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Price comparison: 1 week General English course
Intensive English
Course includes specialist options such as Business English, IELTS, Cambridge exams, Conversation, Language Development and Cultural Interest.
Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guided/facilitated study sessions each week.The Intensive Course is the school’s most popular course, as it’s the best way to develop deep fluency in English in the shortest possible time.
You will maximise your fluency in the shortest possible time, as well as experience American culture, all while you learn with other international students from all over the world.
As well as your General English classes you can choose from a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), already included in the price.
Lessons per week: 28 (45 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 15
Starting dates: Every Monday
Beginner level starting dates: 02 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 03 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Vacation English
Visa waiver with optional sports and social activities, and a weekly full-day excursion (available at additional cost).English and lots of fun. All year round. Study for up to 12 weeks on a Visitor Visa. Enjoy a vacation in the US and improve your English at the same time.
The Vacation Course is available all year round at our US schools. It’s very flexible and great value. After your English lessons there are optional activities and excursions which you can join.
This course is perfect if you want to:
- Improve your overall English skills
- Join in scheduled activities and excursions, or explore the city with new friends
This course is for students who want to improve their English but still have plenty of free time outside of class.
Lessons will improve all your key skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
You’ll gain confidence through total immersion in English.
Included in the price:
- 20 lessons per week (15 hours)
- Welcome Information Pack
- Course materials
- Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress tests
- Use of Computer Learning Centre
- Access to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform
- Free Wi-fi at school
- Full access to Kings social programme, with at least two free activities per week
- Full access to join Kings’ school clubs and societies
- Optional weekly lecture programme
- End-of-course certificate (requires minimum 90% attendance)
Key areas covered include:
Communication skills:
- Conversational language skills
- Listening and accents
- Reading and interpretation
- Writing and presenting
Linguistic resources:
- Building your vocabulary bank
- Fine tuning your pronunciation
- Interpretation of texts
- Grammar and syntax
Study skills:
- Note taking and revision
- Research skills
- Time management and planning
- Dictionary work
- Learner autonomy
Cultural and personal development:
- Understanding cultural difference and similarity
- Team work and leadership
- Presenting an argument
- Discussion skills
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 15
Starting dates: Every Monday
Beginner level starting dates: 02 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 03 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
General English
Maximum flexibility. English with time to explore. General English is the most flexible course at Kings. With 3 hours of lessons each day you are free to explore your new city with new friends.
You can start your General English course online before you join your class at the school. The content and schedule will be the same.
This course is perfect if you want to:
- Quickly improve your overall English skills
- Have plenty of free time for fun and adventure
Core Skills:
- Develop fluency across the four core skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
Other skills:
- Study skills, Note taking, Research skills, Time management, Dictionary work, Learner autonomy, Cultural and personal development, Understanding cultural difference and similarity, Working with others and Presenting an argument.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 15
Starting dates: Every Monday
Beginner level starting dates: 02 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 03 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
General English
General English Program - 18 lessons per week.
For those looking for a part-time study option, their Core English Program offers the perfect schedule, blending the study of English fundamentals with ample time to experience the many local attractions and destinations. The program includes one core class. This program is not available to students on an F-1 Visa
Lessons per week: 18 (50 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 15
Starting dates: Every Monday
Beginner level starting dates: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Intensive English
Our popular Intensive English Program offers a well-rounded learning experience for students who have varied English goals, allowing students access to a wide range of FLS electives in order to provide a more versatile experience. The program includes the core English class and one elective.
Lessons per week: 24 (50 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 15
Starting dates: Every Monday
Beginner level starting dates: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
SAT Preparation Course
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is the most common exam to test the standard of students entering American Colleges or Universities. This intensive course of 36 lessons (30 hours) per week will ensure that you are suitably prepared for the exam. 18 lessons will be on core English, 12 lessons are centred on preparation for the test and 6 will be on an academic workshop. Students work with an experienced instructor to improve their SAT skills of Critical Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Practice exams allow instructors to analyse students’ abilities and familiarize students with the test format and strategies.Standardized tests are a critical step on the road to success for most international students. Many universities, graduate programs, and employers require these tests as part of their application process. The program includes one core class, two hours of test preparation, and one academic workshop. Each course provides the student with the necessary skills and practice to achieve success on the chosen exam.
Lessons per week: 30 (50 minutes per lesson)
Academic English
Academic English Program - 30 lessons per week.
