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KingsBoston, USA

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4 students - overall rating
Fisher College Campus, 111 Beacon Street - MA 02116 Boston - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Residence on campus, only 1 minute walk to classes
  • Best rated school in USA
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Tennis courts.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 26%
18-24 years 54%
25-34 years 15%
35-50 years 4%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

School location: Kings is located in Fisher College Campus in Boston, in the Back Bay neighbourhood. This upmarket area is filled with designer stores and Paris inspired cafes. The centre of Back Bay has commercial shops, restaurants and bars. The school is just on the corner of the Public Gardens, which is next to Boston Commons, and a short walk from the Charles River.

Travelling around the city: The core of Boston is 20 minutes by foot from Kings. There is a tram service that runs through Boston, and the closest stop to the school is Arlington. This station is 6 minutes from the school building and has a few lines running through it. There is also a selection of bus stops close to the school.

Visiting the sights of Boston: The Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Fenway Park are to the west of Kings. These attractions are approximately 20 minutes by public transportation or 30 minutes by foot. For those features across the Fort Point Channel, students can use the transportation system to the The Institute of Contemporary Art or Boston Children's Museum in roughly 25 minutes. The rest of the things to do in Boston are situated in the centre of Boston.

Course structure: The school has the following courses available; general English courses, exam preparation programmes, business classes, a university preparation package, a diploma and a visa waiver vacation course.

School facilities: Fisher College has a common room, gym, sports hall, cafe and wifi throughout, which can all be used by students at Kings in Boston.

School chain: Kings is a number of well established English language schools in the UK and USA. They understand that learning English is a journey, and there are different needs for the language as this progresses. As a result of this, each school provides a range of courses to cater for these requirements ranging from exam courses, academic programmes, diplomas and courses for specific fields of study such as business.

Kings has partnered with academic establishments worldwide to help students to transition into furthering their education at a university in either the UK or the USA.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive EnglishRecommended English courseMost Popular English course
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
585US$556US$
Course Details
General EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
465US$442US$
Course Details
Vacation English
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
445US$423US$
Course Details
Diploma of General English
20 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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425US$404US$
Course Details
Diploma of Intensive English
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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480US$456US$
Course Details
Work & Study
Go: Prepared
33 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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660US$627US$
Course Details
Business
English Plus Business & Leadership
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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600US$570US$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Intensive TOEFL PreparationRecommended English course
35 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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605US$575US$
Course Details
TOEFL PreparationRecommended English course
31 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
585US$556US$
Course Details
Vacation TOEFL PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
480US$456US$
Course Details

Our prices for Kings include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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  • Excursions
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  • Boston, USA
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  • Nature
    Nature5/33
  • Meal time
    Meal time6/33
  • Kings sporty students
    Kings sporty students 7/33
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  • Tours of Boston
    Tours of Boston9/33
  • Kings library with student
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  • Exploring Boston
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  • Kings Boston facilities
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  • Sports game Boston
    Sports game Boston 13/33
  • Boston from above
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  • Happy students
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  • Interior
    Interior16/33
  • Bedroom
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  • Library
    Library19/33
  • School interior
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  • gym
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  • The city of Boston
    The city of Boston22/33
  • Residence building
    Residence building23/33
  • Shared bathroom
    Shared bathroom24/33
  • Hallway
    Hallway25/33
  • On-campus bedroom
    On-campus bedroom26/33
  • Common area
    Common area27/33
  • Games room in accommodation
    Games room in accommodation28/33
  • On-campus accommodation
    On-campus accommodation29/33
  • On-Campus Residence
    On-Campus Residence30/33
  • Kings student lounge
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  • Reception at Kings
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  • Residence stairway
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Student opinions about Kings, Boston

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Kings, Boston
4 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Other
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“All teachers”
Insider tip: “Bad cafeteria in the college”
Review details
Other comments More classrooms
Course: Compact Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2017 by Giuseppe Gorga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Kings compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 Kings BostonAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Kings

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETALTOSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Kings and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2011
Legal name/parent company
Kings Education (Boston) LLC | Tax registration ID: EIN30-0705448

