New York Summer School

• Learning the Model UN way

  Students learn in small groups with peers from different countries, practising how to express their positions in English through a hands-on simulation of the UN's structure and procedures.

• Public speaking, leadership and diplomacy

  They develop public speaking skills in front of an international audience, and strengthen leadership and diplomacy skills.

• 30 hours in small classes

  15 hours a week with qualified native English-speaking teachers, with a maximum of 20 students per class.

• Assessment, materials and a certificate

  An online English level assessment before arrival, a course book and learning materials, an end-of-course report and a certificate.

• 7 full-day trips

  By private bus, supervised by activity leaders, with a New York City Pass for entry to the most famous attractions.

• A guided tour of UN Headquarters

  And at the end of the program: a guided tour of the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

• Manhattan & Times Square

  Fifth Avenue, Times Square, Broadway and MoMA.

• Empire State & Grand Central

  Grand Central, Bryant Park and the Public Library, the Empire State Building and Macy's.

• Central Park

  Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose Center.

• Statue of Liberty

  The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

• Financial District

  Ground Zero and the 9/11 Museum.

• Brooklyn

  Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Coney Island.

• United Nations & High Line

  UN Headquarters, The Vessel, the High Line and Little Island.

• Full-day trip
• Lessons / camp
• Travel day

* Sample program; all trips and activities may change depending on the weather and circumstances.

They come back more confident, more independent, and with a voice that is heard.

• Valid passportWe recommend a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the return date. Every other document depends on it, so check it first.Every traveller, including childrenBefore registering

  How to do it

  1. 1Check the expiry date of every traveller's passport.
  2. 2If it needs renewing, book an appointment with the Population and Immigration Authority as early as possible - appointments can take weeks in summer.
  3. 3Send us a clear colour copy of the passport's photo page.
• US travel authorization (ESTA)Israel is part of the Visa Waiver Program, so instead of a visa every traveller needs an approved ESTA - as long as they hold a biometric passport.Every traveller, including childrenAt least a month before

  How to do it

  1. 1Apply only on the official site esta.cbp.dhs.gov or the official ESTA Mobile app.
  2. 2Fill in passport details, contact details and an emergency contact, and answer the eligibility questions. Address in the US: Iona University, New Rochelle, New York - we'll send you the full address.
  3. 3Pay the fee by card.
  4. 4A response usually arrives within 72 hours. Save the approval and send us a copy.

  Good to know

  • Valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
  • The passport must be biometric (electronic).
  • Beware of unofficial sites that charge extra fees.

  Travellers who have visited Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen or North Korea since 2011, or Cuba since 2021, aren't eligible for ESTA. They need a B-2 visitor visa through an interview at the US Embassy, which can take several months - message us early.

  Official site: ESTA(opens in a new tab)
• Travel & medical insuranceTravel insurance with medical cover is required for every participant for the whole program, and isn't included in the program price.Every participantAt least 2 weeks before

  How to do it

  1. 1Buy a travel insurance policy from any insurer, or extend your existing policy to cover travel abroad.
  2. 2Make sure it covers the full dates, from departure day to return day.
  3. 3Check that it includes medical expenses, hospitalisation and emergency evacuation abroad.
  4. 4Send us a copy of the policy in English at least two weeks before departure.

  Good to know

  • Declare any existing medical condition or regular medication to the insurer.
  • Medical costs in the US are very high - choose a higher level of medical cover for New York.
  • We recommend adding cover for luggage, trip cancellation and sports activities.
• Notarized parental authorization for travelAn English document signed by both parents before a notary, authorizing their child to travel with the GoGlobal team.Every participant under 18 who is not travelling with both parentsAt least 2 weeks before

  How to do it

  1. 1We send you a ready-made English template.
  2. 2Fill in the child's full name and passport number, both parents' details, the destination and dates, and consent to emergency medical treatment.
  3. 3Both parents sign in front of a notary. If one parent is abroad, they can sign before a notary or consulate there.
  4. 4Hand the original to us: the child travels with the original and we keep a copy.

  Good to know

  • In cases of sole custody, attach the relevant legal document instead of the second parent's signature.
  • On the Family Camp, a child travelling with only one parent, or without parents, also needs this authorization.

  Request the template(opens in a new tab)

For Israeli passport holders. Rules can change - confirm on the official sites before applying.

per student

₪23,000

Prices in new Israeli shekels. Trips and activities may change depending on the weather and circumstances.