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Boston-Newton, MA

777 Dedham Street
Newton, MA 02459
Tel.: 617-244-4448
On the campus of: Mount Ida College

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ELS/Boston - Newton is located on the safe and tranquil campus of Mount Ida College. You can enjoy studying on a traditional college campus just 13 kilometers from downtown Boston. Boston is home to many world-class museums, excellent theaters, trendy shopping spots and restaurants. Cape Cod, the White Mountains, New York City and Montreal are just a few hours away.


  • Private College campus location
  • On Campus Facility Use
  • Safe upscale suburban environment within ½ hour of Boston downtown by train/bus
  • Boston museums and historic and cultural attractions; prestigious universities in the area including Harvard, MIT and Boston University

Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center

Location Minutes Transportation Method
Airport 45
Bank 10
Downtown Area 30
Post Office 10
Restaurant(s) 10
Shopping Mall/Outlet 15
Supermarket 10
Bus Stop/Subway 10

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Walking

Bike

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Bus

Train


Electricity

110V 60KHz.
Electric Plug Details

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Programs available at this location

2013 Cost Per Session
$1730 USD

2013 Cost Per Session
$1680 USD

2013 Cost Per Session
$1410 USD

American Explorer Program

Enjoy the Adventure

2013 Cost Per Session
$1350 USD

The Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT

Achieve your goals by preparing for the TOEFL® iBT with ELS!

2013 Cost Per Session
$2040 USD

English for Executives

Group and One-to-One Instruction


Super Intensive English Program

One-to-One instruction


Super Intensive Plus

One-to-One Instruction


Malloy Hall - Mount Ida Residence

Malloy Hall
NOT available during sessions 6-9, 2013 due to renovation(Student Residence (On Campus))

Please note that Malloy Hall is NOT available for Sessions 6-9, 2013 due to renovations. During the renovation, ELS students willl live in Wingate Hall.
Students live in double and quadruple rooms in Malloy Hall, a typical suite style dormitory building with shared hallway bathrooms. Rooms include a bed, a dresser, a desk and chair for each resident and a microfridge for each room. Phone, cable and internet connections are available in each room. Students must provide their own computers. Linens are included and self-service machines are available in the same dormitory building for a small fee. Students clean their own rooms during their stay.

Price per Session $1650
Occupancy Double, Quadruple
Minimum Age 17
Airport Pickup $115
Meals / week or Meal Credit
19 meals per week

Wingate Hall
ONLY available for Sessions 6-9, 2013(Student Residence (On Campus))

Wingate Hall is only available for Sessions 6-9, 2013.
Wingate Hall is located on the Mount Ida College campus next to the Shaw Hall cafeteria, a short walk to the ELS center in Miller Hall. Most of our students will be placed in double rooms. We also have one triple and one quad available. \*Double bedroom (with one triple and quad available) \*Hallway bathrooms \*Internet access \*Cable hookup \*Furnishings including desk, chairs, beds, dressers or closets \*Fans and mini fridges provided upon request \*Linens and cleaning provided
Supermarket, banks, and restaurants are conveniently located in Newton Center, accessible by free college shuttle bus service.
Security: The Resident Assistant is on site, and security is provided by Mount Ida Campus.

Price per Session $1650
Occupancy Double - One triple and quad room available. Contact Center for details.
Minimum Age 17
Airport Pickup $115
Meals / week or Meal Credit
19 meals per week

Homestays in the area(Homestay)

Host family students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students use the bus or train to reach ELS and the campus.

Price per Session $1110
Occupancy Single
Minimum Age 17
Airport Pickup $115
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week

Mount Ida Campus Miller Hall Miller Hall in Snow Classroom Library Language Technology Center Language Technology Center Mount Ida Campus Fitness Center Workout Room Basketball Courts Ricker Hall - Classes Soccer Field Baseball Field Tennis Courts Health Center Mount Ida Building Mount Ida Interior
  • Baseball field
  • Computer center
  • Gymnasium
  • Soccer field
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Language Technology Center (LTC)
  • Music practice room(s)
  • Internet access (Wireless)
  • Health center
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Library
  • Recreational park
  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Workout area
  • Fitness Center
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cafeteria

Meet the Staff

Mark Schaerf

Mark Schaerf

Center Director

I am from New York City, but came to the Boston area to attend university. I have spent many years living and working overseas, and have taught in South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey. I was a teacher at ELS-Riverdale and Boston-Newton before becoming Housing Coordinator and now, Center Director. I enjoy meeting and helping students from all over the world. I am very pleased to work in a warm, friendly environment with my wonderful staff.

Marie Silva

Marie Silva

Academic Director

I have been associated with ELS/Boston since 1988. I first started teaching in the Special Programs Division and then moved into the regular program where I remained as an instructor for 20 years. I have been the Academic Director for our Newton center since 2007. My previous ESL experience came from having lived and taught in corporate programs and private institutions in Brazil.

Jennifer Ly

Jennifer Ly

International Student Advisor

I was born in Australia, grew up in Japan, finished High School and University in the USA and am fluent in English and Japanese. I received an internship at the National Academy of Science and spent a year living in Beijing, China. I enjoy meeting students from all over the world and learning about different cultures. I try to find interesting ways to bring students together, have fun, and learn to communicate. My door is always open!

