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

ESL

*Intensive 20 For part-time students only

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

TOEFL Intermediate

9:00am – 3:30pm (4 days) Mon. ~ Thur.

32 lessons/week Advanced

TEFL For ESL non-native

speakers 9:00am – 1:30pm (4days)

Mon. ~ Thur.

12 – week course

• The student’s course level is determined by a placement exam.

• Class Size: Up to 10 students.

BIA Course Level Hierarchy

Level Morning Classes

(24 lesson hours/week)

Afternoon Classes

(Semi-Premium and Premium)

High

Advanced

II • Grammar (3)

• Reading/Writing (4)

• Listening/Speaking (5)

• Vocabulary (5)

• Individual Presentation (3)

Sample Electives

• Academic writing & note-taking

• Power speaking & discussion

• Pronunciation clinic

• Reading & vocabulary skills

• Presentation skills

• Business communication

I

Advanced II

I

Intermediate II • Grammar (5)

• Reading/Writing (4)

• Listening/Speaking (6)

• Vocabulary (5)

I

Beginner I

BIA ESL Course Levels

• Class Size: Up to 10 students.

• Progress Report (every 2 months): Student’s test scores are tracked and reported.

Levels Target Score

(iBT) Comments

Advanced 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.

• TOEFL Practice Online (TPO): BIA provides

quality test preparation by using real TOEFL iBT™

questions.

Intermediate 70 – 85

BIA TOEFL Course Levels

• 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

• 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

Levels Duration Comments

TESOL/TEFL

(For non-native

speakers)

12 weeks (24 lessons / week)

• Customized course for ESL students

• Focus on conversation & teaching skills

• Qualification:

- Completion of Advanced ESL Class

- iBT TOEFL™ score of 72 or higher

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

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)

The following are some sample student activities and field trips:

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)

BIA

Boston College

Harvard University

Boston University

MIT