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EC EnglishBoston, USA

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

23 students - overall rating
1 Faneuil Hall Square - MA 02109 Boston - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • modern school is just minutes from the waterfront
  • Welcome event that takes place in the city.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
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 5%
18-24 years 64%
25-34 years 22%
35-50 years 8%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: EC English Boston is located in one of the most historic cities in the USA, Boston. One of the USA's most academic cities, EC English Boston is located right in the heart of the city, in the Back Bay District's Faneuil Hall Square. The school is surrounded by eateries, entertainment and all a student may need to have a memorable time whilst reaching their language goals. There are many attractions throughout the city, such as Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, all of which are within a 30-minute journey of the school's front doors. Boston Logan International Airport is within a 25-minute bus journey of the school, ensuring all international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The facilities of the school are fantastic, offering everything a student may need to feel at comfort and motivated during their learning experience. The school has a computer lab, a library, kitchen use for students and a lounge area. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Social and Cultural: EC Boston runs a varied activities plan for all students, many of which are free of charge. Activities can include wine tasting, Zumba classes, bowling, trips to Boston Harbour and much more!

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business

Our prices for EC English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about EC English, Boston

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
EC English, Boston
23 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Social activities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Value for money
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Students 18-30 years (16 ratings)
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good teachers who cared about every student. The placement by level was very good. Everyone was very caring about the students' well-being. It was easy to get in touch with other students from all over the world and the students were motivated and interested in other cultures.
Disliked
The afternoon programme could have been more varied. However, I was only there for 2 weeks.
Insider tip: It is important to read the host parents' information critically and also to check the place of residence. It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to get to school/downtown by public transport, otherwise you won't do anything after school. Many students who stayed longer changed host parents, as they told us. If you are open-minded, you can quickly establish contacts with students from all over the world.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The English course was a lot of fun thanks to the great teachers and my English has definitely improved a lot. I am glad I chose EC English!
Other comments Great school - very motivated staff and totally centrally located in Boston.
Course: Intensive English [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2022 by Beate Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Above all, the lessons. They are very dynamic, and you get to practice your oral skills. It really helps you to improve the way you express in English. I met great people, ¡and made a lots of friends!
Insider tip: Try to speak only in English, it helps a lot.
Review details
Course: Semi Intensive English - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Nov. 2010 by María Gálvez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The relationship with the teachers, the interdisciplinary availability and use of maieutics.
Review details
Course: General English - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2011 by Daniele Marchesini
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Teachers are great and so are activities both inside and out of class.everything was good.
Insider tip: Go whale watching but take some seasickness pills.
Review details
Other comments I was in a residence, pretty centric and a little bit weird as there were many old women.It was good tough.
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Nov. 2008 by Blanca RodrÍguez Merino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Very good teachers. Having two classes with different teachers made the day very dynamic.
Insider tip: Always carry your passport.
Review details
Other comments The school management was awful, very difficult to change level.
Course: General English - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2010 by Carlos Fernandez Zarapico
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Excellent proficient course, would like to do another one soon!
Insider tip: During the summer: Don't miss the free concerts and events of Boston , like Boston common concerts, NEC concerts at Jordan Hall.
Review details
Course: Intensive English [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2022 by Marcus Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I was able to make friends from many different countries.
Disliked
I wish I could have been in a semi-intensive or intensive class even for a short language course (ESTA only).
Insider tip: Sometimes the food is very tasty, and at other times it is not.
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 12. Apr. 2022 by Toranosuke Takatsuka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teacher Leah, nice, friendly and very sweet.
Insider tip: Minimal knowledge of English
Review details
Other comments excellent organization and availability of all staff.
Course: Classic day camp (9-13 anni) - 1 week
Review date: 6. Aug. 2010 by Caterina Tiburli Marini
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Class rooms and the location
Review details
Course: General English - 11 weeks
Review date: 31. Dec. 2008 by Joost Miltenburg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The location, very central.
Insider tip: I liked being in Boston on July 4th.
Review details
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Sep. 2013 by Martina Lopez Rosello
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The quality of teaching
Review details
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2011 by Sergio Baragoitia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Facilities and location
Review details
Other comments The general planning of school focuses on long-term courses, not on short stays like mine. The course did not meet my expectations.
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 15. Nov. 2010 by Patricia Grande Rojo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teaching method.
Review details
Course: General English - 10 weeks
Review date: 5. Jul. 2010 by Irene Lazaro Alcaide
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The environment
Insider tip: Try to travel to Washington!
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 12 weeks
Review date: 1. Jun. 2009 by Ada Fournier Torres
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
A lot of people
Review details
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2008 by Araceli Venegas Gómez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
My teacher Lea
Insider tip: Find accommodation near the school
Review details
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2010 by Sofia Agrusti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The situation
Review details
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2008 by Guillermo Rodriguez Palacio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 EC English BostonAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETALTOSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalETS, English USA
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
Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
55% male / 45% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2007
Legal name/parent company
EC Boston Language Center Inc | Tax registration ID: EIN43-236257

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 35

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school
Self-access audio facilities Self-access testing facilities

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 12
Throughout the year: 12
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 19%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Korea 12%
Japan 8%
Spain 4%
Other nationalities 42%

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 US$ per week.
Comments about courses

Students under 18 must book homestay accommodation, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.

High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
  • Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 25 (per week).
  • Course material is USD 12 per week (maximum USD 96).


Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 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, 19 Feb 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
180 US$ one way
360 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 Finland can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
80 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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 possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Pronunciation Clinic.
- Conversation Club.
- Harvard Campus Tour.
- Rock Climbing.
- Paddle Boarding.
- Yoga Frog Pond.
- Boston Pops Concert.
- Fireworks.
- Pulse of Boston Outdoor Concert.
- Sand Sculpting Festival.
- Zumba at Long Wharf.
- Spanish Concert Hatch Shell.
- Karaoke.
- Basketball.
- Frog Pond Ice Skating.

Adults - Paid activities

- Sky Diving.
- New York City Tour.
- Fenway Park Tour.
- Lion King Broadway Show.
- Vermont Camping Trip.
- Cape Cod.
- Martha’s Vineyard.
- Wrentham Outlets.
- Washington DC.
- Philadelphia.
Video about leisure activities at EC English Boston
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023

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Questions and answers about EC English

  • Yes, it would be too late for our hosts. I advise the student to arrange a hotel for the first night.
    Suzanne Unus, Senior Sales & Admissions Executive from EC English - Feb 27, 2024

FAQ about EC English, Boston

  • English courses at EC English start at 307 US$ for Academic Semester / Year 24 course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Logan International Airport (180 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 24) to 15 students (General English 24)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Brazil with a 19% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (15%) and Korea (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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