Language Studies International (LSI): Boston

105 Beach Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA
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reviews

Reviews

88% recommend

based on 34 reviews
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"I would like to repeat the experience"

Jesús Santos Gonzalez, student from USA

Everything was very good, I have nothing to complain about

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
3 Jul 2023 - 11 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great experience"

Pavlo Rone, student from Czech Republic

A very good school in a good location. I would add more cafes nearby or cafes in the building to keep more hours open. Douglas was a teacher, a very cool teacher with a good approach to classes and creative tasks. I didn’t live and didn’t attend events, I can’t say anything about it

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1 week
Date of study
16 Jan 2023 - 27 Jan 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"That's satisfied ."

MARIKO YASUNO, student from USA

I took private lessons for 10 weeks.
My teacher was excellent and had a good understanding of the characteristics of Japanese people's English ability.
On top of that, my teacher provided me with appropriate instruction.
Especially in speaking instruction, my teacher mainly taught me pronunciation and phrases commonly used by native speakers.
Now I have a little more confidence in speaking English.
Thank you very much for the wonderful lesson.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
19 Sep 2022 - 11 Nov 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Never come to this school"

Mohammad Alwhaibi, student from Saudi Arabia

They didn't teach me Academic classes I thought they would give me some plan to start but unfortunately they only want money so it was bad experience

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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
25 Apr 2022 - 7 Oct 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"A very good experience"

Jesus Alonso Lasso Lozano, student from Colombia

The experience of the teacher’s is one of the most importance value you have at LSI, but the best issue is the warm of the people.

I appreciate the way I was received the first day. (Cindy was amazing)

Finally I think that you must limit the assistance of the students with flue or similar problems because students assist and LSI accept.

Thanks a lot

Jesús

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022
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Yes
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"Best of the best"

Nurgali Ashim, student from Kazakhstan

The teachers were great: Bernadette and Ralph. The location is very convenient: for me.

The rooms are cramped. The equipment and facilities are good. I like LSI.

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3 weeks
Date of study
9 May 2022 - 3 Jun 2022
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Yes
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"That was Amazing"

Paola Cifuentes, student from Colombia

My experience with LSI was amazing, my teacher Ksenia was very professional and creative, literally she is the best!
I liked he location. see you next summer!!!!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
5 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
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Yes
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"It was useful to take English classes."

Léa Carmagnolle, student from France

I was in Boston for one month, working and my company suggested me to take 1 hour private English lesson per day. The teacher was really nice and I was happy having him.
The only problem I had is that I've been told I'd have a certificate at the end and I didn't receive anything. I sent an kind reminder email but I unfortunately still don't have any certificate.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
19 Nov 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Ask, and it will be given to you!"

Miyih Shin, student from South Korea

I took one to one English courses for 2 weeks at LSI
The classes were from 8:00 to 9:00 am.
I was not tired , but inspired during the class.
The teacher precisely focused on what I wanted to learn.
Thanks to that, now I can say I am making progress with my English speaking skill.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
16 Sep 2019 - 27 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good teachers, nice students and location"

Cornelia Russmann, student from Germany

The organisation was good, but it was very noisy caused by construction work on the street.
Good mix of international students.

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Date of study
22 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019
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Yes
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"Really interessting"

Arthur Adokpo-Migan, student from Benin

Professors and administrative staff were always very present, available and responsive. I really liked the good mood that prevailed during the classes.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019
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Yes
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"The location of the school is excellent"

VERONICA BERENICE NAVARRETE MORALES, student from Mexico

The location of the school is excellent, in the courses you meet people from several countries, which forces you to speak in English so that you can get to know them better, because they speak another language

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Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
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Yes
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"Nice experience!"

Miguel Bastos Barros, student from Brazil

I spent only 1 week in the school, but the experience was awesome!
Everthing in the school was great and I made new friends, during the classes and outside the school everybody speaks only English so it was a good experience to practice and improve my english skills.

