Boston English Centre, Boston, USA
Other English schools in Boston offering English courses: Kings Colleges Boston , LSI - Language Studies International 
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General Information on Boston English Centre
The language school Boston English Centre was founded in Boston, USA in 1992. Located in a beautiful building in the heart of the Back Bay district of Boston. The school is a couple of blocks away from Coply Square, just minutes from Copley T Station, the Boston Public Library, Prudential Center and historic Boston Common.
Facilities
14 recently refurbished classrooms, library containing self-study aids and materials, student computer room containing 19 computers with free Internet access and language resources, student area.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Boston English Centre, Boston
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Boston Logan.
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 12 Adult courses throughout the year: 10 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 13 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 6 % China 3 % Germany 3 % England 3 % France 3 % Holland 3 % | Italy 5 % Japan 9 % Korea 11 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 4 % USA 3 % |
All prices in US$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2970 | 3660 | 4350 | 345 |
| Intensive: choice of 5 electives from 1pm to 2:30pm | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2580 | 3180 | 3780 | 300 |
| Semi Intensive: choice of 2 electives from 1pm to 2:30pm | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2350 | 2900 | 3450 | 275 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 720 | 1440 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 5760 | 7200 | 8640 | 720 |
| 2-10 private lessons must be combined with another course. You can book up to 40 one-to-one lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 4215 | 8430 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Max. duration: 2 weeks Course includes 15 hours accompanied by a teacher outside of class including accompanied weekday lunches (per week). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 |
| 2-10 private lessons must be combined with another course. You can book up to 40 Business one-to-one lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1520 | -- | -- | 2760 | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 or 8 weeks. TOEFL 30: choice of 5 electives from 1pm to 2:30pm | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3450 | 4140 | 345 |
| Please ask for confirmation of starting dates. Exam fees (approx. $150-$400) are not included. FCE/CPE: 3 Jan - 9 Mar (10 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE: 19 Mar - 8 Jun (12 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE: 10 Sep - 30 Nov (12 weeks) | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 10.Sep.2012. | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 345 | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1725 | 2070 | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 345 |
| Please ask for confirmation of starting dates. Exam fees (approx. $150-$400) are not included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 19.Mar.2012, 08.Jun.2012, 10.Jul.2012, 30.Nov.2012. | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 345 | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1725 | 2070 | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 345 |
| Please ask for confirmation of starting dates. Exam fees (approx. $150-$400) are not included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 09.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 08.Jun.2012, 10.Jul.2012, 30.Nov.2012. | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6720 | 280 |
| Minimum duration: 24 weeks. Semi intensive: choice of 2 electives from 1pm to 2:30pm | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7560 | 315 |
| Minimum duration: 24 weeks. Intensive: choice of 5 electives 1pm to 2:30pm | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1520 | -- | -- | 2760 | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks or 8 weeks. IELTS: choice of 5 electives from 1pm to 2:30pm | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Boston English Centre, Boston can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 150.00 US$ |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL |
| Language school closed: | In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jul.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 08.Sep.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 22.Nov.2012, 23.Nov.2012, 24.Dec.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012, 27.Dec.2012, 28.Dec.2012, 29.Dec.2012, 30.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Hungarian, Swedish, Japanese, Russian, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | I-20 Document Courier Fee = 65$ |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 250 | 150 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person During the period of 18 Jun to 13 Aug this accommodation is reserved for students who book 8 weeks or more. No mix gender in the apartment. Students must be over 18 to choose this accommodation. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in US$ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 280 | 80 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person 24+ weeks for $255 per week.Extra nights are subject to availability. Three extra nights or more will be charged as one whole week. Heating only in Winters. TV and Phone in the home not bedroom. High season supplement(16.06, 15.09):Homestay $25 per week. Christmas supplement (23.12, 29.12): Homestay add 50% to homestay price. Students will eat whatever the family eats and help set the table or clear up after dinner. Students are encouraged to participate in family activities or outings. Dinners are usually quite early in the states but families will inform the student of the time when they eat. Not all families will sit down and have dinner together every night. It is important that the student informs the host family beforehand should they be late or not having dinner. Christmas SUPPLEMENT: (23 Dec-29 Dec) Homestay: add 50% to homestay price Students aged 16 & 17 must book homestay! Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2012 - 15.Sep.2012 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 US$ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 250 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person 24+ weeks for $230 per week.Extra nights are subject to availability. Three extra nights or more will be charged as one whole week. Heating only in Winters. TV and Phone in the home not bedroom. Students will eat whatever the family eats and help set the table or clear up after dinner. Students are encouraged to participate in family activities or outings. Dinners are usually quite early in the states but families will inform the student of the time when they eat. Not all families will sit down and have dinner together every night. It is important that the student informs the host family beforehand should they be late or not having dinner. Christmas SUPPLEMENT: (23 Dec-29 Dec) Homestay: add 50% to homestay price Students aged 16 & 17 must book homestay! Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 35.7 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 340 | 150 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person During the period of 18 Jun to 13 Aug this accommodation is reserved for students who book 8 weeks or more. No mix gender in the apartment. Students must be over 18 to choose this accommodation. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 300 | 150 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person During the period of 18 Jun to 13 Aug this accommodation is reserved for students who book 8 weeks or more. No mix gender in the apartment. Min. age 18. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | 450 | 150 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person During the period of 18 Jun to 13 Aug this accommodation is reserved for students who book 8 weeks or more. No mix gender in the apartment. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 340 | 150 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Fenway College (available 23 Jun - 11 Aug). Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan.2012 - 22.Jun.2012 | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 445 | 890 | 1335 | 1780 | 445 | 150 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Fenway College (available 23 Jun - 11 Aug) Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan.2012 - 22.Jun.2012 | |||||||
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| Comment | Students aged 16-17 must book homestay, single room. Supervision is NOT provided. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Boston Logan: for 115 US$ (one way) |
| Overall rating |  3.8/5.0 (17 reviews) |
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| City |  4.3/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.9/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.2/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.8/5.0 |
| Value for money | 2.9/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.9/5.0 |
| Other | 3.2/5.0 |
| Sergio (28 years - 2.Aug.2011) The quality of teaching. | |
| All 17 reviews of Boston English Centre | |
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