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Welcome to Kings Boston Kings Boston is located on the campus of Pine Manor College, one of the most attractive colleges in the whole of New England. This beautiful 60-acre site is located in the exclusive suburb of Chestnut Hill, only 20 minutes from downtown Boston. On campus, students benefit from beautiful woodland surroundings, and newly refurbished teaching and accommodation blocks with a bright, modern feel. College address and contact number Pine Manor College Campus 400 Heath Street Chestnut Hill Massachusetts 02467 T +1 617 566 0298 College facilities Well-equipped, spacious classrooms Interactive whiteboards Student Zone common room area Bright and spacious reception area Well-stocked library On-site cafeteria Wireless internet access Watch the Kings Boston video Visit kingshub.online/english-boston, or follow this QR code The modern student zone at the the Kings Boston campus The campus is set within acres of beautiful woodland One of the many impressive buildings on the Pine Manor campus Accommodation Kings Boston classrooms are spacious and modern There are a range of sports facilities on campus Kings Boston is located in a modern and strikingly designed building
English Courses at Kings Boston English for Fluency and Experience Intensive Course This is our most popular course. It is designed to increase fluency in as short a time as possible and can be customised to deliver the outcome you want through our range of Special Interest Groups. 1 28 Compact Course This is a broad General English course which is specifically designed to improve your overall language skills whilst giving plenty of free time to explore your new city location. 1 24* *Includes 4 guided study lessons English for Professional Success Diploma of Intensive English This long-term course is the best value way to achieve real fluency. You can gain specific subject knowledge through Special Interest Groups and will benefit from your own personalised study plan, regular tutorials to check on your progress, and the option to take an officially recognised exam. 1 28 Vacation Course This flexible, great value course is available year-round in the USA. It consists of 20 English lessons. There are also optional sports and activities, plus an optional weekly excursion. 1 20 English Plus Business and Leadership If you want to combine English with experience of US entrepreneurial culture, this is the course for you. It includes lectures from local business leaders and visits to local companies and universities. 4 28 English for Exam Success Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE) / C1 Advanced (CAE) These courses are specifically designed to prepare you thoroughly for all papers in the Cambridge exams some of the best known and most respected formal qualifications in English. 5 7 28 TOEFL ibt Preparation This course will prepare you thoroughly for the TOEFL exam. Exam practice and technique are vital parts of the course. 5 35* *Includes 8 guided study sessions and 7 online lessons. English for University Success Intensive TOEFL This full time, intensive course provides the most thorough preparation for the TOEFL exam, with 28 instructor led lessons supplemented by 7 online lessons. 5 35* *Includes 8 Special Interest Group lessons and 7 online lessons Vacation TOEFL This course is ideal if you want TOEFL preparation and plenty of free time. The focus is on maximizing TOEFL skills and exam strategies. Undergraduate Preparation Program The Undergraduate Preparation Program is a specialized pre-sessional course delivered by Kings on a range of university campuses. It is designed to equip you with the language skills needed for degree-level study in English. 5 20 1 25* *Plus 12 15 hours of homework
College life and community Sample Social activities Red Sox baseball games Celtics basketball games Ice hockey games Freedom Trail Harvard/MIT tours Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Six Flags New England Museum of Fine Arts Wrentham Outlets shopping Blue Man Group shows Sample Clubs and Societies Dance Club Cheerleading Club Drama Club Model UN Club Alternative Spring Break Cultural festivals Intramural basketball and soccer Community Clean-up Day Guitar Club Nationality statistics Western Europe 18% Middle East 1% Asia 31% China/Hong Kong/Macau 3% Former Soviet Union 1% Americas 46% Student Satisfaction 97% 95% Happy at College Teacher quality % based on star ratings from Kings online student surveys Nationality Statistics 2017 2018 Sample activities calendar (click image or follow QR in bottom right corner to view current activities calendar)
Out and about in Boston Area surrounding the college On Pine Manor Campus Fitness room Soccer pitch Softball field Gymnasium for indoor sports Woodland for walking In Chestnut Hill Golf course Restaurants Shopping mall Distances to important landmarks Nearest T Station (Chestnut Hill) Faneuil Hall (Downtown) Boston Public Garden (Downtown) Harvard Square (Cambridge) Fenway Park New York City Typical excursions Cape Cod Newport (RI) Salem (MA) New York Freedom Trail Ice Hockey Games Red Sox baseball games Harvard/MIT tours Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Six Flags New England Museum of Fine Arts Wrentham Outlets shopping Beach trips in summer Skiing in winter 10 min (walk) 5 min (bus) 40 min (subway) 30 min (subway) 60 min (subway) 30 min (subway) 4.5 hr (bus) Fenway Park baseball stadium Boston is a beautiful city full of well designed public spaces Historical sights from Boston s past are a feature all over the city A baseball game in Boston is a must-see Boston Common is right in the heart of the city and a great place to relax Harvard Square in Boston There are lovely views across the water and plenty of water-based activities Boston is one of the USA s most historic cities
Accommodation Student Residences On-campus residences house 30 students per building in singles and twins, with shared baths (1 per 6 students). Males and females are separated by floor. Security key cards are required for entrance and residence staff live on site. Residences are a 3-minute walk to classes and the cafeteria and a very short walk from the work-out room, basketball court, soccer pitch, tennis court, library and Kings offices. A free shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 7am 11pm (except holidays) to subway stop near campus and to local shops. Homestay Homestays are typically 45 minutes to an hour from campus by public transportation. Students stay in single rooms (with shared bath) and are provided breakfast and dinner each day. Download all Boston accommodation factsheets here Visit kingshub.online/english-boston or follow this QR code kingseducation.com 1616 09/18