FLS Boston Commons, Boston USA
Why Choose FLS?
- FLS’ six year-round Intensive English Program centers are in Southern California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, near some of the most popular destinations in the world for students and tourists.
- FLS offers proven programs, which prepare our students well for transfer to college or using English in any environment.
- FLS offers college and university placement assistance at no additional charge for our students.
- FLS offers nine levels of English study, insuring that you will have a class that’s right for you.
- FLS’ unique English Everywhere programs brings your English learning into your homestay, your activities and your understanding of music and movies.
- FLS’ experienced counselors assist you at every step, from your initial application to FLS all the way to college transfer.
- FLS is accredited by ACCET, assuring you of high program quality.
- FLS responds effectively and quickly to your concerns.
- FLS centers are located in secure, safe environments. You will enjoy exciting activities while still being assured of your safety.
Prices / Courses and Accommodation
- General English Language Course, 50 minutes per lesson, 12 student max. per group
Prices includes course ,all registration fees, medical insurance, course materials, level assessment upon arrival, course materials, certificate upon completion of course.
| Number of weeks: | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER INTENSIVE 40 + HOMESTAY TWIN | $2,825 | $4,150 | $5,435 | $7,995 |
| INTENSIVE 30 + HOMESTAY TWIN | $2,635 | $3,865 | $5,055 | $7,435 |
| SUPER INTENSIVE 40 + INTERNATIONAL GUEST HOUSE | $3,625 | $5,350 | $7,035 | $10,395 |
| INTENSIVE 30 + INTERNATIONAL GUEST HOUSE | $3,355 | $5,065 | $6,655 | $9,835 |
Professional Affiliations
It is important to our educational mission to maintain high academic and professional standards. Accordingly, we belong to a number of professional associations and have submitted ourselves to the scrutiny of appropriate accrediting and supervisory organizations. We belong to and are in good standing with:
- Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- American Association of Intensive English Programs
Boston Commons
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FLS International’s newest center is located in the heart of Boston overlooking Boston Commons, the city’s famous public park and gardens. The historic Freedom Trail and Beacon Hill are both an easy walk from the center. Nearby, the bustling financial district, Government Center and theater district offer endless options for dining and entertainment.
With public transportation seconds away from the school, Harvard Square, Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox, and Newbury Street are easily accessible and provide students with numerous cultural activities and dining options. The beaches of Gloucester and the rural scenery of New Hampshire and Vermont are within one hour of downtown Boston.
Area Profile
The home of prestigious and renowned universities such as Harvard, MIT, Boston College and Boston University, Boston hosts the world’s largest and most diverse population of college students. Being the cultural, business and educational capital of New England, Boston offers many captivating attractions such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and President John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.
Students will find it easy to take the subway system to all the varied neighborhoods of this fascinating city, including Back Bay, the North End (Boston’s Little Italy), Chinatown. On the weekends, FLS provides excursions to scenic Cape Cod, historic Salem and Plimoth Plantation and Vermont’s beautiful Green Mountains.
Climate
Boston offers 4 distinct seasons. Spring and fall have moderate temperatures ranging from 6 to 12 degrees Celsius. Winters are full of snow and brisk weather, while summers are sunny and hot with temperatures ranging from 15 to 28 degrees Celsius.
Area Attractions
- Harvard University – One of America’s most famous universities is full of history and traditional architecture.
- Boston Common – America’s first public park and still a major center of city activity.
- Boston Tea Party Ship – A replica of the ship where this historic even took place.
- Boston Public Library – Impressive architectural landmark with art exhibits.
- Cape Cod – Popular seaside resort, dotted with picturesque beaches and charming villages.
- Salem – Historic town famous for the witch hunts hundreds of years ago.
- Providence – Lively capitol of Rhode Island and the home of Brown University.
- Plimoth Plantation – A living museum of seventeenth century New England.
- JFK Library and Museum – A vibrant tribute to the life and times of America’s thirty-fifth President.
- Fenway Park – Home to the world champion Boston Red Sox.
- New England Aquarium – Home to over 20,000 animals The New England Aquarium is one of the most prominent and popular public aquariums in the United States.
English Language Programs
- Super Intensive English Program
Our new Super Intensive English Program offers the most hours of live instruction per week available at any U.S. language school! For students intent on making the most of their time, this program offers 40 lessons of live instruction per week.
Your teacher will work with you for the entire 40 lessons! Unlike other programs, our Super IEP does not count ‘lab hours’ or other independent study periods as lessons.
Our program places an exceptional emphasis on speaking. Students practice speaking skills frequently in class, receiving regular guidance and correction from their instructor.
- Intensive English Program
Our most popular program, the Intensive English Program includes 30 lessons (25 hours) of instruction per week from qualified, native-speaking teachers.
Your teacher will work with you for the entire 30 lessons! Unlike other programs, our IEP does not count ‘lab hours’ or other independent study periods as lessons.
Our program places an exceptional emphasis on speaking. Students practice speaking skills frequently in class, receiving regular guidance and correction from their instructor.
Housing Offered
Homestay*
- Stay with a carefully selected American homestay family to increase your understanding of English and American culture.
- Shared bedroom and bathroom, half board (breakfast and dinner included (add $100 per week for a private room)
FLS Boston Commons: International Guest House**
Located in a beautiful brownstone in the heart of Downtown Boston, the International Guest House is a perfect place for students to meet students of other nationalities, access Boston’s historical attractions and, of course, improve their English! IGH is located in the prestigious Back Bay neighborhood, just minutes from the Charles River, the Boston Public Gardens, Newbury Street and public transportation.
Students share spacious rooms with other students from all over the world and have access to common areas, TV rooms and laundry facilities. A buffet-style breakfast and dinner is served daily, wireless internet is offered for a small monthly fee and linens and towels are provided on a weekly basis.
Each room in IGH comes equipped with a phone with a private phone number so that friends and family can reach the student at all times. As well as being a comfortable space for students to improve their English, IGH is located just blocks from FLS International at Boston Commons, making the morning commute to school an easy one!
Accomodation is at students’ disposal from the Sunday before beginning of course until the Saturday morning following end of course.
Not included: Airfare and Airport transfers
