Boston, one of America's oldest cities, is home to some of the world's most prestigious universities, including Harvard and MIT. With its historic streets, academic atmosphere and walkable layout, it is an ideal language study city for students aiming for university.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Boston:
In Boston you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one English level usually takes 8-12 weeks. Reaching the TOEFL score American universities ask for usually needs a 6-12 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and the I-20 document fee for an F-1 visa. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though some programs have set start dates. Because US visa appointment waiting times can be long, we recommend applying for long programs at least 4-6 months ahead.
Long-term, intensive language study requires an F-1 visa. The application calls for the school's I-20, the SEVIS fee receipt, the DS-160 form, proof of funds and documents showing your ties to Turkey. Visa interviews take place at the embassy in Ankara or the consulate general in Istanbul.
Opportunities to work in America during language study are almost non-existent, and working in breach of visa rules can lead to visa cancellation and refusal of future applications. Prepare a budget that covers your course and living costs from the start.
Demand for rooms in Boston peaks in September when universities start, so arrange accommodation early for that period.
Boston is one of America's more expensive cities, with rent and daily costs above average. As a student city, it offers plenty of discounts and free campus events.
Boston's subway, known as the 'T', along with buses and commuter trains, connects the city and its surroundings. The centre is compact, so many places are within walking distance.
Boston has cold, snowy, windy winters and warm, humid summers. In autumn, New England's colourful foliage is well worth seeing.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) take about 10-11 hours. The airport is a short subway or bus ride from the city centre.
Because the US uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: Boston is 8 hours behind Turkey in winter and 7 hours behind in summer. Plan calls home accordingly.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa interview to arrival.
Boston and its surroundings have more than 50 universities and colleges, and the academic atmosphere and university-linked programs make preparation easier.
Winters are cold and snowy, but the city is well prepared; with a good coat and boots, daily life goes on comfortably.
Because of visa appointment times, we recommend applying at least 4-6 months ahead for long programs, and 1-2 months ahead for short courses on a tourist visa, depending on your visa status.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week need an F-1 student visa; shorter, lighter courses can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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