18Boston CommonsHistoric, cosmopolitan Boston is America’s premier college city.You have goodteachers, good ambience,and good students.Ana MariaVenezuelaOur Boston center is ideally locatedin the heart of downtown, overlookingBoston Common, the city’s famous publicpark and gardens. The historic FreedomTrail and Beacon Hill are both an easywalk from the center. Nearby, the bustlingfinancial district, Government Center andtheater district offer endless options fordining and entertainment.With the extensive subway system accessiblejust downstairs from the school,Harvard Square, Fenway Park and NewburyStreet are all minutes away andprovide students with numerous culturaland shopping opportunities. The beachesof Gloucester and the rural scenery of NewHampshire and Vermont are within onehour of downtown Boston.The home of prestigious and renowneduniversities such as Harvard, MIT, BostonCollege and Boston University, Bostonhosts the world’s largest and most diversepopulation of college students. As thecultural capital of New England, the cityboasts many attractions such as the Museumof Fine Arts, Faneuil Hall, and QuincyMarketplace, as well as the President JohnF. Kennedy Library and Museum.
Boston, MA19The Boston Commons ExperienceKnown as America’s Walking City, Boston provides all theexcitement of a major city in a compact area that’s easy to getaround. You’ll never be bored with all the events and diversionsawaiting you in this unique and picturesque city!Take a unique ride on the Duck Tour as amphibious vehiclesdrive you by the city’s great sights and then plunge into theCharles River for a watery finale.Have an all-American day and see the world-champion BostonRed Sox at Fenway Park with pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka.Sample famous New England seafood at historic waterfront oysterbars or try authentic Boston clam chowder at Quincy Market.Visit the impressive collections at the Museum of Fine Arts,including major works of Impressionism, Egyptian antiquitiesand modern American painting.Stroll along fashionable Newbury Street and go shopping at highendboutiques or sip a cappuccino at an elegant sidewalk café.Spend a day touring the quaint villages and scenic beaches ofCape Cod, where Boston’s elite travel for summer getaways.Center FactsScan for more information about Boston CommonsEnrollmentAccommodationsPrograms OfferedBoston Commons provides a friendlyHomestay, dormitories, <strong>International</strong>Academic Englishatmosphere welcoming a diverseGuest House.Intensive Englishrange of students from Europe, SouthAdditional summer housing:General EnglishAmerica, Asia and beyond. EnrollmentFisher College DormitoriesVacation Englishaverages 100 students throughoutthe year, with small class sizes toencourage student interactions.Popular Activities<strong>International</strong> dinners, conversationclub, Harvard tour, outlet shopping,movie nights, Fenway Park tour,bowling, Six Flags Amusement Park,and New York City visits.FacilitiesComputer lab, student lounge and library.ClimateBoston offers 4 seasons. Spring and fallhave moderate temperatures rangingfrom 6 to 12 degrees Celsius. Winters arebrisk and full of snow, while summersare hot with temperatures ranging from15 to 28 degrees Celsius.TOEFL PreparationSAT/GMAT PreparationExecutive Business EnglishDiscover Boston TourBoston SummerHip-Hop Dance CampTOEFL/SAT Prep CampCustom Study Tours<strong>FLS</strong> Boston Commons131 Tremont St., Suite #400Boston, MA 02111Tel: 617-695-3571