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Study in a vibrant and historic setting at the Embassy Boston Downtown school and enjoy a fabulous city environment in the heart of Boston’s commercial district.
There are also many opportunities to join in with the full programme of excursions and activities available exclusively to Embassy students.

Course description

Embassy Boston Downtown is on West Street, just a few minutes' walk from Macy's, Quincy Market, Boston Common and the public gardens. It's in a vibrant area packed with restaurants and shops, including the famous Brattle Bookshop.
You'll be close to the Atlantic Coast beaches, ski resorts of New Hampshire, and historic local towns such as Salem and Newburyport.

Pedagogy

All of the professors are certified and qualified in teaching English to non-native speakers and have extensive experience. They participate regularly in international training and conferences.

Activities

Throughout the year, student have the option to participate in an extracurricular social program.

Equipment

Fully equipped classrooms
  • Minimum age : 16 years
  • Capacity : 300 - 500 p.
  • Services : internet access, multi-media center, student lounge, wifi
  • Environment : City, Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Metro
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Tennis, Theater, Tourist sites

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  • Our advice

If you like to be in the heart of things, Boston Downtown is the school for you.
Why Boston Downtown?
  • A city-centre location within easy reach of Boston's shops and attractions
  • Small, friendly school where everyone knows one another
  • Cutting-edge technology, with electronic whiteboards in every classroom
  • Superb excursion opportunities
  • Official TOEIC test site
  • Authorized TOEFL iBT test site

  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 1,18 January - 15 February - 31 May - 5 July - 6 September - 11 October - 25 to 26 November - 24,31 December 2010
  • Supplementary fee(s) : Exam TOEIC test fees 64 €.

 Price in € - Lesson Length : 50 min. - Number of lessons per week : 284 weekCourses start every Monday August 2010
20 general English course + 8 TOEIC exam preparation
Attention: The preparation will only take place if a certain number of students sign up. Please ask us before you register.

4 weeks minimum
Examination fees not included in the course price (see informations).
If you want to take the exam, you have to register directly online at the official website www.ets.org where you will also find the dates and the test center information.

Material courses included
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have2 type(s) of possible living accomodations : Homestay, Residence The Constitution Inn.

Choose a type of accomodation
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay 1

Homestay

Language Travels living accomodation united-states boston-downtown
The families are regularly checked by a school authority.

>> best way to practice the language
>> Stay from Sunday to Saturday
>> Approximative time to school : 60 min. by transportation
Accommodation options (prices in €)1 week (1-19)Supplementary 1 week (20+)Supplementary 1 night
twin room (2 beds) - Half board every day - Shared bathroom23019660
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom27725173
Number of weeks of accomodations  + - number of extra nights  + -

Residence 1

Residence The Constitution Inn

Language Travels living accomodation united-states boston-downtown
Each room is equipped with a TV, mini-fridge and microwave. Excellent sports facilities including gym, basketball courts, heated swimming pool, and a sauna. There are numerous cafes, shops, and restaurants nearby. High season fees 34 € per week. from 04 July 2010 to 03 October 2010 .

>> friendly atmosphere
>>to book as soon as possible
>> Stay from Sunday to Saturday
>> Approximative time to school : 25 min. by transportation
>> Minimum age : 16 ans
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Accommodation options (prices in €)1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom294
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom472
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  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
Boston : One way airport - 110 €Boston : Roundtrip airport/airport - 220 €

Your language travel price

General English + TOEIC Preparation

Study abroadtuition 4 week(s)1228 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee127 €

accomodation

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Study abroad0 extra night(s)0 €

Transportation

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Total booking price1435 €
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This program allows you to perfect your English while also preparing for the TOEIC. The TOEIC test measures the ability of non-native English-speaking people to use English in everyday work activities as well as their language proficency.
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This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
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This program offers the student both general English language courses and courses in English used frequently in a business setting.
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This program allows you to perfect your English, while also preparing for the TOEFL. The TOEFL test measures the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.

You will take the standard language class in the morning and test preparation classes in the afternoon.
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