Boston Summer Camp (Summer)

FLS Boston Commons

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Course description

FLS is pleased to offer its Boston Summer tour at the Newman School in the heart of downtown Boston. The Newman School's distinguished brownstone buildings stand at the edge of the famous Boston Common public park, a short walk from our FLS center. Government Center, the Freedom Trail and the Charles River are all within a 5 minute walk. Harvard, MIT and Fenway Park are a quick 10 minute ride by public transportation.

The Newman School's safe and secure residence halls are housed in elegant townhouses with all the comforts of home. Each residence provides housing for 2–4 students. Students enjoy access to amenities such as a TV lounge.

Our program includes English classes with highly qualified teachers, as well as guided explorations of Boston, local attractions and plenty of shopping. Students also have access to optional excursions to Six Flags amusement park and New York City.

Program Includes:
• 18 lessons of English per week
• Dormitory accommodation with breakfast and dinner on weekdays, breakfast on weekends
• Airport transfer: Logan International Airport (BOS)

Activities & Excursions:
• Newbury Street
• Freedom Trail
• Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
• Beacon Hill
• MIT Tour
• Prudential Center
• CambridgeSide Galleria
• Harvard University
• Harvard Square
• Boston Duck Tour
• New England Aquarium
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Chinatown
• Farewell Party
• New York City Overnight Trip (optional)

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-3 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
18 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024

FLS Boston Commons does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Boston.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 20 students

Student age

Age range 15 - 19 years old
Average 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 11 reviews
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"It was ok."

Melanie Daemon Barbosa, student from Germany

I really liked my class with my teacher Tench. He was very motivated and explained many things very well. I liked the class material also.
What I didn't like was to be treated like a child from time to time. For example: I was finished with my test 30 min before the end of the class. Other people needed 30 min more. School policy said, that I'm not allowed to leave the class or building in that time. So I had to sit there and wait for 25 min instead of going out and getting a coffee or something. I do understand, that some students need this treatment (18-years-old student), but I'm a 38 year old woman who doesn't need to be treated that way. I sacrificed my vacation and paid a lot of money for that.

I also heard from other students that one teacher there is really bad. She falls asleep during the class. But I was lucky with Tench. He was always prepared and I liked his teaching. But you could still improve the teaching.

I was really disappointed by the activity program. It didn't cover the Boston Hot Spots. I didn't like the way it was exceled, either.
The girl who was in charge was something like a "living GPS". She never introduced herself or gave any explanations. Till today I don't know her name. The first activity we had with a different person (Melanie from the office there), that was nice. It was to the Massachusetts State house. The other activities were disappointing. So I made up my own activity plan.

The girl Nessie, I don't know...head of administration or sth, was super polite but rude at the same time sometimes. By her I also felt treated like a child. Katherine, the boss, was really nice and helpful.
My conclusion: I was lucky with the teaching. Also in my afternoon workshop I had a good teacher, Megan. My classmates were nice, but very young. Obviously there were not enough people for a "above 30"-class. The class level was not extremely challenging for me, but I guess there was no higher level course for the lack of people.

I'm not sure, if I recommend this school a friend or family member. Older ones not...Teenagers - yes.

My host family was amazing!!! I was really happy with them!!!

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
22 Aug 2022 - 9 Sep 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was short but engaging"

Filippo Casu, student from Italy

I appreciated the warm welcome and the friendly environment, the learning method was engaging, although the fact that first lesson day was from remote was a bit disappointing

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Date of study
1 Aug 2022 - 5 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Oh, it was really wonderful experience for me. FLS Boston is one of the best schools in all of Boston!"

AKMARAL BEKBOSSYNOVA, student from Afghanistan

Everything was great! I was really glad to meet with so many people from all over the world. The teachers were absolutely kind and open-minded. Overall, the atmosphere was so pleasant. During only one month, I gained great knowledge. I got the feeling that Boston is one of the most brightest cities of the USA. I wish I could come back.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very nice experience, the teacher was excellent."

Paula Gonzalez, student from Argentina

It was a very nice experience, I enjoyed the classes very much. I loved the teacher you assigned me; her classes were very entertaining.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
9 Jul 2012 - 20 Jul 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a great experience both personal and in English skills"

Gabriel Covián, student from Mexico

Classes and teachers were cool. The location is great because it is downtown and I could move around pretty easy. I think a nice cafeteria would be useful because we can mix up with everybody and make friends. I would have liked more activities and some of them were difficult for me because i did not know how much they will cost or how will I get around. The family I stayed with was nice but I would have liked to be closer to school and with an American family.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
22 Jul 2013 - 16 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Learning"

Jorge Lozano, student from Colombia

Good.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
24 May 2010 - 18 Jun 2010
Age group
65+
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good experience"

Pablo, student from Chile

Experience has been very good, I have good teachers and friends. The location is good because this near to the te (train).

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2013 - 1 Mar 2013
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Super"

Camilla Worm, student from Denmark

The location of the school is great, but you can live pretty far away (for me 40 min). The housing wasn't the best. I didn't live with Americans, and my "housing mother" didn't live with us, but in another house. They only care about the money. Fortunately I had a really good roommate which made everything better. The classes were really good, I loved the morning class (core class) and the teacher was really good. He made the class fun and interesting. (The best English teacher I have ever had.) The students were really nice and friendly, but often the people from the same country got together and talked their language. The school usually charges more for some activities that would be cheaper if you went without the school. If you are not dissatisfied with the course you are taking it is easy to change which is really good. overall I think it was a great experience and I loved the classes, teachers and I got many good friends.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2012 - 3 Aug 2012
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very good experience for evaluating my chances for learning English"

Leticia bicalho Canedo, student from Brazil

I had excellent teachers. Yan is a great teacher. My colleagues are very nice but they ignore the basic grammar and basic vocabulary. So, the level of the class didn't help me to improve my English....

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
Age group
65+
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good"

Elder Lopez, student from Honduras

I think the level of the teachers is very good, but the school needs improve in the organization of classes, because the school mixes younger students with adults and the younger students don't have the same level as adults.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
9 Jan 2012 - 10 Feb 2012
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great"

Matteo Salvo, student from Italy

thanks for how much you take care of your clients. the experience is great and the teachers that I have are very good teachers (I think that knowing English and teaching English are two complete different skills: they have both at an high level (Chris and Mike)). My score in the activity is 3 because I have never participate and so I put 3 because is obligatory to fill but is not an attendible answer).
The things that, in my opinion, could be improved are:
1) anyone can attend to the elective class and the level is not homogeneus so someone is penalyzed (or doesn't understand if the level is too high or slows down if the teacher explains basic topics)
2) for me would be useful to know week by week the goals that we are going to achieve and the weekly program in order to proact in the right direction and to be aware of where we are.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
9 Nov 2009 - 29 Jan 2010
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $85 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

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Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Boston Logan Airport (BOS).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Boston Logan Airport is $110. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Boston based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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