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Program

Destination

Boston, the capital and largest city of the state of Massachusetts, is one of the most desired student destinations in the United States. Its intense cultural life, prestigious schools and universities, festivals, animated nightlife and charming architecture attract students from across the United States and the world. As the economic and cultural centre of New England, Boston does not resemble other American metropolises; the centre boasts a number of colonial buildings, the streets are windy and not on a grid pattern and the city has a number of pedestrian and bike zones.

Nicknamed the "cradle of freedom", Boston is the oldest of the new cities of the United States. A scent of England, still alive in the home as in habits, contributes to the charm of this landmark of American history, famous for its cobbled streets and monuments, that alongside the modern skyscrapers of the district business. The capital of Massachusetts has preserved its multiple identity, shaped by four centuries since the influx of immigrants from places like Ireland and Italy in the nineteenth century. But far from being locked in its past, this great university centre has developed into a major cultural and economic centre of the United States.

School

Our partner school is situated on a Boston university campus and is one of the premiere English teaching institutions in the American university system. It is only 15 minutes from the historic city centre by bus.

The professors are all certified and experienced teachers of English as a foreign language. The class sizes average about 8 and the maximum is 15, which creates an ideal and dynamic atmosphere for class interaction.

The campus covers 33 hectares (82 acres) of magnificent wooded land. Founded in 1911, the school offers students both an pleasant atmosphere with traditional architecture and and the comfort of modern facilities.

Students have access to all of the campus facilities: library and media centre, computer labs with internet access, language laboratory, university cafeteria, indoor sports facilities and gym, tennis courts, golf courses, running track, etc.

Activities

The school organises a variety of social and cultural activities, as well as day excursions to different attractions. These include the Museum of Sciences, the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, Red Sox baseball games, the Hard Rock Café, etc. There are also more distant destinations offered, including the ski slopes of New England, Montreal, New York City or even whale-watching.

Courses

We have two options available on our Boston campus

• Semi-intensive Program 
  24 lessons per week of general English, focusing on all four aspects of linguistic acquisition: reading, writing and oral and written expression.
  
  
• Intensive Program
  This program uses the semi-intensive program as a base, and adds another 6 lessons a week, in a specialized area, for a total of 30 lessons per week. Possible subjects include TOEFL Preparation, English for Business, American Culture and Language, English through Drama, Pronunciation Development, Academic Study Skills, American Literature and History.

In both cases, students receive a fairly heavy load of homework.

Accommodation

Accommodation at our Boston campus is in a student residence with full-board (3 meals a day). Students share a bathroom, laundry facilities, and a comfortable lounge with TV, video and telephones. The meals are served in the University cafeteria.

Please note: spots in the dormitory are limited, please enrol 2 to 3 months in advance.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

The courses start every Monday throughout the year, for a minimum of 2 weeks. Accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday.

The school is closed during the Christmas holidays (December 18th to January 3th).

Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Academic materials
• Assistance from our staff in Belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• The flight
• Single room supplement
• Visa fees, when applicable (around 300 €)
• Transportation between the airport (Boston-Logan) and the residence

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival Airport: Boston Logan International (BOS)
• Transfer possible (145$ each way)
  
  

Visa

For EU residents:

• If you stay less than 90 days (12 weeks) and you follow the program of 24L, the student visa is not required. You simply need to complete a declaration ESTA ($ 14) online to enter the U.S. territory.
  
• If you stay less than 90 days (12 weeks) and you follow the program of 30L, the student visa is required and we provide the documents needed to acquire.
  
• If you stay over 90 days (12 weeks), the student visa is required and we provide the documents needed to acquire.
  
  

In all cases it is highly recommended to check the website of the US Embassy in your country to inform yourself on the documents and visa you need.

http://www.london.usembassy.gov/ (United Kingdom)

http://germany.usembassy.gov/ (Germany)

http://thehague.usembassy.gov/ (The Netherlands)

http://denmark.usembassy.gov/ (Denmark)

http://sweden.usembassy.gov/ (Sweden)

http://www.usembassy.be (Belgium)

http://www.amb-usa.fr (France)

http://bern.usembassy.gov (Switzerland)