Embassy Junior CentreBoston, USA
Tufts University, Harleston Hall 30 Lower Campus Road, Medford - MA 02155 Boston - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- A wide variety of hot and cold meals served 3 times per day.
- Indoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 100% |
18-24 years | 0% |
25-34 years | 0% |
35-50 years | 0% |
>50 years | 0% |
Location: Embassy Junior Centre Boston is located on the outskirts of the historic city of Boston, USA. Housed within the campus of the prestigious Tufts University, the school offers junior students the opportunity to create lasting memories from a recognised educational institute. The school is only a 20-minute journey from downtown Boston. Logan International Airport (BOS) is a 30-minute drive from the school.
School facilities: The school facilities are extensive, including a modern sports hall, recreational sports fields, a swimming pool, a running track, outdoor tennis courts and more.
Classrooms are on campus.
WIFI is available throughout the campus and in the bedrooms.
Course selection: Course selection with Embassy Junior Centre (EC) Boston is for fully immersive summer experiences. All programmes include 20 weekly lessons, afternoon and evening activities, half-day and full-day excursions, meals and accommodation.
Full-day trips can include Old & New Boston, Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market, the Charles River Walk and more. Half-day excursions may take students to explore the many sites and places of interest in Boston and visit educational institutes such as Harvard University, MIT University, the New England Aquarium and Massachusetts State House.
Accommodation: Accommodation is available onsite in residence. Rooms are single or twin with shared bathrooms. Laundry services are available onsite, additional costs apply. The linen is changed weekly. Towels are provided.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Camp (13 to 18 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1750US$1707US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
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Price at schoolOur price | 17501707 | 35003413 | 52505119 | 70006825 | 87508532 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Price at schoolOur price | 18201775 | 36403549 | 54605324 | 72807098 | 91008873 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Triple room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Summer Camp - Day Programme (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Offer!from
670US$637US$
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 670637 | 13401273 | 20101910 | 26802546 | 33503183 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Price at schoolOur price | 700665 | 14001330 | 21001995 | 28002660 | 35003325 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2024: 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024
2025: 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025
2025: 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Embassy Junior Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about Embassy Junior Centre, Boston
4.0
Overall school rating of
Embassy Junior Centre, Boston
Embassy Junior Centre, Boston
1 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Organisation
4.0
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Arianna
14 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I liked the activities and the crew.”
“I didn't like the cafeteria (food), and some organization. ”
Review details
Course: Summer Camp [English] - 1 week
Review date: 25. Jul. 2024 by Arianna Conti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Embassy Junior Centre
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 9:00
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 Embassy Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
EC USA Holdings Inc | Tax registration ID: 26-1272379
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Soccer field / football pitch
Indoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Brazil | 19% |
Saudi Arabia | 15% |
Korea | 12% |
Japan | 8% |
Spain | 4% |
Other nationalities | 42% |
Information for all courses offered by Embassy Junior Centre
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Extra fees
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee (if student is travelling alone with their airline): USD 110 (one way).
- Student Insurance: USD 25.
- Special dietary supplement: USD 45 per week.
- Damage deposit: USD 100 to be paid upon arrival. It will be refunded at the end of the stay if no damage has been caused.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
04 Jul 2024.
04 Jul 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 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
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:
200 US$ one way
400 US$ return (both ways)
400 US$ return (both ways)
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
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.
Questions and answers about Embassy Junior Centre
- What does the Embassy Junior Centre's summer program in Boston offer?“The students have a varied program with a focus on history and culture, as well as fun-filled excursions out and about.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 20, 2023
- Could you give me some examples of activities included in the summer program organized by Embassy Junior Centre?“At the time of writing, the program includes activities such as a visit to Harvard and MIT Universities, a trip to the Sports Museum, a visit to Revere Beach, and Shopping at Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 20, 2023
- Would it be possible to upgrade the program offered by the Embassy Junior Centre and include additional activities?“Yes, that would be possible. Embassy Junior Centre offers optional upgrades such as Six Flag New England Amusement Park; a day trip to New York City; a Whale Watching Day Trip, and a Visit to the New England Aquarium.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 20, 2023
FAQ about Embassy Junior Centre, Boston
- How far is Logan International Airport from Embassy Boston?“The school Embassy Boston is about 30 minutes from the Logan International Airport”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2023
- Is airport pickup offered by Embassy Junior Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from Logan International Airport (200 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Embassy Junior Centre?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Embassy Junior Centre varies from 17 students (Summer Camp) to 17 students (Summer Camp)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Embassy Junior Centre?100% of teachers at Embassy Junior Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Embassy Junior Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at Embassy Junior Centre comes from Brazil with a 19% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (15%) and Korea (12%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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