Learn English in Boston - Language Course in Boston

Boston is where the USA began. Urban center of the region called New England, this is the country’s most international city. Rich in history, with an impressive architectural heritage, Boston is also where the computer and biotech revolutions began and where academic life is most heavily concentrated. Harvard, the nation’s oldest and most famous university, is here. So are some sixty other colleges and universities, including MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), one of America’s leading centers of science and engineering. Altogether these institutions draw hundreds of thousands of students to Boston. They generate the youthful, forward-looking energy the city is celebrated for. Very few cities in the United States can offer a blend of colonial charm, urbane sophistication, and such a perfect mix of American and European tradition. Learn English in Boston and prepare your US university career from here.

Afternoon excursions will take you to Cambridge where Harvard and MIT are located and to Faneuil Hall Marketplace (the country’s number one tourist destination), the Freedom Trail, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, and sports events of all kinds. Outside the city, the countryside is inviting in all seasons.

Sun seekers praise the sandy Atlantic beaches stretching south to the dunes of Cape Cod and north along the New Hampshire shore to the picturesque coast of Maine. Skiers rave about the facilities, dependable snow cover, and beautifully groomed trails of the region’s numerous mountain resorts. And nature lovers from all over the country visit the Berkshire Hills in western Massachusetts each autumn for the brilliantly colorful foliage.

You'll find our partner school in the middle of it all, in the stylish Back Bay area close to the Charles River and popular Public Garden. Just one block away, delightful art galleries, boutiques, bookstores, and sidewalk cafes line cosmopolitan Newbury Street.

The school has been dedicated to providing English programs of the highest quality to international students since 1978. By employing highly qualified and dedicated instructors and by utilizing a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum, it provides the perfect environment for rapid language improvement.

We also offer students extensive support services to ensure that their stay in the United States is culturally as well as educationally enriching.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Our partner school has a second campus in summer at Suffolk university (July, August).Summer enrollments are accepted as long as space is available. All students requesting accommodation at Suffolk summer residence will take classes at Suffolk campus, too.

Please note that the Suffolk Campus program is for ages 18+, all students aged 14-17 must attend the Junior program.

Through long experience with students at all levels and from countries all over the world, the school has developed teaching techniques and programs that really work. Careful placement and program selection ensure that you will be studying English in the learning environment that is best for you.

There are 10 levels in the General English Programs, from Low Beginning to High Advanced. Average class size is 8–10 (maximum is 12). In July and August, usual class size is 10 –12 (maximum is 14).

Each lesson lasts for 50 minutes.

Students with limited time for studying English may choose to enroll for one section per day. Upon completion of studies, all students receive a certificate confirming course participation, level achieved, and study dates.

Details:

• Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 12:45pm (or in the afternoon at especially popular times of the year)
• Open to students at any level, beginning through advanced 
• Start dates: any Monday (except beginners)
• Maximum 12 students per class (14 in July and August)
• Taking 20 lessons per week allows for free time in the afternoons 
• Does not qualify for I-20 form (student visa requires minimum of 18h per week)
• 1 lesson = 50 minutes

Intermediate and advanced student will study one of our special electives.

Details:

• Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 12:45pm and Tuesday & Thursday 1:45pm – 3:30pm
• Open to students at any level, beginning through advanced
• Start dates: any Monday (except beginners)
• Maximum 12 students per class (14 in July and August)
• Full morning classes with electives in the afternoons
• I-20 eligible: 24 lessons qualifies as full-time study for student visa holders
• 1 lesson = 50 minutes

This 30-lesson per week program covers all of the major language skills including: grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading and writing. All intermediate and advanced students also have a choice of electives two afternoons per week (see electives offered above).

Details:

• Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Open to students at any level, beginning through advanced
  
• Start dates: any Monday (except beginners)
• Maximum 12 students per class (14 in July and August)
• Taking 30 lessons per week maximizes your study time in the U.S. 
• Afternoon electives for intermediate – advanced students
• Includes all general English skills
• 1 lesson = 50 minutes

This program is designed for students who wish to combine group work in General English with individualized work in a special area of English, such as Business English, Legal English or Medical English. Students in the Intensive PLUS study General English (20 lessons per week) during sections in the morning and take private classes (10 lessons per week) during the afternoon.

• Schedule: Group lessons: 9.00am – 12.45pm; individual lessons: 1.45pm – 3.30pm
• Combines General English group classes with private, custom-designed lessons
• Open to students at any level, beginning through advanced
• Start dates: any Monday (except beginners)
• Maximum 12 students (14 in July and August) for group classes
• Classes meet Monday through Friday 9:00am -3:30pm
  
• 1 lesson = 50 minutes

Details :

• Schedule: Normally in the mornings (9.00am – 12:45pm)
  
• Minimum 20 Lessons / week
• Student can be very flexible
• Beginner - Advanced 
• Individual course: Can be used for general English or for special requierements (e.g. Business)
  

• Course length: Academic Year: 3 terms (12-weeks, 10-weeks, 12-weeks – 34 weeks) / Academic Semester: 2 terms (12 weeks, 10 weeks – 22 weeks)
• Maximum class 12 students (14 in July and August only)
• All levels, beginners to advanced
• Schedule:
  
  • 24 lessons per week: 9:00am – 12.45pm Monday-Friday; 1:45 – 3:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday
  • 30 lessons per week: 9:00am-3:30pm daily
• Test Academic Year includes an IBT TOEFL test & a Cambridge Exam / Academic Semester includes either an IBT TOEFL or a Cambridge Exam
• Vacation time between each term (2 weeks & 1 week) 

There is a separately invoiced $95 fee that includes the book and CD/ROM and one sitting of the Institutional TOEFL test, a paper-based practice exam, at our partner school.

