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Accommodation in Boston
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At ELC Boston, you may choose to stay with an American family, share dormitory life with fellow students, or enjoy the privacy of your own apartment. Whichever living accommodations you decide are best for you, our Housing Directors in Boston will gladly help arrange them.

American Homestays

Most ELC students are eager to take advantage of the family homestay opportunity available year-round at each centers. Along with the chance to improve conversational skills, homestays can create warm friendships that last a lifetime.

Homestay Highlights:
  • Boston homestays are available year-round
  • Learn about American culture and practice your English
  • One student per linguistic background per family
  • Arrival on Saturday or Sunday before the course; departure on Saturday after the course
  • Choose your meal plan: half board (breakfast and dinner) or breakfast only
  • Average commute 35 - 45 minutes, depending on which school location; always within 60 minutes of school by public transportation
  • Always a single room unless otherwise requested* (see below)
Boston Homestay
Homestay* First 4 weeks Continuing 4 weeks Per week if less than 4 weeks Extra night
Half Board (Single) $1045 $975 $310
$70
Bed / Breakfast (Single) $945 $875 $285 $60
*$150 housing deposit required.

Student Residence

Residential accommodations are available year-round at ELC Boston. This is an attractive alternative for students who want to live in the heart of downtown Boston, and like the idea of studying, relaxing and making friends from all over the world.
Student Residence Highlights:
  • Available year-round
  • Walking distance to ELC Boston
  • Shared rooms, shared baths
  • Includes 14 meals per week and the possibility of packing a sack lunch
    Each room has a television, telephone, refrigerator, microwave, air conditioning

International Guest House Rates
  1 WEEK 2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS CONT/ 4 WEEKS
Shared $630 $1075 $1415 $1665
$1565
14 meals per week;Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only.
Saturday arrival and Saturday departure required. *$150 housing deposit required.

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ELC Studio Apartments

ELC studio apartments provide independent lodging for students who want the privacy of staying in their own apartment. These comfortable apartments are ideal for students wanting to live in the heart of the Back Bay, steps from Copley Square, the Prudential Center, within walking distance of ELC Boston and the many nearby restaurants, cafes and shops.

Studio Apartment Highlights:

  • Available June-September
  • A short 15-20 minute commute by public transportation
  • Single rooms with private bath
  • Fully furnished apartment
  • Each room has cable television, telephone, wireless internet access, fully equipped kitchenette, and air conditioning
ELC BOSTON STUDIO APARTMENTS (AVAILABLE JUNE- SEPTEMBER)
Prices 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks cont. / 4 weeks
Single $900 $1800 $2700 $3600 $900/wk
Double
Double room available (for two people traveling together): $25 per week supplemental fee
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only.. *$150 housing deposit required.

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ESL Townhouse Apartments

’s Fenway area, a youthful and academic community in the heart of the city. These are shared apartments (with single and double rooms) as well as private apartments (including studio and one-bedrooms). These apartments are a perfect option for students who want independence and a convenient location at a good price. The Townhouses are walking distance to restaurants, museums, and Fenway Park and a 20-minute commute to ELC by public transportation.

ESL Townhouse - Shared Apartment Highlights:
  • One large private single room and one large double room (maximum 3 people per apartment)
  • Apartments include kitchen, bathroom, common area for dining, full furnishings
  • Free wifi internet access and TV in each room, telephone with free local calls
  • Laundry room in the building
  • Cleaning service of common area
ESL TOWNHOUSE - SHARED APARTMENTS
Prices 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks cont. / 4 weeks
Single $415 $830 $1245 $1660 $415//wk
Double $270 $540 $810 $1080 $270/wk
*Studio options include two single beds or one double bed. Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only.
*$150 housing deposit required.; One-time only move-in fee: $200;
$50 Late Arrival Fee for clients with flights scheduled to land after 9:30PM;
$200 refundable cash damage deposit due upon arrival;
$100 Room Change Fee (only if a room change is requested).
ESL Townhouse - Private Apartment Highlights:
  • Suitable for one or two people booking together
  • Large bedroom with 2 twin beds or 1 double bed
  • Apartments include kitchen with dining area, bathroom, study area, full furnishings
  • Free wifi internet access, flat panel TV, telephone with free local calls
  • Laundry room in the building

ESL TOWNHOUSE - PRIVATE APARTMENTS
Prices 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks cont. / 4 weeks
Studio (1 person) $630* $1260 $1890 $2520 $630//wk
Studio (2 people) $660* ($330/person) $1320 ($660/person) $1980 ($990/person) $2640 (1320/person) $660/wk ($330/person)
*Studio options include two single beds or one double bed. Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only.
*$150 housing deposit required.; One-time only move-in fee: $200;
$50 Late Arrival Fee for clients with flights scheduled to land after 9:30PM;
$200 refundable cash damage deposit due upon arrival;
$100 Room Change Fee (only if a room change is requested).

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In July and August, ELC Boston offers additional accommodations at new state-of-the-art residence at Wheelock College. Wheelock College is located in Boston’s Fenway area.
Wheelock College Campus Program Highlights:
  • Students live in Residence hall and attend classes on campus
  • Shared room accommodations
  • Free access to its facilities including a recreation center, library, bookstore, and computer terminals with internet access.
  • The dormitory has a spacious student lounge with a big screen TV and DVD, and billiards table where students can join together, relax, and have fun.
  • Price includes full breakfast
  • Optional dinner



Wheelock College CAMPUS DORMITORY (AVAILABLE JUNE 23 - AUGUST 25)
Prices
Shared: $370 per week (with breakfast)
Shared: $460 per week (with breakfast and dinner)
Saturday arrival and Saturday departure required. *$150 housing deposit required.

*A housing deposit of $150 is required for all accommodations.

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