EC EnglishBoston, USA
- modern school is just minutes from the waterfront
- Welcome event that takes place in the city.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: EC English Boston is located in one of the most historic cities in the USA, Boston. One of the USA's most academic cities, EC English Boston is located right in the heart of the city, in the Back Bay District's Faneuil Hall Square. The school is surrounded by eateries, entertainment and all a student may need to have a memorable time whilst reaching their language goals. There are many attractions throughout the city, such as Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, all of which are within a 30-minute journey of the school's front doors. Boston Logan International Airport is within a 25-minute bus journey of the school, ensuring all international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are fantastic, offering everything a student may need to feel at comfort and motivated during their learning experience. The school has a computer lab, a library, kitchen use for students and a lounge area. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Social and Cultural: EC Boston runs a varied activities plan for all students, many of which are free of charge. Activities can include wine tasting, Zumba classes, bowling, trips to Boston Harbour and much more!
School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
- The language school EC English was founded in Boston, USA in 2007.
- Legal name / parent company: EC Boston Language Center Inc
- Tax registration ID: EIN43-236257
- Abbreviated name of school: EC Boston
English Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 515 490 | 1030 979 | 1545 1468 | 2060 1957 | 2575 2447 | 3090 2936 | 3605 3425 | 4120 3914 | 5150 4893 | 5520 5244 | 10580 10051 |
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 455 433 | 910 865 | 1365 1297 | 1820 1729 | 2275 2162 | 2730 2594 | 3185 3026 | 3640 3458 | 4550 4323 | 5220 4959 | 10005 9505 |
By taking 20 classes per week with EC Boston’s General English course, you will work on taking your Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking skills to the next level. Since this is a general course, it is appropriate for a wide range of intended applications, whether those be academic or professional.
Boston may not be as frantic and metropolitan as other cities in the United States, but it is still a major city with plenty of attractions and activities to get involved in during your free time. You’ll encounter an infinite number of ways to apply your developing language skills outside of the classroom.
On the General English course, you attend a core of 20 lessons per week, which will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. Your confidence will improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 530 504 | 1060 1007 | 1590 1511 | 2120 2014 | 2650 2518 | 3180 3021 | 3710 3525 | 4240 4028 | 5300 5035 | 5820 5529 | 11155 10598 |
With a focus on fluency, the General English 26 course allows you to improve your English and gain a practical understanding of the language and how to use it. You will focus on the 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in order to improve your level and maximise your ability to use English.
What can you expect on this course?
Real English
We help you to develop your English systems (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), while also building the learning skills that will keep you improving and give you the confidence to use that knowledge in real-life.
Creative and Energetic Classes
When it comes to creating lessons, our teachers know what works. Classes are dynamic, engaging and motivating, designed to activate and build upon your strengths, whilst also giving targeted attention to your weaker areas. Relaxed and informal classroom environments create an encouraging atmosphere to help you build your confidence, realise your potential, and advance towards fluency.
Learn by Doing
At EC, progress is maximised as you are encouraged to learn by doing. Our EC lesson provides a structure that promotes learning while focusing on the active production of English, promoting class participation and interaction between students. We provide you the targeted support to help you achieve your academic goals. Our assessments give you feedback on how you are progressing and where you need more help.
Improve Your ‘Thinking Time’
As your skills and confidence develop with support from your teachers, so too will your ability to listen, understand and respond quickly and effectively in English. You will notice these improvements most of all when you take your English outside of the classroom and into everyday conversation in one of our vibrant English-speaking destinations!
Expert Support
Your teachers are trained to deliver on-going support, feedback and care throughout your time at EC. You will be taught by at least two teachers, exposing you to a variety of voices, improving your listening and boosting your vocabulary.
Authentic Materials
We believe there is no substitute for authentic English, so in addition to text books, our teachers use real-life resources taken from newspapers, TV, radio and the Internet. The authentic nature of these materials will give you an appreciation of the richness of the English language used in a variety of everyday contexts.
