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International School of Art & Design NYC | I-20 certified school NYC | SEVP certified schools in USA

International School of Art and Design   SEVP I-20 Certified Art School

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    “The one-on-one instruction helped me build confidence and refine my technique.Each session was tailored to my goals, and I saw real progress in my work.”

    Julianne, accepted to BFA Illustration at RISD

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    Private Portfolio Lessons

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    Our Private Lessons provide the most attentive and effective way to build a comprehensive art portfolio for college, ideal for high school students, college applicants, and anyone seeking art portfolio preparation within a limited timeframe.

    Based on your individual goals, our Private Lessons provide fully customized one-on-one instruction for art portfolio preparation at every level. Students receive focused guidance to develop a comprehensive, competitive portfolio for art high school admissions, college art portfolio preparation, and graduate or MFA portfolio preparation, while strengthening technical skills, creative thinking, and personal artistic direction.

     

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    Students who complete our Private Lessons consistently achieve strong admissions outcomes.

    Acceptances to prestigious art and design schools in the U.S. and internationally, including highly competitive art school programs in NYC, reflect the effectiveness of our individualized, results-driven approach.

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    Attentive Instruction​

    Our Private Lessons provide dedicated, personalized instruction for the entire duration of the course. You’ll receive one-on-one guidance from an experienced art instructor, who closely monitors your progress, addresses creative and technical challenges in real time, and offers targeted feedback to support art portfolio prep for college admissions, art school admission portfolio help, and long-term artistic growth. This individualized approach benefits students at all levels, including those enrolled in art classes for beginners, art classes for adults, and students refining work for MFA portfolio preparation.

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    Efficient Timeline

    Our Private Lessons offer unmatched scheduling flexibility, allowing instruction to be fully coordinated around your availability. Lesson times are customized to fit your calendar, whether you are taking in-person art classes in NYC, live online art classes, or a hybrid combination of studio and virtual sessions.This flexible structure is ideal for students preparing an art portfolio for college admissions, developing skills through drawing classes, painting classes, or digital art classes, or working toward specific portfolio deadlines. Our schedule adapts to your goals—so you can make focused progress efficiently and on your timeline.

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    Effective Results​

    Tailored to each student’s individual goals and learning style, our Private Lessons consistently deliver strong outcomes. Students build compelling, competitive portfolios through structured art portfolio preparation and portfolio building classes, supporting admission to top art and design programs, highly selective art and design schools in NYC, and long-term professional advancement.Our teaching approach combines technical mastery, conceptual development, and creative exploration, making this program one of the most comprehensive art portfolio preparation programs in NYC within a trusted, NYC portfolio prep school environment.

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    Course Structure

    Flexible Hourly Packages

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    We offer hourly-based private lesson packages designed to support art portfolio preparation, targeted skill development, and ongoing creative projects. Students may select the package that best fits their goals, timeline, and level of support needed.

    • 12 Hours – Ideal for focused portfolio refinement, specific skill development, or short-term portfolio goals.
    • 24 Hours – Well-suited for developing a cohesive body of work through guided art portfolio development.
    • 36 Hours – Designed for extended portfolio development, including graduate-level or advanced portfolio preparation requiring deeper exploration and refinement.
    • Packages are flexible and may be used over time based on each student’s schedule and objectives.

    Packages can be customized to meet your specific needs. Minimum booking requirements:

    • Online Lessons: 1 hour minimum per session (online art classes live)
    • Onsite Lessons: 2 hours minimum per session (in-person art classes NYC)

    Lessons may be booked online, on-site, or as a hybrid format.

    Scheduling Your Lessons

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    After registration, our Admissions Coordinator will contact you to schedule your lessons. Students can choose online, on-site, or hybrid formats and customize duration and session length.

    We match students with instructors aligned to their goals, whether they are focusing on graphic design, digital art, drawing and painting, or art portfolio preparation for art school admissions.

    No prior art experience is necessary. Whether you are starting fresh or have experience, our Private Lessons guide you in creating a standout portfolio. Enrollment is open year-round, so you can join anytime to receive the highest level of personalized support and achieve effective results.

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    Where Personalized Guidance Meets Proven Result

    At New York Art Studio, every student receives 1:1, major-specific instruction designed to reveal their authentic artistic voice within a supportive art school near 5th Avenue NYC environment and one of the best art classes in Manhattan.

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    Schedule & Tuition

    Your schedule will be customized based on your and your instructor's availability following registration.

    Session A (Eastern Time) Session B (Eastern Time)
    Monday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Monday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Monday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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    Monday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Monday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    *There is a one-time,non-refundable registration fee of $75 to register for Private Lessons.

    Package Type College Prep Level or Under Graduate Prep Level
    12 hours$1,800 $1,860
    24 hours$3,550 $3,670
    36 hours$5,300 $5,480

    Frequently Asked
    Questions (FAQs)

    Who are Art Private Lesson for?

    Private Lessons are ideal for students seeking personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and focusedr at portfolio preparation, including art classes for kids, teens, adults, and international applicants.

    What can I focus on in a private session?

    Private sessions cover a broad range of art and design areas, allowing students to focus on what matters most to their goals. Areas of focus may include observational drawing, painting, digital art, graphic design, and art portfolio preparation for college or art school admissions, as well as targeted skill development or creative exploration.

    Each private lesson is fully customized, making it suitable for students with diverse interests, varying experience levels, and different timelines.

    How often can I schedule lessons?

    Lessons may be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or more frequently, depending on your goals, availability, and selected package. Our flexible scheduling supports students balancing school, work, travel, or other commitments.

    Each hourly lesson package is valid for 12 weeks, allowing students to plan sessions at a pace that best fits their timeline while maintaining consistent progress.

    Can Art Private Lessons help with admissions?

    Yes. Many students use Private Lessons for portfolio prep for art school, artist statement coaching, and art school admissions help, including applicants to I-20 schools in the USA.

    How do you match me with an instructor?

    Each student is matched with an instructor based on artistic goals, intended major or focus area, experience level, and scheduling needs. This personalized matching ensures guidance that aligns closely with each student’s portfolio objectives and learning style.

    Our instructors have extensive experience in art portfolio preparation, fine art, design disciplines, and individualized art coaching, and work regularly with both domestic and international students studying art in the USA. This includes students preparing for U.S. art schools, F-1 visa art programs, and international applicants pursuing art and design education in the United States, allowing us to provide informed, globally aware instruction.

    Can I take Art Private Lessons online?

    Yes. Many students choose our virtual private lessons and receive real-time, interactive instruction and personalized feedback from anywhere in the world. Online sessions offer the same one-on-one guidance, structure, and instructional quality as our in-person private lessons.