Reviews of EC English, Boston, USA
Total number of reviews: 22
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 22 reviews of former students of EC English
Overall rating EC English, Boston, USA | 4.0 |
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City | 4.4 |
Organisation | 4.0 |
Facilities | 3.7 |
Social activities | 3.3 |
Quality of teaching | 3.9 |
Value for money | 3.3 |
Accommodation | |
Homestay | 4.0 |
Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.0 |
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Individual Reviews
EC English
16. Aug. 2022
1. Beate (59 years)
101.Course: Intensive English [English] - 2 weeks
101.Course: Intensive English [English] - 2 weeks
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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.
Other comments
Great school - very motivated staff and totally centrally located in Boston.
City/place
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.
15. Aug. 2022
2. Marcus (66 years)
102.Course: Intensive English [English] - 2 weeks
102.Course: Intensive English [English] - 2 weeks
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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.
City/place
Surely one of the most thriving cities in the northeast.
12. Apr. 2022
3. Toranosuke (22 years)
103.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
103.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
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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.
City/place
For students, this is the best environment to be in.
4. Sep. 2019
4. Antonia (40 years) Italy
104.Course: English in the City - 1 week
104.Course: English in the City - 1 week
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East Boston Apartment
9. Sep. 2013
5. Martina (20 years)
105.Course: General English - 3 weeks
105.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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Summer Residence
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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.
2. Aug. 2011
6. Sergio (28 years) Spain
106.Course: General English - 3 weeks
106.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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North End Aparment
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the quality of teaching
2. Aug. 2011
7. Daniele (19 years)
107.Course: General English - 4 weeks
107.Course: General English - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The relationship with the teachers, the interdisciplinary availability and use of maieutics.
17. Nov. 2010
8. María (28 years)
108.Course: Semi Intensive English - 3 weeks
108.Course: Semi Intensive English - 3 weeks
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
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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.
15. Nov. 2010
9. Patricia (26 years)
109.Course: General English - 1 week
109.Course: General English - 1 week
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facilities and location
Other comments
The general planning of school focuses on long-term courses, not on short stays like mine. The course did not meet my expectations.
8. Sep. 2010
10. Carlos (24 years)
110.Course: General English - 4 weeks
110.Course: General English - 4 weeks
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Superior Residence
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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.
Other comments
The school management was awful, very difficult to change level.
6. Aug. 2010
11. Sofia (12 years)
111.Course: General English - 2 weeks
111.Course: General English - 2 weeks
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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
6. Aug. 2010
12. Caterina (13 years)
112.Course: Classic day camp (9-13 anni) - 1 week
112.Course: Classic day camp (9-13 anni) - 1 week
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teacher Leah, nice, friendly and very sweet.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Minimal knowledge of English
Other comments
excellent organization and availability of all staff.
5. Jul. 2010
13. Irene (26 years)
113.Course: General English - 10 weeks
113.Course: General English - 10 weeks
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The teaching method.
20. Aug. 2009
14. Irene (23 years)
114.Course: General English - 3 weeks
114.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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1. Jun. 2009
15. Ada (25 years)
115.Course: Intensive English - 12 weeks
115.Course: Intensive English - 12 weeks
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
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The environment
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Try to travel to Washington!
31. Dec. 2008
16. Joost (18 years)
116.Course: General English - 11 weeks
116.Course: General English - 11 weeks
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
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class rooms and the location
29. Nov. 2008
17. Blanca (24 years)
117.Course: General English - 3 weeks
117.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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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.
Other comments
I was in a residence, pretty centric and a little bit weird as there were many old women.It was good tough.
17. Nov. 2008
18. Jose Antonio (22 years)
118.Course: General English - 3 weeks
118.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
15. Nov. 2008
19. Ana Belen (22 years)
119.Course: General English - 3 weeks
119.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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14. Nov. 2008
20. Guillermo (25 years)
120.Course: General English - 3 weeks
120.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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the situation
30. Oct. 2008
21. Araceli (24 years) Spain
121.Course: General English - 3 weeks
121.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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A lot of people
22. Oct. 2008
22. Amati (20 years) Italy
122.Course: Semi Intensive English - 3 weeks
122.Course: Semi Intensive English - 3 weeks
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