Boston Academy of English

 

Our new QE school in the spotlight this month is Boston Academy of English. 

  

Contact: Ken Krall

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At Boston Academy of English is a hands-on environment where the owners, teachers, and staff work to make every student comfortable.  We understand that each student is an individual, and his or her satisfaction is our utmost concern in all facets of the program - housing, immigration, and activities, as well as the academic life, all of which combine to determine a positive student experience.  

There are so many choices for students and agencies, we wanted to become involved with an organization that stands up for "boutique" schools such as BAE and gives the consumer a distinct choice.  Chain schools do what they do very well, but we feel education can and should be more than just a numbers game.  Teaching happy students is a very satisfying endeavour, and one that all the QE schools believe in!

To my knowledge Quality English is the only organization of its kind on an international scope...if QE's ideals appeal to agencies and schools, then it's "one-stop" shopping for both.  The missions are very well organized and productive, and also more intimate than the huge conferences, which only makes sense when you consider the type and quality of product being offered.  The name says it all!

It's truly a top world destination...an exciting, vibrant city that has it all but is small enough to be a manageable, "walking city".  Close to the mountains and the seashore, there are four distinct seasons, each with its own charm. The Boston area is home to close to 100 colleges and universities, so pursuing a degree after studying English is very common. And, of course, it is said that the best English in the U.S. is spoken here (!). 

Stewart College CANADA

Christmas in Victoria for Teens and Adults

Students of all ages enjoy the Stewart College Christmas program in beautiful Victoria BC Canada.  Homestay with a Canadian family gives the opportunity to experience the best of Christmas festivities and traditions, supported by English classes and seasonal sightseeing and social activities with other students.  See world-famous Butchart Gardens at night, lit up by millions of Christmas lights as you sip hot chocolate!  See the Christmas Tree festival at the Empress Hotel!  It's an experience not to be missed!

Worldwide School of English NEW ZEALAND  

Impatient to start preparing for IELTS?  

Cambridge Academy of English UK

New Teenage Centre   

at Old Buckenham Hall for 12 - 15 year olds. 

LILA* Liverpool UK

LILA* Teens now have the opportunity to not only improve their English whilst visiting Liverpool, but also receive world class football coaching from Liverpool Football Club in this exciting programme.  Package includes 15 hours English tuition a week, 9 hours football coaching a week, accommodation and many other features and benefits.

Discovery Summer UK

Pre-College (enrichment) Summer Programme for advanced level students (15 - 17 years)  

This residential course, held at Winchester College, is designed for those looking to learn new skills to help them prepare for university.   Major and Minor subjects

Quality Control visits to Ireland 

Afterwards The Linguaviva Centre welcomed me to their school - a chance once again to ask students about their courses and activities and to look around. As in July 2008 (the last quality control visit) the Linguaviva Centre is located in an elegant Georgian building, within walking distance of the centre and all the main cultural sites of Dublin. It is an attractive area of Dublin not far from St Stephen's Green. It has a very fine red front door and this image is used as a striking Logo and also in the school's publicity.  

Agents gave some good feedback: "It's easy to work with Linguaviva and I'm sure of the quality."  

"There are nearly no complaints, but in case there are they are dealt with very fast and efficiently."

Then Cork English College  was next in turn. Now in grand new premises along the river from the old school, it is almost unrecognisable except for the fact that all the same faces are there at reception to greet you. My visit was literally only a couple of days after the move but despite this the school was up and running in its usual professional way. Once again the school succeeded in reaching a very high level of student satisfaction and this was evident from the positive comments expressed by the students interviewed. The students were full of enthusiasm for the changes. No longer having to have 'break' in the corridor, the students now have a large student lounge and other spaces and places to be either for work or leisure.  

Cork English College made the most of the opportunity that presented itself when the new building came on the market. It is in the process of transforming itself into an upmarket state-of-the art language school as it settles in to this new location.