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Date of study
16 Apr 2018 - 20 Apr 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very nice"

Pablo Pol Seijas, student from Spain

Hi, my experience was so good. The best was my teacher Glenn. He was a very good teacher and taught me a lot. The school was nice but i didn't like the location near Chinatown. The school didn't have good activities to do after the classes. The accommodation was bad. The apartment was old and dirty and very far from the school.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 May 2017 - 2 Jun 2017
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Very fantastic experience"

Edwige BRASSELET, student from France

That was a very nice experience. Learning English without pressure with great teacher and staff.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
6 Feb 2017 - 3 Mar 2017
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Yes
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"Not what I expected or needed but a good and nice experience anyway"

Nathaline Nancy Désirée Château-Basler, student from USA

I expected a class wherein I would repeat the grammar lesson from the very beginning. In which I would repeat every grammar rule systematically within the time I am in class.
If it was the case, I would have needed 10 weeks, which I was not told before and I could not afford.
LSI put two levels together in one class (intermediate and advanced), which is obviously not as good if every level has its own class.
In the afternoon classes I could only choose between a few options, such as TOEFL, but I wanted to prepare for CPE. Thus, I took TOEFL because it was the best option for me, but again not what I really expected.
The teacher (Nell) was great, she really made a good job. Her classes were never boring, she made really good and funny exercises for us, she used loads of different methods and materials. I was lucky to sit in her classes.
The location of the school is great and the facilities are good.
Since I am here with my husband and I will stay in the Boston area for about a year whereas the other students are here for a few weeks and they are much younger. I didn't go to any activity and I didn't avail of the housing.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"LSI is the perfect balance of good teaching, good facilities, good staff."

Livia Mazzocchetti, student from Italy

My first lesson day was strange, because, although the exams on Monday were really well done, I thought that the Advanced Level was too difficult for me. After 2/3 days, my English was totally unlocked, thanks to my teachers. I really appreciated the other ways that the teachers used to teach us topics that were usually boring.

The location was comfortable, just like the facilities.

I didn't have the opportunity to enjoy all the activities that the school offered, (also because I stayed in Boston for only three weeks) but I could see photos and tales from friends that had been there for 5/6 months and the activities were really fun!

I'm sorry but I don't have any things I didn't appreciate! 

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
27 Jul 2015 - 14 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"An experience awesome Boston is a beautiful city and a great place for learn English"

Hellen Mayerling Servet Ramirez, student from Peru

The teachers in LSI are good, they help me to improve my English, they correct me when was necessary and I learned new things. The classes are very good, they used different strategies for teach us the lessons. The college is easy to find, and they have different activities for practices English after classes and know Boston. The homestay was excellent. I enjoyed my time with my house parents, they make feel if I was in my house and they help me to improve my English too.

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
8 Sep 2014 - 28 Nov 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Really helpful!"

Rachele Lucia Liguori, student from Italy

I really enjoyed classes which were very interesting and interactive and I also met a lot of friends from all over the world.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
27 Oct 2014 - 14 Nov 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent experience"

Jose Ricardo Kulczycki Oropeza, student from Venezuela

This experience has been the best experience of my life. I learned a lot and enjoyed every moment in Boston. Thank you.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
3 Feb 2014 - 28 Feb 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I had the most wonderful time ever!"

Susana Sofía Quinteros de Cotter Moine, student from USA

I had the best time ever! Tim was extremely nice and coordinated everything when I wasn`t able to participate in a class of +50 people. The course was great, I learned a lot, especially grammar. The teacher in the morning was excellent and so was the group.
The best of all was the teacher in the afternoon; it was a blast!!!!!!!

Thank you for everything I would definitely come back or recommend the school. You have excellent classes and a very professional staff.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Feb 2014 - 21 Feb 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was good. I really expected more improvement, but I realized that it was necessary to study for some more weeks."