The FLS Academic English Program is perfect for the student who wants to improve their English skills as quickly as possible and get on the right track for college and university success! This program offers the most lessons per week available at FLS. Students are able to enrol in the full range of courses offered.
The program includes the core English class and two electives. Students in the Academic
English Program also has access to our Test Preparation courses (TOEFL, SAT).
Lessons per week: 30 (50 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 15
Starting dates: Every Monday
Beginner level starting dates: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
General English 30
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.
Lessons per week: 30 (45 minutes per lesson)
General English 20
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.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
General English 26
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes three days per week. 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.
Lessons per week: 26 (45 minutes per lesson)
General English 24
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.
Lessons per week: 24 (45 minutes per lesson)
Intensive 30
It concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country.
In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. In addition during lessons 5–6, there are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.
Lessons per week: 30 (50 minutes per lesson)
Academic English
Academic English consists of General English with a focus on key academic skills and exam preparation. The programme includes regular, focused grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills. Recommended start dates: First Monday of January, April and September.Spend up to a year abroad, achieve a high level of fluency in your chosen language and make new friends from all over the world. This programme differs from shorter courses because students receive a greater level of academic support and management, including two additional weekly sessions with a teacher. It offers regular testing, academic counselling and assistance with university placement.
An individual study plan is designed for you to suit your level, individual aims and the duration of your course.
Lessons per week: 30 (50 minutes per lesson)
Intensive 25
The school concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get well-rounded insight into the language and country.
In 2 lessons, each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. 5 additional lessons per week are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.
Lessons per week: 25 (50 minutes per lesson)
Standard 20
During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You use a textbook in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.
Lessons per week: 20 (50 minutes per lesson)
Classic Course
Braintree
Students will take part in 15 hours of English language lessons per week. Lessons are topic based and designed to be fun, energetic and informative. They enable students to use their English in real world situations and increase their confidence.
The school offers a variety of onsite activities including sports, arts and crafts and team games. The activities provide opportunities for students to use the English they have learnt and make international friends.
Full and half day excursions allow students to really get to know Boston and the USA. The school uses popular destinations as a classroom where students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
Included:
7 evening activities per week
1 full-day excursion per week
3 half-day excursions per week
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Boston Summer
As one of America’s oldest cities and the country’s educational capitol, Boston is a unique place to soak up American culture while you sharpen your English skills. Our ESL and activity program at The Newman School, a premier preparatory academy, is the perfect way for you to enjoy the best of Boston’s many highlights while working on your language abilities!
**Activities and excursions** (for 3 week stays)
- Newbury Street
- Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market
- Beacon Hill & The State House
- Harvard University/Square
- Prudential Center
- New England Aquarium
- Museum of Fine Arts
- MIT Tour
- Freedom Trail
- CambridgeSide Galleria
- Boston Duck Tour
- Revere Beach
- Little Italy
- Assembly Square Outlets
- Canobie Lake AmusementPark (optional)
- New York City Trip (optional)
- Welcome & Farewell Parties
**Accommodation**
- Safe and secure residence halls provide shared housing.
- Includes three meals on weekdays, brunch on Saturdays and brunch & dinner on Sundays.
**Evening**
Dances, sports, games and movies.
Transportation pass included.
Lessons per week: 18 (50 minutes per lesson)
General English - Tourist Visa
You will join multi-national language classes following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains, skills and competencies appropriate to your level of ability.
Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context. You will improve your language skills and also enhance your inter-cultural communication.
Lessons per week: 19 (55 minutes per lesson)
General English - F1 Visa
You will join multi-national language classes following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains, skills and competencies appropriate to your level of ability.
Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context. You will improve your language skills and also enhance your inter-cultural communication.
Lessons per week: 20 (55 minutes per lesson)
General English
Cambridge
The General English course consists of 20 lessons per week and is designed to help you to develop your English skills, and at the same time leave you with enough spare time that you can fully engage with Boston if you are staying as a visitor to the city. The approach of the classes focuses on the four main areas of language development: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. As the name of the course suggests, English will be developed in a general sense, allowing you to make use of your new skills in as diverse a range of circumstances as possible.
Class sizes tend to be of 12 participants, but with a maximum of 15. These small groups facilitate communication between the students and their teachers, which is proven to enhance academic performance. The school may occasionally organise days out for you and your peers, so get ready to put your English skills to the test in real situations!
