Study abroad
ELC Boston's excellent location in a neighborhood in Boston called the Back Bay puts you at the center of the city's exciting social scene.

Course description

ELC Boston is just one block away from delightful art galleries, boutiques, bookstores, and sidewalk cafes that line cosmopolitan Newbury Street. It’s also close to the Charles River.

Pedagogy

All of the professors are certified and specialize in teaching English to non-native speakers. They are all American native English speakers.

Activities

ELC center publishes a monthly excursion calendar which students receive on their first day of classes. Weekday activities include outings in and around Boston. Weekend trips are planned for regional cities and attractions.

Equipment

The school is a test center for the TOEIC and an exam center for the FCE, CAE and CPE.
  • Minimum age : 17 years and 18 for certain programs
  • Capacity : 150 - 300 p.
  • Number of classrooms : 14
  • Services : internet access, library, multi-media center
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Train
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

Accreditations

  • Our advice

A must ! This Massachusetts school is full of charm. Plus, there is also a fantastic opportunity to do a summer program in the heart of the University of Suffolk that is centrally located in Boston.

  • Minimum age : 17 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 2 January - 16,20 February - 16 April - 28 May - 4 July - 3 September - 8 October - 22,23 November - 24,25 December 2012
  • Supplementary fee(s) : I-20 express mail 57 €.


Course - 30 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 50 min.
20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons focusing on TOEFL preparation and academic skills
4 week4 extra week(s) Add for +4 weeks
1088 €-+
Courses start every Monday January 2012
Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Students are trained to take both the online version of the TOEFL and the paper version of the TOEFL.
Institutional TOEFL preparation is offered every month at all ELC centers
Examination fees are not included and must be paid directly at the school.
Register for the exam directly at the school upon your arrival.

  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have3 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay, residence - international guest house, apartment / studio - elc studio apartment.
  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

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The families are carefully chosen by the school which recommends this mode of lodging as ideal in order to immerse yourself in American life.
  • best way to practice the language
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 30 min. by transportation
Accommodation options4 week1 week (1-3)Supplementary 4 week (5+)
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom784 €233 €732 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom709 €214 €657 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence

International Guest House

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The student residence is located in the center of Boston and is just minutes on foot to the school. Housing available only in shared rooms: doubles, triples, or quadruples. Each room is equipped with a telelvision, telephone, refridgerator, microwave, and air-conditioning. A security deposit of 150 US dollars must be given on arrival. (for arrivals after 10 p.m. an extra payment of 50 US dollars is required)
  • friendly atmosphere
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 15 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week2 week3 week4 weekSupplementary 4 week (5+)
twin room (2 beds) - Half board every day - Shared bathroom473 €807 €1062 €1249 €1174 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Apartment / Studio

ELC Studio Apartment

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Ideal for the most independent students. They are located in the heart of the Back Bay, just a few minutes on foot to school, and close to restaurants, stores and bars. The studios are equipped with a kitchenette, private bathroom, television, telephone and WIFI. Arival between 9am and 7pm.
  • for the most independents
  • limited avaibilities
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 15 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
from 03-06-2012 to 01-09-2012
Accommodation options1 week
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom675 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
195 €: Boston Logan Airport - Roundtrip98 €: Boston Logan Airport - One way
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