Boston - Center

The English school in Boston

The language center in Boston, founded in 1992, has a great location in the city center. Faneuil Hall Square is a historic area full of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. The academic center is close to public transport stops which greatly facilitates travel. The nearest metro station is State Street. English courses include General English programmes, exam preparation and academic year courses. All teachers are fully qualified, native speakers and have many years of experience.

School Facilities 

• 26 new and equipped classrooms
• English classrooms, fully equipped with Wifi
• Individual study room
• Library with academic materials for all students at EC Boston
• Computers and internet: 43 computers with internet connection, equipped with academic resources and standardised tests
• Interactive whiteboards
• Individual study area

Mix of nationalities in the school

The school welcomes students from around the world and there is a mix of nationalities. In July 2015, the mix of nationalities was: 12% Brazil, 9% Colombia, 4% Spain, 6% Italy, 6% Japan, 12% Korea, 18% Saudi Arabia, 6% Turkey, 4% Taiwan and 4% Venezuela. 

Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

Study English in Boston

Boston is an old city and as such, has a long history. Founded in 1630 by the British, it is considered one of the most culturally significant cities in the United States. Headquarters of the 50 university campuses is the city with the highest educational level in the country, because its famous and prestigious universities Harvard and MIT (Massachusetts Technology Institution) are located here. Boston is a bourgeois and a prosperous city, with a large student population that attracts students from around the world.

Its economic stability is not only based on their academic field but also in research and development, electronics, finance, engineering, tourism, technology and biotechnology. The city is considered "the Athens of America" ​​as it has more than 100 educational and research centers and more than 250,000 students, both undergraduates and English courses. This young and intellectual environment has consequences such as the amount of leisure activities and the prices of the theatres, concerts etc..

Useful Information:

Moving around Boston - Public Transport

Metro:

The public transport service is managed by the MassachusettsBay Transport Authority. There are four metro lines (blue, green, red and orange). Lines are open Monday to Saturday from 05.00-01.00 and Sundays from 05.20 to 00.45. The metro goes by the name "T". It is the oldest in the United States and is one of the best options for getting around the city. There is a transport card that lets you use the four subway lines and buses for 1, 3 or 7 days unlimited travel.

Buses

The MBTA also operates 13 commuter rail lines, three boat services and 185 bus routes. Public buses are cheaper and have more stops than the subway, although it is more difficult to find. 
A single ticket costs U.S. $ 1.25 on the train and U.S. $ 0.90 on the bus.

What to see in Boston - neighbourhoods and city tours

The city is organised into small and characteristic neighborhoods, perfectly communicated between one another. Therefore, unlike most cities in the United States, it is a pleasure to explore on foot.

• The Freedom Trail (Liberty Lane) is a tour commemorating the revolutionary past of the city and the birth of the modern American nation; runs along four kilometers (2.5 miles) through the streets and attractions of Boston.
• The Black Heritage Trail: is another tour that focuses on the role of Boston in the anti-slavery history of the United States.
• The North End: is the oldest part of the city. It combines the Old World with the New World. Here is the narrowest house in Boston that measures less than 3 meters
• Downtown Crossing: pedestrian zone. It is a paradise for people who like to go shopping, with department stores like Macy's Filene'sy. Nearby are areas like Financial District and Chinatown, the third largest Chinese community in the country.
• The Boston Common: a huge green space which is as old as the city
• Beacon Hill: located north and is historically the center of power and wealth in the city.
• Chinatown and the theatre district are in the south.
• Harvard Square: characterised by ancient clay buildings and the numerous cafes, bookstores and restaurants aimed at the thriving student community.
• Cambridge: It is actually a town across the river, though many consider it part of the city of Boston. Here the famous Harvard University is located.
• Charlestown center of Irish-American community and shipbuilding.

Interesting Facts

• In Boston, the Tea Party incident that sparked the revolutionary movement against British rule took place
• It is home to the oldest university in America: Harvard
• It is one of the oldest American cities.
• It is just 4 hours from New York by train or bus.
• Boston is one of the cities with the best quality of life in the World
• Among its many nicknames include: "the birthplace of modern America," "the center of the Solar System" or the "Athens of America" ​​and "the Rome of Massachusetts", as all the roads of New England, the physical, the cultural and historical, lead to Boston
• Today, one in every 10 residents in the city study in one of the 57 faculties, schools or research institutes
• Here, rock band Aerosmith was born.
• Boston was home to Benjamin Franklin.
• Ethnic groups: 54.5% White, 25.3% African American, 14.4% Hispanic, 5.8% other.
• Population 589,141,000 (city); 2 million (metropolitan area).

Universities in Boston

Among the most important universities include:

• Boston University (Boston University) is the fourth largest private university in the country.
• Northeastern University: a university is especially known for its schools of Health Sciences and Business and its cooperative education programme.
• Suffolk University is a small university, known for its law school.
• The New England School of Law, is a law school, initially emerged as a women's college.
• The Emerson College is a small college with an excellent reputation in the fields of performing arts, literature, film and journalism.
• Harvard University has various faculties in different parts of the city and surroundings.
• The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is a world reference in research and development
• Tufts University, has a medical and dental school adjacent to University Hospital.

At night in Boston

• Boston is a vibrant city full of bars, pubs and nightclubs. The large student population fills the streets of the city every weekend. The places which have the most students are on the river in Cambridge, near Harvard and MIT.
• The official closing time for bars is 02.00. The minimum drinking age is 21 and smoking is prohibited in any establishment in Boston or Cambridge.
• The only thing that closes later than 02.00 are the bars that are open 24 hours, nightclubs and restaurants in Chinatown. Under 21´s are allowed in some bars and nightclubs, but this is usually a set night once a week.
• In general, the bars open around 11.00. The clubs charge an average of $ 15US per entry,

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