What we like about the school
- modern school is just minutes from the waterfront
EC English (EC)
- Located in a beautiful building in the heart of the Back Bay district of Boston. The school is a couple of blocks away from Coply Square. This is just minutes away from Copley T Station, the Boston Public Library, Prudential Center and historic Boston Common.
- 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
- Covid-19 Status: School re-opening on 01 March 2021
Accreditations and Quality seals
ETS, English USASchool Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
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:
21Number of public PC workstations:
35Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
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
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 12
- Adult courses throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
- in summer: 21 years
- throughout the year: 24 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
9
5
20
8
15
3
3
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS).
Logan International Airport:155 US$ pick up
310 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 18 Jan. 2021, 14 Feb. 2021, 15 Feb. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 19 Apr. 2021, 09 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 04 Jun. 2021, 20 Jun. 2021, 04 Jul. 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021, 31 Oct. 2021, 11 Nov. 2021, 25 Nov. 2021, 26 Nov. 2021, 24 Dec. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021, 31 Dec. 2021.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 460 | 920 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 3220 | 3680 | 4600 | 4980 | 9545 |
| Price in € | 360 | 719 | 1078 | 1437 | 1796 | 2155 | 2514 | 2873 | 3592 | 3888 | 7452 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:20 - 17:35
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:20 - 17:35
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 US$
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 410 | 820 | 1230 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 2870 | 3280 | 4100 | 4680 | 8970 |
| Price in € | 321 | 641 | 961 | 1281 | 1601 | 1921 | 2241 | 2561 | 3201 | 3654 | 7003 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:20 - 17:35
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:20 - 17:35
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 US$
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 525 | 1050 | 1575 | 2100 | 2625 | 3150 | 3675 | 4200 | 5250 | 5820 | 11155 |
| Price in € | 410 | 820 | 1230 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 2869 | 3279 | 4099 | 4544 | 8709 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 17:35
Morning: 8:30 - 14:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 17:35
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 US$
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
Lessons per week: 22
| Max. group size: 15
580 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 580 | 1160 | 1740 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 4060 | 4640 | 5800 | 6720 | 12880 |
| Price in € | 453 | 906 | 1359 | 1812 | 2264 | 2717 | 3170 | 3623 | 4528 | 5247 | 10056 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for USD 85 each.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for USD 85 each.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 US$
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
Lessons per week: 24
| Max. group size: 15
385 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 24 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9240 | 13860 | 18480 |
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7214 | 10821 | 14427 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 15
430 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 24 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10320 | 15480 | 20640 |
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8057 | 12085 | 16114 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 460 | 920 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 3220 | 3680 | 4140 | 4600 | -- |
| Price in € | 360 | 719 | 1078 | 1437 | 1796 | 2155 | 2514 | 2873 | 3232 | 3592 | -- |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 17:35
Morning: 8:30 - 14:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 17:35
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 US$
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
High season dates 14 Jun. 2021 - 10 Sep. 2021
Note: All courses offered by EC English, Boston can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Comments about courses:Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form.
High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:
- Bank transfer fee: USD 31.
- Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 25 (per week).
High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:
- Bank transfer fee: USD 31.
- Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 25 (per week).
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 | 90 |
| Price in € | 268 | 535 | 802 | 1069 | 1336 | 1603 | 1870 | 2137 | 2671 | 3205 | 268 | 74 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
50 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 12 Jun. 2021 - 11 Sep. 2021
High season:
High season supplement per week: 25 US$ 
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 365 | 730 | 1095 | 1460 | 1825 | 2190 | 2555 | 2920 | 3650 | 4380 | 365 | 90 |
| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 74 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
55 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 12 Jun. 2021 - 11 Sep. 2021
High season:
High season supplement per week: 30 US$ Special dietary requirements: GBP 45 per week.
Reviews
3.8
Overall school rating
19 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
5.0
Organisation
3.9
Facilities
3.6
Social activities
3.3
Course quality / Progress in language
3.8
Value for money
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.5
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Other
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What students liked about EC English, Boston
María28 years
“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!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Shared apartment - Allston Apartment
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Try to speak only in English, it helps a lot.
Daniele19 years
“The relationship with the teachers, the interdisciplinary availability and use of maieutics.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Caterina13 years
“Teacher Leah, nice, friendly and very sweet.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
2.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Minimal knowledge of English
Other comments: excellent organization and availability of all staff.
Martina20 years
“The location, very central.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Summer Residence
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: I liked being in Boston on July 4th.
Sergio28 years
“The quality of teaching”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
2.0
Accommodation
North End Aparment
2.0
Other English schools in Boston offering English courses:
- Ardmore Language Schools
- Boston School of English
- EF International Language Center, Brighton
- ELC - English Language Center, Beacon Hill/Downtown
- English school in Boston: FLS Boston Commons
- Kaplan International Languages, Cambridge
- Kings
- LSI - Language Studies International
- OHC English
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Tamwood Junior Summer Camp
- What is the best price for a course at EC English, Boston?English courses at EC English start at 385 US$ for Academic Semester/Year course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- 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 (155 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 (Semi Intensive English) to 15 students (Semi Intensive English)
- 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%).
- 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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