GEOS, Boston, USA
General Information on Boston
Historic Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The Boston area has the largest student population in the country and a lively student atmosphere to go along with. Compact, walkable, historic and clean, the city blends old-world beauty and modern convenience.
For Boston city map with location of school click hereEvents during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Boston :
Head of the Charles (17.Oct- 20.Oct)
Cost of living in USA
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in USA is around US$ 2.51.
General Information on GEOS
The language school GEOS was founded in Boston, USA in 1997. Boston is a very beautiful, academic and historic city. The school is located in a convenient location in the heart of Boston.
Click here for a detailed Boston city guideFacilities
Internet/media center with free Wifi. Kitchen with refrigerator and microwave available. Free lending library includes texts, novels, audio/visual material, test prep CD ROMs
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of GEOS, Boston
Accredited by ACCET. Members of NAFSA and TESOL.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Boston. It takes 20 minutes by train to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 120 Adult courses throughout the year: 90 Junior courses in summer: 150 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 20 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 2 % France 10 % | Italy 1 % Japan 10 % Korea 25 % Spain 15 % |
| 1 General Course (22) / Lessons per week: 22 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 275 | 500 | 750 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2640 | 220 |
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 27.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive English (for no visa holders) / Lessons per week: 16 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 250 | 450 | 675 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | -- |
| Comment | This course consists of 16 clock hours, therefore no visa is required for nationals under the visa waiver program. Maximum duration is 12 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 27.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Part Time Practical English, Small Group / Lessons per week: 2 / Max. group size: 3 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 80 | 160 | 240 | 320 | 400 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 80 |
| Comment | The course is offered on a flexible schedule. Prices are based on two classes per week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| 4 Private Lessons PM / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1500 | 2880 | 4140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1380 |
| Comment | Private lesson starting AFTER 5:00 PM. Lessons may include: Business English, Test preparation, pronunciation, or other skills. Please note: One-to-one private course inscription fee is US$ 120. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| 5 Private Lessons / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1440 | 2760 | 3960 | 5040 | 6300 | 7560 | 10080 | 12600 | 15120 | 1260 |
| Comment | Private Lessons may include: Business English, Test preparation, pronunciation or other skills. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 GMAT Preparation for International Students, Full Time / Lessons per week: 32 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1330 | -- | -- | 2660 | -- | 3990 | -- |
| Comment | The GMAT test is an exam for entrance into business school in the United States.Full-Time GMAT courses involve 10 academic hours/week of GMAT preparation (Monday-Thursday) and 22 hours/week of Intensive English or iBT TOEFL preparation. This is only for students coming with an F1 student visa. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 01.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 7 GMAT Preparation for International Students, Part Time / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 500 | -- | -- | 1000 | -- | 1500 | -- |
| Comment | The GMAT test is an exam for entrance into business school in the United States.Part-Time GMAT courses consist of 10 academic hours/week of GMAT preparation (Monday-Thursday). Students in this course are not eligible for an I-20 or F1 visa status. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 01.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 8 Holiday Group Courses (14-18 yrs) / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 18 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | 1820 | 2405 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Price includes homestay costs. This course may sell out before the summer season due to high demand. Available only in the following time frames: June 30 - July 25 (4 weeks)/ July 7 - July 25 (3 weeks)/ August 4 - August 22 (3 weeks) | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 9 TOEFL General Course (22) / Lessons per week: 22 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 275 | 500 | 750 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | Minimum duration 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 27.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by GEOS, 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: | 100.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 60 US $. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , GMAT |
| Average examination results: | iBT N/A at TOEFL at GMAT |
| School closed: | National holidays in USA: 01.Jan, 21.Jan, 18.Feb, 26.May, 04.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 27.Nov, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 28.Nov |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | One-to-one private course inscription fee is US$ 120. |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 168 US $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Boston | ||||
| 2 Homestay //, private room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | 200 | 800 | -- | 150 |
| Comment | Host families may be farther from school in the summer season. In the summer, only students over 18 are eligible for this option.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Dormitory //, shared room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | 610 | 1425 | 200 | 150 |
| Comment | Limited availability in summer. Single rooms available at a higher price. Direct booking available at www.intlguesthouse.com to avoid GEOS booking fee.. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. Price extra night: 95 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 Homestay //, double room, full Board | ||||
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| Distance from school: 60 minutes no | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price US $ | 225 | 900 | -- | 150 |
| Comment | Homestay may be farther in the summer season. This is the only option available to students under 18 in the summer.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 35 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 100 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 1 km | |||
| Golf | 1 km | |||
| Horse riding | 0 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 0 km | |||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Sailing | 2 km | |||
| Skiing | 30 km | |||
| Squash | 0 km | |||
| Tennis | 0 km | |||
| Volleyball | 0 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 0 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Soccer, basketball during summer camps. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS: | International food day, Coffee Talk, Museum trips. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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