King’s College at Boston University
Description of King’s College at Boston University
King’s College at Boston University is a part of an international network of language schools, represented in Britain and in the USA. The educational institution works all year round. The school offers language courses in a variety of directions - from language courses to seasonal vacations. Main feature of stuyding in the school is an individual approach to students. It allows to guarantee effectiveness of language courses and satisfaction of educational needs.
King's College is an excellent choice for those who want to improve command of English, to expand interests, and to make new friends. Every year hundreds of students from different countries of the world study at the school. The multinational environment promotes effective development of communicative skills.
A language school is located on the Pine Manor College campus in a scenic place in the suburbs of Boston. From the school building to the center of Boston it takes no more than 20 minutes drive. There is an extensive tourist, entertainment, and retail infrastructure:
- Shops
- Restaurants
- Cafes
- Bars
- Museums
- Galleries
- Excursion bureaus, and etc.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in King’s College at Boston University
Short information about General English course for those wishing to combine study with cognitive rest in Boston.
About the course: the program allows you to improve English and get to know the maximum number of attractions in Boston, the region. The intensity of the lessons of 20 hours per week leaves enough free time for students.
- Students age: 16+
- Start dates: all year round.
- Enrollment requirements: the level of English - from elementary.
- The result of the studying: improving spoken English, immersion in the American cultural environment.
- Class size: up to 15 people.
- The length of the lesson is 45 - 50 minutes.
Brief information about English course, allowing to improve language skills in a short time.
About the course: the course is designed for 28 hours / week and a duartion is a minimum two-week stay at the school. The program provides for the study of the main aspects of the language and the development of special skills (business communication, presentation, etc.). The total number of optional electives is 8 per week.
- Students age: 16+
- Start dates: all year round.
- Admission requirements: the level of English - from elementary.
- Learning outcomes: rapid improvement of basic language skills for fluent English communication in America.
- Class size: up to 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 - 50 minutes.
Short information about courses for foreign students planning to pass a language test, Cambridge examinations.
About the course: the Cambridge exam preparation program is presented in two forms:
- Compact (20 hours / week)
- Intensive (28 hours / week).
Each course lasts no less than 12 weeks. The emphasis in the learning process is on developing the skills needed to pass a specific exam. When teaching students improve general language skills, get acquainted with the technique of passing the test.
- Students age: 16+
- Start dates: several times a year, check with the managers
- Requirements for enrollment: the level of English - from intermediate.
- The result of the studying: readiness for the exam, successful surrender.
- Class size: 10 to 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 - 50 minutes.
- Course duration: 12 week.
Brief information about courses for foreign students planning to pass a language test, Cambridge examinations.
About the course: the Cambridge exam preparation program is presented in two forms:
- Compact (20 hours / week)
- Intensive (28 hours / week).
Each course lasts no less than 12 weeks. The emphasis in the learning process is on developing the skills needed to pass a specific exam. When teaching, students improve general language skills, get acquainted with the technique of passing the test.
- Students age: 16+
- Start dates: several times a year, check with managers
- Admission requirements: the level of English - from intermediate.
- The result of the studying: readiness for the exam, successful surrender.
- Class size: 10 - 15 people.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 - 50 minutes.
- Course duration: 12 weeks.
Brief information about courses for foreign students planning to pass a language test, Cambridge examinations.
About the course: the Cambridge exam preparation program is presented in two forms:
- Compact (20 hours / week)
- Intensive (28 hours / week).
Each course lasts no less than 12 weeks. The emphasis in the learning process is on developing the skills needed to pass a specific exam. Preparation for TOEFL includes 35 lessons per week. The course lasts 4 weeks. When teaching students improve general language skills, get acquainted with the technique of passing the test.
- Students age: 16+
- Start dates: several times a month, check with managers
- Requirements for admission: the level of English - from intermediate.
- Result of studying: readiness for examination, successful surrender.
- Class size: 10 - 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 - 50 minutes.
Brief information about a long-term English course, designed for 24/34 weeks.
About the course: program for students who want to spend a semester / year at the Boston language school. In the learning process, the great opportunity to develop general, special language skills is provided. The basic language studying is allocated 20 h/ week. Additional 8 electives allow students to concentrate on studying grammar, vocabulary, and conversational practice.
- Students age: 16+
- Start dates: January, March, September.
- Admission requirements: the level of English - from elementary.
- The result of the studying: the development of basic language skills.
- Class size: 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 - 50 minutes.
Short information about the course, designed for 2 - 12 weeks, aimed at students wishing to spend a vacation in the US, to combine studying with cognitive rest, sports, entertainment.
About the course: the program provides for a standard academic load (20 hours / week), 2-3 active and sports activities per week, 1 excursion (extra paid). Extra-curricular activities are part of the studying course. Students receive uncomplicated assignments on them, which must be carried out in order to consolidate the material passed on the lessons.
- Students age: 16+
- Start dates: from January to December every Monday.
- Admission requirements: the level of English - from elementary.
- Learning outcomes: development of colloquial speech.
- Class size: 15 people.
- The duration of the lesson: 45 - 50 minutes.
