Founded in 1961, The International Center in New York is a unique volunteer-driven community where immigrants, refugees, students and other newcomers to the United States come to practice English and learn about American culture. Among the members of our international community are immigrants, US citizens, refugees, diplomats, visiting business professionals, international students, temporary visitors and families. With a small full time staff of 9 and more than 1,000 volunteers, we offer the region's largest one-to-one partnership program, a variety of discussion and lecture classes, structured eight to ten week English courses, practical skills training workshops, and cultural programs that help 2,000 members build new lives in the United States.