English Language School, Boston, USA
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General Information on English Language School
The language school English Language School was founded in Boston, USA in 1998. The school is situated on the campus of Boston Lasell College in the suburban community of Newton. The campus has a mixture of traditional and modern architectural styles.
Click here for a detailed Boston city guideFacilities
The school offers a multimedia computer center, Internet and e-mail access, student lounges, library, athletic center and other sport facilities.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Boston Logan Airport. It takes 30 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School English Language School in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 400 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 19 years throughout the year: 22 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 7 % France 7 % | Italy 7 % Japan 14 % Korea 20 % Switzerland 4 % Spain 7 % |
| 1 Standard (GE1) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 2080 | 2600 | 2940 | 245 |
| Comment | For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 235 USD/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 230 USD/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 220 USD/week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive (GE2) / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2600 | 3250 | 3780 | 315 |
| Comment | 20 general lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. There are 3 types of electives available: language building, exam skills and special interest. Electives are tailored to your own level of English. For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 280 USD/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 275 USD/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 265 USD/week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 One-to-One (PL5) / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 475 | 950 | 1425 | 1900 | 2375 | 2850 | 3800 | 4750 | 5700 | 475 |
| Comment | Must be taken in combination with a group course. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 4 Diploma of English - Academic Year / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 208.1 |
| Comment | Fixed course duration: 33 weeks. Price: 6867 USD.
Course includes: Three 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 8019 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 Diploma of English - Semester / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 213.63 |
| Comment | Fixed course duration: 22 weeks. Price: 4700 USD.
Course includes: Two 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 5380 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 Certificate of Business English (GE2B) / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2600 | 3250 | 3780 | -- |
| Comment | 20 general lessons + 8 business lessons per week. Maximum course length of 12 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 TOEFL Exam Preparation - Elective Version / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 |
| Comment | 20 general English lessons + 8 exam preparation lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 185 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 TOEIC Exam Preparation - Elective Version / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 |
| Comment | 20 general English lessons + 8 exam preparation lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 100 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by English Language School, 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 140.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in USA: 01.Jan, 21.Jan, 18.Feb, 26.May, 04.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 27.Nov, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 28.Nov |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | Lessons may take place in the morning AND/OR afternoon. Class timetables are subject to change. |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 168 US $ week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 310 | 1240 | 250 | |
| Comment | For 20+ weeks price is 285 USD/week. . Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 80 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Homestay // shared room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 255 | 1020 | 250 | |
| Comment | For 20+ weeks price is 220 USD/week. . Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 65 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 Residence // shared room, half-board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 385 | 1540 | 250 | |
| Comment | For 20+ weeks price is 345 USD/week. No meals provided on the weekend. . Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 97 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Guest Room //bed and breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 265 | 1060 | 250 | |
| Comment | . Includes: Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 80 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 6 Residence // single room, half-board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 430 | 1720 | 250 | |
| Comment | No meals provided on the weekend. . Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | Students are expected to arrive and depart on a weekend day. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 125 US $ (one way) |
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| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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