Brief information about preparatory courses for applicants to American universities.
About the course: the program is booked in conjunction with the basic English course. Preparation for SAT provides 20-30 academic hours of self-studying, 8 language tests, 117 interactive sessions with a teacher, GRE 24 lessons recorded by expert teachers, an online exercise program (160 hours), providing students with access to Live Grader SM for communication with an expert from Priston. When preparing for GMAT students are offered to watch video materials on the strategy of passing the exam, 10 test tests, access to communication with the university expert. To complete each course at the language school, all the necessary studying materials are provided.
- Students age: 16+ (for GMAT / GRE - 18+).
- Start dates: every Monday.
- Admission requirements: the level of English - from intermediate (SAT) and the upper intermediate (GMAT / GRE).
- Result of the studying: readiness for university exams.
- Class size: 10 - 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 - 50 minutes.
- Course length : 12 weeks.
Program of English preparation + academic skills required for admission to US universities.
Detailed description of the program:
- Duration: 1-3 trimester.
- Requirements: high school graduation, age 16+
- Intensity of classes: an average of 25 hours per week.
- English lessons in a one-on-one format, which provides an individual approach to the student, the possibility of more in-depth study of the program, the expansion of vocabulary, the studying of phraseological units, punctuation rules. The student can choose the following directions for individual discussion with the teacher:
- Business communication
- Grammar
- English for communication
- Preparation for exams
- English for academic purposes.
The duration of the lesson is 45 minutes.
Online General English Course
Course duration: from 1 week
The cost of the program:
· $ 200 per week - 30 lessons per week; 1 lesson - 45 minutes.
1. Dates of the start of classes: every Monday, subject to the recruitment of a group of 4 people of the same level. Entrance testing required
2. Classes are held Monday through Friday
Online TOEFL Preparation Course
Course duration: from 1 week
The cost of the program:
· 225 dollars per week - 30 lessons per week; 1 lesson - 45 minutes.
1. Dates of the start of classes: every Monday, subject to the recruitment of a group of 4 people of the same level. Entrance testing required (minimum level - Intermediate )
2. Classes are held Monday through Friday.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Accommodation in the school is offered in the family and residence.
In the student hostel, foreign students live in 1-2-bed rooms with a common sanitary room (1 for 6 people). On the floors of the residence there are kitchens, lounges with TV. The international students can connect to Wi-Fi. Meals are provided.
In the family, students live more often in single rooms. Double occupancy is also possible. Living conditions are carefully monitored by the school staff. All host families have been cooperating with King's College for more than one year, they live at the distance of 30-40 minutes from the school. They provide students with comfortable accommodation, half board meals, the opportunity to immerse themselves in the linguistic, cultural environment of America, to get acquainted with the life of Bostonians, their traditions, lifestyle.
Cost of living:
- Family, two meals a day, single room - $ 320 / week;
- Family, two meals a day, single room (peak season) - $ 345 / week;
- Family, two meals a day, double room (peak season) - $ 310 / week;
- Residence, three meals a day, single room - $ 470 / week;
- Residence, three meals a day, double room - $ 390 / week.
Subjects, specialties
Activities King’s College at Boston University
The extra-curricular program at the school is represented by a large number of entertaining, sporting events. All of these activities have an unobtrusive character of studying. Students in an informal setting consolidate the material learned in the lessons.
Also, a large number of interesting excursions are recommended to foreign students. The most popular are survey, university (visiting popular universities of the city), thematic (in galleries and museums). On weekends, students can take a field trip to Newport, Plymouth, Rockport, Gloucester, and other cities.
Daily routine
Morning and afternoon hours are dedicated to English lessons. In their free time, students are invited to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Advantages
- Courses and long-term programs at King's Colleges Boston University are an excellent opportunity to adapt to the American educational environment, to improve English and prepare for university entrance.
- The school is conveniently located. There is nothing to distract from studying. At the same time, it is not boring at all: from the school it will not be difficult to get to the center of the city with its entertainment infrastructure and sightseeing.
- As part of the King's Colleges network, the school in Boston is distinguished by a high level of academic preparation. Lessons are conducted by native speakers.
- Working in small groups allows students to focus on specific educational tasks. At the same time, each teacher pays maximum attention to each student.
- After the courses at the language school, you can continue your studies at one of the partner universities of the Kings Colleges network or any other educational institution in the United States.
Facilities and equipment at King’s College at Boston University
The King's College of Boston offers very well equipped spacious classrooms with lecture interactive whiteboards, a library with printed and electronic materials, a cozy lounge, a cafeteria. Wireless Internet is available on site. The sports infrastructure of the school is represented by 6 outdoor tennis courts, several football fields, a fitness hall, a gym (for playing volleyball, basketball, football).
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Registration fees - $ 150;
- Transfer - $ 149;
- Student deposit (refundable) - $ 200;
- Family allowance at Christmas - $ 70 / week;
- Cost of holding a place in the family - $ 86 / week;
- Supervision;
- Visa services and fees;
- Courier (if necessary) - $ 70;
- Insurance - $ 27.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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