Boston University (BU)Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) [Boston, MA]
HIGHLIGHTS
- High-quality programs with the opportunity to choose your own focus of study
- Gain full access to all Boston University campus facilities, services and educational resources
- Study in Boston, the Educational Capital of the United States and home to over 60 colleges and universities
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About the ESL Program
Established in 1975, the Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) provides outstanding English language instruction to over 400 students from around the world each semester. The CELOP curriculum is designed to enable students to attain their maximum learning potential while receiving a high degree of personalized attention from professional and experienced CELOP instructors. While attending CELOP, students study a particular area of the English language by selecting a concentration. CELOP students truly experience life at an American university by gaining full access to all Boston University facilities including 27 libraries, multimedia computer labs with Internet access, and the campus athletic center. CELOP students are encouraged to get involved in one of the University's 400 student-run sports or cultural clubs, join fellow CELOP classmates in weekly book club meetings or participate in one of many CELOP's trips around Boston. CELOP is a proud member of UCIEP, a U.S. consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs known for its high professional standards and quality English language instruction.
DATA
- Type : Private
- Airport Pickup : No
- Establishment : 1975
- Internet Access : Yes
- Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP / CEA
- Tuition : High
- Enrollment : 400 - 600
- Activities : Frequent
- Average Class Size : 15 students
- Location : Urban
- Student Adviser : Yes
- Transportation : Bus, Subway, Train
A Message from School
Greetings from Boston!Thank you for visiting CELOP on ApplyESL. We are proud to offer a variety of programs and concentrations, allowing you to study the type of English you need to meet your personal, professional and educational goals. When you study at CELOP, you'll be in small classes - an environment that provides you with maximum learning potential and personalized attention. All your teachers are Boston University faculty members, all have graduate degrees and all have many years of experience teaching English to international students like you. As a Boston University student, you'll have full access to all our educational resources: libraries, computer labs, tutoring, academic advising and career counseling services. When you just want to relax, you can take a break and practice your English with Americans by participating in one of BU's many sports or cultural clubs, or join your CELOP classmates at our weekly book club meetings or on one of our many outings around Boston. If you have any questions, we invite you to contact us for more information – we're always happy to assist you.
Margot Valdivia, Director
CELOP/Center for English Language & Orientation Programs
CELOP/Center for English Language & Orientation Programs
CONTACT INFORMATION
Center for English Language & Orientation Programs
Boston University
890 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston , MA , 02215 , U.S.A.
TEL: 617-353-4870
FAX: 617-353-6195
E-mail: celop@bu.edu
Website: http://www.bu.edu/celop
Boston University
890 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston , MA , 02215 , U.S.A.
TEL: 617-353-4870
FAX: 617-353-6195
E-mail: celop@bu.edu
Website: http://www.bu.edu/celop
Student Countries of Origin
CELOP hosts 400 to 600 students from around the world each semester. Recently, students have come to CELOP from Asia (55%), Latin America (21%), the Middle East (13%), Europe (9%) and Africa (2%).
Faculty Qualifications
CELOP instructors are highly-qualified, experienced professionals who are all Boston University faculty members. All instructors hold graduate degrees and have extensive experience teaching English to international students. Many CELOP instructors are internationally recognized ESL textbook authors, educational conference speakers and are regularly consulted for their expertise in the ESL field.
Housing
All full-time CELOP students are guaranteed on-campus housing if they apply for it. Students living in on-campus dormitories will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students - both American and international. CELOP may provide information about homestay options and private off-campus apartments, however, it is the students' responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
Surrounding Area
The Boston University campus is situated in the heart of Boston, a city widely considered as one of the most desirable cities to live in the United States. Internationally recognized as the educational capital of the United States, Boston is home to more than 60 colleges and universities, creating an atmosphere rich with artistic, social and intellectual opportunities. Outside of the classroom, CELOP students can explore America's early history by walking the Freedom Trail, attend a performance at the Boston Ballet, cheer on the Red Sox, Boston's professional baseball team at Fenway Park, shop along elegant Newbury Street or simply relax in the Public Garden. There are many opportunities for weekend trips along the East Coast, where students can go sightseeing in New York, feast on lobster in Maine, hike New Hampshire's White Mountains, or ski the slopes of Vermont. All of these destinations are an easy drive or bus ride from the BU campus.
