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EF International Language CenterBoston, USA

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Price at School 695€
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What we like about the school
  • Located in a historic 17-acre campus with stately brick buildings and beautiful grounds.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
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Location: EF International Language Center Boston is located in the "Cradle of Modern America", the historic university city of Boston, on the East Coast of the USA. The school is housed in a historic building, on a stately 18-acre campus of beautiful grounds and gardens. Around a 30-minute journey via public transport from Downtown Boston, students of EF Boston have sites such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Boston Common and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace within easy reach. With Boston at their fingertips, students of EF Boston are sure to create many memorable moments whilst reaching their language goals. The Boston Logan International Airport is within a 50-minute journey via public transport from the school.

School facilities: The school's facilities are exemplary, offering students all they may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable environment. Classrooms have charming modern interiors with state-of-the-art technology, are spacious, and have excellent lighting, offering fantastic opportunities for student engagement. Facilities include a cafeteria, a movie room, a garden, a computer room, a lounge area and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to ensure an optimal learning environment for all.

Accommodation: EF Boston can supply accommodation in Homestay and Residence facilities.

Social and Cultural: Should students like to take an excursion, EF Boston regularly arranges seasonal ski trips or excursions to New York City.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
  • The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Boston, USA in 1965.
  • Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
  • Abbreviated name of school: EF Boston

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.

Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Boston. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:

  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.

    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 23 Nov 2024, 24 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by EF International Language Center, Boston can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EF International Language Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 30
    Number of public PC workstations: 75

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years

Airport transfer

Logan International Airport:
240 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around Boston and how to get from the airport to Boston on your own here on our Boston page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Accommodation

Questions and answers about EF International Language Center

  • Yes, the general course has a minimum age requirement of 16 years old.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 24, 2023
  • While we don’t have it directly on the campus we do have an outdoor basketball court and also a gym within a couple of minutes walking distance from the campus where students can sign up to use it.
    Francesca Ramsey, Sales & Admissions Consultant, Worldwide Agents from EF International Language Center - Jul 05, 2023

FAQ about EF International Language Center,

  • English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 661 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Logan International Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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