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Simmons University
Boston
Key Facts

12 – 17 years

15 contact hours per week

Groups & Individuals

University Campus

Residential
Highlights
- Tours of top Universities such as MIT, Cambridge and Harvard
- Explore famous sites such as Boston Common, Boston Harbor, and the Boston Aquarium – perhaps even see the Red Sox play!
- Beautiful and historic city, known as ‘America’s first city’
About the programme
- English levels: Elementary – Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
- Average class size: 15
- 5 half day excursions per week*
- 2 full day excursions*
- Visit Boston Common, the New England Aquarium and Fenway Park
- Visit Harvard and MIT
*In a two-week programme
ACADEMIC CHOICE
- The option to study for one week in New York and one week in Boston is available
Oxford International Junior Programmes understands that occasionally slightly young/older siblings or friends may wish to come in a group. Oxford International Junior Programmes reserves the right to accept students who are slightly younger or older than the advertised minimum/maximum age. These exceptional requests must be approved by our admissions team in advance. Appropriate welfare and safety provisions will apply.
Download FactsheetDates
Start
27 June
End
08 August
1 – 6
week programmes available
Simmons University
ACCOMMODATION
- The Residence facilities feature lounges, kitchens, and an enclosed ‘quad’ or green space where students can relax or socialize safely and easily
- Double occupancy rooms available with single-gender floors
- Shared single-gender bathrooms max ratio 1:7
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Rail: 20min by train to central Boston
Taxi: Available, see the Centre Manager for taxi contact numbers
Simmons University
300 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Fenway Park
24 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Boston Common
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
MIT
77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Boston Logan Airport
Jeffries Point, Boston, MA, USA





Sample Programme
Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | On-site Activities |
Day 2 | Lesson 1 (Testing/Orientation) | Boston Commons | Welcome Activities |
Day 3 | Lesson 2 | The Museum Fine Arts | On-site Activities |
Day 4 | Lesson 3 | Freedom Trail/North End | International Evening |
Day 5 | Lesson 4 | MIT Campus and Museum | On-site Activities |
Day 6 | Lesson 5 | Back Bay/Charles River Esplanade | Disco |
Day 7 | Aquarium & Boston Harbor | