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University or independentCEA accredited · review due December 2029Source-linked record September 8, 2026

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, 18 class hours a week.

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. Application, placement testing and class materials are charged separately; confirm applicable waivers and other fees. Weekly hours alone do not establish immigration eligibility.

Location
Brighton, MA
Class hours a week
18Confirm immigration requirements
Accreditation
CEA site 1630
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SEVP match: Boston International Academy, SEVP BOS214F01614000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
Record date

Boston International Academy (BIA) tuition and fees

Source-linked record dated September 8, 2026. Totals cover the listed items only; additional required fees and living expenses may apply. Source.
OptionLengthHours/weekTuitionListed total
Premium ESL, 8-week session8 weeks18$1,260

Do you need a visa for this program?

18 class hours per week are recorded. Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.

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How this compares

At $158 a week this is number 6 of the 43 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 37 of the others, against a median of $318. The nearest few:

  1. Discovery Learning Center$126
  2. American Academy of English$136
  3. Boston International Academy (BIA)$158
  4. United Language Institute$171
  5. The English Island$178

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 22 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.

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Common questions

How much does Boston International Academy (BIA) cost?

$158 a week, derived from the $1,260 recorded for its 8-week "Premium ESL, 8-week session". Source-linked record 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)?

Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific 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.

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