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 585 556 | 1170 1112 | 1755 1668 | 2340 2223 | 2925 2779 | 3510 3335 | 4095 3891 | 4680 4446 | 5850 5558 | 6480 6156 | 12420 11799 |
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
During the General English 30 course you will improve at a quicker pace. A combination of General English and a selection of specially focused classes will allow you to gain greater fluency and accuracy more quickly.
What can you expect on this course?
- More Exposure to English
Extra exposure to English in the classroom will help you to think in English, cutting down on time spent translating from your own language into English.
- Core English Plus Your Choice of Special Focus
It’s your English course, so you get to decide what you want to study! You can choose from a number of options and focus on the areas of English that you want to improve. This will definitely help you make the most of your time on your English course.
- Maximum Teacher Contact Time
More time with your teachers will help you to become more confident with your English. All lessons are creative and energising, allowing you to feel more self-assured.
- Intensive Focus on All Skills
More time in class will allow you to focus on the key skill areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, which will further develop fluency and accuracy through grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
- Topic-Based lessons in Everyday Contexts
With web articles, music, video and other authentic resources, teachers use ‘real-life’ materials that not only help you to understand how English is used by native speakers, but also help you to study English independently, long after you have left EC. Every lesson is based on a topic. The English you need to know is taught within the context of the topic. You will then be able to apply your newfound skills correctly in other situations.
- A Focused and Relaxed Classroom Environment
Happy students learn better than unhappy ones! That’s not a secret, but it’s something that EC strongly believes. And so classrooms are places where hard work is carried out in informal and relaxed settings. Your ability and motivation will improve in a classroom with a great atmosphere.
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 765 727 | 1530 1454 | 2295 2181 | 3060 2907 | 3825 3634 | 4590 4361 | 5355 5088 | 6120 5814 | 7650 7268 | 8940 8493 | 17135 16279 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for USD 155 each.
Book One-to-One sessions or add them to any EC course, and maximise your progress through private lessons. With individual attention, these sessions are 100% focused on your requirements and designed by your teachers to match your specific needs.
What can you expect on this course?
Individual focus
No distraction: just you and your teacher. Your lessons will be designed to fit your needs exactly and in this nurturing, supportive environment you will receive your teacher’s undivided attention, as well as feedback, encouragement and motivation.
Maximum flexibility
From helping you understand the grammar point that has always confused you to learning English specifically for the trip you are planning, the flexibility and expertise of our teachers allow you to choose the English that you want to learn.
Tailored to your needs
Continuous monitoring from your teachers enables them to identify the areas you specifically need to work on in order to progress. Together with your teachers you will address your weak points and work to strengthen them.
A nurturing environment
It’s easy for you to relax and learn in our friendly classroom environment. You don’t have to feel nervous about talking in front of classmates. This is a great opportunity to become more confident.
Combine with a group course
Take advantage of the interaction found on a group course and the personal attention of One-to-One classes. You may combine One-to-One lessons with a group course for a well-balanced approach to achieving your English goals.
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 515 490 | 1030 979 | 1545 1468 | 2060 1957 | 2575 2447 | 3090 2936 | 3605 3425 | 4120 3914 | -- | -- | -- |
Turn a foreign city into YOUR city! Get out there, interact with locals, experience their dialects and explore their history.
What can you expect on this course?
If you are looking to develop fluency, target core skills, and truly experience your destination through its language, this dynamic course is your gateway to practical use of English.
This Special Focus Programme combines 20 lessons of General English with 4 lessons focused on language study inspired by your destination, for a complete intensive experience that is tailored to you and your personal reasons for learning.
Structured classroom study will also support each theme, with themes changing weekly. These could include: ‘Business English – Tours of Local Businesses’, ‘Describing Art & Culture – Museum Tours’, ‘Talk like a Local – Neighbourhood Visits’, and ‘The Language of Sports – Stadium Visits’.
Depending on the centre and available timetable, students enrolled in this course will be taken outside the classroom 1 – 2 times per week. Students will visit various locations, which will support the learning they complete in the classroom.
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10320 9804 | 15480 14706 | 20640 19608 |
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Your journey on the road to fluency starts from your very first day.