Renata Carpinelli, student from Brazil

The teachers were great. I didn't like the location and I couldn't enjoy the activities.

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Date of study
6 Jan 2014 - 10 Jan 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good, but not perfect"

Aline Eleterio, student from Brazil

The structure of the school was very good, but at the last week they put us in a level that didn't have water. We only had a bathroom. This thing disappointed me, but if I have to grade it, I'd give 8 for score. The people in the background are very helpful, but the schedule after class can be better.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
21 Oct 2013 - 8 Nov 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very impressive."

Artem Kuznetsov, student from Russia

I find that it is very important to have at least a couple of courses with the right level chosen, make homework, communicate, be open, etc.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
8 Jul 2013 - 2 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Completely Excellent"

Walter Iacomacci, student from Venezuela

Excellent school! I liked it. It was very good. Also, I met a lot of friends and people from other countries like Arabia, China, Japan, and more.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
15 Jul 2013 - 6 Sep 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"You have to change your class every 2 weeks"

OMAR ALTRAIRY , student from Saudi Arabia

Classes not bad I mean the room size, but the seats are very bad and uncomfortable. Add to that school was divided into three floors in the building. Teachers are welcoming to others and friends for all. School is located very well and it's easy to arrive by public transportation. On each floor has bathrooms and water. Most of the classrooms have air-conditioning. In other classrooms there are some fans. There are computers, free printer, free internet. Activities are useful and fun. Housing not too good not too bad.

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Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
17 Jun 2013 - 16 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"A dynamic, enriching experience in a convivial learning environment"

Gisele Menye Ntsama, student from France

I only spent 2 weeks in LSI in the TOEFL class. The school was a kind of family setting located in a very noisy place probably due to public works. And sometimes, we had to move from our class. I appreciated the fact that we could have lunch in a nice environment (Rebecca Café) at affordable prices.

I liked the school spirit. That could be seen through easy relationships with had with teachers and the school management.

I really appreciated my 2 classes' dynamics, based on young teachers' abilities to innovate. Even in a boring Toefl class, I had the feeling of learning without pressure. Through interactive activities, games, group works and even playing American football contributed to create a very conducive learning environment.
I also found that outdoors activities were very rich and each of us could find interesting activities to attend. I loved the restaurant and the trip to Hyannis.

For housing, even though the family was smart, friendly and always ready to help us, I did not like that area. Sometimes, at night, you did not feel safe.

I could suggest improvements in 3 ways:
1. Enriching students' vocabulary through a kind of 10 minute review (students making sentences based on new words) every morning, to help new words to be integrated in our vocabulary. Thus at the end of the week you know how to use words, idioms and phrasal verbs seen during the week.
2. Having pronunciation exercises. Currently I am taking pronunciation courses to be able to master the sounds in English and that basic skill is pivotal for learners to be easily understood. And in our class, some students really needed (like me) pronunciation exercises.
3. Maybe think in a future about having more space.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Aug 2013 - 23 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I loved it!"

Giorgio Lissia, student from Italy

I really loved the good times I had in LSI. Both the teachers I had were very prepared and funny! Finally I found the best way to learn a subject! All the people I met were friendly and talkative. One week was not enough. I wish I had more time! But I think I'll be back one of these years.

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Date of study
19 Aug 2013 - 23 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent"

Cralos Araoz, student from Ecuador

Good teachers, good environment, excellent.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
9 Apr 2012 - 4 May 2012
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very friendly environment"

Bayan (summer 2010), student from Kazakhstan

I really enjoyed studying at LSI. I was taught with highly-skilled teachers, who were always ready to help and explain things, which confused me about language. My English level definitely has risen, owing to this school. I had 4 teachers, but the best one in my opinion is Mike. He was so kind for all of us, and the style of teaching is more like talking to a friend in relaxed and understandable form. Moreover, he has a brilliant sense of humor! I met so many people from different continents, some of them became my friends and we still keep in touch. overall, it was a great time, I would never regret about choosing LSI from all other schools in Boston.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
21 Jun 2010 - 23 Jul 2010
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I really cannot forget it, it was great!"