About the College/University
Founded in 1869, prestigious Boston University (BU) is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. Comprised of 17 schools and colleges, BU offers its students bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in more than 130 areas of specialization. BU is home to approximately 30,000 students, including 5,000 international students and scholars from more than 140 countries, and over 3,400 faculty members. Internationally recognized for its multiculturalism, BU offers its students the opportunity to share a common learning and living environment with students from all over the world. Stretching along the banks of the Charles River, BU's two-kilometer-long campus offers a unique blend of tranquility and activity, history and modernity. From the peaceful waterfront parks to the urban attractions of the Commonwealth Avenue area, from the historic houses of Bay State Road to the state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, there is something for everyone at Boston University.
Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
No conditional admission to the university is available.
Courses
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Intensive Program APPLYAbout This CourseThe Intensive Program operates on a semester system and offers two 12-week sessions per year beginning in September and January. Intensive Program classes are also available to students in 12-, 9-, 6- and 4-week sessions during the summer. Students receive 20 hours of English language instruction per week.
The Program offers 8 levels of English classes, from beginning to advanced. Students attending the Program are required to study a particular area of the English language by selecting a concentration. Students' chosen concentrations are approved after they arrive at CELOP and take an English assessment test to help determine their ability level. Beginning to Intermediate-level students are placed in the Foundations in English concentration to help improve students' English listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills. Students with high-intermediate or above English language skills can select one of the following concentrations to study during the September and January semesters: English Language and Culture, English for Academic Purposes, International Business English, and English for Science and Technology. During the summer sessions, students can choose to study concentrations such as English Language and Culture, English for Academic Purposes or International Business English (the summer 12-week session only). The Program's summer sessions also offer concentrations in Legal English and English for Media and Communication Studies.
During the September and January semesters, students attend 15 hours per week of daily classes within their concentration and 5 hours per week attending one elective class. During the 12, 9 and 6-week summer sessions, students also study within their concentration and attend one elective class. The 4-week summer session curriculum consists of 20 hours per week of daily classes within students' concentrations. CELOP offers a wide variety of elective classes, allowing students to study areas such as TOEFL Preparation, Legal English, Business Communication, English Pronunciation/Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, and American Culture through Movies.
Class sizes generally range from 12 to 15 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.Course DataCLASS SIZE: 12 -15 students CLASS LEVELS: 8 levels COURSE LENGTH: 12 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 17 years old REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment Dates201212 WEEKS: 5/22 - 5/22 9/20 - 12/16 FeesAPPLICATION FEE US$ 60TUITION FEE (2011-2012) 12 WEEKS US$ 5,600 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 12 WEEKS N/A US$ 6,490 N/A Airport Pickup Service N/ARemarks / Other InformationDates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Housing Fee includes meals.
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Super-Intensive Program APPLYAbout This CourseThe Super-Intensive Program operates on a semester system and offers two 12-week sessions per year beginning in September and January. Students enrolled in the Program receive 25 hours of English language instruction per week.
The Program offers 8 levels of English classes, from beginning to advanced. Students attending the Program are required to study a particular area of the English language by selecting a concentration. Students' chosen concentrations are approved after they arrive at CELOP and take an English assessment test to help determine their ability level. Beginning to Intermediate-level students are placed in the Foundations in English concentration to help improve students' English listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills. Students with high-intermediate or above English language skills can select a concentration to study English Language and Culture, English for Academic Purposes, International Business English, or English for Science and Technology. The Super-Intensive Program is only offered during the September and January semesters. For summer Intensive courses, please refer to CELOP’s Intensive Program.
While attending the Super-Intensive Program, students receive 15 hours per week of daily class instruction within their concentration, in addition to 5 hours in each two additional elective classes and unlimited independent access to CELOP's learning resources. CELOP offers a wide assortment of elective classes, allowing students to study areas such as TOEFL Preparation, Legal English, Business Communication, English Pronunciation/Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, and American Culture through Movies.