Details:

• Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Open to all intermediate and advanced students 
• Taking 30 lessons per week maximizes your study time in the U.S. 
• Average class size is 8; maximum class size is 14 (in summer)
• Institutional TOEFL offered every month at the school 
• Test and materials fee includes one sitting of the Institutional TOEFL, along with the extra text with CD-ROM 
• Students may begin any Monday

This 30-lesson course is offered to intermediate and advanced level students year round. The course includes the General Course in the mornings and during the afternoon students in this course take individual lessons which focus on TOEIC preparation skills. The test fee is included in the course fee. One sitting of the Institutional TOEIC at the school is included in the program fee.

Details:

• Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Open to all intermediate and advanced students 
• Taking 30 lessons per week maximizes your study time in the U.S. 
• Free TOEIC test included at the end of the course 
• Students may begin any Monday

All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Our partner school is proud to be official University of Cambridge testing center.

Details:

• Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Open to all intermediate and advanced students 
• Taking 30 lessons per week maximizes your study time in the U.S. 
• Average class size is 8; maximum class size is 12
• School is an official University of Cambridge testing center 
• CAE/FCE offered twice per year in Boston (please refer to Dates & Prices )

We are pleased to offer a variety of Business English Programs for business professionals.

Classes have a maximum of five students and are professionally conducted by native speakers of American English.

Business program instructors have ESL training as well as experience in the business world.

Business English Highlights:

• Intensive business English programs
• Small group classes with up to five students 
• Individual instruction and combination programs also available 
• Flexible start dates throughout the year (or begin any Monday for a surcharge). 
• Professional, well-trained executive English instructors
  
• There is a minimum age requirement of 25 years for these courses.
  
• Minimum Level for group courses is intermediate (all levels accepted into the Individual Executive English Program)

However, students who wish to begin on non-schedule start date can do so with a 25% surcharge.

Intensive Business English Program Highlights:

• 35 lessons per week, meets Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Our most popular executive program in Boston
• Course length: 2 weeks
• Open to all business professionals at the intermediate or advanced levels
• 10 start dates per year or begin any Monday for a surcharge
• Includes specially organized extracurricular activities such as site visits to local businesses, lectures and cultural excursions

This program includes 35 lessons per week of individual, one-to-one, instruction. The course may begin on any Monday and is tailored to the individual student's specific business, professional or academic needs. It is available for students at all levels, including those just beginning the study of English.

One-to-One Business English Highlights:

• 35 lessons per week, meets Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:30p
• Open to all business professionals at any level, including beginners
• Start dates on any Monday
• Minimum duration: 1 week
  
• Customized course tailored to individual needs of each student
  

Students enrolled in this 35-lesson program benefit from taking both small group executive instruction and individual lessons. Students in the program meet for group classes with a maximum of 5 students and and take 15 lessons of individual instruction. The start dates are the same as those of the Standard Business English Program. Students may begin on a non-scheduled start date for a 10% surcharge.

Intensive Plus Business English Program Highlights:

• 35 lessons per week, meets Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Combines the small group study of Standard Business English Program (20 lessons per week) and individual executive English (15 lessons per week) 
• 10 start dates per year or begin any Monday for a surcharge
• Course length: 2 weeks
  
• Open to all business professionals at the intermediate or advanced levels 
• Includes specially organized extracurricular activities such as site visits to local businesses, lectures and cultural excursions 

Special note: All internships are unpaid. This is an opportunity for students to improve their language skills in the workplace. It is not job training.

Important Details:

• Minimum 4 weeks of Super-Intensive English Program required
• Completion of high intermediate level of English required 
• Internships are from 4 to 8 weeks in duration 
• Internships are unpaid 
• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Students with any level of dance experience are welcome to join the program.
• An intermediate level of English is required.
• 2-week program includes: 40 lessons of General English PLUS 4 specialized English lessons + 4 one-hour lessons of instrument instruction
• All instrument and voice options available. Choice of music styles include: Classical, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Roots
• 4 live music performances

Program includes:

• 20 lessons of general English per week, joined with other students
• Books and materials
• Three afternoon activities per week
• One all day excursion
• Homestay accommodation, single room, half board
• Certificate of Completion
• Supplements available on request: Furnished Apartment or Pension, walking distance from school (additional fee)
  

Dates: October 5 – October 16, 2009

Price: USD 1,675 (incl. Standard course, activities + excursions, accommodation in host family, registration fee)

Located across the street from the Boston Common in the heart of Boston, the Junior Program at Suffolk University offers students the opportunity to live and study at prestigious Suffolk University in state of the art facilities.

Junior Program Information

• Saturday to Saturday, minimum 2-week stay
• 20 lessons per week
• Books & Materials, Certificate of Completion
• Afternoon or evening activities Monday through Friday
• 1 full-day weekend excursion per week (each Sunday) (Please note that Sunday arrivals will not be able to make-up missed excursion)

Boston Suffolk University Campus Junior Program Dates: June 29, 2009-August 14, 2009

Prices:
2 weeks USD 2295; 3 weeks USD 3325; 4 weeks USD 4225;
Extra week: USD 1050
Additional Services : Roundtrip VIP airport transfer USD 150

Note: $150 key/damage deposit required upon arrival and refundable upon departure.

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Our partner school publishes a monthly activities and excursion calendar that students receive on their first day of classes.

Weekday activities include outings in and around Boston. Weekend trips are planned for regional cities and points of interest.

Students are chaperoned by either a staff member or a professional tour guide on all activities.

Activities are always optional. Students may sign up and pay as they participate. Some of our best activities are free!

Free activities are designated on the list below by an asterisk (*). While some activities are organized throughout the year, others depend on the season.