Javier Alexander Ledesma Santana, student from Dominican Republic

I like the way classes are, and all of the activities you do create a better time and experience in the city.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
6 Sep 2011 - 24 Sep 2011
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Similar to moon, one part luminous and other part is dark"

Omer, student from United Arab Emirates

What I liked was: the tactic and style of teaching, the number of student in class, the good location, and a very friendly staff. And what I didn't like was: the class equipment and the small building.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Jun 2011 - 17 Jun 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Great"

Marta Navarro Hernandez, student from Spain

I think it was the best time in my life... I met so many friends and I think that I have improved my english so far with excellent teachers and great activities. It was so nice to do this course in Brisbane. Hopefully when I was there, weather was not so bad... There is my neighbour from Canary Islands doing the course now. I enjoyed a lot and I told him to go there and he is very happy too thanks BEST WISHES

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
11 Jan 2010 - 5 Feb 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Semi Group was Great"

Juan, student from Venezuela

I don't know why the school offered me a change to a semi group class, but this was the best.

I really enjoyed this class with my teacher Bob and my classmate from Japan Yhio, who is a manager and mature person like me.

With them the classes were excellent !!!

On the other hand, my homestay wasn't that I had hoped. I told Leslie this. I hope you could describe better what type of house, distance, room, bathroom and general conditions the student will have. The homester was nice with me and this helped me to feel much better.

Finally, Boston was wonderful, very beautiful and exciting city !!!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
5 Oct 2009 - 23 Oct 2009
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

LSI Boston offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin room - Bed & breakfast

NZ$ 476
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Boston
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and other
Distance to school: 45 - 65 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 476
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the American culture and New England life in a comfortable setting. Our Student Services Coordinator visits all homestays to ensure a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
 Age Minimum: 16
 Single rooms with choice of bed and breakfast or half-board
 All bed linen and towels provided
 Laundry facilities available in the home or at local laundromat
(Prices vary, but one load, wash and dry, is about US$5-6.)
 Good and reliable public transportation
 Commutes average 45 minutes to 65 minutes maximum,
which is normal for a major metropolitan city like Boston

Homestay - Single room - Bed & breakfast

NZ$ 557
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Boston
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and other
Distance to school: 45 - 65 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 557
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the American culture and New England life in a comfortable setting. Our Student Services Coordinator visits all homestays to ensure a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. This Homestay Features: Age Minimum: 16 ,Single rooms with choice of bed and breakfast or half-board , All bed linen and towels provided , Laundry facilities available in the home or at local laundromat (Prices vary, but one load, wash and dry, is about US$5-6.) , Good and reliable public transportation , Commutes average 45 minutes to 65 minutes maximum, which is normal for a major metropolitan city like Boston.

Homestay - Twin room - Half board

NZ$ 611
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Boston
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 65 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 611
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the American culture and New England life in a comfortable setting. Our Student Services Coordinator visits all homestays to ensure a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
 Age Minimum: 16
 Single rooms with choice of bed and breakfast or half-board
 All bed linen and towels provided
 Laundry facilities available in the home or at local laundromat
(Prices vary, but one load, wash and dry, is about US$5-6.)
 Good and reliable public transportation
 Commutes average 45 minutes to 65 minutes maximum,
which is normal for a major metropolitan city like Boston

Homestay - Single room - Half board

NZ$ 701
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Boston
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and other
Distance to school: 45 - 65 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 701
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the American culture and New England life in a comfortable setting. Our Student Services Coordinator visits all homestays to ensure a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
 Age Minimum: 16
 Single rooms with choice of bed and breakfast or half-board
 All bed linen and towels provided
 Laundry facilities available in the home or at local laundromat
(Prices vary, but one load, wash and dry, is about US$5-6.)
 Good and reliable public transportation
 Commutes average 45 minutes to 65 minutes maximum,
which is normal for a major metropolitan city like Boston

Executive Homestay - Single room - Bed & Breakfast

NZ$ 718
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Boston
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 718
Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Sunday two days after your last day of class. Alternatively, your housing can also start on the Saturday two days before your first day of class and end on the Saturday after your last day of class. If you wish to arrive earlier or leave later, the school can arrange any number of extra nights for you, subject to availability. An extra night costs $45.00. For 4 or more nights a full week’s fee is charged.”

