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The English school in Boston

The language center in Boston, founded in 1992, has a great location in the city center. Faneuil Hall Square is a historic area full of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. The academic center is close to public transport stops which greatly facilitates travel. The nearest metro station is State Street. English courses include General English programmes, exam preparation and academic year courses. All teachers are fully qualified, native speakers and have many years of experience.

School Facilities 

  • 26 new and equipped classrooms
  • English classrooms, fully equipped with Wifi
  • Individual study room
  • Library with academic materials for all students at EC Boston
  • Computers and internet: 43 computers with internet connection, equipped with academic resources and standardised tests
  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Individual study area

Mix of nationalities in the school

The school welcomes students from around the world and there is a mix of nationalities. In July 2015, the mix of nationalities was: 12% Brazil, 9% Colombia, 4% Spain, 6% Italy, 6% Japan, 12% Korea, 18% Saudi Arabia, 6% Turkey, 4% Taiwan and 4% Venezuela. 


Characteristics

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  • Garden doesn´t have  Garden
  • Wifi doesn´t have  Wifi
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  • Prayer room doesn´t have  Prayer room
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Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

AAIP

ACETT


Strongest Points

  • A large city with the same charm as a small city
  • A university and youthful environment
  • A beautiful city with lots to discover
  • The city of excellent education in the United States

Study English in Boston

Boston is an old city and as such, has a long history. Founded in 1630 by the British, it is considered one of the most culturally significant cities in the United States. Headquarters of the 50 university campuses is the city with the highest educational level in the country, because its famous and prestigious universities Harvard and MIT (Massachusetts Technology Institution) are located here. Boston is a bourgeois and a prosperous city, with a large student population that attracts students from around the world.

Its economic stability is not only based on their academic field but also in research and development, electronics, finance, engineering, tourism, technology and biotechnology. The city is considered "the Athens of America" ​​as it has more than 100 educational and research centers and more than 250,000 students, both undergraduates and English courses. This young and intellectual environment has consequences such as the amount of leisure activities and the prices of the theatres, concerts etc..

Useful Information:

Moving around Boston - Public Transport

Metro:

The public transport service is managed by the MassachusettsBay Transport Authority. There are four metro lines (blue, green, red and orange). Lines are open Monday to Saturday from 05.00-01.00 and Sundays from 05.20 to 00.45. The metro goes by the name "T". It is the oldest in the United States and is one of the best options for getting around the city. There is a transport card that lets you use the four subway lines and buses for 1, 3 or 7 days unlimited travel.

Buses

The MBTA also operates 13 commuter rail lines, three boat services and 185 bus routes. Public buses are cheaper and have more stops than the subway, although it is more difficult to find. 
A single ticket costs U.S. $ 1.25 on the train and U.S. $ 0.90 on the bus.

What to see in Boston - neighbourhoods and city tours

The city is organised into small and characteristic neighborhoods, perfectly communicated between one another. Therefore, unlike most cities in the United States, it is a pleasure to explore on foot.

  • The Freedom Trail (Liberty Lane) is a tour commemorating the revolutionary past of the city and the birth of the modern American nation; runs along four kilometers (2.5 miles) through the streets and attractions of Boston.
  • The Black Heritage Trail: is another tour that focuses on the role of Boston in the anti-slavery history of the United States.
  • The North End: is the oldest part of the city. It combines the Old World with the New World. Here is the narrowest house in Boston that measures less than 3 meters
  • Downtown Crossing: pedestrian zone. It is a paradise for people who like to go shopping, with department stores like Macy's Filene'sy. Nearby are areas like Financial District and Chinatown, the third largest Chinese community in the country.
  • The Boston Common: a huge green space which is as old as the city
  • Beacon Hill: located north and is historically the center of power and wealth in the city.
  • Chinatown and the theatre district are in the south.
  • Harvard Square: characterised by ancient clay buildings and the numerous cafes, bookstores and restaurants aimed at the thriving student community.
  • Cambridge: It is actually a town across the river, though many consider it part of the city of Boston. Here the famous Harvard University is located.
  • Charlestown center of Irish-American community and shipbuilding.