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Student support desk

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Table tennis

  • Tennis courts

  • Basketball court

  • Volleyball court

  • Gym

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 120
Throughout the year: 70
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 22 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 11%
Korea 10%
Italy 9%
China 8%
France 7%
Spain 6%
Turkey 5%
Brazil 5%
Germany 5%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Venezuela 3%
Switzerland 2%
Thailand 2%
Other nationalities 23%

Information for all courses offered by Kings

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses


Supplements and other charges:

  • Campus support fee: USD 90 (per week). This is for students who do not stay at any accommodation options and it is for the use of the campus facilities.
  • Student insurance: USD 60 (per week).
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Logan International Airport:
205 US$ one way
210 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS).
More details about airports near Boston and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Boston page. For flight comparisons to Boston, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
125 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet5 km
Baseball-
Basketball-
Dancing5.5 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf2 km
Horse riding20 km
Ice Hockey10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music-
Sailing10 km
Skiing15 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Harvard Museums 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday
SoWa Open Market - open 11.00 - 16.00, Sunday
Coffee and conversation with Abby - meet at 111 Beacon Street at 14.45, Tuesdays
Free college Tour - meet at Beacon Street at 14.45, every Thursday
Games Nights, Movie Nights, lunch with Teachers, Craft Club, Outdoor sports club

Adults - Paid activities

Riverboat Cruises
Boston Duck Tours - Ticket Prices: Adults: USD 49.99

New England Aquarium - USD 34 per person
Weekend trips to other parts of the US such as New York City, Niagara Falls, Newport and Providence
Beaches of Cape Cod within a few hours
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Fisher College Residence Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
from
680 US$
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
440 US$
Fisher HI Residence
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
745 US$
Fisher HI Residence
Twin room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
575 US$
Fisher College Residence
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
635 US$
Fisher College Residence
Triple room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
590 US$
Fisher College Residence
Single room, No meals
from
510 US$
Fisher College Residence
Twin room, No meals
from
465 US$
Fisher College Residence
Triple room, No meals
from
420 US$

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Questions and answers about Kings

  • “The residence offers dorms consisting of single and twin rooms, with shared bathrooms for up to 12 students per floor.”
    Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Mar 21, 2022
  • “The school offers English courses suitable for all levels and all students are welcome, regardless of their age. Teachers have plenty of experience in having students of all ages and adapting the content and rhythm of the class to students regardless of their age.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • “Yes, classes are held at Fisher College, Boston - a small Liberal Arts college right next to Boston Common.”
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
  • “Kings Boston works with host families and a residence that is on campus, just a 3-minute walk from where the classes take place.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2023
  • “Exceptionally, your son can study at King's in Boston at the age of 15.”
    Bobbie, Kings USA Admissions from Kings - May 22, 2024

FAQ about Kings, Boston

  • “Kings in Boston has two residencies that alternate. During the summer months (May-Sept) you can choose the Fisher On-Campus residency and during the rest of the year (Sept-May) you can choose the Fisher HI residency.”
    Bobbie, USA Admissions from Kings - Nov 07, 2022
  • “The host families reside 45-60 mins away by public transportation from Fisher College. The on-campus residence halls are a 5 -15 minutes walk to school. There are two buildings; Fisher is 5 minutes by foot and Fisher Hi is 15 minutes by foot.
    ”
    Nancy, Admission officer from Kings, Boston - Mar 20, 2024
  • “Students do not incur any fees for dietary restrictions. We just ask them to share all health and diet information in order for us to communicate to our team before placing them with a host family.
    ”
    Nancy, Admission officer from Kings, Boston - Mar 20, 2024
  • “At orientation all students will take an English placement exam to ensure that they are placed in the right course. There are classes suitable for students at Level 1 (beginner) to Level 8 (Advanced).
    ”
    Nancy, Admission officer from Kings, Boston - Mar 20, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kings varies from 15 students (Intensive English) to 15 students (Intensive English)
  • 100% of teachers at Kings hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kings comes from Japan with a 11% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Italy (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Kings offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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