"Birds of a feather flock together." This is an English idiom which means that people with similar characteristics tend to gather together. And BSML soars with the best.
   Now formally recognized as a Quality English (QE) school, the Boston School of Modern Languages takes top rank internationally, demonstrating the highest standard of excellence, a status unparalleled in this country. BSML is the only U.S. school to have received this distinction. As America's oldest and most respected private language school, this honor places it in the top QE chosen schools in the world.    

   "QE has a strong presence around the planet." says BSML managing director, Thom Smith. "On a recent trip to Korea, I was pleased to find that the QE certification inspired both respect and confidence with the people of that country."
   Students seeking the finest in English education will find that BSML delivers only first-class training for English learners. Based out of Oxford, England, QE takes quality control very seriously and regularly monitors all of its English language schools through student feedback, agent references and accreditation results. All must be of an exceptional and consistently high standard.
   QE's Carolyn Blackmore found her visit to BSML a true delight on many levels. She found students happy with the whole package. "There was a very warm welcome from everyone in the school. The students were excited and willing to talk about their experiences. They seemed content with their courses, their progress and their accommodations." Blackmore also noted: "It is also a great advantage for students to congregate in the restaurant 'hub' and to enjoy delicious home-cooked food." Compliments to BSML's Executive Chef, John Carito.

   The café/kitchen seems to be QE Penguin's favorite perch from which to supervise. Not just concerned about a *feather in his cap.  He takes his quality control duties very seriously; right down to BSML's Boston seafood deliveries.
*See Ines's Super Idioms below.


 

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   When Marcus von Ludowig (Germany) arrived in Boston to begin his studies at BSML, he was pleasantly surprised to find he was embarking on more than just courses in English. He struck up an instant friendship with his roommate and fellow student, Abdelnaser Rashwan (Libya). "He literally opened the door for me at the apartment and we just hit it off from the start," von Ludowig says.
   Although in many ways the two men seem worlds apart, both found that they have much in common when it comes to their interests. "History, politics and of course, soccer-are all topics of discussion," von Ludowig points out. "It's not so much whether we agree or disagree, either.
"In history," says Rashwan, "there were famous battles that, as a Libyan, I could speak to Marcus from a different perspective and Marcus could do the same in return. Between the two of us and our varied knowledge, we both got an education we did not expect."
Rashwan, a seismic engineer for a well-known company in his native country, talked more about how he arrived to study here. "I got a scholarship to do a PhD in the United States, but first I needed to perfect my English.
   "There is no American embassy in Libya, so one has to go to Tunisia or Egypt to get a visa. Libyans were not allowed to study in the U.S. for 20 years. In 2005, the U.S. government allowed a Libyan to study here. I am actually one of the first 100 students allowed in two decades." Rashwan added, "America is the best country for telecommunications and engineering."
   von Ludowig, who has been perfecting his business English skills at BSML, is an economics student. "I needed to learn business English to continue my education. I am also doing a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) course. This is the best country to study English. And I love Boston because this is where American history began - with the Boston Tea Party."