The General English courses are designed to improve your English language skills and give you more professional and academic options in the future. As well as taking lessons, you will have plenty of time to sight-see and explore your destination.
The course is semi-intensive and available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced, with classes made up of different levels. The focus is on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and all Kaplan schools offer extensive and varied activities programs to help you make the most of your destination.
This course is for you if...
- You want to combine English classes with a holiday.
- You want to choose how long you study for, with courses from 1 week to a year.
- You want to practice your new English skills while out sightseeing and experiencing another culture.
- You want to make the most of specially created and proven Kaplan study materials.
- You want to receive a Kaplan International Languages Certificate of Achievement.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Semi-Intensive English
Cambridge
This Semi-Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher-led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. This includes access to K+ Online complementary learning materials as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
The Semi-Intensive English course is a semi-intensive program that allows you to balance classroom tuition with structured study and free time activities. You will improve your English language ability at a speed you feel comfortable with, while having time to enjoy your destination.
This course is available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced and you will be placed in a class which is suitable for your level. The course focuses on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. You’ll also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions and strategies.
- Improve your core English language skills with students the on same level.
- Choose how long you study for, with courses lasting from 1 week to a year.
- Balance English classes with leisure activities.
- Specially created and proven Kaplan study materials.
- Graduate with a Kaplan International Languages Certificate of Achievement.
Lessons per week: 27 (45 minutes per lesson)
Intensive English Course
The Intensive English Program (IEP) offers an immersive and consistent platform to improve your English language at an accelerated pace.
There are 6 levels of instruction, each level includes a Grammar and Integrated Skills class. Each class has its own corresponding book and curriculum.
In the Grammar class, the focus is on useful structures and natural application in practical contexts.
In the Integrated class, you will concentrate on building confidence and greater fluency in all language skills with socially relevant, topical themes.
Lessons per week: 15 (70 minutes per lesson)
Standard 15
Boston is a city perhaps most famous for its passionate baseball fanbase, the Boston Marathon, and the Freedom Trail. Less known is that Boston is a walkable city that permits residents to easily get around, and offers a good quality of life for those who reside here. Prospective students for HLI’s home tuition course can expect to undertake 15 hours of one-to-one private lessons per week, all while living in their teacher’s Boston home.
You will find yourself immersed in your language studies as well as the inevitable interaction that you’ll have with Boston residents as you walk around the city doing your errands and taking in the sights and sounds. Be prepared for Boston residents to interrogate you on which sports teams are your favourites, as this is a central part of the city’s culture!
All of your daily meals are provided by your host family, due to this option being a full board experience. If you encounter any kind of issue with your course or your living situation, you can get in touch with HLI’s Local Organisers working in Boston.
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Standard 25
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
Lessons per week: 25 (60 minutes per lesson)
Standard 30
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
Lessons per week: 30 (60 minutes per lesson)
Standard 20
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
Home Tuition 15
It is the most effective way to make rapid progress: you live with your teacher who will give you private language lessons and correct you at all times. It completely immerses you in the language you are learning as you put into practice what you have learnt during your lessons through social interactions and meal times with your host.
The Home Tuition Programme includes:
• 15 hours private language lessons per week
• Accommodation in your teacher’s home
• Meals and social interaction with your host
Choose the number of language lessons you require and personalise your Programme according to your needs, interests and preferences with a multitude of options and specialisations to choose from. Some things cannot be learnt by studying in the traditional way, fluency is achieved through living the language, using the target language constantly and in your everyday life. Culture, entertainment, leisure and current events are embedded in people’s language and these are as much part of the language learning process as the lessons.
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Summer Camp
The Boston centre is located on the beautiful campus of the prestigious Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, only 20 minutes to the historic city centre, and moments away from Cambridge. The campus has fantastic facilities including a modern sports hall, indoor swimming pool and running track with a recreational field and outdoor space as well as spacious residence halls. Historic New England sites and popular attractions of Boston are all within easy reach.
**Language Programme**
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 10 x 90 minute lessons per week morning or afternoon
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Approximately 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Spacious modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Materials included as well as an end of course certificate
**Accommodation**
- Residence: Boston Tufts University
- Room Type: Single room
- Bathroom Ratio: 1:6 students
- Room set up: Traditional US college dormitory rooms
- What’s in a room: Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, bathrooms and common areas are cleaned daily
- Linen cleaning: Changed weekly
- Towels: Provided
- Laundry: Available in residence, small fee
- Meals: Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at weekends
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Distance to classes: On campus.
