Weekly Go Class in Small Groups
Group classes at NYIG are taught by world-class Go instructors. The curriculum at NYIG uses The Divine Move of Go textbook series, a systematic English instructional curriculum developed by our teachers, which offers a structured learning plan from beginner to master. A typical class begins with a lecture of new materials, in-class exercises and walkthrough, followed by practice games and a brief review.
We adopt a hybrid class format, allowing students to take the same course online and on-site. New online students please check our Online Setup Guide
Class length varies from one hour to three hours depending on the difficulty. The number of students in each class is limited to 10, including both online and on-site. This limit ensures that each student receives targeted learning and required guidance from the instructor.
2022 - 2023 Calendar
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Courses
Class | Duration (hours) | Day & Time | Pre-requisite | Tuition* |
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Beginner | 1 | Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | - | 720 |
Novice | 1 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 25 kyu | 720 |
Intermediate 1 | 1.5 | Saturday 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 20 kyu | 1050 |
Intermediate 2 | 1.5 | Sunday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 20 kyu | 1050 |
Advanced | 2 | Saturday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 14 kyu | 1350 |
Experienced 1 | 2 | Saturday 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM | 7 kyu | 1350 |
Experienced 2 | 2 | Sunday 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM | 7 kyu | 1350 |
Expert | 2 | Sunday 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM | 1 kyu | 1480 |
Master | 2 | Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 3 dan | 1480 |
Deep Training** | 2 | Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | - | 1350 |
Mini Camp** | 2 | Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | - | 1080 |
Competition** | 2.5 | Friday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | - | 1480 |
Path to Pro Training | - | - | 1 dan | - |
Champion Training | - | - | 1 dan | - |
* Tuitions reflect in-person rates per semester (18 classes) at NYIG Little Neck in US dollars. Other locations
may vary.
** Enrollment in Deep Training, Mini Camp, or Competition class must accompany one additional class. These classes focus on specialized training and do not follow the regular textbook.
Specialized Programs
Deep Training Class
Pre-requisite: None.
Limited to 10 students. For students that want to receive additional guidance on practical
methods and strategies and accelerate improvement. Recommended: 2 classes per week.
Mini Camp
Pre-requisite: None.
Enrolled with one other class. With no level requirement to enroll, this class is for students that wish to accelerate from or catch up to their existing class. Students will be supervised to complete class assignments. No lectures will be given.
Competition Class
Pre-requisite: 14 kyu.
Limited to 10 students. Enrolled with one other class. For students that want to
accelerate their rate of improvement, become experienced players, and train for national competitions.
Champion Training
Pre-requisite: 20 kyu.
This program is for students dedicated to become competitive in national Go tournaments.
Personalized curriculum designed upon entry and unlimited access to the NYIG Go library. Fees depend on intensity
of training.
Path to Pro
Pre-requisite: 1 dan and up.
This program is for dedicated students with strong commitment to become a
professional Go player. Each year, one professional player is selected in North America. Personalized curriculum
designed upon entry and unlimited access to the NYIG Go library. Fees depend on intensity of training.
Camps
NYIG hosts about 2-3 camps every year. Students not only will spend a fun time with others, but have intense training to accelerate their rate of improvement and prepare for national tournaments. Please visit our camps page for more information.
Discounts
Discounts are applicable to regular classes.
- 5% OFF with a full year enrollment at the end of the previous school year.
- 10% OFF for the second child in the same family.
Course Materials
A non-refundable material fee of $50 is required for all students. This fee includes the course text and relevant exercise books. A hard copy of the textbook is available for pickup at the NYIG. Additionally, we offer to ship a hardcopy of the textbook with an additional $20 shipping fee.
Online classes over Zoom
Online classes require the video conferencing software Zoom and Go software KGS. Please follow the setup instructions and test run Zoom and KGS on your computer. If any problems arise, be sure to contact us in advance to resolve the issue.