Boston Junior English Course

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 possible choices of football, mini-Olympics, rounders, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming and arts & crafts.

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*

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 marketplace 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.

Downtown Boston: Includes a visit to Boston Public Library, Copley Square and the Prudential Building and great shopping!

*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
• Approximately 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

Centre facilities: 

• Classrooms on campus

Meals:

• Meals served in a large self-service canteen in Dewick-McPhie Dining Hall located a quick 2 minute walk from the residential 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: may be provided on some activities. A sample packaged lunch could be: a bottled water, fruit, sandwich and crisps.

Evening Meal

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

Snacks

• Vending machines located near 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

 Local public transport services