From classroom activities to homework, everything has been curated for your maximum result, with regular assessments and detailed analyses of the gaps in your knowledge.
You will also have all the support and resources you need to improve on your weaker areas and help you succeed. Your teachers and your digital learning companion, MyEC, will be with you every step of the way.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10920 10374 | 16380 15561 | 21840 20748 |
Your journey on the road to fluency starts from your very first day.
From classroom activities to homework, everything has been curated for your maximum result, with regular assessments and detailed analyses of the gaps in your knowledge.
You will also have all the support and resources you need to improve on your weaker areas and help you succeed. Your teachers and your digital learning companion, MyEC, will be with you every step of the way.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 11400 10830 | 17100 16245 | 22800 21660 |
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Your journey on the road to fluency starts from your very first day.
From classroom activities to homework, everything has been curated for your maximum result, with regular assessments and detailed analyses of the gaps in your knowledge.
You will also have all the support and resources you need to improve on your weaker areas and help you succeed. Your teachers and your digital learning companion, MyEC, will be with you every step of the way.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 2945 2798 | 3400 3230 | 3855 3663 | 4310 4095 | 4765 4527 | 5220 4959 | 5675 5392 | 6280 5966 |
Virtual Internships offer remote internships to students in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, marketing – in 150 countries. The programme allows students to work remotely with companies from around the world, gaining practical experience, country and company cultural insights and valuable skills.
EC Language Centres has always placed a strong emphasis on immersive language learning and study abroad experiences. By partnering with Virtual Internships, EC Language Centres can provide their students with an extension to their language learning programmes – an opportunity to gain real-world work experience in a global setting. They are guaranteed an internship match, regardless of their background, major, location, or desired career field.
Together, EC helps them reach their language goals and the chance to take a step up the career ladder. The project-based experiences ensure complete a series of significant and real-world projects for their host companies – and that students aren’t spending their internship making coffee!
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 515 490 | 1030 979 | 1545 1468 | 2060 1957 | 2575 2447 | 3090 2936 | 3605 3425 | 4120 3914 | 4635 4404 | 5150 4893 | 5520 5244 |
This course includes general English lessons and English for work lessons. These lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.
Get ready to start the career you’ve been dreaming about by building your confidence and professional correspondence skills with business English. For your special focus lessons you will work on language to participate in meetings, write emails and communicate confidently. Lesson topics will cover negotiating, management and HR, branding and promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, workplace, giving presentations and preparing for interviews.
High season dates 01 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Information for all courses offered by EC English
Students under 18 must book homestay accommodation, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:
- Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
- Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 25 (per week).
- Course material is USD 12 per week (maximum USD 96).
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
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EC English (EC)
ETS, English USA
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 8Number of public PC workstations: 35Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
360 US$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Ballet | |
| Baseball | |
| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
| Cricket | |
| Dancing | |
| Field Hockey | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Horse riding | |
| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Rugby | |
| Squash | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Conversation Club
Harvard Campus Tour
Rock Climbing
Paddle Boarding
Yoga Frog Pond
Boston Pops Concert
Fireworks
Pulse of Boston Outdoor Concert
Sand Sculpting Festival
Zumba at Long Wharf
Spanish Concert Hatch Shell
Karaoke
Basketball
* Frog Pond Ice Skating
Adults - Paid activities
New York City Tour
Fenway Park Tour
Lion King Broadway Show
Vermont Camping Trip
Cape Cod
Martha’s Vineyard
Wrentham Outlets
Washington DC
Philadelphia
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Description of Local Area
All families are English speaking and eager to share all of Boston’s cultural and traditional aspects with international visitors.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US and is also known as ‘America’s Walking City’ with quaint neighbourhoods and most desirable locations. Bostonians come from all over the US and the rest of the world but all of them are American and call Boston home. Our host families reflect this diversity and include single people, couples, parents with children, and single-parent families.
Description of Accommodation
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how an American family leads their life. This interaction with a family helps students communicate better, faster and allows them to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Boston. Some homes are single standing homes, apartments or multifamily homes.