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half Board

NZ$ 862
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Boston
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 862
Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Sunday two days after your last day of class. Alternatively, your housing can also start on the Saturday two days before your first day of class and end on the Saturday after your last day of class. If you wish to arrive earlier or leave later, the school can arrange any number of extra nights for you, subject to availability. An extra night costs $55.00. For 4 or more nights a full week’s fee is charged.
student-residence

ESL Townhouse - Double room, no meals

NZ$ 718
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 81 Park Drive #1, Boston, MA 02115, Unites States of America
Location: Boston
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 718
All Apartments Include:

Full furnishings plus:
Free Wi-Fi internet access
Cable TV (in each bedroom in the Shared Apartments)
Telephone with free calls in the United States
Bed linens and towels
Laundry room in the building
Cleaning service every 2 weeks and prior to new arrivals

Shared Apartment features:

Double room
Single Room
Kitchen
Common area for dining
Bathroom
Maximum 3 people per apartment

A US$200 refundable Room & key deposit is collected by the residence upon arrival, payable in cash only. This residence has its own cancellation & refund policy which applies: Move-in Fee is charged with less than 30 days’ notice of cancellation. No weekly fees are due with at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation. With less than 15 days’ notice, the first 2 weeks are charged.
Please note that for a check-in scheduled at ESL Townhouse after 9:30pm, there is a Late Arrival Fee of $50.00.

For all residences, a $400 deposit is required at time of booking to ensure a firm reservation. This deposit will be used towards residence fees or cancellation fees, whichever is applicable.
apartment

ESL Townhouse Studio, No meals

NZ$ 1,248
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 81 Park Drive #1, Boston, MA 02115, Unites States of America
Location: Boston
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,248
All Apartments Include:

Full furnishings plus:
Free Wi-Fi internet access
Cable TV (in each bedroom in the Shared Apartments)
Telephone with free calls in the United States
Bed linens and towels
Laundry room in the building
Cleaning service every 2 weeks and prior to new arrivals

Studio Apartment features:

Large room with one Double bed OR large room with two single beds
Kitchen
Entrance Hall
Bathroom

A US$200 refundable Room & key deposit is collected by the residence upon arrival, payable in cash only. This residence has its own cancellation & refund policy which applies: Move-in Fee is charged with less than 30 days’ notice of cancellation. No weekly fees are due with at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation. With less than 15 days’ notice, the first 2 weeks are charged.
Please note that for a check-in scheduled at ESL Townhouse after 9:30pm, there is a Late Arrival Fee of $50.00.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $95 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Boston Logan Airport (BOS).

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Boston based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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105 Beach Street
Boston
MA 02111
USA

School location

LSI Boston is situated in a commercial brownstone building on the borders of Chinatown and the Theatre and Financial Districts.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Language Studies International (LSI): Boston staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Does LSI Boston provide parking to students?"

The building does not have a parking lot. In fact, we would not recommend driving/parking a car in Boston as the traffic is unpredictable and the parking is quite expensive. The LSI school building is less than a 5-minute walk from the MBTA South Station, the major public transportation hub for the downtown area, connecting many bus, subway, and commuter rail lines. The building is also within walking distance of several other bus and subway stops, including the Chinatown stop on the MBTA Orange Line.

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"The student already has a B1/B2 visa and will be in Boston in July. However, she is interested in taking the Business course, which is 30 lessons per week. Would you be willing to make an exception and to accept this student into this course?"