Interesting Facts

  • In Boston, the Tea Party incident that sparked the revolutionary movement against British rule took place
  • It is home to the oldest university in America: Harvard
  • It is one of the oldest American cities.
  • It is just 4 hours from New York by train or bus.
  • Boston is one of the cities with the best quality of life in the World
  • Among its many nicknames include: "the birthplace of modern America," "the center of the Solar System" or the "Athens of America" ​​and "the Rome of Massachusetts", as all the roads of New England, the physical, the cultural and historical, lead to Boston
  • Today, one in every 10 residents in the city study in one of the 57 faculties, schools or research institutes
  • Here, rock band Aerosmith was born.
  • Boston was home to Benjamin Franklin.
  • Ethnic groups: 54.5% White, 25.3% African American, 14.4% Hispanic, 5.8% other.
  • Population 589,141,000 (city); 2 million (metropolitan area).

Universities in Boston

Among the most important universities include:

  • Boston University (Boston University) is the fourth largest private university in the country.
  • Northeastern University: a university is especially known for its schools of Health Sciences and Business and its cooperative education programme.
  • Suffolk University is a small university, known for its law school.
  • The New England School of Law, is a law school, initially emerged as a women's college.
  • The Emerson College is a small college with an excellent reputation in the fields of performing arts, literature, film and journalism.
  • Harvard University has various faculties in different parts of the city and surroundings.
  • The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is a world reference in research and development
  • Tufts University, has a medical and dental school adjacent to University Hospital.

At night in Boston

  • Boston is a vibrant city full of bars, pubs and nightclubs. The large student population fills the streets of the city every weekend. The places which have the most students are on the river in Cambridge, near Harvard and MIT.
  • The official closing time for bars is 02.00. The minimum drinking age is 21 and smoking is prohibited in any establishment in Boston or Cambridge.
  • The only thing that closes later than 02.00 are the bars that are open 24 hours, nightclubs and restaurants in Chinatown. Under 21´s are allowed in some bars and nightclubs, but this is usually a set night once a week.
  • In general, the bars open around 11.00. The clubs charge an average of $ 15US per entry,

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Standard English course

This English course will help you to improve your English knowledge and to improve fluency in daily life contexts. It is ideal for students that want to gain more confidence, and is focused around the 4 main aspects of the language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. 

It includes 20 lessons per week (15 hours of class): The classes are in the mornings. In the summer months, there can be afternoon classes from 14:30-17:45

Additional information

Visa is not required

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 to 52 weeks
  • Lecciones per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  No
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  14
  • Average during the rest of year  0
  • Minimum age  16

Semi Intensive English course

This English course will help you to improve your English knowledge and improve fluency in daily life contexts. Also, you will attend personalised classes for your weak points in the 4 extra elective hours. 

This programme includes 24 lessons, 18 hours of class per week.

Additional information

Visa required

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Lecciones per Week  24
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  16

Intensive course

This course combines a standard course of 20 lessons per week + 10 extra hours. 

This English course will help you to improve your English knowledge and improve fluency in daily life contexts. Also, you will attend personalised classes for your weak points in the 10 extra elective hours. It is ideal for students who want to feel more confident, and is focused on the 4 main aspects of the language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. 

The 30 lessons correspond to 22.5 hours per week.

Additional information

Visa required

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Lecciones per Week  30
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  16

Preparation course for IELTS/TOEFL

This course is orientated around the preparation of one of the most respected exams in the world. The TOEFL exam is well-known by thousands of universities, institutions and businesses in more than 130 countries, amongst those include the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. The course will prepare the students so that they have the best chance of getting a good grade in the exam. 

It is recommended to reserve 4 or 8 weeks of the course. This includes 24 lessons - 18 hours per week. There is also availability for the most intensive courses of 30 lessons (22.5 hours) per week.