Students are placed in a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, closet and waste paper basket. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. Students also have access to a shared bathroom.
Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. In general, students can use the laundry facilities though a number of washes per week remains at the discretion of the family, for example, a specific laundry day. Internet access is available and telephone access is restricted to incoming calls only.
Meal Description
A variety of food is provided each one packed with nutritional value. Host families make an effort to adjust the type of food offered to the tastes of the students and take religious beliefs into consideration when preparing meals. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with families prior to arrival.
Breakfast varies from family to family. It is usually self-service and includes bread, coffee, cereal. Hosts are encouraged to offer students whatever is typical for their home.
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.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Description of Local Area
All families are English speaking and eager to share all of Boston’s cultural and traditional aspects with international visitors.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US and is also known as ‘America’s Walking City’ with quaint neighbourhoods and most desirable locations. Bostonians come from all over the US and the rest of the world but all of them are American and call Boston home. Our host families reflect this diversity and include single people, couples, parents with children, and single-parent families.
Description of Accommodation
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how an American family leads their life. This interaction with a family helps students communicate better, faster and allows them to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Boston. Some homes are single standing homes, apartments or multifamily homes.
Students are placed in a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, closet and waste paper basket. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. Students also have access to a shared bathroom.
Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. In general, students can use the laundry facilities though a number of washes per week remains at the discretion of the family, for example, a specific laundry day. Internet access is available and telephone access is restricted to incoming calls only.
Meal Description
A variety of food is provided each one packed with nutritional value. Host families make an effort to adjust the type of food offered to the tastes of the students and take religious beliefs into consideration when preparing meals. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with families prior to arrival.
Breakfast varies from family to family. It is usually self-service and includes bread, coffee, cereal. Hosts are encouraged to offer students whatever is typical for their home.
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.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Description of Local Area
All families are English speaking and eager to share all of Boston’s cultural and traditional aspects with international visitors.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US and is also known as ‘America’s Walking City’ with quaint neighbourhoods and most desirable locations. Bostonians come from all over the US and the rest of the world but all of them are American and call Boston home. Our host families reflect this diversity and include single people, couples, parents with children, and single-parent families.
Description of Accommodation
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how an American family leads their life. This interaction with a family helps students communicate better, faster and allows them to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Boston. Some homes are single standing homes, apartments or multifamily homes.
Students are placed in a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, closet and waste paper basket. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. Students also have access to a shared bathroom.
Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. In general, students can use the laundry facilities though a number of washes per week remains at the discretion of the family, for example, a specific laundry day. Internet access is available and telephone access is restricted to incoming calls only.
Meal Description
A variety of food is provided each one packed with nutritional value. Host families make an effort to adjust the type of food offered to the tastes of the students and take religious beliefs into consideration when preparing meals. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with families prior to arrival.
Breakfast varies from family to family. It is usually self-service and includes bread, coffee, cereal. Hosts are encouraged to offer students whatever is typical for their home.
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.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Description of Local Area
All families are English speaking and eager to share all of Boston’s cultural and traditional aspects with international visitors.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US and is also known as ‘America’s Walking City’ with quaint neighbourhoods and most desirable locations. Bostonians come from all over the US and the rest of the world but all of them are American and call Boston home. The host families reflect this diversity and include single people, couples, parents with children, and single-parent families.
Description of Accommodation
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how an American family leads their life. This interaction with a family helps students communicate better, faster and allows them to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Boston. Some homes are single standing homes, apartments or multifamily homes.
Students are placed in a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, closet and waste paper basket. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. Students also have access to a shared bathroom.
Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. In general, students can use the laundry facilities though a number of washes per week remains at the discretion of the family, for example, a specific laundry day. Internet access is available and telephone access is restricted to incoming calls only.
Meal Description
A variety of food is provided each one packed with nutritional value. Host families make an effort to adjust the type of food offered to the tastes of the students and take religious beliefs into consideration when preparing meals. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with families prior to arrival.
Breakfast varies from family to family. It is usually self-service and includes bread, coffee, cereal. Hosts are encouraged to offer students whatever is typical for their home.
