Welcome to the Study Abroad Guides directory of ESL Programs in Massachusetts. Click on a school name to visit its web site...

American Language Academy
ESL Program
Boston, Massachusetts (where is it?)

ALA/Boston Downtown is located one block from the Boston Common and Public Garden - one of the most beautiful parks in the United States. ALA Students frequent a wide variety of shops and cafes nearby, as well as the food court located beneath ALA's building, which offers numerous choices for lunch or snacks. For students who plan to study in a college or university, Metropolitan Boston is home to many universities and colleges, including serveral of the world's top insitutions. At ALA, our experienced staff provide academic advising for students wishing to pursue a US university degree and assist students in applying to a wide variety of universities...

Average Class Size: 5-15 ESL Program Size: 25-75 Housing Options: Homestay, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Email: ALABN@mcimail.com

Boston Academy of English
ESL Program
Boston, Massachusetts (where is it?)

Boston Academy of English forms a trio with New England Translations and HablEspana, Inc. Together, the companies are able to provide English as a Second Language Instruction to students from all around the world, provide translating and interpreting services into and out of all languages, and teach Spanish to business people in the Boston area. This provides a unique opportunity for our students to interact with many different aspects of the life of the typical Bostonian. Boston Academy of English offers quality instruction at an affordable price...

Average Class Size: 6 ESL Program Size: 30-100 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Campus Setting: Urban Email: bae@langcenters.com

Boston University
Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP)
Boston, Massachusetts (where is it?)

Boston University is a large, private, urban university on the banks of the Charles River, near the historic, cultural, retail, and financial centers of Boston. With a high concentration of colleges and universities in the area, college students are an important part of the Boston community. The Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) is an integral part of Boston University. The Center offers specially designed intensive English language programs for international students who wish to improve their English proficiency. The majority of these students are preparing for study in an American university; others are pursuing business or other activities...

Average Class Size: approx. 15 ESL Program Size: 500-650 (depending on semester) Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, May, June, July, September. Campus Setting: Urban Email: celop@bu.edu

Center for English Studies - Boston
ESL Program
Newton, Massachusetts (where is it?)

The Center for English Studies offers quality English Language Training at all levels, in a university setting. Our school is located on the beautiful campus of Lasell College, in Newton, Massachusetts. The campus has easy access by subway to Boston, and is surrounded by trees and the beautiful Victorian homes of Newton. CES offers a variety of courses: General English, TOEFL Preparation and University Preparation. Students may select 18, 30 or 30 lessons per week. Private Instruction is also available. CES students have access to all of the University facilities as well as the CES Multimedia Center, with full Internet and Email access and the lastest English language learning software and audio & visual equipment...

Average Class Size: 10, maximum 14 ESL Program Size: 50-100 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: cesadmissions@cescorp.com

Clark University
American Language & Culture Institute (ALCI)
Worcester, Massachusetts (where is it?)

Clark University was founded in 1887. Today Clark is a private, co-educational university offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing educational study in almost 50 fields. It is respected internationally for its teaching and research.The American Language and Culture Institute at Clark University is known to students all over the world as "ALCI." ALCI offers classes in Basic ESL (High Beginner through Low Intermediate), English for Academic Purposes (Intermediate through Pre-Academic), and in American Studies (Academic level). Students attend class 20 hours per week during a 15 week semester and 24 hours a week during a six week summer session...

Average Class Size: 12 ESL Program Size: 200 Housing Options: Dormitory, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, May, July, August. Campus Setting: Urban Email: jraby@clarku.edu

ELS Language Centers
English Courses
Boston, Massachusetts (where is it?)

Boston, home to many prestegious colleges and universities, is a cultural, academic, and historical center. As the gateway to New England, it is rich in reminders of America's Colonial and Revolutionary past. Our host institution, Since 1961, more than 1 million students from 120 countries have chosen ELS Language Centers as the way to learn English quickly and effectively. With 26 Centers in 17 states, including 19 that are on university campuses, ELS Language Centers also has more locations...

Average Class Size: 15 ESL Program Size: 150-375 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Urban Email: info_ises@els.com

Merrimack College
American Language Academy
North Andover, Massachusetts (where is it?)

Merrimack College, approximately 30 minutes north of Boston, is a small liberal arts and business college which offers both Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in 40 fields of concentration with 9 special programs, in addition to Master's Degrees and a Cooperative Education Program.The American Language Academy (ALA) has been providing intensive English language training for over a quarter century. ALA programs are located at 9 university campuses, 2 boarding schools, and 2 independent locations throughout the United States. Our programs feature five skill levels and professional instruction using the latest technology...

Average Class Size: 5-15 ESL Program Size: 50-100 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: ALAMA@mcimail.com

New England School of English, Harvard Square
ESL Program
Cambridge, Massachusetts (where is it?)

The New England School of English is next to Harvard University and provides an intellectually challenging program of the highest quality in a supportive, welcoming environment. Classes are small to ensure frequent student participation. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.Ten levels of language and cultural immersion are offered every day to improve all skill areas including grammar, reading, writing, conversation, listening, and pronunciation. Students may also take elective classes (TOEFL Preparation, Business English, Pronunciation, and more).

Average Class Size: 10 ESL Program Size: 250 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Urban Email: admissions@nese.com

Tufts University
Summer English Language Programs
Medford, Massachusetts (where is it?)

Tufts University, a highly-ranked private university, is located in Medford, Massachusetts, 5 miles outside of Boston. During the Summer, Tufts University offers two special English Language programs for students who want to take advantage of living on the beautiful Tufts campus located just minutes from Boston. In the English Today program, students work on their language skills while learning about American culture and visiting local areas of cultural and historical interest. In the Summer Institute for International Scholars, students focus on research writing and academic speaking skills necessary for graduate school...

Average Class Size: 10-12 ESL Program Size: 20-50 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: June, July. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: esl@infonet.tufts.edu

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