Additional information

Visa required

Characteristics

  • Course duration 4/8 weeks
  • Lecciones per Week  24
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  No
  • Level  B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  16

Business English course

This course is a combination between 20 standard English classes and 10 Business English classes. This intensive English course will help you to improve your fluency, precision, and capability of communication up to a level that you need to be able to work with confidence in the English-speaking world of Business.

There is also availability in the Business course for a longer duration (24 weeks). Contact us for more information. 

Additional information

Visa required

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 1 week
  • Lecciones per Week  30
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  10
  • Minimum age  16

Long duration course

Taking the time to focus on learning English will open many doors. This programme is for students that want to study for 24 weeks or more. You will develop fluency, precision and you will have an adecuate use of English in the 4 skills of the language.

You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout the course. 

Additional information

Visa required

Characteristics

  • Course duration from 24 weeks
  • Lecciones per Week  24
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  12
  • Minimum age  16

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Extra-curricular Activities

Extra-curricular Activities

The English School in Boston offers a lot of activities that you can participate in during your English course. Activities are the best way of practicing your language, with visit to museums, cinemas or the theatre. The first day, all of the new students are invited to a free welcome event to get to know each other and get to know the staff at the school. Also, you will be able to enjoy a varied activity progamme during your stay.

Example schedule of activities: 

  • Visits to museums and sites in the city
  • Cinema night: Enjoy a film and discuss it afterwards with other students
  • Dance classes
  • Art class
  • Basketball
  • Football: weekly football match with teachers and students
  • Sports in city parks
  • Sailings on boats to see the whales
  • Half day or full day tours
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Accommodation

Family

Speak more English and experience a cultural trip away with a Boston family. Accommodation with a family offers tranquility and all the comforts of home. You can practice your English with your host family in a comfortable and relaxed environment. As a member of the family, you will live and eat with them. Lots of students love to be part of the family and feel an extra sense of security. You will receive a warm welcome, comfort and homemade food. 

 
Accommodation Arrival Day: Saturday

Property Departure day: Saturday

Room Type: single or double room

School distance: from 45 to 60 minutes by public transport

Check-in: Saturday

Check-out: Saturday

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North End apartments

The North End apartments are the best option from a social point of view. You will be able to enjoy the independent lifestyle and have high quality accommodation at a good price. The apartments are shared amongst students from the school. They offer single bedrooms with bathroom or double with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room are also shared. The apartments have marble surfaces and new equipment, living room with all the comforts such as flatscreen TV.

The apartments can be found in a very pretty area filled with shops and restaurants. It is also very close to the school, less than a 15 minute walk. 

Availability: All year

Room Type: single or double room

School distance: 15 minute walk

Check-in: Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00

Check-out: Saturday before 11

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  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

Characteristics

  • Internet it has Internet
  • Private bathroom doesn´t have  Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities it has Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service doesn´t have  Cleaning service
  • Wifi it has Wifi
  • Kitchen it has Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils it has Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service doesn´t have  Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels it has Towels
  • Breakfast doesn´t have  Breakfast
  • Half Board doesn´t have  Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

How to get there

How to get to Boston

The Boston Logan International Airport is one of the largest in the United States. It is located in the metropolitan area of ​​Boston, Massachusetts 6 km northeast of the city.

The companies that fly to Boston from Spain are:

  •    British airways
  •    Continental Airlines Inc
  •    United Airlines
  •    US Airways

From the airport to the city

  • Trains, buses, metro, water shuttle and taxis connect the airport with the urban area.
  • Bus: A free shuttle "Massport" stops at every airport terminal in the subway ("T" station), and the water shuttle dock. There are several bus lines which connect the airport with multiple places in Boston. Buses 448, 459 and CT3 go to different parts of the Boston area.
  • Metro: The Metro provides a service to all points in the centre.
  • Taxi: Taxi ranks are in all terminals and function 24 hours.
  • Boat: By sea there is a free bus service, The Water Transportation Bus Service (Route 66), which connects all the airport terminals to the port of Logan and the MBTA station. In the harbour there are catamarans and "taxi" boats that go to Boston Harbour.



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