Held at Boston University 10 19 years Boston University (BU) is a private university centrally located in the city of Boston. Ardmore Language Schools is not affiliated with Boston University. Although programs are scheduled to occur on the campus of Boston University, the use of University facilities and/or property does not constitute or imply the endorsement or support of Language Schools by Boston University. LOCATION 5 km from Boston 10 km from Boston Airport CITY CENTRE BOSTON UNIVERSITY FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION 24-hour front desk security Twin-bedded rooms with shared facilities TV Lounge and Games area In building laundry Vending areas Wifi internet access Homestay available Full board breakfast, lunch & evening meals with brunch on s (20 meals per week) and packed lunch on excursions
ARDMORE PROGRAMME 15 hours of English / week (Mon-Fri) 3 Half Day Excursions (per week) Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall, Red Sox Fenway Stadium Tour, Cambridge: Harvard & MIT, New England Aquarium, Freedom Trail Guided Tour, Charlestown & the USS Constitution 1 Full Day Excursion (per week) Whale Watching Boat Cruise, Shopping at Newbury St. & Prudential Center, Skywalk Observatory (Unlimited subway card included) Activities offer a wide range of options which may include: Football, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Tennis, Basketball, etc. Evening entertainment programme may include Talent Show, Disco, Quiz Nights, Film Nights, Sports Tournaments and many more options STEM ACADEMY IVY LEAGUE PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME EAST COAST SPLIT STAY KEY FACTS Boston University s modern, well-equipped campus is situated in Boston s Fenway-Kenmore area along the scenic banks of the Charles River. Only minutes from historic Fenway Park and downtown Boston, BU s campus is the perfect location to discover one of the United States most historic cities and its exciting historic, cultural, and social attractions. 87
DISCOVERY HOMESTAY 2 Weeks SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2018* MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING WELCOME TO ARDMORE Monday Wednesday Placement Tests & Center Orientation & Student Integration Explore Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall Red Sox Fenway Park Stadium Tour Egg Protector Thursday Activities On Campus Casino Night Whale Watching Boat Cruise Explore Cambridge Harvard University & MIT Day with Host or Optional Extra Excursion Monday Activities On Campus New England Aquarium Find Dr Ardmore Wednesday Freedom Trail Guided Tour Thursday Activities On Campus Disco Charlestown & The USS Constitution Discover Back Bay Area, Shopping at Newbury Street & Prudential Shopping Center with Entrance to Skywalk Observatory GOODBYE ARDMORE ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, 5 days per week); maybe morning or afternoon. SPORTS / ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT WORK: Football, tennis, swimming, basketball, baseball, volleyball, arts & crafts, etc; maybe morning or afternoon. * The Programme may vary due to operational reasons
RESIDENTIAL DISCOVERY 2 Weeks SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2018* MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING WELCOME TO ARDMORE Monday Wednesday Placement Tests & Center Orientation & Student Integration Explore Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall Red Sox Fenway Park Stadium Tour Welcome Icebreaker Games Egg Protector Talent Show Thursday Activities On Campus Casino Night Explore Cambridge Harvard University & MIT Disco Whale Watching Boat Cruise Sports Tournament Relax On Campus & Brunch/Optional Excursions Or Activities Movie Night Monday Activities On Campus Capture The Flag New England Aquarium Find Dr Ardmore Wednesday Freedom Trail Guided Tour Karaoke Thursday Activities On Campus Rounders Charlestown & The USS Constitution Discover Back Bay Area, Shopping at Newbury Street & Prudential Shopping Center with Entrance to Skywalk Observatory GOODBYE ARDMORE Disco Mini Olympics ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, 5 days per week); maybe morning or afternoon. SPORTS / ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT WORK: Football, tennis, swimming, basketball, baseball, volleyball, arts & crafts, etc; maybe morning or afternoon. * The Programme may vary due to operational reasons
STANDARD HOMESTAY 2 Weeks SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2018* MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING WELCOME TO ARDMORE Monday Placement Tests & Center Orientation & Student Integration Explore Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall Wednesday Freedom Trail Guided Tour Egg Protector Thursday Activities On Campus Casino Night Explore Cambridge Harvard University & MIT Explore The North End Boston s Little Italy Day with Host or Optional Extra Excursion Monday Activities On Campus Wednesday Explore financial District & Boston Harbor Boston s Chinatown, Downtown Crossing & Theater District Find Dr Ardmore Thursday Activities On Campus Disco Charlestown & The USS Constitution Discover Back Bay Area, Shopping at Newbury Street & Prudential Shopping Center GOODBYE ARDMORE ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, 5 days per week); maybe morning or afternoon. SPORTS / ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT WORK: Football, tennis, swimming, basketball, baseball, volleyball, arts & crafts, etc; maybe morning or afternoon. * The Programme may vary due to operational reasons
