Kings Boston Pre-arrival Essentials

Pre-arrival guide: Kings Boston

Your pre-arrival essentials Kings Boston (Fisher College) Here you can find all essential information you need to get to Kings Boston, and what you can expect on your first few days. Please also check out our Kings Boston Location Factfile for lots of information about your new school and home.

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College details

Contact numbers

Kings Boston Fisher College 111 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116 USA

If you need any information 08:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, please contact Kings Boston: +1 617 566 0298

Opening hours: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

For any other emergencies where you require the assistance of the police, ambulance, or fire services, please call the US national emergency number: 911

School email: boston@kingseducation.com

If you need help outside of these hours (this includes if you miss your flight or there are changes to your travel arrangements), please call the 24-hour emergency phone: +1 888 513 2522

Arriving in the USA Before you depart Familiarize yourself with COVID guidelines and mandates in Boston: mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updatesand-information Please complete the online travel form when you arrive in the US. It is recommended in Massachusetts. mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travelorder Familiarize yourself with Travel Requirements: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/travelers/noncitizens-US-airtravel.html

Getting to your housing From Boston Logan International Airport: If you booked a Kings airport transfer: When you exit passport control and customs inspection, the driver from Jasmin Limo will be holding a sign reading “JASMIN LIMO” and your name.

Your driver should be able to find you within 15 minutes.

If you cannot find the driver, go to the closest Airport Information Desk and ask to use the phone. Call +1-857-251-9818 and tell the driver which terminal you are in (A, B, C, etc.) for the driver to find you.

If you are unable to reach someone at this number, please call +1-508-933-4978.

Once you meet Jasmin Limo, your driver will take you directly to your host family or student residence.

The driver will be wearing a face mask and will expect you to wear one too, in the airport and during the journey.

If you have not yet submitted your flight details, or would like to book a transfer, please contact our admissions team to do this. You need to do this at least one week before you travel.

If your flight is delayed: Please call the transfer service at +1-857-251- 9818.

If you are unable to reach someone at this number, please call +1-508-933-4978 If contact cannot be made, please call the Kings emergency phone number at +1 888-523-2522 or use our Whatsapp account 617-418-0024.

Pre-arrival guide: Kings Boston

Covid-19 precautions Face coverings Face masks or coverings are mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems — including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations.

Face coverings are also required at all times in transportation hubs, including train stations, bus stops, and airports.

Quarantine and COVID testing: After arrival in Boston, you will quarantine until you have the opportunity to test on your orientation day. Until your test results have been confirmed (usually 24 hours), you will be required to remain in quarantine. You will receive your results on CoVerified, an app that tracks COVID tests & symptoms.

Face coverings are mandatory in public indoor settings.

Onwards from Arlington Street station to Fisher College Residence:

Lyft or Uber app car service: Download the application to your phone, create an account, and connect a credit card. At the airport, depending on which terminal you are at, head to the nearest AppRide/TNC pickup lot. This is where all Uber drivers will pick you up.

Use the app to select the pickup location nearest you and call a car. You’ll need your housing booking confirmation with the address ready to book. Check the license plate and driver before getting in.

Public taxi: Students should proceed to official taxi stands outside every terminal at the airports. Ensure you have your housing booking confirmation with the address ready to show the taxi driver.

Also ensure you have enough US$ to pay for the ride in case the taxi doesn’t take credit cards. It is OK to ask for the price beforehand, even if it will be an estimate.

Public transport (T) Take a free shuttle bus from the terminal (bus 22,33, or 66). Get on the Blue Line at Airport station heading inbound (towards Bowdoin). Go 4 stops to Government Center. At Government Center, change to the Green Line, train C (towards Cleveland Circle), train D (towards Riverside), or train E (towards Heath St.) Go 2 stops and get off at Arlington station.

