The schools

Embassy CES has two schools in Boston.

Embassy CES Boston Downtown (opens 25th August 2008) is on West Street, just a few minutes' walk from Macy's, Quincy Market, Boston Common and the public gardens. It's in a vibrant area packed with restaurants and shops, including the famous Brattle Bookshop.

If you like to be in the heart of things, Boston Downtown is the school for you.

Embassy CES Boston Merrimack is located on the beautiful, typical New England campus of Merrimack College in North Andover, a safe, affluent suburb of Boston, 45 minutes from its commercial district by train. Students are also close to the Atlantic Coast beaches, ski resorts of New Hampshire, and historic local towns such as Salem and Newburyport.

This campus offers all the benefits of studying among American students and sharing their university facilities. The student residences, cafeteria, library, sports facilities, etc, are all nearby. 

The minimum age for both schools is 16.

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Facilities

Boston Downtown: The classrooms are modern and well-equipped, with interactive whiteboards in every room; in addition, there is a multimedia computer centre, and a comfortable student lounge.

Boston Merrimack: Enjoy all the benefits of being on a university campus. Students have full access to a state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor running track, games rooms, computer labs and library. The campus also features an award-winning concert theatre and numerous outdoor sports facilities. There is a swimming pool within walking distance, offering reduced rates for students.

Students at both Boston schools can access the Internet and e-mail - computers have Japanese, Chinese and Korean installed, as well as European languages.

All Embassy schools have wireless internet access: why not bring your laptop with you?

Both schools are accessible to wheelchair users.

Embassy Boston Downtown is an authorised testing centre for both TOEIC and TOEFL iBT, so you can take either exam in this school. 

Courses offered at Embassy CES Boston

Boston Downtown:

• Embassy Certificate of English (Standard or Intensive)
• Embassy Diploma of English
• Certificate of Business English
• Examination preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC)
• One-to-one
• Internship

Boston Merrimack:

• Embassy Certificate of English (Standard or Intensive)
• Embassy Certificate of Business English
• Embassy Diploma of English
• Examination preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC)
• Summer Schools
• One-to-one

Activities

Everything you would expect from a major cosmopolitan city is available for you in your free time in Boston: restaurants and bars, nightclubs, shopping, cinema, and more. Boston is also known for its high culture.

The Activities Organisers in both schools arrange a regular full programme of events for students, ensuring that there is always something to do.

For more information, visit our Sample activities page.

Accommodation

Accommodation options for students in Boston are:

• HomeStay: Live as part of an English-speaking household
• Stay in a student residence :-

Embassy CES Boston Downtown: Twin share hotel style rooms available at our residence, located close to the school on the Boston waterfront. All rooms have private bath and air conditioning. The residence also has a fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

Embassy CES Merrimack: Students stay in on-campus accommodation in twin (shared) rooms or singles. Contact us for full details, including prices and photos.

At Merrimack, all students staying in Homestay will be brought to and from school by their hosts.

Read more about accommodation options, and meet a host household on our Accommodation pages. See prices on our Fees page.

You can find a selection of accommodation websites on our Accommodation Links page for USA.

The city

Boston, the birthplace of American independence, is one of the premier destinations for visitors to the United States. It's also the world's largest academic centre, home to over 50 universities.

There really is something for everyone in this 'city that feels like a town'. One of America's oldest cities, Boston is said to have a very European feel. In fact, it's the best of both worlds: a charming city best explored on foot, with all the advantages of modern American life.

What's life like in Boston?

Visit Student Club for:

• Pre-arrival advice: everything you need to know before you come to Boston
• The Boston photobook: see Boston life for yourself
• Coming soon 360° panoramic photos of our school and the city of Boston

Or

• Visit our Student Life pages to see an average day in the life of a student in the USA
• What's the cost of living in Boston?

Attractions

There's so much to do in Boston that you'll have trouble fitting it all in. Why not start with a view of the city from the harbour, with a cruise? For a really memorable experience, you can even go whale watching.

To learn about the history of the city, join the free guided tours provided on the Freedom Trail. Follow this with a little more culture at the world-class Boston Museum of Fine Arts, or many other museums of all kinds.

Shoppers should visit Harvard Square, Newbury Street and Quincy Market, where both large chains and unusual independent stores can be found.

Combine your shopping with stunning views from the Skywalk Observatory in the Prudential Center. Day or night, it's a sight you won't forget.