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TLC: Boston English Institute
The
Institute
For more information please visit
www.bostonenglishinstitute.com
TLC: Boston is located on the campus of Fisher College in Boston, Massachusetts, right in the heart of downtown Boston.
- TOEFL preparation
- Nine levels of instruction in grammar, reading and writing, listening, and oral communication skills
- Highly experienced caring staff and instructors
- Campus housing and university facilities available to TLC: BEI students
- Small classes, personal attention, and a diverse group of classmates from around the world
- University placement assistance
- Student activities to introduce you to the Boston and New England community
The City of Boston & the State of Massachusetts
Boston is one of the oldest and most culturally significant cities in the U.S. There is always something to do there: museums, theater, outdoor activities, festivals, concerts and sporting events, just to mention a few. It is truly a city of students, with more than 250,000 students attending college in Boston and Cambridge at such famous institutions as Harvard and MIT. Here are some top attractions:
- Historical and literary landmarks, stunning European architecture
- More than 160 colleges and universities including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts, and Boston College
- Lush, green spaces such as the Boston Common, the Public Garden, the Charles River Esplanade and the Fens
- Excellent public transportation so you don't have to depend on a car
- An active and diverse nightlife including pubs, clubs, theater, and cafes
- Cuisine form around the world
- Serious professional sports: The Boston Red Socks (baseball); the Boston Celtics (basketball); New England Patriots (football) and the Boston Bruins (hockey) plus the annual Boston Marathon
- An active business community, including headquarters for many multi-national corporations
- World class museums as the Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and the New England Aquarium
New England
The states of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut make up "New England," a culturally rich are of the U.S. Some key attractions all within a 2-3 hour drive from Boston include:
- Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and
other world famous beaches
- Mountains for hiking or skiing
- Lakes and gentle rivers for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in summertime
- Small, quaint New England towns with traditional houses, antiques, and handicrafts
- Farming communities raising special products such as cranberries and maple syrup
- Six Flags amusement parks
Housing Options:
Several housing opportunities are available. Costs are listed on the application form.
- Homestays
- Fisher College Dormitories (including the YMCA branch of campus housing)
- The International Guest House
- Apartments
Fisher
College
Fisher College has empowered students through education for over a hundred years. Students from all over the United States and the world choose Fisher because of its small size, attention to the individual, wonderful academic support and high graduation rate.
- Student faculty ratio is approximately 10:1
- Fisher College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Fisher College Admission and English Requirements
- Application fee of $50 (waived for TLC students)
- Valid health insurance (Fisher College insurance or local approved insurance)
- Required immunizations
- A TOEFL score of 500/173/61 OR successful completion of level 9 at TLC: BEI or any other TLC institute
Fisher College
118 Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116-1501
Tel: (617) 670-4435
Fax: (617) 670-4436
E-mail: tlcboston@thelanguagecompany.com
http://www.thelanguagecompany.com