
There are 2 local hospitals that can
be used in emergency situations.
Campus staff will assist if needed.
Find out more at:
www.health.ny.gov
In an emergency
Dial 911 for police,
ambulance and fire service
EF emergency phone:
+(1) 914 564 5107
Money matters What’s the cost?
The dollar is the basic monetary unit in the USA.
1 dollar = 100 cents
1 cent = $0.01 “penny” (100 pennies = $1)

$26
5 cents = $0.05 “nickel” (20 nickels = $1)
10 cents = $0.10 “dime” (10 dimes = $1)
25 cents = $0.25 “quarter” (4 quarters = $1)
Paper currency comes in denominations (values)
of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. All the paper
currency is the same size and color, so be
careful when you pay.
$3
Getting around
It’s simple to find your way around New York, $2.75
either by foot or by using the New York City
Public Transit System. Frequent train services
run from NYC’s Grand Central terminal, via
the Hudson Line of Metro North to Tarrytown.
$6
Travel time is approximately 40-60 minutes.
Public transport and taxis are available within
the local area. $2
Important dates 2020
January 1st New Year’s Day​

February 17th Presidents’ Day​ Weather watch

Temperatures in New York range from:
May 25th Memorial Day​
Spring 2° to 22°C (36° to 72°F)
September 7th Labor Day​
Summer 18° to 29°C (64° to 84°F)
November 26th Thanksgiving
Autumn 6° to 25°C (43° to 77°F)
November 27th Day after Thanksgiving
Winter -3° to 7°C (19° to 45°F)
December 25th Christmas Day

Please note that EF New York is closed on

public holidays. Students will not have lessons
on these days.
Things to remember How to get here
This contact information will come in handy
With an EF Transfer
during your stay. Be sure you fill it all out before
you leave for your adventure abroad. When you arrive, collect your baggage, pass
through customs and wait indoors at the arrival
My local EF Office area for an EF Representative to meet you.
Contact the information desk for further help.
Address: Please do not accompany anyone who is not an
official EF Representative. EF representatives
will carry an EF sign and will have your name
Phone: on a list. If, after approximately 30 minutes, you
still have not met your EF Greeter, please go to
E-mail: the information desk to ask for help or call the
EF school emergency number, or the transfer
Skype: number, for assistance.
You can find the following information on EF
Without an EF Transfer
Campus Connect.
If you are arriving on your own, you should
My transfer service check in on Sunday between 10am - 10pm.
We strongly recommend that you contact the
Address:
school two days before your arrival to inform
the school staff of your anticipated arrival time.
Proceed up the driveway and check in at the
Phone number: front desk of the Main Building. A staff member
will then show you to your room.
Emergency phone number:
Please note that registration and orientation
takes place on Monday. You’ll receive
My accommodation
information upon check-in.
Address:

Phone: EF New York Tarrytown

EF Campus Connect login

Username:

Password:

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