Reviews of EC English, Boston, USA
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EC English, Boston, USA
EC English, Boston, USA
Based on 23 reviews of former students of EC English
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (16 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
EC English
16. Aug. 2022
Beate (59 years) 
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good teachers who cared about every student. The placement by level was very good. Everyone was very caring about the students' well-being. It was easy to get in touch with other students from all over the world and the students were motivated and interested in other cultures."
Negative aspects
"The afternoon programme could have been more varied. However, I was only there for 2 weeks."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It is important to read the host parents' information critically and also to check the place of residence. It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to get to school/downtown by public transport, otherwise you won't do anything after school. Many students who stayed longer changed host parents, as they told us. If you are open-minded, you can quickly establish contacts with students from all over the world."
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"Great school - very motivated staff and totally centrally located in Boston."
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"From a German perspective, everything was very expensive. We were glad that thanks to the summer programme some concerts were offered for free. We were always on the road with the bluebikes. Basic food is also very expensive. We hardly went shopping and did not eat out."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"The English course was a lot of fun thanks to the great teachers and my English has definitely improved a lot. I am glad I chose EC English!"
Accommodation
"The host parents showed us and offered us a lot of Boston during the 2 weeks. We went to several concerts, a polo match, etc. The host father took great care of us. The host mother prepared dinner for us almost every evening, although it was far too hot outside for her (often around 40 degrees C). We felt very welcome."
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15. Aug. 2022
Marcus (66 years) Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Excellent proficient course, would like to do another one soon!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"During the summer: Don't miss the free concerts and events of Boston , like Boston common concerts, NEC concerts at Jordan Hall."
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"Surely one of the most thriving cities in the northeast."
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12. Apr. 2022
Toranosuke (22 years) 
Course: General English 30 - 1 week
Course: General English 30 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I was able to make friends from many different countries."
Negative aspects
"I wish I could have been in a semi-intensive or intensive class even for a short language course (ESTA only)."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Sometimes the food is very tasty, and at other times it is not."
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"For students, this is the best environment to be in."
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9. Sep. 2013
Martina (20 years) 
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The location, very central."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I liked being in Boston on July 4th."
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Summer Residence
2. Aug. 2011
Sergio (28 years) Spain Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of teaching"
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North End Aparment
2. Aug. 2011
Daniele (19 years) 
Course: Vacation English 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The relationship with the teachers, the interdisciplinary availability and use of maieutics."
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17. Nov. 2010
María (28 years) Course: General English 24 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 24 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Above all, the lessons. They are very dynamic, and you get to practice your oral skills. It really helps you to improve the way you express in English. I met great people, ¡and made a lots of friends!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Try to speak only in English, it helps a lot."
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
15. Nov. 2010
Patricia (26 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 week
Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Facilities and location"
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"The general planning of school focuses on long-term courses, not on short stays like mine. The course did not meet my expectations."
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8. Sep. 2010
Carlos (24 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 4 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good teachers. Having two classes with different teachers made the day very dynamic."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Always carry your passport."
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"The school management was awful, very difficult to change level."
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Superior Residence
6. Aug. 2010
Sofia (12 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"My teacher Lea"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Find accommodation near the school"
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6. Aug. 2010
Caterina (13 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 week
Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teacher Leah, nice, friendly and very sweet."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Minimal knowledge of English"
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"Excellent organization and availability of all staff."
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5. Jul. 2010
Irene (26 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 10 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 10 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching method."
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1. Jun. 2009
Ada (25 years) Course: General English 30 - 12 weeks
Course: General English 30 - 12 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The environment"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Try to travel to Washington!"
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
31. Dec. 2008
Joost (18 years) 
Course: Vacation English 20 - 11 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 11 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Class rooms and the location"
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
29. Nov. 2008
Blanca (24 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers are great and so are activities both inside and out of class.everything was good."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go whale watching but take some seasickness pills."
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"I was in a residence, pretty centric and a little bit weird as there were many old women.It was good tough."
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15. Nov. 2008
Ana Belen (22 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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14. Nov. 2008
Guillermo (25 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The situation"
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30. Oct. 2008
Araceli (24 years) Spain Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
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"A lot of people"
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30. Apr. 2024
Bernardo (74 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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4. Sep. 2019
Antonia (40 years) Italy Course: English in the City - 1 week
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East Boston Apartment
20. Aug. 2009
Irene (23 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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17. Nov. 2008
Jose Antonio (22 years) Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
22. Oct. 2008
Amati (20 years) Italy Course: General English 24 - 3 weeks
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