**Excursions & Activities**
All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further.
When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and are very much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Junior Programme Standard
The courses are based on the communicative approach to learning English
Students will take a placement test on arrival to sort them into the right class for their level
The school has 6 levels of classes and workbooks ranging from pre-beginner to proficiency
All-inclusive Programme:
- Full board accommodation
- 5 hours of English lessons per week
- Workbook to use and keep
- Placement and exit tests
- Ardmore diploma upon completion of course
- Activities and evening entertainment
- At least 1 full day and 1 half-day excursion per week
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Global Achievers Academy Programme - No language lessons
Cambridge
No English language lessons provided, but the programme is taught in English.
Accommodation will take lace at Tufts University.
Deposit of USD 100 to be returned at the end of the stay if all is in good condition.
Visa Deposit Fee of USD 250. The Global Achievers Academy builds global change-makers through a unique programme of international cohort travel.
With 4 exciting destinations across 4 inspiring summers, the students are taken on a transformative journey alongside a vibrant and inclusive cohort community of diverse and talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact on the world and building a sustainable future.
The academies provide an immersive, experiential and enriching learning experience. They cultivate critical thinking and foster transformative leadership, equipping our students with the skills needed to become innovative and influential leaders.
Through the unique cohort travel system, the students establish invaluable global networks to last them a lifetime. Participants are exposed to diverse cultures and societies, providing valuable insights that will help them shape a more successful world of tomorrow, today.
Participation in the academy also supports ambitious students in their applications for the Oxbridge and Ivy League universities, helping them to stand out from the crowd. If you are a young person aged 13-17 who wants to create a positive change and become a truly global citizen, then this experience is for you!
There are 5 main topics that make up the course:
- Technology & the Future
- World History/Geographies & Art
- Sustainability & the Environment
- Leadership & Politics
- Finance & Economics
It includes a wide variety of cultural visits, including:
- the Salem Museum,
- a guided tour of Harvard University,
- a one night stay in New York,
- a visit to the United Nations headquarters.
The programme takes place for two weeks each summer, in 4 continents, across 4 years.
The unique cohort travel system gives students the opportunity to travel to a new destination each year with the same cohort of students that they formed on the first year. Students can attend 1,2,3 or the full 4 years.
The course is delivered in English, so students will need a minimum level of B2.
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
Summer Junior Course + Activity + Accommodation
Beacon Hill/Downtown
It includes afternoon activities Monday to Friday and full-day excursions each Sunday.Transportation fee: USD 145 (Includes transportation to/from all daily activities and weekend excursions. Includes airport transportation only for flights arriving Saturday between 09:00 - 21:00 and flights departing Saturday between 09:00 - 21:00).The ELC Summer Junior Program in Boston gives students the unique opportunity to live and study English in state-of-the-art facilities, located in the heart of Boston. During July and August, students enrolled in our Summer Junior Program in Boston will live in a university dormitory. Summer Junior Program students will take English classes in the mornings. On the weekends, students will be able to participate in optional Saturday activities and an included full-day excursion on Sunday.
Lessons per week: 20 (50 minutes per lesson)
General English 22
Develop the 4 core communication skills while improving pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.
This is an intensive English course. In addition to developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, this course provides support with pronunciation and grammar, improvement in vocabulary and a focused path to English proficiency.
Key points:
- High-quality courses suitable for students seeking immersion English
- Use of interactive technology makes classes more dynamic
- Taught at 6 levels (Beginner to Advanced)
- Classes start on Mondays (Tuesdays when it is a public holiday)
- On the first day of classes students are provided with an orientation seminar and placement testing is administered
- Each level is 12 or 13 weeks long
- Curriculum is structured in weekly modules with special learning objectives
- Assessment testing takes place toward the middle and at the end of the level
- Curriculum follows that of established publishers and respected textbooks
- Proficiency levels match CEFR international standards
Lessons per week: 22 (50 minutes per lesson)
General English 16
Ideal for those seeking to improve their language skills part-time!
General English 16 consists of 16 lessons per week of General English in listening, speaking, reading and writing at the appropriate level and uses the communicative method to help reach your goals.
This course provides students with pronunciation and grammar support, vocabulary improvement and a path to English proficiency.
General English 16 is ideal for students of all levels who wish to improve their understanding of the English language while visiting the local area and immersing themselves in American culture with new friends from around the world.
