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ELC - English Language CenterBoston, USA

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Price at School 1150US$
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What we like about the school
  • Teachers provide students with additional academic help, free of charge, during designated study hall hours.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 2 days notice.
What we dislike about the school
  • There is an extra USD 50 materials fee for all courses.
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Location: ELC - English Language Center Boston is located in the historical and culturally rich city of Boston, on the east coast of the USA. Housed within the Beacon Hill District, ELC Boston is within walking distance of shops, eateries, restaurants and many of the city's attractions. Attractions such as the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Museum of African American History, and the giant green space of the Boston Commons, are all within a moment's walk of the school, ensuring students have much to see close by. Additionally, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Institute of Contemporary Art are both within a 25-minute journey via public transport. Boston Logan International Airport is within a 25-minute bus ride of the school, ensuring all international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

Course selection: The Junior summer courses of ELC Boston offer students several activity and course plans to choose from, ensuring that students are engaging in subjects and activities relevant to their interests. These choices include STEM, Sports, Universities or Classic programmes, all of which offer a wide range of fun activities and excursions. The Junior Summer Programmes are available as fully immersive or day programmes, with the accommodation being shared accommodation on the Boston University Campus. These courses are available throughout the summer months and may include visits to such sights as Fenway Park, New York City, whale watching, The Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science and much more.

School chain: English Language Center(ELC), Inc, has been supplying quality English language tuition and student care for over 40 years. Over its 3 schools in Boston, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, ELC strives to provide the perfect atmosphere for students to reach their language goals. They are also very experienced in supplying Junior Summer Programmes.

All 3 ELC centres are members of English USA, IALC, ALTO and NAFSA, and are accredited by ACCET.
  • The language school ELC - English Language Center was founded in Boston, USA in 1978.
  • Legal name / parent company: English Language Centre, Inc.
  • Tax registration ID: 04-305-4650
  • Abbreviated name of school: ELC Boston

English Courses

General Language
Junior

Information for all courses offered by ELC - English Language Center

Comments about courses

For airport transfers before 09:00 and after 21:00, a supplement will be charged.

Health insurance (optional): USD 35 per week.

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 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.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 0 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

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 Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Note: All courses offered by ELC - English 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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ELC - English Language Center (ELC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETIALCPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at ELC - English Language Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 15
    Number of public PC workstations: 20

Student Age / Nationality

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

Top student nationalities

Age of students

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
Yes
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered

Junior - Free activities

- Historic Freedom Trail Tour
- Red Sox game at Fenway Park
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Shopping on Newbury Street
- Sports on the Boston Common
- Sailing on the Charles River
- Boston Harbor Cruises
- Dining at the best restaurants

Junior - Paid activities

Activities included in programmes.

Map  

29 Indian Hill Road - MA 02108 Boston
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FAQ about ELC - English Language Center,

  • English courses at ELC - English Language Center start at 1093 US$ for Junior Course + Activity - Day Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Junior Course + Activity - Day Programme
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English Language Center varies from 12 students (Summer Junior Course + Activity + Accommodation ) to 12 students (Summer Junior Course + Activity + Accommodation )
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ELC - English Language Center comes from Japan with a 17% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (12%) and China (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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