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.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 445 | 890 | 1335 | 1780 | 2225 | 2670 | 3115 | 3560 | 4450 | 5340 | 445 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Description of Local Area
All families are English speaking and eager to share all of Boston’s cultural and traditional aspects with international visitors.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US and is also known as ‘America’s Walking City’ with quaint neighbourhoods and most desirable locations. Bostonians come from all over the US and the rest of the world but all of them are American and call Boston home. The host families reflect this diversity and include single people, couples, parents with children, and single-parent families.
Description of Accommodation
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how an American family leads their life. This interaction with a family helps students communicate better, faster and allows them to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Boston. Some homes are single standing homes, apartments or multifamily homes.
Students are placed in a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, closet and waste paper basket. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. Students also have access to a shared bathroom.
Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. In general, students can use the laundry facilities though a number of washes per week remains at the discretion of the family, for example, a specific laundry day. Internet access is available and telephone access is restricted to incoming calls only.
Meal Description
A variety of food is provided each one packed with nutritional value. Host families make an effort to adjust the type of food offered to the tastes of the students and take religious beliefs into consideration when preparing meals. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with families prior to arrival.
Breakfast varies from family to family. It is usually self-service and includes bread, coffee, cereal. Hosts are encouraged to offer students whatever is typical for their home.
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.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in US$ | 690 | 1380 | 2070 | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 4830 | 5520 | 6900 | 8280 | 690 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students arriving at the airport from 22:00-08:00 must pre-book an EC Arrival Transfer, or may check-in after 09:00
Description of Local Area
The Bon is in the Fenway/Kenmore neighbourhood. They are is known for its vibrant atmosphere, with many restaurants, cafes and shops in the area. You are within walking distance to Fenway Park, one of the most famous landmarks in the area. You can also visit the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) and the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum.
Description of Accommodation
The building features a wide range of amenities including a 24-hour gym, yoga studio, study rooms and lounge areas and an outdoor terrace. Each apartment is fully equipped with plenty of storage, comfortable queen-size beds, a waterfall shower, state-of-the art kitchen appliances and fixtures as well as a selection of home comforts, from 50-inch smart TVs to designer furniture. This residence features a 24-hour front desk, concierge and host team who are always on hand to look after you.
Miscellaneous
- Rooms are cleaned upon arrival, students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, but can have them cleaned for an additional charge.
- There is one washing machine and one dryer available per unit. Students need to buy their own laundry detergent.
- Luggage drop-off service not available.
- Students must provide their own towel. Rentable storage space.
- Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stovetop, oven, pots and pans, and cooking utensils.
- 24-Hours Security and concierge on site .
- Utility bills included.
- 24-hour maintenance.
Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in USA
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Student opinions about EC English, Boston
- Ardmore Language Schools
- EF International Language Center, Brighton
- ELC - English Language Center, Beacon Hill/Downtown
- Embassy Junior Centre
- English school in Boston: FLS Boston Commons
- FLS Summer School
- Global Achievers Academy, Cambridge
- Influent
- International School of Advanced Learning, Allston
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages, Cambridge
- Kings
- LSI - Language Studies International, Downtown Boston-South Station
- OHC English
- Stafford House International Junior Centre, Braintree
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- TALK English Schools
Questions and answers about EC English
- My flight lands in Boston around 21:35, so I would arrive home around 23:00-23:30. Is this too late?“Yes, it would be too late for our hosts. I advise the student to arrange a hotel for the first night.”Suzanne Unus, Senior Sales & Admissions Executive from EC English - Feb 27, 2024
FAQ about EC English,
- What is the best price for a course at EC English, Boston?English courses at EC English start at 409 US$ for Academic Semester / Year 24 course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by EC English?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English
- Is airport pickup offered by EC English?Yes. The school offers pickup from Logan International Airport (180 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at EC English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 24) to 15 students (General English 24)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at EC English?100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of EC English from?The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 20% representation, followed by students from Korea (15%) and Brazil (9%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- EC English offers courses for which ages?EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.
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