Emerald offers two summer programs held at Wagner College in Staten Island. Both are comprehensive packages that include English lessons, outings and full room and board. Students attend classes and dorm at the college.
The Wagner campus is beautiful; lawns and tree shaded walkways surround the buildings and state-of-the-art facilities, such as the library, gymnasium and fitness center, swimming pool and student cafeteria all in front of a magnificent view of New York harbor. The very residential Staten Island itself gives a small town feel with yet also easy access to Manhattan by means of the Staten Island ferry, which carries commuters to and from the city free of charge. The ferry ride itself is very special, offers visitors unforgettable views of the Verrazano Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the lower Manhattan skyline.