Language Studies International, USA can accept students on a tourist visa or on the visa waiver for a short course of study. People whose main purpose is to study should come on a student visa. People whose main purpose is tourism can come on the tourist visa or visa waiver.

You should be aware that if you choose to travel on a tourist visa or visa waiver but tell immigration that you are coming here to study, the immigration officer at the Port of Entry (airport) may ask for a student visa which you not have. In this case, the you may not be allowed entry to the United States.

With that said, many of our students come on the tourist visa or visa waiver. The decision about which visa to obtain is entirely up to you.

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"Are there separate materials fees in addition to the course fees?"

彥廷 陳, student from Taiwan
David Smith, Language Studies International school representative (Accounts Director)

There are no separate materials fees. We provide students with books to use during their stay here, but they cannot keep the books and must return them before they leave.

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"The student is currently at a level of 5 or 6. Is 12 weeks a sufficient period of time for him to take the TOEFL preparation course? Will he be able to reach the next level?"

The ability of a student to "reach the next level" is quite subjective and depends greatly on the individual student's capabilities and motivation. If the student attends class, works hard, and completes the homework, we have no doubt that his general English and preparedness for the TOEFL will increase.

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"The student would like a conditional letter of acceptance from LSI: Boston. Would the school be able to provide this?"

Since we do not have academic requirements at LSI our
acceptance is not conditional on academic requirements. Usually if a school
issues a conditional letter the letter will state that the student has all
of the requirements of the institution except the English requirement. If
the student achieves the required level than the student can attend the
college or university.

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Katherine Romeo, Language Studies International school representative (Director)

The school does not offer conditional
letters of acceptance, only regular acceptance.

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"Can you provide some infromation about English for Academic Purposes program?"

Emilio Albornoz, student from Venezuela

By choosing this option, the student would participate in an Integrated Skills course in the morning and TOEFL-prep in the afternoon. This course not only prepares students for the TOEFL ibT, but also helps them to greatly improve their reading and listening comprehension, academic writing skills, vocabulary, and ability to organize their thoughts verbally. TOEFL-prep is a very popular course at our school. Please note that the student must test into at least the intermediate language level in order to enroll in this course. If he does not test into at least the intermediate language level, he will be able to attend our Conversational English course.

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"Can LSI issue a conditional letter of acceptance?"

Asma moh, student from Saudi Arabia

Since we do not have academic requirements at LSI, our acceptance is not conditional on academic requirements. Usually if a school issues a conditional letter the letter will state that the student has all of the requirements of the institution except the English requirement. If the student achieves the required level than the student can attend the college or university.

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Katherine Romeo, Language Studies International school representative (Director)

We do not offer conditional letters of acceptance to our school, only regular acceptance.

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"How do I apply to study at a University located in the US?"

Asma moh, student from Saudi Arabia

Please, visit www.universityguideonline.org for all our partner universities and available degrees and majors.

You can apply to university and pay a UAS fee using our Superservice page: www.superservice.els.com.

After filling out the online UAS application, you should air-mail a complete university application package to our UAS department in Princeton for processing (the address is within my signature below). Please, note that all documents that you send to ELS Language Centers and for any and all colleges MUST be originals. We ask that you send a copy for each college your student is applying to, and one copy for the student’s UAS file. We send all applications, documents, and other pertinent material by express mail to the universities and to you.

The information on what documents are required for a particular university is generated for your reference once you fill out the UAS online application. A complete university application package may contain the following documents (although, the documents may vary depending on a university of applicant’s choice, desired major and degree):

• Complete and signed UAS Application (the printout from Superservice)
• Official Transcripts and Diplomas (from all previous schools/colleges) in native language and in English
• Official Bank Letter/Statement with the balance in the US currency
• Affidavit of Financial Support (if the Bank Account is not in a student’s name)
• Copy of passport picture page
• Personal Statement/Essay
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

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