Key points:
- High-quality courses suitable for students seeking immersion English
- Use of interactive technology makes classes more dynamic
- Taught at 6 levels (Beginner to Advanced)
- Classes start on Mondays (Tuesdays when it is a public holiday)
- On the first day of classes students are provided with an orientation seminar and placement testing is administered
- Each level is 12 or 13 weeks long
- Curriculum is structured in weekly modules with special learning objectives
- Assessment testing takes place toward the middle and at the end of the level
- Curriculum follows that of established publishers and respected textbooks
- Proficiency levels match CEFR international standards
Lessons per week: 16 (50 minutes per lesson)
General English 18
Ideal for those seeking to improve their language skills full-time!
General English 18 consists of 18 lessons per week of General English in listening, speaking, reading and writing at the appropriate level and uses the communicative method to help reach your goals.
This course provides students with pronunciation and grammar support, vocabulary improvement and a path to English proficiency.
Key points:
- High-quality courses suitable for students seeking immersion English
- Use of interactive technology makes classes more dynamic
- Taught at 6 levels (Beginner to Advanced)
- Classes start on Mondays (Tuesdays when it is a public holiday)
- On the first day of classes students are provided with an orientation seminar and placement testing is administered
- Each level is 12 or 13 weeks long
- Curriculum is structured in weekly modules with special learning objectives
- Assessment testing takes place toward the middle and at the end of the level
- Curriculum follows that of established publishers and respected textbooks
- Proficiency levels match CEFR international standards
Lessons per week: 18 (50 minutes per lesson)
Intensive Course + Accommodation
Brighton
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. This course comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week, will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. It also offers the maximum number of Special Interest Lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad.
Lessons per week: 32 (40 minutes per lesson)
Intensive Course
Brighton
Being home to some of the most famous and iconic universities in the world, Boston is a city that is welcoming to international students, and this is just one of the factors that makes the Intensive course from EF’s Boston location so appealing.
There are 32 classes to enjoy in total for every week, and you’ll study a curriculum that gives equal importance to the main language skills of: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Although you will dedicate a lot of your time to your English improvement, you will make better connections with your classmates as a consequence - which means you should be prepared to do a lot of speaking in-class, as well as to go out together and enjoy everything Boston has to offer. You have an endless array of bars and cafes near the school to choose from, as well as places of interest like the New England Aquarium or Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
As if the city of Boston weren’t enough to explore, EF also organises group trips to cities like New York, to enrich your English immersion experience.
This course comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week, will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. It also offers the maximum number of Special Interest Lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad.
Lessons per week: 32 (40 minutes per lesson)
General Course + Accommodation
Brighton
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons, held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals.
Lessons per week: 26 (40 minutes per lesson)
Summer Course + Accommodation
Brighton
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week.Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week.
This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
Lessons per week: 20 (40 minutes per lesson)
General Course
Brighton
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons, held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals.
Lessons per week: 26 (40 minutes per lesson)
Summer Course
Brighton
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week.Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week.
This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
Lessons per week: 20 (40 minutes per lesson)
General Language - Fast Track
InTuition's courses are a unique combination of one-to-one lessons, delivered by a qualified and experienced specialist tutor, and full-board accommodation in that tutor's family home. You don't just learn during lessons: all day, every day, you are immersed in the language of study. Your confidence and fluency grow day-by-day as you learn the language in a structured, yet natural manner.
The 3 Key Benefits of an InTuition course:
1. Amazing tutors: The secret to the success of the courses is simple. The organisation works with only the best host tutors, selected, resourced and supported by InTuition, so you can be confident in their quality and their commitment to providing the very best language learning experience.
2. More than just a language course: You and your host tutor can plan visits and excursions which are relevant to your interests, and organise specific activities in your free time. Real-life opportunities to use the language of study keep you talking and listening throughout your course, helping to boost your confidence and fluency.
3. Rapid progress: Choose from three to six hours per day of one-to-one tuition, based on your precise needs. Outside formal lessons, you will be in relaxed social situations, giving the opportunity to build and strengthen your confidence in the language of study.
Lessons per week: 25 (60 minutes per lesson)
General Language - Classic
InTuition's courses are a unique combination of one-to-one lessons, delivered by a qualified and experienced specialist tutor, and full-board accommodation in that tutor's family home. You don't just learn during lessons: all day, every day, you are immersed in the language of study. Your confidence and fluency grow day-by-day as you learn the language in a structured, yet natural manner.
