Kaplan International
Northeastern University at Downtown Boston
Northeastern is a private research university set in the fashionable Back Bay area of Boston. Since its
foundation in 1898, the university has built a reputation for academic quality and community spirit. The
university occupies a beautiful urban campus with grassy quads and tree-lined walkways in the heart of
the city, close to the Museum of Fine Arts and within walking distance of stylish Newbury Street.
As Northeastern has grown, it has expanded its campus to the heart of the financial district in
downtown Boston. Situated on the 2nd floor of the Hilton Hotel, it offers courses in Business and
Management and affords students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Boston's bustling financial
sector. In addition, it is a stone's throw from the heart of historical Boston, a mere 5-minute walk from
The Old State House, the Site of the Boston Massacre and Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
As a student at Northeastern, you are required to pay a small campus fee. You will receive a
Northeastern Husky ID, which will give you access to excellent campus facilities including dining halls,
coffee shops, food halls and three fitness centers. There are several campus entertainment venues and
good access to public transport makes it easy to explore the rest of Boston’s attractions.
Additionally, the Husky ID card entitles all students to a wide range of discounts at restaurants,
cinemas, shops and cultural attractions throughout the city including the Museum of Fine Arts, the
Boston Symphony and many others. Student can speak with Kaplan International for a list of benefits
and participating businesses.
Note: The minimum age for students at Northeastern University at Downtown Boston is 18 years old.
Downtown Boston
Kaplan International in the USA
are accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Continuing Education
and Training.
Kaplan International Northeastern University at Downtown Boston
89 Broad Street,
Boston
MA 02110
Kaplan International is a member of TESOL
(Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages) and NAFSA (Association for
International Educators).
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KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY AT DOWNTOWN BOSTON
School Facilities
Classrooms
Kaplan International Northeastern University at Downtown
Boston features 10 well-equipped classrooms on campus.
Campus
For a small fee, all students receive a Husky Card, a
Northeastern University Student ID Card, and have unlimited
access to: The Curry Student Center (5 dining options: pizza,
burgers, bistro, subs, & Starbucks; small grocery store;
student Lounge, including TV viewing areas; study areas;
meeting rooms; NEU Bookstore and student art exhibits).
Many buildings in the main university campus have snack
and/or donut shops and cafeterias. There is a small grocery
store in the dormitory areas, and other convenient oncampus dining areas. Students will pay for their food, but if
they show their student ID card, they will not be charged the
state tax. Students can also join College Clubs where they can
interact with American college students.
Library
Snell Library is equipped with CyberCafe for internet access
and coffee. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the Downtown
campus and in all buildings on the Northeastern University
main campus. At the Downtown campus, there is a computer
lab in which Kaplan teachers are available to help students
study.
Cafeteria
The Downtown campus is in the heart of Boston and a stone's
throw from Quincy Market Food Hall.
Sports facilities
Squashbusters: state of the art squash courts.
Cabot Center: competition-sized swimming pool.
The sports facilities are located on the main campus.
Gym facilities
Marino Center: basketball court, suspended track, exercise
machines. The gym facilities are located on the main campus.
Kaplan classroom
Cafeteria at main campus
Orientation Information
On the first day of your course please report to the
Kaplan International Northeastern University at
Downtown Boston school.
Address: 89 Broad Street, Boston, MA 02110
Orientation schedule:
• English courses: 9:00 am
Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national
holiday on the Monday – in which case your first day will
be Tuesday.
Your course will begin with an all-day orientation, which
will include:
• Check-in
• Welcome/Introduction; Meet the English Programs
Staff
• Kaplan English Placement Test
• Activities and School Tour
• F-1 Visa Talk
• Housing Talk
• Academic Talk
• Receive books, schedules, and information about
teachers
Please bring with you to orientation:
•Your I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) and student (F-1)
Visa
• Passport
• I-94 (if applicable)
• Proof of medical insurance
• USD $40 book deposit
•Your course payment/voucher, if available
•Your US address
At the end of the day you will receive information about
your class schedule, classroom number, study level,
specific skills, and the hours you are to attend class. You
will be assigned to the most appropriate class for your
level of English.
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KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY AT DOWNTOWN BOSTON
Local Information
Transport - buses and trains
The MBTA (commonly referred to as the “T”) is the oldest
subway system in America. The “T” encompasses the
subway (green, red, blue, orange and red lines), buses and
commuter rail (larger, faster trains that travel above ground
to the suburbs surrounding Boston). Daily subway rides are
USD $2.50 each way and buses are USD $2.00. Students
are encouraged to purchase a transportation pass (called
a "Charlie Card") to travel around the city and to and from
the Kaplan International school. Prices vary. The MBTA’s
website (www.mbta.com) is a great resource to for additional
information about transportation in Boston. Kaplan's
Downtown campus is in the heart of Boston and a stone's
throw from Quincy Market Food Hall. The Downtown Campus
has convenient access from the Green Line Government
Center station, the Orange Line State Street Station and the
Blue Line Aquarium Station.
Students exploring Boston
Students at main campus
Banks and Post Office
There are banking centers for all the major banks a short walk
from the Downtown center. The center is also 2 blocks from
Post Office Plaza, where there is a post office. At the main
campus there are many ATMs on campus. The nearest post
office is located in the Prudential Center, a 10-minute walk
from the Kaplan center.
Department stores and supermarkets
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market are minutes away and
there you will find a variety of shops from Abercrombie and
Fitch, Victoria's Secret and Harley Davidson! From the main
campus, students can shop at the Prudential Mall and Copley
Place Mall, which are walking distance from the center.
Linked by a footbridge that spans busy Huntington Avenue,
both malls host designer stores for a complete brand-name
shopping experience.
Boston City
Telephone and Internet Café
There is free wireless internet access on both campuses.
Sample Activities Schedule
Please note that this is a sample program and
activities may change.
Cost of Living
Approximate prices in USD (subject to change)
Sandwich $7
Lunch$9- $11
Hamburger $5
Meal in restaurant
$10 - $20
Tea/Coffee $2.50
Tickets:
Movie$10
Bus$2.00
Subway Ticket
$2.50
Weekly T (subway) pass
$19
Monthly T (subway) pass $75
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Week one
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Welcome new students!
Visit to the museum
Movie night
International boat cruise
Soccer games between students
Week two
Monday
Barbecue night
Tuesday
Pizza party
WednesdayShopping
Thursday
Visit to the book club
Friday
Trip to amusement park
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KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY AT DOWNTOWN BOSTON
Transfer Information
Arriving at the airport of a foreign country can be
overwhelming and stressful. You could be feeling very tired
and disoriented. To better prepare yourself, make sure
that you have followed the checklist and have read the
information below about your arrival and how to get to your
accommodation. Do not feel shy about asking airport staff for
help, most airport staff will be happy to give assistance.
Kaplan Transfers
Airport Transportation Company
The nearest airport is Logan International Airport.
Where to wait for airport transportation pick-up?
There will be someone from New England Coach waiting for
you at the information booth, after you have claimed your
luggage. He/she will be holding a Kaplan sign.
Students exploring Boston
Information is subject to change. Published December 2014.
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