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Location factfile: Kings

In this factfile: ƒ Explore Boston ƒ Explore Kings Boston ƒ School facilities ƒ Local map ƒ Courses available ƒ Accommodation options ƒ School life and community ƒ Activities and excursions ƒ Clubs and societies ƒ Enrichment opportunities

Kings Boston

Choose Kings Boston 1 One of the great sports and music cities 2 American culture, European style 3 Downtown living and learning Location factfile: Kings Boston Explore Boston

Boston is one of the great American cities, and the perfect place to be an international student. World-renowned as one of the great capitals of learning, Boston is home to over 50 universities and colleges. This is a city with a rich history but also has a modern, dynamic with a wealth of entertainment options — offering something for everyone!

Key facts:

Boston Location: , north east USA Population: 640,000 Nearest airports: Boston Logan International Airport Nearest cities: New York, Providence

Boston highlights

The Sports Learn all about the history of the through the Enjoy world-famous sports teams in action such as the Boston Red unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, parks Sox () and Patriots () in this and ships that make up The Freedom Trail. great sporting city

Shopping Museums and galleries Explore and enjoy the city’s many shopping opportunities — try the Take time out to visit some of the city’s many art exhibitions, such as Prudential Center and open-air Marketplace, and the at the Institute of Contemporary Art, The Museum of Fine Arts as numerous boutiques along Newbury and Charles Streets. There are well as the many independent galleries around the city also various outlet shopping malls within a short drive of Boston city centre. Location factfile: Kings Boston

Food and drink Sports and fitness

In Boston you can enjoy a selection of global cuisines with There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in sports for Kings something for every taste and budget. Boston students. Options include baseball, , cross- country, soccer, softball, volleyball, plus on-campus fitness room. Check out the newly opened Timeout Market, near , where you can try some of the city’s best restaurants and food Watch at Fenway Park, one of the oldest outlets all under one roof and most iconic baseball stadiums in the USA, home to the Make sure you taste the famous New England dish of clam chowder, available in many restaurants around the city Check out these sites for more information: ƒ Boston Red Sox (baseball) The following websites are good sources of information about ƒ (American football) eating out in Boston: ƒ (basketball) ƒ Timeout Boston ƒ (ice-hockey) ƒ wheretoeatboston.com ƒ (soccer) ƒ boston.com

Entertainment, arts and culture Day trips and excursions

At Kings Boston, you’ll be at the heart of the action in downtown Visit Cape Cod, Newport, Philadelphia and Washington DC and surrounded by endless entertainment options and arts New York is just 4 hours away by train or car, or a short 1-hour flight activities. Take a ski trip in the winter and visit stunning white sand beaches Visit The , the Harvard Museum of Natural in the summer History, The Ship & Museum and The Museum of African American History. Take a trip over the Charles River to Cambridge, home of Harvard and MIT. Boston is famous for being a cross-cultural city and holds lots of events from around the world. Try African Clay Modelling, Cuban Salsa Dancing and share a meal with a new culture through the Neighbourhood Table initiative.

Check out these sites for more information on current events and entertainment options: ƒ Boston USA ƒ The Boston Magazine ƒ Boston.com ƒ Arts Boston Explore Location factfile: Kings Boston Kings Boston

Kings Boston is located on the campus of Fisher College in the heart of central Boston, right next to . The school has spacious, well equipped classrooms, as well as communal spaces for socializing and studying after Kings Boston, on the class. Kings students will have campus of Fisher College access to university facilities. There are 3 residential accommodation options to choose from, all located within easy walking distance from the school in .

School facilities

Well-equipped, spacious classrooms The campus is on the doorstep The extensive library on ‘Student Zone’ common room area of Boston’s Downtown the Kings Boston campus Bright and spacious reception area Well-stocked library Campus dining hall Wireless internet access Athletics Center

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School address and contact Courses offered Photo gallery Kings Boston Intensive Course Click here or follow this QR code Fisher College English Plus Business and Leadership 118 Beacon St Diploma of Intensive English Boston MA 02116 TOEFL Preparation USA Compact Course Kings Boston on social media T +1 617 566 0298 Vacation Course Kings Boston on Facebook Emergency +1 888 523 2522 Vacation TOEFL Kings Boston on Instagram E [email protected] Intensive TOEFL GO: Prepared School location

Kings Boston is located on the campus of Key dates Fisher College, in the heart of Boston’s Kings Boston is open all year except for Downtown area. the following public holiday dates: Situated in classic “brownstone” Public Holidays 2021 townhouses, the teaching building and Monday 18 January (Martin Luther King Day) residence halls are elegant and spacious. Monday 31 May (Memorial Day) Downtown Boston is the central hub of the Monday 5 July (Independence Day) city, and close to many other attractions Monday 6 September (Labor Day) such as Cambridge (where Harvard and Thursday 25 November (Thanksgiving) MIT are located) and the Charles River. Friday 26 November (Thanksgiving) Christmas holiday dates 2021 – 22 20 December 2021 to 2 January 2022 inclusive Who you’ll meet Accommodation options Location factfile: Kings Boston

