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English school in Boston: FLS Boston Commons

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4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of FLS Boston Commons, Boston
Ranked #2 of 17 English schools in Boston
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

(8)
Students 18-30 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(6)
Students 31-49 years
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

(6)
Students 50+ years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(2)
What we like about the school
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: The Boston school is ideally located in the heart of downtown, overlooking Boston Common, the city's famous public park and gardens. The historic Freedom Trail and Beacon Hill are both an easy walk from the school. Nearby, the bustling financial district, Government Center and theatre district offers endless options for dining and entertainment.

Public transportation: Opposite FLS, is the Park Street Subway Station. Here, students can take the red line or a light rail line to navigate the city. There is another subway station, Downtown Crossing Station, a short walk from the school, which has two subway services running through it. The South Station Train Station is 9 minutes by foot from FLS. It is a travel hub and, along with an extensive train service, also has bus services and a metro station.

Local attractions: The attractions around the centre of Boston are situated in the downtown neighbourhood or along the waterfront. These areas are walkable from the school or a short trip using public transportation. There are some attractions in the south of the city close to the North Eastern University. This area is home to the Museum of Fine Arts and Fenway Park Stadium. It is 20 minutes by subway from the school.

Course structure: FLS has general English lessons, exam preparation courses, an academic English package for those wanting to enter higher education, a high school completion programme as well as business English classes.
  • The language school FLS Boston Commons was founded in Boston, USA in 1986.
  • Legal name / parent company: FLS International LLC
  • Tax registration ID: 14-1998710
  • Abbreviated name of school: FLS Boston

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by FLS Boston Commons

Comments about courses

Extra fees

  • Health insurance: USD 40 per week.
  • Technology and services fee: USD 40 for courses from 1 to 4 weeks, USD 10 weekly thereafter. Waived for courses of 16 weeks and more.
Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 40 US$ per month.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 US$. 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, 22 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 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 Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • 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 junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Note: All courses offered by FLS Boston Commons, 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.

Videos & Photos

  • FLS Boston Commons - General School Video1/2
  • FLS Boston Commons - Student Interviews2/2
  • Laughing together
    Laughing together1/18
  • Students at school
    Students at school2/18
  • Conversation practise
    Conversation practise3/18
  • Heading to class
    Heading to class4/18
  • Map
    Map5/18
  • Painting
    Painting6/18
  • Common area
    Common area7/18
  • Posters
    Posters8/18
  • FLS Boston Commons common area
    FLS Boston Commons common area9/18
  • Student lounge
    Student lounge10/18
  • FLS Boston Commons school building
    FLS Boston Commons school building11/18
  • Happy students
    Happy students 12/18
  • Taking a break between lessons
    Taking a break between lessons13/18
  • FLS Boston Commons activities
    FLS Boston Commons activities14/18
  • City panorama
    City panorama15/18
  • Enjoying the outdoors
    Enjoying the outdoors16/18
  • Students in Boston
    Students in Boston17/18
  • FLS Boston Commons entrance
    FLS Boston Commons entrance18/18

FLS Boston Commons (FLS)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETNAFSAWYSE/FIYTOSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEnglish USA, CEA
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at FLS Boston Commons and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 14
    Number of public PC workstations: 4

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
15 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 18
Adult courses Throughout the year: 18
Junior courses In summer: 18
Junior courses Throughout the year: 18
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Logan International Airport:
175 US$ one way
350 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS).
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)
85 US$
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball0.1 km
Tennis0.1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Shopping,
- online conversation club,
- museums,
- movie night at the school,
- pronunciation workshop.

Adults - Paid activities

Going to the beach, visit the aquarium, bowling, theater, go to restaurants...

Junior - Free activities

All students in the junior programmes have all the activities included.

Junior - Paid activities

- Summer programmes - optional activities
- New York: USD 490
- Canobie Lake: USD 185
- Harbour Island: USD 60

Accommodation

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Student opinions about FLS Boston Commons, Boston

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
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.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
4. Sep. 2018
Liked
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
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Vacation English - 1 week
23. Aug. 2021
Liked
Serious attitude to learning process. All aspects are thought over: group lessons, family communication. Very good Family. Thank you very much.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss You won't have a chance to relax a lot.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Everything is great
Course: Vacation English - 4 weeks
29. Oct. 2018
Liked
The teachers and the ability to make a lot of friends from all around the world!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
12. Sep. 2018
Liked
Organization, location and activities.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Fisher College Programme  - 3 weeks
10. Aug. 2016
Liked
Good relationship with the students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Find ways to offer shared apartment rentals, not residence with shared rooms; host families are far away.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: TOEFL Preparation [Inglés] - 6 weeks
3. Sep. 2018
Liked
Being able to see music and video
Insider tips about what future students should not miss It is fun to have people from various countries
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Vacation English [英語] - 2 weeks
27. Aug. 2018
Liked
Teacher and staff
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
21. Aug. 2015

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from FLS Boston Commons have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at FLS Boston Commons.

Questions and answers about FLS Boston Commons

  • To study with FLS Boston Commons for 50 weeks you would need a F1 visa status. The school can issue you with an I-20 form once the course is booked and paid for. You will also have to supply a reference to the monies you have available to you during your time in the USA.
    Fraser Provan , LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 16, 2022
  • Yes, the fee can be waived for the second time the student enrolls.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 26, 2023

FAQ about FLS Boston Commons, Boston

  • English courses at FLS International start at 428 US$ for General English course with 18 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of FLS Boston Commons
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive English, General English, Academic English , Executive Business English Program
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Logan International Airport (175 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at FLS Boston Commons varies from 15 students (Intensive English) to 20 students (Specialty Tour - Discover Boston)
  • 100% of teachers at FLS Boston Commons hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at FLS Boston Commons comes from China with a 15% representation, followed by students from Japan (15%) and Thailand (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • FLS Boston Commons offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 15 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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