The 3 Key Benefits of an InTuition course:
1. Amazing tutors: The secret to the success of the courses is simple. The organisation works with only the best host tutors, selected, resourced and supported by InTuition, so you can be confident in their quality and their commitment to providing the very best language learning experience.
2. More than just a language course: You and your host tutor can plan visits and excursions which are relevant to your interests, and organise specific activities in your free time. Real-life opportunities to use the language of study keep you talking and listening throughout your course, helping to boost your confidence and fluency.
3. Rapid progress: Choose from three to six hours per day of one-to-one tuition, based on your precise needs. Outside formal lessons, you will be in relaxed social situations, giving the opportunity to build and strengthen your confidence in the language of study.
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
General Language - Intensive
InTuition's courses are a unique combination of one-to-one lessons, delivered by a qualified and experienced specialist tutor, and full-board accommodation in that tutor's family home. You don't just learn during lessons: all day, every day, you are immersed in the language of study. Your confidence and fluency grow day-by-day as you learn the language in a structured, yet natural manner.
The 3 Key Benefits of an InTuition course:
1. Amazing tutors: The secret to the success of the courses is simple. The organisation works with only the best host tutors, selected, resourced and supported by InTuition, so you can be confident in their quality and their commitment to providing the very best language learning experience.
2. More than just a language course: You and your host tutor can plan visits and excursions which are relevant to your interests, and organise specific activities in your free time. Real-life opportunities to use the language of study keep you talking and listening throughout your course, helping to boost your confidence and fluency.
3. Rapid progress: Choose from three to six hours per day of one-to-one tuition, based on your precise needs. Outside formal lessons, you will be in relaxed social situations, giving the opportunity to build and strengthen your confidence in the language of study.
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
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Reviews by former students who attended a General course in Boston
The friendly atmosphere. The teacher Greg is great and Katherine in the administration department is top notch.
Merci Imad et Katherine
6 November 2022
Course: Academic English - 12 weeks
Student age: 0 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
KarimaFLS Boston Commons
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.
Great school - very motivated staff and totally centrally located in Boston.
16 August 2022
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years
4.0 | 22 reviews
BeateEC English
Excellent proficient course, would like to do another one soon!
15 August 2022
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
4.0 | 22 reviews
MarcusEC English
I was able to make friends from many different countries.
12 April 2022
Course: General English 30 - 1 week
Student age: 22 years
4.0 | 22 reviews
Toranosuke EC English
1. My language progress- I stopped being afraid of speaking, my level of English got higher
2. I made some good friends
3. Atmosphere of education
23 August 2021
Course: Vacation English - 1 week
Student age: 15 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
VarvaraFLS Boston Commons
I want to go back there ASAP!!!
6 August 2019
Course: Vacation English - 6 weeks
Student age: 17 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
ZofiaFLS Boston Commons
Serious attitude to learning process. All aspects are thought over: group lessons, family communication. Very good Family. Thank you very much.
Everything is great
29 October 2018
Course: Vacation English - 4 weeks
Student age: 40 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
EkaterinaFLS Boston Commons
The teachers and the ability to make a lot of friends from all around the world!
12 September 2018
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
Student age: 17 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
GretaFLS Boston Commons
The Teachers are very professional but also very nice and friendly. T hey are the best English teachers that I had in my experience of school. It was a beautiful experience.
4 September 2018
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
Student age: 28 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
Angela FLS Boston Commons
Being able to see music and video
27 August 2018
Course: Vacation English - 2 weeks
Student age: 17 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
YosukeFLS Boston Commons
Organization, location and activities.
10 August 2016
Course: Vacation English - 3 weeks
Student age: 15 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
DianaFLS Boston Commons
Teacher and staff
21 August 2015
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
Student age: 105 years
4.4 | 23 reviews
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!
17 November 2010
Course: General English 24 - 3 weeks
Student age: 28 years
4.0 | 22 reviews
MaríaEC English
The environment
1 June 2009
Course: General English 30 - 12 weeks
Student age: 25 years
4.0 | 22 reviews
AdaEC English
Some teachers were great
6 April 2009
Course: Intensive 30 - 12 weeks
Student age: 24 years
3.7 | 15 reviews
the lessons, the people
20 June 2008
Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Student age: 22 years
3.7 | 15 reviews
The people
It is a great place to study
2 January 2008
Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Student age: 35 years
3.7 | 15 reviews
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