English language programs in Massachusetts
English language programs in Massachusetts: locations, I-20 records and costs
For english language programs in massachusetts, this directory records the following market snapshot. Massachusetts's 22 programs are spread across 13 cities, with Boston carrying the most at 5. No single city holds a majority of these listings.
16 of 22 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
- 22
- Cities
- 13
- University or college
- 2
- SEVP matches
- 16
- Publish a price
- 4
$125national range$660
- Massachusetts, $158–$499
- Median $224
- National median $318
4 of the 22 publish both a price and a session length, so a weekly rate can be worked out: $158 to $499 a week, median $224 , below the $318 median across all 43 programs we have priced. For the remaining listings, a comparable weekly rate is not confirmed here. Check the current fee schedule or ask the school.
- University or college (2)
- Private language school (12)
- 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 4 programs in Massachusetts that publish their figures
Every figure was read off the school's own page. All of them publish a session length too, so every rate here can be compared week for week. Prices for the remaining 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| New England School of English | Cambridge | $1,995 over 4 weeks | $499/wk |
The full directory
Our 22 English-language listings in Massachusetts, by city
English programs in Boston5
National operators here: EC English, Kaplan International.
English programs in Cambridge2
$499/wk
The Academy at Harvard Square English Institute
English programs in Allston1
English programs in Bedford1
1 university-run.
English programs in Brighton1
English programs in Chestnut Hill1
National operators here: Kings Education.
English programs in Jamaica Plain1
English programs in Lowell1
English programs in Malden1
English programs in New Bedford1
English programs in Northampton1
English programs in Plymouth1
English programs in Salem1
Elsewhere in Massachusetts4
4 of these carry a full profile with confirmed costs. The rest link straight to the program, here is what to ask them.
Do you need a student visa to study in Massachusetts?
The threshold that decides it is federal, not state-level, so it is the same in Massachusetts as everywhere else. The rule, and what it turns on.
Common questions
How many english language programs in massachusetts are listed?
22 programs are listed in Massachusetts; 14 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 22, 23 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?
4 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.