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Boston Junior English Course

Embassy Summer at Tufts University, Boston

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Welcome to Boston! Our centre is located on the beautiful campus of the prestigious Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts only 20 minutes from downtown historic Boston.
Fantastic campus facilities include a modern sports hall, indoor swimming pool and running track with a recreational field, outdoor space and spacious residence halls. The beautiful villages of New England, dramatic coastlines, popular beaches and the attractions of Boston are all within easy reach.

Key Facts:

Price: $1,590 per week (price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board)

Day Programme: $640 per week 

Location: Boston

Dates: 25 June - 30 July

Ages: 13– 18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group leader)

Accommodation: Single,Double,Triple standard rooms
Sample Excursions: Charles River Walk, Newport - Rhode Island and Scusset Beach

       

Day programme available: Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities and lunch. No accommodation included. Contact us for more information.

 


✓ Standard single, twin and triple rooms with shared bathroom

✓ Traditional US college dormitory layout

✓ All rooms are furnished with a wardrobe, desk and chair

✓ Air conditioning in all rooms

✓ Laundry available in each residence building

✓ Towels provided

✓ Meals are served in a large self-service canteen

✓ Communal facilities and bathrooms are cleaned daily

✓ Wi-Fi throughout

Activities and excursions are scheduled every afternoon and evening, with full-day excursions at the weekend. All activities are designed to continue the learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging students to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.

Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball.

Drama and performance activities, such as drama workshops and scavenger hunts.

Evening activities: such as karaoke, talent show, and team games.

Half-day trips: 
Our students get to explore exciting places in and around Boston such as Harvard University, MIT University, the New England Aquarium and Massachusetts State House.

Full-Day Excursions*
Newport, Rhode Island: Visit this historic city by the sea with great shops, incredible mansions and colonial architecture.

Scusset Beach: nice sandy beach with crystal clear water

Charles River Walk: View the Boston skyline from the Charles River and visit the Museum of Science.

Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market:
Students go shopping at this historic market place including a visit to Downtown Crossing and Chinatown.

Old and New Boston: A visit to the USS Constitution Ship and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Fenway Park: The home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. Also includes a visit to Boston Public Library, Copley Square and the Prudential Building.

*Students will be provided with a complimentary Charlie Card which will cover all transportation and excursions for the week.

The classroom is at the heart of your Boston Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centred and encourage the development of relevant language skills.

  • Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
  • 20 x 45 minute lessons per week each morning
  • Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
  • Maximum 17 students per class
  • Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
  • Classrooms are standard style
  • Classrooms are located at Tufts University campus
  • Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
  • Materials included as well as an end of course report

Meals:

Meals served in a large self-service canteen in Dewick-McPhie Dining Hall.

Breakfast

Cooked and continental which might include pancakes, eggs, juice, coffee, toast, cereal, fruit.

Lunch

Two courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (provided at weekend): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake.

Evening Meal

Three courses, 3 options including a vegetarian and halal option.

Snacks

Vending machines located in the residence buildings for drinks and confectionery.

 

Classrooms: Standard classrooms located on campus.

Sports Facilities: Baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, indoor swimming pool and outdoor areas for games and activities.

Common Room: Shared common area in each flat.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi throughout the campus and in bedrooms.

Travel times to nearest airports

(BOS) Logan International Airport 30 mins

 

 Local public transport services

College Ave / Dearborn Road bus stop 1 min walk
West Medford subway station 30 mins walk

 

           
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
  Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30
Welcome
to
Boston !
Placement &
Orientation
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Full Day Trip
Brunch
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
to Charles River Walk
On Site Games or Boston Shopping

Newport CliffWalks
Davis Square with Scavenger Hunt,
Campus Tour & University Life,
Boston Culture Club
& Provisions Run
Exploring the Freedom Trail Visit Harvard University
and
Cambridge Sq
Visit to Faneuil Hall
& Quincy Market
Trip to Sports Museum
and
Explore the North End
& Visit the Museum of Science
Dinner LIU 5:30-6:30 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45
7:00 WELCOME PARTY
Getting to Know You Games or Sports!
OR $Optional Broadway Show
On Site:
Ice Cream Social
followed by Jeopardy Game Night (Prizes!!)
or Soccer in the Park
Nathan Tufts Park
w/ Photo Scavanger Hunt
Onsite:
Tye Dye Tee Shirts!
Downtown Crossing
& Chinatown History with Shopping!
Onsite:
Celebration of Graduation
& Birthdays
followed by a Dance Party w/ Karaoke
Onsite:
Casino Night
             
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
  Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30
Having fun in New York! Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
All Day Trip
to "Witch City"
& Explore Historic Salem, Massachusetts
Brunch
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Public Gardens with photo Scavenger Hunt
OR
Optionnal Six Flags
OR
Optionnal Jazz on the Porch
Shopping on Newbury Street
& Assembly Row
Visit the Massachusettes State
House w/ Multiple Choice Quiz
Then Stroll Beacon Hill
Visit MIT University Guided by ES
& OPTIONAL MIT Museum
Explore Old & New Boston
including the USS Constitution Ship
Visit Boston Public Library
OR $Optional Fenway Park
(12 Student Minimum)
Dinner  5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45
ONSITE ESCAPE ROOM

Onsite:
Activity Club w/Rock Painting, Board Games,
Sidewalk Chalk,
Music and more
or Badminton or US Sports Night
Week 2: 4th of July Celebration
Week 4: Exploring Tufts University Grounds
and Quiz $ Optional Bowling
Onsite:
US Sports Night Including Swimming
or $Optional Kayaking on the River
Institue of Contempory Art Onsite:
Celebration of Graduation
& Birthdays
followed by a Dance Party w/ Karaoke
Onsite:
Movie Night with Concessions
or US Sports Or July 8th $Optional Red Socks Game
             
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
  Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 7:30
Having fun in New York! Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Departure
Brunch
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Lunch
12:30
Jazz on the Porch via Ferry
or Optional Red Socks Baseball Game
Cambridge & Harvard Square Onsite Games Shopping! Onsites Sports:
Badmitten or Socccer
(Optional) Bowling
Nature Walk at Fresh Pond
with Photo Scavenger Hunt
Dinner  5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45 Dinner 5:30-6:45
Onsite :
Sports Jeopardy Game
or Hang out at the Gym
Onsite :
Activity Club w/Rock Painting,
Board Games, Sidewalk Chalk,
Music and more
or
Badminton or US Sports Night
Scavanger Hunt
at along the Boston Harbor
Museum of Fine Arts Institue of Contempory Art Onsite:
Celebration of Graduation
& Birthdays
followed by a Dance Party w/ Karaoke
 

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