English language programs in Massachusetts
English language programs in Massachusetts: locations, I-20 records and costs
Massachusetts's 21 programs are spread across 13 cities, with Boston carrying the most at 5. No single city holds a majority of these listings. Use the school records below to compare what is documented, then ask each school about dates, course fit, housing and the full cost.
16 of 21 listings have confirmed SEVP matches. CEA accreditation, EnglishUSA membership and SEVP certification are separate checks. Confirm the specific school and campus in the DHS school search and ask its designated school official about Form I-20 eligibility.
English language programs in Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 21
- Cities
- 13
- University or college
- 2
- SEVP matches
- 16
- Publish a price
- 9
- University or college (2)
- Private language school (11)
- Not on record (8)
These are the affiliations recorded in our directory. Confirm each course's start dates, minimum enrollment and campus access directly; school type alone does not establish them.
If your city has one program
11 cities on this list have exactly one program. Our directory may not include every local option. Ask about availability and alternatives before committing to housing or travel.
National operators here
EC English, Kaplan International, Kings Education. Compare actual course conditions and sourced tuition using the comparison guide to prepare questions for each school.
Compare on price
The 9 programs in Massachusetts that publish their figures
Every figure was read off the school's own page. 6 qualify for the program-level weekly comparison used here; the other 3 do not, and that column stays empty rather than presenting a misleading rate. Prices for the remaining 12 are not confirmed here. The letter template helps you request current tuition and fees.
| Program | City | What the school publishes | Works out at | Go to the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Expectations LLC | Malden | $6,000 over 44 weeks | $136/wk | |
| Boston International Academy (BIA) | Brighton | $1,260 over 8 weeks | $158/wk | |
| Salem State University American Language and Culture Institute | Salem | $1,717.1 over 8 weeks | $215/wk | |
| Intensive English Institute, Middlesex Community College | Bedford | $3,500 over 15 weeks | $233/wk | |
| International Language Institute of Massachusetts | Northampton | $1,500 over 4 weeks | $375/wk | |
| New England School of English | Cambridge | $1,995 over 4 weeks | $499/wk | |
| BGA Framingham | City not recorded | $650, Monthly tuition | Not weekly-comparable | |
| EC Boston | Boston | $505 per week | Not weekly-comparable | |
| Middlesex Community College Intensive English Institute | Lowell | $3,500, International-student semester | Not weekly-comparable |
The full directory
Our 21 English-language listings in Massachusetts, by city
English programs in Boston5 listings
National operators here: EC English, Kaplan International.
English programs in Cambridge2 listings
English programs in Allston1 listing
English programs in Bedford1 listing
1 university-run.
English programs in Brighton1 listing
English programs in Chestnut Hill1 listing
National operators here: Kings Education.
English programs in Jamaica Plain1 listing
English programs in Lowell1 listing
English programs in Malden1 listing
$136/wk
English programs in New Bedford1 listing
English programs in Northampton1 listing
English programs in Plymouth1 listing
English programs in Salem1 listing
Elsewhere in Massachusetts3 listings
ASC English School
$650total
Language Institute Intensive English Program, Bunker Hill Community College
14 of these carry a full profile with confirmed costs. The rest link straight to the program, here is what to ask them.
Plan a course in Massachusetts
Boston has 5 of our 21 programs in this state. Published tuition is available for 9 programs here; 6 qualify for that comparison. This sample uses information published by the schools and is not a state-wide price average. Ask each school where classes meet, what housing is available and how long the trip from housing to campus takes.
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Do you need a student visa to study in Massachusetts?
Immigration rules are federal, but a weekly-hour number alone does not decide your route. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances with the school. Read the US visitor-study questions.
Common questions
How many english language programs in massachusetts are listed?
21 programs are listed in Massachusetts; 13 have CEA records and 16 have confirmed SEVP matches. CEA accreditation, EnglishUSA membership and SEVP certification are separate checks. Confirm the specific school and campus in the DHS school search and ask its designated school official about Form I-20 eligibility.
Which city in Massachusetts has the most English programs?
Boston, with 5 of the state's 21, 24 percent. 11 cities on this list have exactly one program. Our directory may not include every local option. Ask about availability and alternatives before committing to housing or travel.
What does an English-language program in Massachusetts cost?
6 programs publish a weekly rate we could read off the school's own page, and the median of those is $224 a week. Every figure is dated and links to the page it came from, and tuition is only part of the cost, proof-of-funds requirements and your actual budget have different purposes. Confirm the required amount and coverage period, then budget for your own expenses.