Class sizes generally range from 12 to 15 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.Course DataCLASS SIZE: 12-15 students CLASS LEVELS: 8 levels COURSE LENGTH: 12 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 17 years old REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment Dates201212 WEEKS: 5/22 - 8/17 9/18 - 12/14 FeesAPPLICATION FEE US$ 60TUITION FEE (2012) 12 WEEKS US$ 6,300 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 12 WEEKS N/A US$ 6,490 N/A Airport Pickup Service N/ARemarks / Other InformationDates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Housing Fees include meals.
LOCATION
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Center for English Language & Orientation ProgramsBoston University 890 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor Boston , MA , 02215 , U.S.A. |
From Logan International Airport:
It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation from the airport to campus. Taxis are available from the airport that will cost approximately US$25 and arrive on campus in approximately 20 minutes. Subways that run on limited schedules are also available.
It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation from the airport to campus. Taxis are available from the airport that will cost approximately US$25 and arrive on campus in approximately 20 minutes. Subways that run on limited schedules are also available.
Student Reviews
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By 學生 [ 新北市, 台灣, Age 32, Female ]
2011/8/20 43 of 46 people found the following review helpful.Nice Experience at Boston University (CELOP) I had a great summer in Boston in 2011. The staff at CELOP were very nice and my teachers all worked on our classes elaborately. There are many interesting activities to do in Boston in the summer! I have to say it was great to study English at CELOP in the summer!
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By Kiki [ Tainan, Taiwan, Age 27, Female ]
2009/10/20 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Great! I loved my teachers and classmates at Boston University. :)
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By 익명 [ Pohang, Korea, Age 23, Male ]
2009/3/5 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Boston University I visited Boston University about 5 years ago, so I'm sure some things have changed since I was there. I was satisfied with Boston University in that there were very good programs and the location of the school was Boston, a very historical city with many famous universities including Harvard and MIT.
I didn't like the dormitories as much as I would have liked. I studied at BU in the summer when it was very hot. Make sure you find the best place for you to live.
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By 學生 [ Yunlin, Taiwan, Age 30, Female ]
2011/12/19 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.BU CELOP秋季感想 整體來說，這邊算是一個不錯的念書環境，只不過以語言學校來說，學費會比較貴。
建議要來這邊念書的學生盡可能的提前尋找外面的住宿或是homestay，這樣可以省下非常多的費用。
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By 學生 [ Taipei, Taiwan, Age 27, Female ]
2009/12/14 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.雖貴但值得! 以前在其他州有其他語言機構的學習經驗,但是在這邊的感覺最好；尤其是針對想要申請美國學校的學生。除了因為在這裡的身份等同BU學生、
可以使用到所有BU的學校設施之外，CELOP有academic adviser 專門協助學生詢問申請學校的問題。師資部分也很好，老師們每週都會固定開會，瞭解所有學生的狀況。學生之間素質也很齊，蠻多同學其實已經是BU的學生，在這裡加強語言能力；或者是拿到temporary admission, 在這裡把英文能力build up起來後，返回開始課業。所以在這裡可以打聽到不少美國求學的訊息。唯一不好的是，亞洲人很多，台灣與內地的人不少，所以要記得和不同國家的人多chat，才不會在這裡都講中文。
我目前還會再留一期以繼續準備申請學校。經驗分享給大家參考。
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By やじ [ 新潟県, 日本, Age 24, Male ]
2009/10/19 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.居心地良すぎです。笑 BostonUniversityは、間違いなく環境や授業の質、サポートの体制を見てもすぐれていると思います。
個々のレベルに合わせてクラスも設定され、初めの1週間で様子を見て、レベルを変えることも可能です。また学生証が発行され、大学施設はもちろん、周辺のボストン美術館に無料で入れたり、ボストンシンフォニーでもディスカウントされたりと学外でのメリットも大きいです。
ただ、夏以外は日本人が比較的多く感じました。
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2009/12/14
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