Arriving in the U.S. and Reporting to the School

Arriving in the U.S. and Reporting to the School

You may travel to the U.S up to 30 days prior to the starting date of your program on your I-20. As soon as you arrive, you should come to the school with your passport and I-20 form in order to register for classes.

You may travel to the U.S up to 30 days prior to the starting date of your program on your I-20. That will give you time to settle in Boston and get to know the city. However, as soon as you arrive, you should come to the school with your passport and I-20 form in order to register for classes. 

Before your first day of classes, you will take a placement test and will be interviewed by one of our advisors to ensure your correct level placement. If you place above ESL level 4B, you will have the option to choose one of our advanced programs:

• Advanced Academic Preparation program (AAP): The AAP program is designed for students who need support in preparation to attend and be successful at undergraduate and/or graduate studies. This program is offered on a flexible schedule, and you will be able to pick your own classes at the end of the quarter. Courses include Advanced Grammar, College Writing, Critical Thinking, and Public Speaking, among others.
• Business program (BP): The BP is designed for students who would like to learn Business and Entrepreneurial skills while gaining fluency in communication skills. The goal is to increase one’s ability to function effectively in social and business settings where interpersonal communication is required. This program is offered on a flexible schedule, and you will be able to pick your own classes at the end of the quarter. Courses include Foundations of Business, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, and Business Ethics, among others.
• TOEFL: The TOEFL preparation course is designed to help ESL learners develop skills and strategies necessary for successful performance on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Classes run Monday through Thursday from 4:45 PM to 9:45 PM.
• ESL Teaching Internship: Designed for students who are preparing for or have earned a teaching certificate and wish to acquire teaching experience or complete a practicum teaching requirement to later work at private language schools in the USA or abroad. This program combines guided classroom observations with a monitored teaching practicum. The variety of subjects and the well-balanced observation methodology assure that students will be exposed to different cultures and will be able to cross-reference the theories they have learned with real classroom application.

We often offer promotional discounts, and at the time of registration, you will be informed about the current offers.