Boston International Academy (BIA)
Premium ESL 24
Brighton, MA
Boston International Academy (BIA) is the only English-language program currently in our Brighton listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 18.
- Location
- Brighton, MA
- School-reported weekly class load
- 18Unit length varies; confirm with the school
- Accreditation
- CEA site 1630
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: Boston International Academy, SEVP BOS214F01614000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
- Weekly class load: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
- Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail
Boston International Academy (BIA) tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium ESL, 8-week session | 8 weeks | 18 | $1,260 |
Application or registration charge: $200. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
Despite the program name Premium ESL 24, the fee table lists 18 hours per week. Tuition is $1,260 per eight-week session or $630 per four-week payment period. The $200 nonrefundable application fee is waived for transfer applicants; a $25 placement-test fee and $90–$110 of class materials per course or level are separate. Other conditional charges may apply. The school says visitors and other visa holders not eligible for full-time study cannot enroll in its full-time programs; confirm your own status with the school.
Do you need a visa for this program?
The school reports a weekly class load of 18; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Boston International Academy (BIA), a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $158 a week this is number 17 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 79 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- Antares Denver$138
- Lingua Language Center, Broward College$150
- Boston International Academy (BIA)$158
- United Language Institute$171
- New America College$174
Lower-tuition programs in Massachusetts
These programs have a lower calculated weekly tuition figure in the same state, based on information published by the schools. Course length, fees, class load, housing and admission terms may differ, so this is a tuition comparison, not a total-cost ranking.
- High Expectations LLC$136/week
Before you apply to Boston International Academy (BIA)
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask for the next available start date and application deadline.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within Brighton
This is the only English-language program currently in our Brighton listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Massachusetts has 21 in total, view our state listings.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 1630, next reviewed December 2029. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- term start dates
- a direct phone number
Common questions
How much does Boston International Academy (BIA) cost?
$158 a week, calculated from the $1,260 published for its 8-week "Premium ESL, 8-week session". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Boston International Academy (BIA)?
For a course at Boston International Academy (BIA), a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is Boston International Academy (BIA) accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1630, next reviewed December 2029. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.