Contact:
Ms. Michelle Fernandes, Co-Director Tel: 617-787-5401 Fax: 617-787-4926 196 Harvard Ave. #6 Allston, MA 02134 USA
Established:
1993 
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Approach International Student CenterDescriptionLearning English in Boston can be both fun and rewarding. Maybe you have never spoken English before. Perhaps you need university-level training in listening, reading, writing, speaking and TOEFL preparation. We have an Intensive English program designed especially for you. Our ESL classes prepare beginner, intermediate, and advanced English students for a lifetime of rewarding and enriching experiences. We have been helping students from around the world come to the US to study English and apply to colleges and universities. By working closely with international students for many years, we have come to understand what students want in an English school in the USA and need in an ESL program (English as a Second Language). Our curriculum emphasizes real-life situations and our teaching methods ensure you'll learn quickly. We have a unique teaching approach and use the latest techniques in Intensive English instruction. You will begin speaking English on the very first day of class! As our programs and services have steadily grown throughout the world, so has our reputation. Our 200 students include visitors from Japan, France, Spain Korea, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Colombia, and many other countries.
Our mission: LocationOur Boston Location APPROACH is located in one of the most dynamic student centers in the world. It is the home of Harvard University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Lesley University, Mass Bay Community College, and MIT, among many other prestigious colleges and universities. Because it receives more than 300,000 students during the academic year (September through May), Boston is suited for students' needs and recreation. We are located right on the T (green line to Boston College), 10 minutes from downtown Boston
Teaching QualificationsThe popularity and success of any school depends greatly on the quality of the teachers and methodology. At APPROACH you will enjoy learning English from native speakers who have had previous experience teaching in an international environment. All instructors at Approach have university degrees, and most have received advanced degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language or related fields. Strong professional skills combined with a warm and caring attitude set this faculty apart from others. Best of all is the small class size at Approach, assuring you all the expert attention and intensive class participation you need in order to learn.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Test Preparation (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, LSAT), ESL Teacher Training Sprograms, Summer & Winter camps for teenagers, Cross cultural language programs
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 8
Average Class Size: 8
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 4
Intermediate Levels: 4
Advanced Levels: 4
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 32
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
A Flexible Schedule Approach is open year-round from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday. You can choose when you want to begin and what time you want to attend classes. Your schedule can be changed every week according to your needs. Approach has a unique and flexible program: It is the only English school in Boston with a program in which students of any level are guaranteed a lesson whenever they can come to school. Registration takes place every day. After an English placement test and interview with an instructor, a course level is determined and the student can start scheduling classes. Each level lasts 90 hours (1 month if you are attending full time)
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 10%
Asia: 25%
Europe: 15%
Latin America: 20%
Middle East: 30%
Average Enrollments:
February: 250
July: 250
October: 250
FacilitiesStudents at Approach supplement their classroom experiences with exercises in our multimedia labs. Our labs, which include audio, video, and computer components, give students the opportunity to take advantage of the latest technology in second language acquisition. Specialized grammar, listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary enhancement lessons are designed to accelerate the learning process.
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:
Housing Placement - $100.00 Student ServicesHousing Placement, Airport Transfer, Activities and Excursions, Health Insurance, University Placement, Immigration advising, Notarized Translations & Interpreters Educational Service OpportunitiesStudents applying to Approach are automatically accepted into Mass Bay Community College to pursue a certificate or associate degree upon completion of our English program. Approach also holds a special admissions relationship for our graduates with Hult University, Lesley University, the MFA - Museum of Fine Arts, Pine Manor College, and Simmons College, among other colleges and universities. University Classes |
