Language Schools United States

DESCRIPTION :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Our English school in Boston is very centrally situated, in the heart of Boston city. The language school is very easy to access thanks to the close metro stations and bus stops (at 10 minutes walking).
Date of creation: 1978
Facilities: 11 spacious classrooms; a wireless computer lab with free internet access and computer-based learning materials (8 computers);  self-study language laboratory; Fitness and Recreation; Courier Service; Study Hall with Free Tutoring; bars and restaurants at the ground flour.
Size of the school: small
Facilities for disabled students: yes (all rooms and facilities are accessible by wheelchair users).
Student’s nationalities: The English school teaches students from more than 70 different countries from around the world: Western Europe: 35 - 40%; Latin America: 10 - 15%; from Asia: 35 - 45%. The rest come from other parts of the world.

HIGHLIGHTS
Our English school is ideally located in the heart of the popular Back Bay area near the River Charles and some Boston public gardens. It is just one block away, delightful art galleries, boutiques, bookstores, and sidewalk cafes line cosmopolitan Newbury Street.

COURSE
Type of course:
- General English courses;
- English in the Suffolk University Campus (1 minute away from the residence).
Exam preparation: TOEFL; TOEIC, Cambridge Exam.
Number of courses: 20; 24 or 30 courses /week.
Course duration: 50min/class
Course content: grammar basics, vocabulary oral and written comprehension and expression.
Test on arrival: yes
Number of students/class: 12 students from different nationalities (14 in summer).
A certificate will be offered at the end of the stay.

ACADEMIC STAFF
Teachers are qualified and very professional with years of teaching experience.
Membership: IALC, NAFSA, AAIEP and TESOL as well as local organizations (MATSOL and CATESOL).

LOCATION
Boston, first incorporated as a town in 1630 and as a city in 1822, is one of America's oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. What began as a homesteading community eventually evolved into a center for social and political change. Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub of New England. As the region's hub, Boston is home to nearly 590,000 residents, many institutions of higher education, some of the world's finest inpatient hospitals, and numerous cultural and professional sports organizations. Boston-based jobs, primarily within the finance, health care, educational, and service areas, numbered nearly 660,000 in 2002. Millions of people visit Boston to take in its historic neighbourhoods, attend cultural or sporting events, and conduct business.

There, during your free time, you simply can not be bored, there are so many popular local activities; Faneuil Hall Marketplace; the Freedom Trail, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, Boston Red Sox baseball games and much more! Home to Harvard and dozens of other leading universities, Boston draws hundreds of thousands of students to Boston. Enjoy our English school in Boston!

PHOTOS :

LOCATION MAP - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN BOSTON:

SCHOOL TYPE :

English school

ACCOMMODATION :

- Host family: single room; half board. The families only accept one student or more but from different nationalities.
- Residence: shared bedroom (with 2, 3 or 4 persons according to availability); half board (14 meals per week taken in the cafeteria of the residence). The residence has a TV room; a piano and a laundry. The air conditioned bedrooms are equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and a TV. It is located at around 15 minutes walking from the school.

ACTIVITIES :

Our English school in Boston arranges after school and weekend excursions. It offers a variety of cultural and social activities each month. Students are responsible for any fees related to these optional activities.

VIDEO - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN BOSTON :

ELIGIBILITY :

ELIGIBILITY: 17+
Minimum language level: beginner
VISA: Waver Visa (less than 90 days) or Student Visa (F1 Visa with I-20 form). Please note that the visa is compulsory for more that 18 classes/week or for stays longer than 3 months.

DEADLINE :

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen.

CONDITIONS - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN BOSTON :

ENGLISH SCHOOL IN BOSTON

GENERAL ENGLISH

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- Courses (see options)
- Accommodation (see options)
- Course books
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (35 euros)

EXTRA ACTIVITES :

ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
- Regular airlines from most of the countries to Boston: Air France (www.aifrance.com) ; Continental Airlines (www.continental.com); Alitalia (www.alitalia.com); America Airlines (www.aa.com) Japan Airlines (www.jal.com); Big sky airlines (www.bigskyair.com); Jetblue (www.jetblue.com)

Nearest airport: Boston Logan International Airport situated in the East Boston area (Massachusetts).
Nearest train station: Boston railway station, situated in the skegness.
Ferry: Water Shuttle Boat connects Long Warf airport with the downtown and the South border of the city (Quincy and Hull).
Public transportation: Boston and its surrounding communities are connected by a public transportation system of trains and buses called the MBTA It operates from 5:30am and 12:30am.
Bicycle: this is the Boston student’s favourite means of transport, since a few years the bicycle paths are increasing (Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee).

Transfer possibilities: pick-up at your arrival and assistance until your place of living and/or transfer return at the end of your stay; Cost for each way: 100 EUR

COST OF LIVING
Big Max Price Index: USA = $2.71; EU. = $ 3.73 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
Big Mac price index in Boston: $2.50

Social costs:
- Local phone call: $0.50 (€0.30)
-Winter coat: $70-$300 (€45-€190)
-Local train: $2 (€1.30)
-Bus: $1.50 (€0.95)
-Packet of sausages: $3.50 (€2.25)
-A pint of milk: $1.50 (€0.95)
-Cinema ticket: $9.50 - full price (€6)
-Launderette: $3.50 -to wash and dry one load (€2.25)
-Taxi: $5 minimum (€3.20).