Host:
Mount Ida College
Contact:
Molly Swift, Center Director Tel: 617-928-7354 Fax: 617-928-7354 777 Dedham Street Newton, MA 02459 USA
Established:
1975 
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ELS Language Centers/BostonDescriptionELS Language Centers offers a group-intensive course that is divided into 12 levels, from beginning to highly advanced. Each level takes four weeks to complete. There are two basic programs: Intensive English = 30 hours/week; Semi-Intensive English = 20 hours/week. Electives include TOEFL Preparation, Practical Conversation, Business English, Current Events and Idiomatic English.
Four-week sessions start every month throughout the year. A calendar of start dates may be found on our website at www.els.edu. LocationFamous as a cultural, academic and historic center, Boston offers the magic of New England. Our Center at Mount Ida College is located in the upscale suburb of Newton - just 15 minutes from the heart of the city. Students can enjoy the beauty of the campus, take advantage of the library, the athletic facilities, and the relative quiet of the campus while they study and then take a short ride on the subway to take advantage of the many resources and activities of the city in the evenings and on weekends. As the gateway to New England, the city and region are rich in reminders of America's Colonial and Revolutionary past. Explore the famous Old North Church, Beacon Hill, the John F. Kennedy Library, and a full-scale replica of the Boston Tea Party ship. Take day trips to the seaside resorts of Newport and Cape Cod or the magnificent White Mountains; New York City and Montreal, Canada, are close enough for weekend trips. Attend performances by the highly regarded Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, and Boston Ballet, or go see your favorite professional sports team - the Boston Red Sox in baseball, the Celtics in basketball, the Patriots in football, or the Bruins in hockey.
Teaching QualificationsMinimum of 15 years of ESL teaching experience. Many with Master's degrees.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:
Executive English: English for Executives, Super-Intensive English Program 30 hrs & 45 hrs/week. TOEFL and other test prep classes, Business English and other elective classes. Boston Center offers the complete preparatory program for the TOEFL and the GMAT. Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 3
Also 3 Masters levels.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 30
Part Time Available: No
Session Length:
Four weeks.
FacilitiesIn Miller Hall, ELS has administrative offices, 5 classrooms, and a Language Technology Center with 35+ computers. Other classrooms and facilities are located around the campus. Classrooms are a short walk away from campus residence hall and campus cafeteria. A Mount Ida Shuttle bus connects the campus with the subway in Newton Center and the rest of the Boston area. FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Notes on Fees:
Proprietary ELS textbooks, authored by the most respected authors in the field and available only to ELS students, are included in program tuition at Levels 101-109. Students at Levels 110-112 use authentic college-level English materials.
Also included is standardized level completion testing developed in cooperation with The Chauncy Group InternationalTM, a subsidiary of the Educational Testing Service® (ETS). These tests accurately measure a student's abilities upon completing each ELS level. ETS is the maker of SAT, GMAT, TOEFL, TOEIC and other standardized tests. AccommodationsDormitory: $1480
Homestay: $1090
A housing deposit of $200 for each session is required before reservations are confirmed for campus residence hall or homestay. Deposits paid in advance will be credited toward total housing expense. Student ServicesBefore applying to ELS Language Centers, students can contact a local counseling agent in their city/country by going to www.els.edu. Upon arrival, students will have access to the Center's international student advising team for counseling services. The advising team provides a wide range of services that include airport pickup, assistance with housing, cultural orientation, help with immigration matters, college admissions counseling, and sponsorship of a variety of social and recreational activities. Educational Service OpportunitiesNearly 600 colleges, universities and career schools in the U.S. accept completion of the ELS Intensive English program in place of the TOEFL. University placement services are provided, and students may earn university credit based on their ELS study upon enrolling at select partner institutions. A listing of ELS partner schools is available at www.usauniversityguide.org. TransportationELS Language Center/Boston is easily accessible by bus and subway from all parts of the city. Students use the D branch of the Green line at Newton Center then catch the Mount Ida Shuttle Bus to/from campus. Airport pickup service can be arranged. Application InformationApplication must be accompanied by certification that sufficient funds will be available to meet both living expenses and tuition expenses. Prospective students may apply on-line at www.els.edu. |
