Intensive Program-General English

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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
Maximum	15 students

Student age
Age range	17 years old and older

Certificate

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

Course description

The ELS Intensive English Program is the most popular program offered by this school. It is ideal for university bound students searching for an intense learning experience based on interactive methods to gain command of English communication. It is focused on preparing students for university study in the USA, and improving English skills. There are more than 600 universities, colleges and career schools accept completion of an advanced ELS level as meeting the English language requirement for admission. Intensive English students who have reached advanced levels of English receive direct training in American university-style research and writing protocols.

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar

Class schedule
Course duration	4 - 48 weeks
Start dates	18 Jun, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec
Classes per week	30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days	Monday - Friday
School holidays	28 May, 4 Jul, 3 Sep, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, 25 Dec

ELS Language Centers: Boston - Newton 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
Morning session	08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Break	01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Afternoon session	02:45 PM - 04:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.