English Language Center: Boston Semi-Intensive Plus English The Semi-Intensive Plus Program at ELC is designed to promote communicative competence in English and consists of Sections A and B Monday through Friday, and Section C on Tuesday and Thursday. Section A is titled Grammar Structure & Usage and focuses not only on teaching students the rules for grammar usage, but also on giving students the opportunity to practice using grammar in both speaking and writing. Section B is Conversation & Listening on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Vocabulary & Pronunciation on Tuesday and Thursday. Students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers. Teachers also give feedback and special exercises to help students improve pronunciation. Intermediate and advanced students will study one of our special elective classes. Intensive 24845 . English Language Center: Boston 05 0 0 485.00 English Language Center: Boston
English › USA › Boston › English Language Center: Boston
English Language Center: Boston
English Language Center: Boston

Semi-Intensive Plus English

Course type

Duration

Classes per week

Age range

Intensive
1 - 52 weeks
24
16 years old and older
English Language Center offers the following housing types:
Homestay
Homestay
Housing fees

Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Boston. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing

Homestay- Single Room- Half Board

$310
starting
price

  • Housing type:

    Homestay

  • Room type:

    Single-person room

  • Board type:

    Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

  • Check-in:

    Sunday

  • Check-out:

    Saturday

Homestay- Single Room- Breakfast Included

$285
starting
price

  • Housing type:

    Homestay

  • Room type:

    Single-person room

  • Board type:

    Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

  • Check-in:

    Sunday

  • Check-out:

    Saturday


Start date

Duration

Course fees

$485

Low price guarantee
Learn more »
Have questions?
We're here to help.
Contact an advisor »
Read help articles »


English Language Center: Boston
20 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
us
English Language Center: Boston
Semi-Intensive Plus English

Start date

Duration

Course Fees

Course + Housing
$485
starting price 		None
 
Low price guarantee »
English Language Center: Boston Cambridge First Exam (8 weeks) These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The preparation program is designed to provide intensive study for the FCE examination. The FCE program is only open to students with an intermediate to advanced level of English. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the FCE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the FCE Course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends. Test preparation 53887 . English Language Center: Boston 05 0 0 3050.00 English Language Center: Boston
English Language Center: Boston Cambridge First Exam (11 weeks) These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The preparation program is designed to provide intensive study for the FCE examination. The FCE program is only open to students with an intermediate to advanced level of English. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the FCE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the FCE Course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends. Test preparation 53888 . English Language Center: Boston 05 0 0 4055.00 English Language Center: Boston
English Language Center: Boston Certificate in Advanced English Preparation (11 weeks) These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The Certificate in Advanced English is open to students with an advanced level of English who wish to prepare for the CAE examination, given after the final week of the course. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the CAE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the CAE course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends. Test preparation 53891 . English Language Center: Boston 05 0 0 4137.00 English Language Center: Boston

Popular courses offered at English Language Center: Boston

Course fees

Course + housing

Cambridge First Exam (8 weeks)

$3,050
starting
price
$3,335
starting
price

Duration

 8 weeks

Lessons per week

 30

Max class size

  -

Course type

  Test preparation

Cambridge First Exam (11 weeks)

$4,055
starting
price
$4,340
starting
price

Duration

 11 weeks

Lessons per week

 30

Max class size

  -

Course type

  Test preparation

Certificate in Advanced English Preparation (11 weeks)

$4,137
starting
price
$4,422
starting
price

Duration

 11 weeks

Lessons per week

 30

Max class size

  -

Course type

  Test preparation

View all courses at this school »