Julian Garcia Roberts

Julian Garcia Roberts

Registrar

I arrived in the United States in 1996 from Cuba and started working as the Registrar at ELS in Boston in August 2001. In my country of birth I had accumulated 15 years working in planning, budget control and accounting. I attended the University of Havana for two years pursuing a degree in accounting and more recently 2 semesters at the Rhode Island College in the same major. Although not an educator, I enjoy being part of our students ELS experiences.

Camilo Valencia

Camilo Valencia

Homestay Coordinator

I’m originally from Medellin, Colombia. I studied International business and taught Business English during my university years. I am the Homestay Coordinator and I look forward to providing students with the best “living the American lifestyle” experience by matching them with wonderful hosts during their studies at ELS-Boston. I enjoy having friends all over the world and in my spare time I like to play Ultimate Frisbee.

Andres Bouza Carballal

April 24, 2012

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The teachers are awesome and they always have great material to teach. The center staff are amazing, very friendly and the activities they organize are very fun.

-Andres Bouza Carballal,Spain

Pilyoung Moon

April 24, 2012

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The ELS Center at Mount Ida College offers a good opportunity for students from a lot of countries. The teachers always help students when they don't understand something or if they have any questions. I recommend coming to ELS Boston-Newton to study. You will be satisfied with everything here!

-Pilyoung Moon,South Korea

ELS Boston Student from Japan

September 10, 2010

ELS Boston Student from Colombia

September 10, 2010

ELS/Boston student from Mexico

September 10, 2010

ELS/Boston Student from Angola

September 10, 2010

ELS Boston Student from Switzerland

September 10, 2010

Easter Egg Hunt

April 30, 2013


Students searched for eggs around our buildings on campus. If they were lucky, they found a golden egg which led to a greater prize!

Cheesecake Factory!

April 30, 2013


Everyone loves food! What's more American than the Cheesecake Factory?! During session 3, students indulged in hearty meals and delicious cheesecake!

St. Patty's Day

March 22, 2013


St. Patrick's Day is a very popular holiday in Boston. We celebrated early by having festive accessories and cookies for students.

Winter Photo Contest

March 22, 2013


Students submitted their best photo of winter (and it's been a snowy one here in Boston!). The following pictures were the winners. Congratulations to all the participants!

Valentine's Day

February 21, 2013


We decorated cupcakes and made valentines. We have some very talented artists at our center.

Mardi Gras!

February 21, 2013


We celebrated Mardi Gras by giving out beads and authentic king cake (straight from 2 of the best bakeries in New Orleans).

Chinese New Year!

February 21, 2013


Due to the blizzard, we pushed off our Chinese New Year celebration. Students enjoyed Chinese food to usher in the year of the snake.

Boston Blizzard!

February 21, 2013


Boston had one of its biggest snowstorms to date in session 2. We received 2 feet of snow which led to the closure of our center for a day.

Turkish Agent Visit

February 21, 2013


We are so honored to have a wonderful group of Turkish judges here at our center! Their agent recently came to visit and learn about our center. Also pictured are our other Turkish students who came to join our luncheon.

College Visits!

February 21, 2013


SUNY Albany and the University of Montana came to give ELS students information about their respective universities. We had a great showing and our students gained some valuable insight into the process!

Sister Act the Musical!

February 21, 2013


Some theatres don't allow you take pictures. Luckily, we were able to get a quick group shot (minus a few students) in the beautiful Boston Opera House!

Gingerbread Houses!

February 21, 2013


Before Christmas vacation, students were extremely creative and constructed some awesome gingerbread houses!

Surprise lunch!

February 20, 2013


It is better to give than to receive. We surprised our students with a Subway lunch one day during session 13. It's all about the holiday spirit!

'Tis the season!

February 20, 2013


Session 13 was the season of holidays! We decorated for Christmas, but we also put up decorations for Hanukkah. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa!

Supporting the hometown team - the Celtics!

January 31, 2013


Session 12 began the first of many trips to TD Garden to cheer on the Boston Celtics! One of our students, Max, even caught one of the giveaways thrown from the rafters! He literally had to leap over a seat to catch it.

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Boston Campus Map

Boston Campus Map

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ELS at Mount Ida College

ELS at Mount Ida College

Provides a brief description of ELS, our Programs and the Boston ELS Language Center. The flyer also offers some specific attributes of the university, its programs and other helpful information.

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Sample Fall Activity Calendar

Sample Fall Activity Calendar

An example of a Fall activity calendar at ELS Boston-Newton.

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Sample Spring Activity Calendar

Sample Spring Activity Calendar

An example of a Spring activity calendar at ELS Boston-Newton.

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Sample Summer Activity Calendar

Sample Summer Activity Calendar

An example of a Summer activity calendar at ELS Boston-Newton.

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Sample Winter Activity Calendar

Sample Winter Activity Calendar

An Example of a Winter activity calendar at ELS Boston-Newton.

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