STANDARD RESIDENTIAL 2 Weeks SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2018* MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING WELCOME TO ARDMORE Monday Placement Tests & Center Orientation & Student Integration Explore Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall Welcome Icebreaker Games Egg Protector Wednesday Freedom Trail Guided Tour Talent Show Thursday Activities On Campus Casino Night Explore Cambridge Harvard University & MIT Disco Explore The North End Boston s Little Italy Sports Tournament Relax On Campus & Brunch/Optional Excursions Or Activities Movie Night Monday Activities On Campus Capture The Flag Wednesday Explore financial District & Boston Harbor Boston s Chinatown, Downtown Crossing & Theater District Find Dr Ardmore Karaoke Thursday Activities On Campus Rounders Charlestown & The USS Constitution Discover Back Bay Area, Shopping at Newbury Street & Prudential Shopping Center GOODBYE ARDMORE Disco Mini Olympics ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, 5 days per week); maybe morning or afternoon. SPORTS / ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT WORK: Football, tennis, swimming, basketball, baseball, volleyball, arts & crafts, etc; maybe morning or afternoon. * The Programme may vary due to operational reasons
FACT SHEET BOSTON Quick guide to your Ardmore centre Email: info@theardmoregroup.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 826699 SCHOOL DETAILS ACCOMMODATION Name of School School Address Boston University One Silber Way Boston, MA 02215 Accommodation type Twin bedded rooms with the occasional triple Year of Foundation 1839 Max per room 2 (sometimes 3) How long we have operated at this site? 2 years Blocks of accommodation Clafin Hall Dates available July 1 - August 5, 2018 Bathroom facilities Shared facilities Location Details City of Boston (Fenway Area) Bed linen provided? Yes Nearest town and distance Downtown Boston - 2.5 miles Towels provided? Yes Total capacity 11,500 beds GL Accommodation Single Total Ardmore beds 200 Ratio of showers / toilet to beds 1 : 6 Average age of students 10-19 years Additional facilities in accommodation / boarding houses? Study rooms, music practice rooms with pianos, laundry room, TV lounge Size of the campus 135 acres Internet access available in accommodation / boarding houses? Yes Facilities on campus Classrooms and lecture theatres, spacious canteen, college library, computer suite, college shop, café area, common rooms, games room Telephone in Accommodation / boarding houses? Center phone for incoming calls Sports facilities available Swimming pool, basketball court,, Tennis center, Keys / Room locks Yes keys (replacement key @ $125) Details about internet access WiFi available throughout campus Male and female split in accommodation By floor or corridor always separate bathrooms Telephone details N/A Kitchen for GL use Yes Laundry service/facilities Self service facility in accommodation block, $3.50 full load, Ardmore provides washing soap Television room Yes Ardmore resident staff living on the campus? Yes Sitting/common room Yes Security on campus Yes - 24 hours Host family accommodation available and where? Yes - around Boston Ardmore Language Schools is not affiliated with Boston University. Although programs are scheduled to occur on the campus of Boston University, the use of University facilities and/or property does not constitute or imply the endorsement or support of Language Schools by Boston University. www.theardmoregroup.com FACT SHEET: BOSTON
FACT SHEET BOSTON Quick guide to your Ardmore centre Email: info@theardmoregroup.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 826699 CATERING / BOARD LOCATION DETAILS How many hot meals a day? Monday : 3 Meals, : Brunch and Dinner Nearest Bus Stop Subway stops 2 minutes away How many courses of food are provided What is provided in the packed lunches 3 Nearest Shopping Centre 5 minute walk Sandwich / Wrap, Crisps, Fruit, Water Nearest Bank Bank of America on campus Drinks facilities Various Nearest Post Office USPS on campus Meal times (Times may vary) Breakfast: 07.15-08.15 Lunch: 12.00-13.00 Dinner: 18.15-19.30 Nearest Church Church of the Cross -.4 miles Nearest Mosque Arabic Jumaa Mosque - 1 mile PROGRAMME DETAILS Nearest Newsagents 5 minute walk Programmes available Full day excursions destinations Half day excursion destinations Travel details For excursions Discovery Standard Ivy League Volunteer STEM Split Stay Back Bay Area, Newbury Street & Prudential Shopping Center with Entrance to Skywalk Observatory Whale Watching Boat Cruise Explore Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall Red Sox Fenway Park Stadium Tour New England Aquarium Freedom Trail Guided Tour Explore Cambridge Harvard University & MIT Walk to local attractions or use Boston s subway (tickets included) Nearest Supermarket Nearest Airport (coach travel time car journey should be shorter) Nearest Station Nearest Hospital.5 miles Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) - 7 miles/30 minutes Multiple stations on campus Mass General Hospital Back Bay -.9 miles Other optional excursions (maybe at an extra cost) XXXX Types of Day activity (Activities may vary due to centre and operational changes) Types of Evening Activity (Activities may vary due to centre and operational changes) Evening Activities every night? Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Dance, Internet, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball Bingo, Blind Date, Disco, Fashion Show, Film Nights, Generation Games, National Culture Evening, Quiz, Talent Show & Wide Games Yes www.theardmoregroup.com FACT SHEET: BOSTON