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ELS/Boston-Cambridge 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-Cambridge 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.
Walking distance to Harvard Square/Harvard University
Boston’s excellent public transportation
Boston's cultural events & professional sports
Close enough to Cape Cod beaches for weekend trips
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Cost Per Session
$1950
International Guest House(Student Off Campus)
The International Guest House is comprised of three lovely Brownstone row houses. Students live in spacious double or quad rooms with semi-private bathrooms (2-4 people). Rooms include a bed, dresser, desk and chair for each resident. Refrigerator, microwave, TV, phone, and cable connections are available in each room. Linens are also included. Wireless internet connection is available for an additional fee.
Price per Session
$1650 - 1650
Occupancy
Double, Quad
Minimum Age
16
Airport Pickup
$125
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week (daily breakfast & dinner)
Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Host family students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students use the bus or train to reach ELS Boston City Center.
Price per Session
$1110
Occupancy
Single
Minimum Age
16
Airport Pickup
$125
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week (daily breakfast & dinner)
Computer center
Gymnasium
Aerobics & other fitness classes (fee)
Basketball court(s)
Wheelchair accessible
Meet the Staff
Robert Ahern
Center Director
I want to welcome you to the most exciting location for studying English in the U.S.A. ELS Boston Cambridge is situated among the best universities in the world. Where else can you walk between two of the most famous learning centers like Harvard University and Mass. Institute of Technology (MIT). These schools send graduates to the higher levels of governments and schools throughout the world. They shape today and tomorrow in every major field. And they have been doing in for centuries. In addition, we are only a few minutes travel to at least 50 more terrific schools of learning. We offer assistance to our students to achieve their dreams, and change the world.
I am the new Center Director here in Boston. My name is Robert Ahern. I am a native of the area, Lexington, Massachusetts; the birthplace of the American Revolution. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in English and Education in Boston. I then went into business, establishing my own businesses in Massachusetts and Florida. I worked for much of my career in business, sold them 8 years ago, and finally came back to my true calling: Education. I received my TESOL Certificate from the School of International Training, VT, in Barcelona, Spain. I taught in Spain, Massachusetts, and Florida for several years. My permanent return to Boston brings me to my new position here.
The team of superb instructors and staff that we have here will help your students succeed in learning English and reaching their personal goals.
Meaghan Casey
International Student Advisor
I am a native to the Boston area, and enjoy showing off my home "town" to visitors, especially students. My love for foreign culture and travel started when I studied in Tours, France during my time at Bucknell University. I went on to teach English at the Elementary School level in a small town in the Poitou-Charentes region of France. I spent the last two years completing a Master's Degree in Intercultural Communications in Baltimore, Maryland. During this time, I also worked in the Study Abroad Office, helping to prepare American students for their studies overseas. I am thrilled to now welcome International Students to the United States, the Boston area, and to ELS. I enjoy seeing students from all different parts of the world in my office each day.
Kelsie Thames
Administrative Assistant
I was brought up here in the city of Boston. I attended Fisher College where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I love working here at ELS Boston City because I get the chance to speak with people from all over the world. It is a great place to learn new things about other cultures. There is something really special about the city of Boston. Whether going for a Sunday stroll through the Boston Garden and Common or enjoying the first snow fall of the season along beautiful Beacon Street, it’s really an extraordinary place. This is my home and I welcome you!
Ayse Korucu, Turkey
September 10, 2010
I came to Boston on July 21, 2008 from Turkey because I need to improve my English for a PHD program in engineering. I started in level 105 and now have completed level 114. Yes, level 114! There are levels past 112. I really love my classes! The teachers in Boston are so wonderful. They truly try to engage you, making learning English so much fun. The staff works hard to make your experience in Boston special and help you in any way they can. I love ELS Boston. It is the best!
In celebration of the holidays, all ELS Language Centers in the United States, Canada and Australia, plus Princeton Headquarters, will be closed on several different days. Read more to find out.
Dear ELS Students,
With the close of 2011, ELS reflects with deep appreciation on your choice to attend ELS Language Centers. We would like to take this opportunity to again say thank you. It is truly rewarding to work with all of you in our common goal of enabling you to fulfill your career and life goals through education.
In celebration of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, all ELS Language Centers in the United States, Canada and Australia, plus Princeton Headquarters, will be closed on several different days.
Please refer to the following grid as a guide to which days our various units will be closed:
Regular class schedules will resume on Tuesday, December 27 in the USA (Wednesday, December 28 in Canada and Australia) and on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 (in all locations).
ELS wishes you a wonderful holiday season, and much success in 2012!
Calling All Merit Scholars! We are proud to present our ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship in celebration of Fifty (50) Years of ELS Leadership in International Education.
This scholarship is a special recognition for students like you--with outstanding academic achievement in your undergraduate, graduate, and/or secondary school.
If you meet the minimum grade point average (GPA) and several other requirements, ELS will award 50 percent of your ELS Language Centers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tuition. The ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship will be paid directly into your student account at the ELS Host Institution or AEC member that issued your CLA, making the process simple and official.
Contact an ELS-authorized Counseling Agent, who will ensure that you follow the admissions process properly, meeting all scholarship terms and conditions. Participating ELS university partners are as follows:
ELS has expanded to now include pathways to tertiary institutions in Australia!
Interested in studying in Australia? Choose from ELS Universal English College in beautiful Sydney or the new center opening in May 2012 in Brisbane, located on the campus of Metropolitan South institute (MSIT) of TAFE.
ELS provides a full range of English training programs, as well as pathways to over 40 institutions in Australia, including prestigious and popular institutions like Macquarie University, University of Western Sydney, University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong, TAFE New South Wales and Le Cordon Bleu.
Now over 650 schools, colleges, TAFE, and universities worldwide accept the ELS certificate of completion as evidence of English proficiency, and fulfilling the English language requirement for admission.
ELS Now Provides Higher Education Pathways from India to the US, Australia and Canada.
Last Thursday marked the opening of ELS International Pathways office in Chennai, India! This momentous next step for ELS was celebrated with traditional Indian foods, Indian dance performances and presentations of the history of ELS and the new mission of ELS in India. We will provide objective education counseling to help students achieve their higher education goals in the USA, Canada and Australia.
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