GEOS Language Institute Boston
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FAQ - Registration, fees, Money and others
QUESTIONS:
ABOUT TRANSFERRING TO GEOS BOSTON
ANSWERS: 1. How much does it cost to come to your school? It depends on how long you would like to study at GEOS BOSTON. All applicants are charged $100 application fee which is non-refundable. For tuition fees please see “The Tuition and Fees Schedule”. 2. When should I register and when do I have to pay? You can register at any time by e-mail or in person. The payment is due by the first day of classes. If you cancel before the start date of your classes you will receive all the fees back except the Application Fee and the Homestay Application Fee (if you are placed with a host family). If you cancel your course after your first day GEOS refund policy will apply. Please, see the Refund Policy. Ø You can register by e-mail, fax, mail or in-person. To register for a course you will need to submit: Ø Application Form Ø Copy of passport Ø Bank statement Ø Sponsorship letter ( if you are going to have a sponsor) Ø Application Fee $100 6. How can I send you all the documents? You can send the documents by mail, fax or e-mail them
7. Do I need a visa to go to GEOS Boston? You will need a Student Visa ( F-1) to pursue a full-time course ( 20 hours per week) You can use a tourist visa ( B1/B2) or F-2 visa to take a part-time course ( 17 hours per week) Some countries may take a part-time course without a visa ( no more than 12 weeks). Please, see the list of eligible countries. Visa Waiver Program - Participating Countries. Andorra Iceland Norway Australia Ireland Portugal Austria Italy San Marino Belgium Japan Singapore Brunei Liechtenstein Slovenia Denmark Luxembourg Spain Finland Monaco Sweden France the Netherlands Switzerland Germany New Zealand United Kingdom 8. How much is the tuition fee? Please, see the Tuition and Fees schedule 9. What other fees are involved? Application Fee $100 Materials Fee $70/ $40 for TOEFL Homestay Placement Fee ( if homestay is requested) $150 Airport Pick- Up (if requested) $100 10. How much money should I bring with me? Living expenses are calculated as $1,000 per month. That is the minimum you should have with you if you intend to study for 1 month.
You can pay by a credit card, via a bank transfer, cash or traveler’s checks.
The application fee is due at the time of the application. The total payment is due by the first day of class. 13. When can I start my courses? We encourage learners to start at the beginning of a session. It is possible, however, to begin on any Monday.
14. How many students in the class? Maximum class size is 14 students.
15. How many classes does GEOS Boston have? Currently, we have eight Intensive English classes and one TOEFL class.
16. How do you decide what level I am at before I take classes? Students are placed in the appropriate fluency level based upon the results of the Michigan English Placement Test and the New York Dept. of Education speaking test. 17. How many hours of class each day? Full-time Intensive courses run for FOUR hours each day. It is also possible to study part-time dependent upon student numbers.
All GEOS Boston teachers have a recognized certificate in TESOL or at least 12-months full-time experience. Most of our teachers have excellent and extensive experience of teaching in other countries, including Japan, Korea, Russia, Spain, Thailand, and Mexico.
19. How do I know whether the class is appropriate for me? GEOS Intensive English courses are intended to assist students in improving their overall communicative ability through integrated teaching approaches which highlight and address individual student needs. If you hope to communicate more effectively in a multi-cultural environment, then GEOS can help.
20. How can teachers help me to improve my English? The approach used by GEOS Boston teachers focuses upon identifying each student’s strengths and weaker areas and using this information to address their needs. Teachers are dedicated to varying their classroom approach to accommodate a variety of learning styles. They also conduct a full, one-to-one, counseling interview with every student every four weeks. 21. How can teachers help me to improve my TOEFL score? GEOS students enrolled in the TOEFL Preparation with be given clear guidance in test taking techniques and strategies specific to the new iBT TOEFL test. If you hope to enter higher education institutions in the USA, or simply need an improved TOEFL result, GEOS Boston can help.
The Homestay fee is $200/week. This includes a private room with bed, dresser or closet, and space for studying. Meals include breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
23. How can I pay? Do I have to pay upon the application? You pay the homestay fee directly to the host family when you arrive. You can pay by either cash or check. We strongly recommend that you pay the family weekly and not all at once.
24. What type of family does GEOS Boston provide? Our host families represent the diversity of American culture. They come from a wider variety of backgrounds and are open-minded and excited to have students in their home.
25. How can GEOS Boston ensure the host families are good? A GEOS staff member visits every family to ensure the family is of the best quality. The staff member surveys the home to ensure it is safe and comfortable for a student as well as interviews the family to make sure they are a suitable family for our students. 26. Where are these families located? Our host families are located within the Greater Boston area. They are within an hour and a half commute by public transportation to our school.
27. What would I benefit from the homestay program? Our host families are multicultural and represent the diversity of the
28. What should I do during my stay with my host family? You should be open-minded and flexible. There may be many differences between your culture and American culture. However, if you keep an open mind, and talk to your family about these differences and any problems or questions you have they can help you adapt. Talking to your host family is the most important aspect of the stay and helps create a positive home environment for you.
29. Can I change to other host family if I’m not happy with my current host family? If you are not happy with your current host family, we ask that you come speak with the Homestay Coordinator about your problems. After consultation with the Homestay Coordinator we will help you to change the family if we feel that a change is needed.
30. Can I move out and search for my own accommodation? You are allowed to move out and search for your own accommodation. However you must tell your host family at least 2 weeks before you plan to move out. If you do not give your host family at least two weeks notice then you will incur a $400 fee. ABOUT TRANSFERRING TO GEOS BOSTON 31. How can I transfer from other schools to GEOS Boston? You need to submit application documents and fill out a transfer form. 32. What documents will I need? § Application Form § Copy of passport § Bank statement § Sponsorship letter ( if you are going to have a sponsor) § Application Fee $100 33. How long does it take to transfer to GEOS Boston? It depends when your old school releases your SEVIS record to GEOS BOSTON 34. Do I have to pay SEVIS Fee for the second time? Only if you get a new initial I-20. 35. Are they any transfer fee? No, there is no transfer fee involved. 36. Who will responsible for the transfer process? The student will responsible for providing us a transfer form from he or she current in addition to documents that required applying to our school. Yes, you will receive a new I-20 as soon as all the documents are submitted. 38. Can I do this electronically? Yes, you can apply via e-mail.
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  I think GEOS Boston classes have helped me because all of the students and teachers calmed my fear about speaking English. I think activities like visiting the State House and coffee talk are very good at bringing people together when they don’t know each other. And homestay is very good for people who don’t know where they want to stay. I think the teachers all have the ability to encourage students to speak English without worrying about making mistakes. All of the teachers are very nice. Sometimes, there are games that I haven’t seen before. I think the school is well-organized because all of the programs are good for students to explore the English language. Yes, when I meet a friend who has problems with his English, I would recommend he go to GEOS Boston. There is a computer room and it’s available for each student to communicate with friends or write emails to family. Lucas Baur Germany |