Emily Pierre Center Director

“I have been working with international students for 25 years and it never gets On-Campus City Center Residence Homestay old! I started out as a teacher and still Situated in an elegant ‘brownstone’ Homestay is a great way to experience love those moments when I see a townhouse, the Residence is located a few day-to-day home life in the USA. student learn something or try minutes’ walk from the main teaching We have strong relationships with many something new, whether it’s an idiom building, right opposite Boston Common local hosts including working families, or a type of food.” and the Public Gardens. couples, single people and retired people, Connected to the main school building via who would all like to welcome you into an underground hallway and common area their home. known as ‘The Mall’. Our homestays are all very carefully Choose from single, twin or triple room selected and regularly inspected by our Ben Gross accommodation, with shared bathrooms. experienced Accommodation Officer Student Experience Relax with your new roommates in the The average distance from our host Coordinator common areas, which are equipped with families to the school is around 25 – 35 refrigerators and microwaves. minutes by public transportation The nearby Dining Hall provides breakfast and lunch daily, with optional dinner service. “Having worked at Kings Boston for A live-in Residence Director ensures that a over 8 years in a variety of capacities, positive living environment is maintained the support of the staff and a passion and provides round the clock security. for language acquisition still make every day an exciting challenge. The Student Hotel (4*) International Guest House cultural exchange that happens at a Kings Boston students can choose to stay The International Guest House is located language school accelerates the in 4* boutique hotel accommodation, on the same road as the school, just 5 growth of everyone involved, and I am located just 10 minutes’ walk from the minutes’ walk away. delighted to be a part of this process.” school. Twin rooms are offered fully-furnished. Single or twin room options available, all Bathrooms will be private or shared equipped with private bathrooms, large flat depending on the room. screen TVs, a coffeemaker, a large desk Breakfast and dinner are provided daily and mini refrigerators. and served buffet style in the dining room, Tici Coleman Rooms are offered on a self-catering basis. with options to suit all diets. Academic You can choose to have meals on a Common areas include a study room, TV Manager pay-as-you-go basis at the Kings Boston room, laundry room, and social room. dining hall, dine at the hotel, or take advantage of the many eateries in Boston The residence is shared with other city center. international students and a great way to meet new friends to explore the city with.

“What I love most about working at Download all Boston accommodation factsheets and photo galleries here Kings is the family environment. Our Visit kings-english.com/Boston or follow this QR code whole team works together to help our students achieve their goals and have an amazing time. As a teacher, it’s very rewarding to watch them improve their language skills while having fun and making friends.” Location factfile: Kings Boston School life and community Take advantage of the wealth of extra-curricular opportunities available at Kings Boston. These enrichment options are fantastic for both personal and professional development and allow you to put your new language skills into practice outside class.

Social programme Clubs and societies Popular activities include: Our exciting and varied social programmes There are a wide range of clubs and Museum visits offer the opportunity to get involved in just activities available for all students to join. Riverboat cruises about any activity you wish! This is a great opportunity to make friends Walking tours From sports to cultural activities, visits to who have shared interests and develop your On-campus events museums, art galleries, concerts, or even language skills within specific contexts or trips to another city or country, your free fields. Popular examples in Boston include: Weekend trips to other parts of the US, time will always be full of fun, friendship, Coffee and conversation such as New York City, Niagara Falls, Newport and Providence, etc. and adventure. Country parties Beaches of Cape Cod within a few hours Lunch with your teachers Career guidance opportunities Ski slopes 1 or 2 hours away in winter Game nights All English language students also have Movie nights the option to get involved in a range of Fundraising, community engagement career guidance opportunities. Crafts club and volunteering This additional support is designed Outdoor sports club Kings is proud to support our official charity specifically for students who are preparing partner United World Schools. Our for their next steps in life, whether that be Additional weekly lectures students get involved in all kinds of university progression, preparing to start a We have a range of additional weekly exciting fundraising activities and events new job, or even entering the world of afternoon lectures and workshops that are throughout the year. work for the first time. open to all students. There are also opportunities to get Example options include — workshops or These lectures will be on a wide range of involved in volunteering outside of Kings in lectures; one-to-one university topics, from pronunciation and grammar, the local community, which can teach you counselling; Special Interest Group (SIG) to exam preparation and local culture and a wide range of skills, as well as being options. customs. hugely rewarding

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 Western Europe 15%  Middle East 1%  Asia 26%  China/Hong Kong/Macau 1%  Former Soviet Union 1%  Americas 57%

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