BIA TODAY Boston International Academy 1642 Commonwealth Avenue Boston Massachusetts 02135 Telephone: 617-731-6390, Fax: 617-731-6391 Website: www.BiaEnglish.com
About BIA “Premium English Education to the World” • Established in 2007 • Quality English education in Boston • Proven performance of ESL/TOEFL training • Small class size (8 – 10 students per class) • Best learning environment for multicultural students • Devoted teachers and staff - Committed to supporting each student’s goal
“Go Global with BIA”
BIA Mission and Goal Mission • To provide international students with a more effective English education • To provide personalized training to help our students learn English faster • To support students to achieve their academic and professional goals • To foster an effective learning environment Goal
We are dedicated to educating students by helping them acquire the academic and general English skills needed to integrate and compete in today’s academic and professional communities
BIA Today • One of the most reputable English schools in Boston • Excellent, welcoming learning environment • Fast-growing, currently serving 100 students • Outstanding teachers and superior curriculum • Quality ESL, TOEFL, and TEFL programs • Spacious campus with a computer lab, library, and student lounge
BIA English Programs 9:00am – 1:30pm (2days) 9:00am – 12:00pm (2days)
Mon. ~ Thu. 20 Lessons /week
Premium 24
9:00am – 1:30pm (4days)
Mon. ~ Thu. 24 Lessons/week
Premium 28
9:00am – 1:30pm (4days) 2:00 – 3:30pm (2days)
Mon. ~ Thu. 28 Lessons/week
Premium 32
9:00am – 3:30pm (4days)
Mon. ~ Thu. 32 Lessons/week
9:00am – 3:30pm (4 days)
Mon. ~ Thur. 32 lessons/week
9:00am – 1:30pm (4days)
Mon. ~ Thur. 12 – week course
*Intensive 20 For part-time students only
ESL
TOEFL TEFL
Intermediate Advanced For ESL non-native speakers
• The student’s course level is determined by a placement exam. • Class Size: Up to 10 students.
BIA Course Level Hierarchy
BIA ESL Course Levels Level High Advanced
II I II
Advanced I II Intermediate I Beginner
I
Morning Classes
Afternoon Classes
(24 lesson hours/week)
(Semi-Premium and Premium)
• Grammar (3) • Reading/Writing (4) • Listening/Speaking (5) • Vocabulary (5) • Individual Presentation (3) • Grammar (5) • Reading/Writing (4) • Listening/Speaking (6) • Vocabulary (5)
Sample Electives • Academic writing & note-taking • Power speaking & discussion • Pronunciation clinic • Reading & vocabulary skills • Presentation skills • Business communication
• Class Size: Up to 10 students. • Progress Report (every 2 months): Student’s test scores are tracked and reported.
BIA TOEFL Course Levels Levels
Advanced
Target Score (iBT)
Comments
85 +
• Speaking, Reading, Listening, & Writing • Progress Report (every 2 months): Student’s test scores are tracked and reported.
• Teaching Assistant: Tracks student’s daily study activities and provides consultation.
Intermediate
70 – 85
• TOEFL Practice Online (TPO): BIA provides quality test preparation by using real TOEFL iBT™ questions.
• Class Size: Up to 8 students • The student’s course level is determined by a placement exam • Personalized test plan provided • Daily vocabulary test and practice iBT test
BIA TESOL / TEFL Levels TESOL/TEFL (For non-native speakers)
Duration
12 weeks (24 lessons / week)
Comments • Customized course for ESL students • Focus on conversation & teaching skills • Qualification: - Completion of Advanced ESL Class - iBT TOEFL™ score of 72 or higher
• Class Size: Up to 6 students. • Practical Experience: Students observe and teach in an actual ESL program • Personal Guidance: Experienced instructors guide students through every step of the teaching process
BIA + INTO Pathway Program Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA (www.cambridgecollege.edu/)
Lasell College
Newton, MA (www.lasell.edu/)
INTO Univ. of South Florida
Tampa, FL (www.usf.edu/)
INTO Oregon State Univ.
Corvallis, OR (www.oregonstate.edu/)
INTO Colorado State Univ.
Fort Collins, CO (www.colostate.edu/)
• BIA affiliated colleges will waive TOEFL/GRE/GMAT scores for any qualified BIA students • To qualify, students must successfully complete ESL (Advanced II or higher) and TOEFL courses at BIA.
BIA Alumni at Colleges Fall 2012 Admission Lee, Junghyun: Lesley University (Graduate Program)
Porras, Gurea: Massachusetts Nursing Program (Graduate Program)
Seo, Jeongha: Golden Cornell Seminary (Graduate Program)
Liu, Zhengnan: Lasell College (Undergraduate)
Lee, Sookyung: Northeastern University (Graduate Program)
Zhao, Ling: Cambridge College (Graduate Program)
Itunina, Magarita: Cambridge College (Graduate Program)
Yavan, Pham: Boston College (Graduate Program)
Ren, Chenghe: Lasell College (Graduate Program)
Gamboa, Marielena: Tufts University (Dental Program)
Wang, Yue: Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Graduate)
Sim, Kyle: New York University (Undergraduate)
Jongsu, Lee: Cambridge College (Undergraduate)
Zhou, Yuan: University of San Francisco (Graduate Program)
Elzhawi, Haifa: Boston University (Dental Graduate)
Zakhockino, Maria: Brandeis University (Undergraduate)
Rapaport, Ori: MIT (Undergraduate)
Her, Jaeyoon Sata Babara College (Undergraduate)
Lee, Sak: Boston University (Graduate Program)
Baez, Irving: Northeastern University (Undergraduate)
BIA Extra Curricular Activities The following are some sample student activities and field trips: School Tours
Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Boston College, Brown and Yale, and other Ivy league schools.
Music Concerts Performances at Berkeley, NEC, and other theaters. Freedom Trail
Historical Walk: A famous walking trail, 2.4 kilometers long, where some of Boston’s most important historical events took place.
Tour
Boston Harbor/Cruise: Touring the famous Boston waterfront. Duck Tour: Viewing Boston’s most famous landmarks. Outlet Tour: Shopping at the outlet stores.
Museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Harvard museums., and MIT museums
Sports
Boston Red Sox (baseball), Celtics (basketball), and Bruins (Ice Hockey)
BIA Homestay Program • Weekly Price: $275.00 • Housing Application Fee: $100.00
• Homestay includes: • Two Meals (Breakfast and Dinner) • Private Single Room, Fully Furnished
• Wireless Internet, Bed, and Desk • Accessible by Public Transportation • 15 ~ 25 Minutes Away from the BIA Campus
BIA Location • Surrounding neighborhoods: • Brookline, Newton Area: famous for its excellent public school system, safe neighborhoods, and beautiful housing • Brighton, Allston Area: Hosts many students from Boston University (BU) and Boston College (BC). Both towns offer wonderful living options and easy access to public transportation • Downtown Boston: Accessible by train, with less than a 15 minute commute time
BIA Location We are located in between Boston University and Boston College - 5 minutes walk from the Washington Station on Green Line (B)
Harvard University
MIT
BIA Boston College
Boston University