Language course English in Boston

ELC Boston

Learn English in Boston by taking a language course at our partner school, English Language Center (ELC). Situated in a magnificent building right in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay area, ELC is very close to both Charles River and Harvard University. Back Bay is full of shops, cafes and bookshops which create a really exciting area in which to learn English. 

Key features of our partner English school in Boston:

  • School accredited by AAIEP (American Association of Intensive Language Programs)
  • 15 fully equipped classrooms
  • Mix of nationalities
  • Intermediate intensive courses start each Monday, with specific start dates for beginners
  • Student room with computers and WIFI internet access
  • Library and multimedia language laboratory
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

ELC organises an ample activity programme for you to enjoy whilst you learn English in Boston. Example activities include:

  • Welcome party when you arrive at the school
  • Guided visits to Boston’s most interesting places
  • Weekend excursions to Cape Cod, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts 
Activity programme Boston

 

Intensive

Learn English in Boston by taking an intensive English course. The intensive English course consists of 20, 24 or 30 lessons per week, with a maximum of 12 students per group. For the intensive course of 20 lessons per week, you will not need an I-20 visa if your country is part of the visa waiver programme, but for the 24 or 30 hour courses you will. The intensive course lessons focus on communication skills and centre upon studying grammar, vocabulary, conversation, writing and listening comprehension.

Indication of your class schedule with

20 Lessons: from 9:00 till 10:40 and, after a 20-minute break, from 11:00 till 12:40 on Monday through Friday.

24 Lessons: all intensive 20 course classes with 4 extra lessons. These extra classes take place after lunch from 13:40 till 15:20 on Tuesday and Thursday.

30 Lessons: all intensive 20 course classes with 10 extra lessons. These extra classes take place after lunch from 13:40 till 15:20 on Monday through Friday.

*This indication of class times may be subject to schedule changes made by the school.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Combined

Learn English in Boston by taking a combined English course. The combined course offered by our partner English school in Boston consists of 20 group English lessons and 10 individual English lessons per week. During your individual English lessons you will be able to study any area of the English language you choose. To take this course you will need an I-20 visa even if your country is part of the visa waiver programme.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Academic Year

Learn English in Boston by taking an academic year course. The academic year course in Boston is recommended for those students who would like to gain a very high command of the English language and maximise their English communication skills.

The academic year English course consists of 24 or 30 lessons per week which focus on:

General English (grammar, conversation, listening, vocabulary and written expression)
Exam preparation for the TOEFL or Cambridge exams

Throughout the course you will be supported by an academic advisor, who will also help you find information about applying to American universities.

Academic year classes have a maximum of 12 students and take place Monday to Friday 9.00 – 13.30*.
*Please note that the class timetable may change due to the distribution of students devised by the school.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

TOEFL

The TOEFL exam course in Boston is available year round and consists of 30 lessons per week, 10 of which focus upon general English (grammar, conversation, listening, vocabulary and written expression) and 20 of which focus specifically upon TOEFL exam preparation. You will need at least an intermediate level of English when starting the course. Students will be prepared to take the TOEFL exam in either the paper exam form, or via the internet.

Indication of your class schedule

09:00 - 10:40: Grammar structure and usage

11:00 - 12:40: Toefl preparation

13:40 - 15:20: Toefl preparation

*This indication of class times may be subject to schedule changes made by the school.

To read more about the TOEFL course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

IELTS

The IELTS course (of minimum 4 weeks) prepares you for the IELTS exam. The course consists of 30 lessons, combining 20 lessons of general English with 10 lessons IELTS preparation. You can start every Monday with a course, but we recommend you to check with us the exam dates in advance.

Indication of your class schedule

09:00 - 10:40: Grammar structure and usage

11:00 - 12:40: Conversation, listening, vocabulary and pronunciation

13:40 - 15:20: IELTS preparation

*This indication of class times may be subject to schedule changes made by the school.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Apartment

Stay in an apartment whilst you learn English in Boston. Student apartments are situated in one of the oldest and best areas of Boston’s city centre, Fenway. Fenway is Boston’s cultural district and you will find shops, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies and student nightclubs there. The American football stadium is also quite near. The school is 20 minutes away by public transport.

All apartments feature:

  • Double and individual bedrooms with park views
  • Maximum of 3 people per apartment
  • Shared bathroom and kitchen
  • Living room with dining area
  • Laundry room
  • Weekly clean and change of bedding

Host Family

Stay with an American host family whilst you learn English in Boston. Host family accommodation includes either bed and breakfast or half board. Staying with an American host family is the best way to practice your English language skills in ‘real life’ situations.

Residence

Stay in a school residence whilst you learn English in Boston. The school residence accommodation in Boston is situated 20 minutes away from the school by public transport in the Back Bay area. Whilst staying in the school residence you will stay in a double room with half board. The school residence in Boston is a large house which has air-conditioning, WIFI and a piano. You will share the bathroom and living room with other language students.

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