Language school Boston, ELC - English Language Center

School

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School

Our partner school is located in the Back Bay district, near Charles River and the Boston Public Garden, a beautiful green space in the heart of the city. Close to the school, the charming Newbury Street and Boylston Street are full of art galleries, chic boutiques, good restaurants and shops. Just nearby, you will also find bookshops and numerous cafés for meeting your friends after classes. Only 5 minutes away from the school, the Arlington Street underground station offers you an excellent departure point for heading off to explore the beautiful capital of Massachusetts. The school has 13 bright classrooms, common areas and a large student lounge where you can relax and meet other students. A language lab with 8 computer terminals and free Internet access is also available to students for their use.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (14 in summer)
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 24 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45 + 13:45-15:30 (2x/week)

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45 + 13:45-15:30

Combined course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 one-to-one)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45 + 13:45-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 / 11 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45 + 13:45-15:30

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 / 11 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45 + 13:45-15:30

TOEFL course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45 + 13:45-15:30

TOEIC course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 one-to-one)
Course duration: 4 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:45 + 13:45-15:30

Accommodation

Host family
Living with a host family is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the local culture during your stay in Boston. It will also provide you with the daily opportunity to practice your English in informal, authentic contexts. Our partner school carefully selects host families, who generally live around 45 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided.

Residence "ESL Townhouse" (from 18 years)
You also have the possibility of sharing with other international students. ESL Townhouse, located only 20 minutes away from the school in a quite street at the heart of the Fenway district, proposes single or double rooms in small apartments which are shared by a maximum of 3 students. Each apartment has a bathroom, a kitchen, a dining room and common telephones. The building is equipped with a WiFi connection and a laundry room (paying use). Bedlinen and bath towels are provided and a cleaning service of the common areas takes place twice per month.

"International Guest House" Residence
The residence is located only a few minutes from the school, in the heart of the Back Bay district, and offers shared rooms with half-board. The house has all of the facilities you could wish for, with shared bathrooms, a common room with a TV, a microwave oven, a washing machine, air-conditioning, and even a piano and a WiFi connection throughout the entire building. This accommodation option is a dream opportunity to meet and share experiences with people from all over the world and to stay in the city-centre. Prices on request.

Leisure

A leisure program is available for students wishing to explore the city and its wide range of museums, prestigious universities and numerous other attractions. Sports fans will not be disappointed in this city that welcomes great baseball, basketball and ice hockey teams. Excursions are also offered on the weekends, when you can discover Boston’s surrounds: New York, Montreal or Niagara Falls are on the program…

Information

At a glance

Population	600'000
School size	L
Level	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	17
Accommodation	Host family / Residence
Exams	FCE, CAE, TOEFL, TOEIC

Location of the language school ELC - English Language Center

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Beatrice Lertora I like the time that I spent here. The teachers are pretty good, and everyone was very nice. My host family was very nice and also my house. The activities were a little bit boring but there were an occasion to meet new friends. I like Boston and it’s pretty easy to live here.

Key points

Magnificent city offering quality of life and a large choice of cultural activities
Great city for students, close to other big cities in the USA and Canada
Excellent school offering a wide range of courses (Cambridge specialists)
Over 33 years experience in teaching English to foreigners

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Dates and prices in USD (USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	09.01 / 16.01 / 23.01 / 06.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 05.03 / 12.03 / 19.03 / 02.04 / 09.04 / 16.04 / 30.04 / 07.05 / 14.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 11.06 / 25.06 / 09.07 / 23.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 27.08 / 03.09 / 17.09 / 24.09 / 01.10 / 15.10 / 22.10 / 29.10 / 12.11 / 19.11 / 26.11 / 10.12 / 17.12 / 24.12 / 31.12 .2012
Starting dates (new session):	03.01 / 30.01 / 27.02 / 26.03 / 23.04 / 21.05 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 30.07 / 13.08 / 10.09 / 09.10 / 05.11 / 03.12 .2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 8+1 w.:	16.04.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 08.10.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 11+1 w.:	26.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 8+1 w.:	16.04.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 08.10.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 11+1 w.:	26.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 16.01 / 20.02 / 16.04 / 28.05 / 04.07 / 03.09 / 08.10 / 22.11 / 23.11 / 24.12 / 25.12 .2012

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or residence
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals

Standard course	A	B
1 week(s)	805	965
2 week(s)	1425	1545
3 week(s)	2045	2125
4 week(s)	2360	2595
6 week(s)	3413	3700
8 week(s)	4465	4805
12 week(s)	6570	7015

Semi-intensive course	A	B
1 week(s)	830	990
2 week(s)	1475	1595
3 week(s)	2120	2200
4 week(s)	2495	2730
6 week(s)	3615	3903
8 week(s)	4735	5075
12 week(s)	6840	7285
16 week(s)	8955	9505
24 week(s)	13065	13825
Extra week (24+)	534	560

Intensive course	A	B
1 week(s)	885	1045
2 week(s)	1585	1705
3 week(s)	2285	2365
4 week(s)	2680	2915
6 week(s)	3893	4180
8 week(s)	5105	5445
12 week(s)	7320	7765
16 week(s)	9595	10145
24 week(s)	14025	14785
Extra week (24+)	574	600

Combined course	A	B
2 week(s)	3025	3145
3 week(s)	4445	4525
4 week(s)	5560	5795
Extra week (4+)	1327	1353

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
8+1 week(s)	5349	5715
11+1 week(s)	7168	7613
Exam fee ~350
additional night compulsory (08.10-09.12 & 17.09-09.12)

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
8+1 week(s)	5349	5715
11+1 week(s)	7168	7613
Exam fee ~350

TOEFL course	A	B
4 week(s)	2680	2915
Extra week (4+)	607	633
Exam fee ~115
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl

TOEIC course	A	B
4 week(s)	5560	5795
Extra week (4+)	1327	1353

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (20 lessons/week)	1600
Extra night with host family	70
Airport transfer (on arrival)	130
Airport pick-up and drop-off	220

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board	+310/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (ESL Townhouse)	-40/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (ESL Townhouse)	+145/w.
Residence/shared bedroom/half board (International Guest House)	+360/w.