EC Boston – General English

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All Levels
20 English lessons per week (15 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 14 weeks per level
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday/Saturday

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EC Boston – Semi-Intensive English Course

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All Levels
Semi-Intensive: 24 English lessons per week (18 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: Semi-Intensive: 12 weeks per level 12 weeks per level
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday/Saturday

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EC Boston – Intensive English Course

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All Levels
Intensive: 30 English lessons per week (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: Intensive: 10 weeks per level
Mode of Study: face-to-face delivery
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday/Saturday

455
EC Boston – English in the City

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: Intermediate+
20 lessons of General English + 10 English in the city (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 1-5 weeks
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday / Saturday

455
EC Boston – English for Work

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Location: Boston
Level: Pre-Intermediate+
20 lessons of General English + 10 English for work (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 1-10 weeks
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday / Saturday

455
EC Boston – Academic English

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: Intermediate+
20 lessons of General English + 10 Academic English(22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 1-10 weeks
Mode fo Study: face-to-face delivery
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday / Saturday

455
EC Boston – Academic Semester/Year

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All Levels
24 lessons (18 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 24 weeks+
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday / Saturday
Assessment: An entry language test on the first day; 5 weekly progress tests and reports; Exit test on the last day
A certificate of achievement on completion

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EC Boston – Intensive Academic Semester/Year

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All Levels
30 lessons (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 24 weeks+
Mode of Study: face-to-face delivery
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday / Saturday
Assessment: An entry language test on the first day; 5 weekly progress tests and reports; Exit test on the last day
A certificate of achievement on completion

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EC Boston – Exam Preparation Courses

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Location: All Schools
Level: Click here to see the table
30 lessons (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: recommended course - a minimum of 4 weeks
Mode of Study: face-to-face delivery
Starting Dates 2020: Every Monday
Arrival/Departure: Saturday / Saturday

455
EC Boston – One-to-One Courses

Age Group: 16 years +
Level: All Levels
One-to-One: From 2 lessons per week
Duration: One-to-One: Upon request
Starting Dates 2020: Year round

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EC Boston – Global Pathways Programme

Minimum Level: Upper-Intermediate, if required, you can take the General English Course to reach Upper-Intermediate.
Semi-Intensive program - includes 24 lessons, comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), plus 4 individual English lessons for Academic Purposes Workshops.
Intensive program - includes 30 lessons, comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), plus 4 lessons of English for Academic Purposes Workshop, and 6 lessons of any elective classes offered by EC Toronto or EC Vancouver.
Start Date: every 5 weeks

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Welcome to the EC family! EC Schools are very prestigious language centres of the English language which has gained an impeccable worldwide reputation for its wide range of courses and the high level of tuition. The schools are situated only in English-speaking countries in the best locations: the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The company has grown from a single school to a global chain. Now EC is a leader in comprehensive education. Its motto is to inspire students, empower, share knowledge and create success. All the schools are accredited by the leading associations in their respective countries and are members of major international organisations. EC English Schools has received numerous awards and prizes in the educational industry such as the ST Star Chain School Award, the UK’s Customer Experience Silver Star Award (in 2016) and the Star Innovation Award (in 2009 and 2010).

EC English Schools are famous for their Orange Carpet Experience. Each student is considered to be a VIP person. On your first day in EC, you will walk inside the school on an orange carpet that the staff roll out just for you. This is a welcome gesture.
The variety of language courses, ideal learning environment, modern teaching equipment, multiple cultural and sports activities and comfortable accommodation attract students from all over the world. Its flexible course programme offers the most suitable English course for your personal needs. EC Schools create a perfect atmosphere in which everyone can develop their skills.


LOCATION


The USA is one of the EC School locations. You can choose between seven cities: Boston, New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles or Miami.
Boston is one of the oldest in the US. EC Boston English School was opened in 1992. It is located in the centre near Faneuil Hall Marketplace where you can do the shopping or go to a restaurant. This is the perfect choice for getting an American academic experience.


MAJOR SIGHTS NEARBY


Studying in Boston allows becoming more familiar with American culture and way of life. Boston has a convenient location so you can take weekend excursions to New York, Washington DC or Niagara Falls.
Every year Boston attracts thousands of tourists. Here you can visit a lot of fascinating historical sights. The three-mile Freedom Trail leads you to all main landmarks: the Boston Common, the State House, the Old State House, Old Granary Burying Ground, Old North Church and others. Besides, Harvard Square and Harvard Art Museums are worth to visit.
Boston is easy to walk, as its significant sights are relatively close.


AVAILABLE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES


The highly qualified staff organises engaging cultural and leisure time activities to entertain you after classes and at the weekend. Students are offered to take part in multiple excursions, a large number of school events where you can practice your language skills. Each programme is well organised. There is no time to be bored. A large number of entertainment and sports activities is provided for students.

  • Sports: boat trips, baseball, skating rink, skiing, canoeing (depending on a season)
  • Creative activities: workshops
  • Cultural activities: thematic excursions, weekend trips
Facilities:
  • Free WIFI
  • Average class size max 15
  • 11 classrooms
  • 19 student computers
  • IWBs throughout
  • Student lounge
  • Student Computers

* Students under 18 are only permitted on a tourist visa.

Included:
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Access to EC Online upon booking
  • Online Placement Test
  • Orange Carpet Experience
  • Welcome activity
  • Coursebooks
  • English language workshops and activities
  • Social and cultural programmes
  • Conversation partners (courses eight weeks+)
  • All Intensive 24 weeks+ courses include the option of joining an exam preparation course

Extra: Accommodation placement fee: €80

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