ELS Language Centers/Boston City

Cambridge, Massachusetts United States

School Introduction

Our ELS Language Center in Boston City, Massachusetts is located 10 minutes from downtown Boston in the Cambridge College commercial building on Massachusetts Avenue - the same street as Harvard University and MIT. Two major subway stations within short walking distance offer ELS/Boston City Center students easy access to numerous historical sites, downtown shopping, museums, outdoor recreation, and excellent nightlife and entertainment. Students can enjoy day and weekend trips to Cape Cod, New York City, Niagara Falls, and Montreal, Canada.

ESL Program Introduction

ELS Boston City Center offers group Intensive (30 lessons per week), Semi-Intensive (20 lessons per week) and American Explorer (15 lessons per week) English programs. A Prep Program for the TOEFL ibT is also offered.

Students in the Intensive, Semi-Intensive & American Explorer English Programs offer instruction and practice in all key language skills: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading & writing. The Intensive English Program also offers afternoon elective classes that focus on specific interests (such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture).

The comprehensive, 12-week TOEFL iBT Prep Program (30 lessons per week) offers practice in reading & listening skills, writing and speaking, as well as test-taking strategies to help increase the TOEFL score.

Private instruction for Executives is also available.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 50
Average Class Size: 10
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 16
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory
School Setting: Urban
Accreditation: ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training)

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

START DATES 2009 (every 4 weeks): August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14, 2009.
Start Dates 2010: January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13

TUITION (varies by program): $1150 to $1575 per 4 weeks
Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT, starting at $1,770

Application Fee: $145 (one-time fee)
Materials & Technology Fee: $65 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $120 per session

ROOM & BOARD FEES 2009 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)

Special Courses & Features

English for Business
Internships or Work Experience
TOEFL Preparation Courses
One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Housing/Accommodation Info

Contact ELS Language Centers for more details. Or visit the center profiles available on the ELS website.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/Boston City
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 302
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tel (617) 873-0682
Fax (617) 873-0686
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