From South Station by public transport (T): Take the Red line towards Alewife to Park Street. At Park Street, change to the Green line, train B (towards Boston College), train C (towards Cleveland Circle), train D (towards Riverside), train E (towards Heath St.) Go 2 stops and get off at Arlington station.

Walk north on Arlington St. so that the public gardens are on your right. Turn left on Beacon St. Go to 116 Beacon St and check in with the Campus Police (24/7) Onwards from Arlington Street station to International Guest House (IGH) Walk north on Arlington Sreet so that the public gardens are on your right.

Turn left on Beacon Street. Check in at 237 Beacon St. Getting to host family accommodation If you are staying in host family accommodation and have not booked an airport transfer with Kings, we recommend using an official taxi service to take you to your host family on arrival.

Follow the signs to the official taxi ranks outside the terminal building.

Ensure you have your housing booking confirmation with the address ready to show the taxi driver. Also ensure you have enough US$ to pay for the ride (it is OK to ask for the price beforehand, even if it will be an estimate)

Pre-arrival guide: Kings Boston

Getting to Kings Boston for your first day From Fisher Residence Walk to 111 Beacon St. The Kings offices are downstairs.

Click here to view Kings Boston on Google maps, or scan the QR code below.

From IGH: Walk to 111 Beacon St. The Kings offices are downstairs.

From HI Boston: Turn right (westbound) out of the residence Turn right on Arlington St. & walk past the Public Gardens on your right Turn left on Beacon St. and walk to 111 Beacon St.

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Your first day at Kings Boston

Pre-arrival guide: Kings Boston

Arrival and induction You will be able to register, take part in orientation activities, see the campus and be shown the surrounding area. You will take an English placement test during orientation. This is nothing to worry about — we just want to assess your English level in more detail to make sure you are assigned to the right class. You will receive your detailed timetable by the morning of the second day so you will know your schedule for the rest of the week. You will receive your Classmate login details during your first week — allowing you access to lots of interesting information and e-learning resources that will be used alongside your classes. You will be able to find detailed information on social and enrichment activities and sign up for these activities as they are available. You will meet other students who are also new to Kings and start making friends right away!

First day checklist

Face covering Passport — Including valid visa, I-20 and/or other immigration documentation Proof of medical insurance Contact details (including your US mobile number if you have one) Medical information (allergies, any medication you take) School supplies (pen, notepad, highlighters, etc.)

Mobile phone/laptop device (for homework, coursework, and access to Classmate online blended learning platform)

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Orientation begins at 9:00 at 111 Beacon St. If you live off campus, please arrive by 8:45. (Check your confirmation letter for details.

Kings English students note that all courses start on Monday or, if that falls on a US public holiday, the Tuesday following) If you are travelling by public transport, please remember to wear a face covering Once at school, you will be required to wear a face covering while in communal areas such as reception, corridors, toilets and the canteen. You will also be required to wear a face covering at all times while in class. Please ensure that you bring face coverings with you on your first day.

You will notice directional signage around the school. Please remember to follow the signage as this will help you to maintain a safe distance from others

COVID-19

Pre-arrival guide: Kings Boston

School Safety All students, faculty, and staff who will live, learn, and work on Fisher campus/Kings Boston, or who will participate in Fisher in-person activities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 6th.

Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose.

Fisher College will accept vaccines approved by the following three organizations: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Immunization against COVID-19 will allow for increased on-campus activities and will also greatly reduce the risk of transmission. Vaccines are free and currently available to all individuals in Massachusetts at pharmacies, community centers, and various other locations.

Fully vaccinated individuals will no longer have to be tested for COVID-19 on a regular basis. Classrooms will return to normal capacity and activities will once again take place throughout campus. All students, staff, faculty, and visitors are required to wear face coverings in university spaces indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

What happens if there is a positive COVID-19 case?

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Daily symptom tracking will not be required, but if any symptoms appear, you must agree to stay home and immediately get tested. If positive, the College Nurse must be notified for contact tracking purposes..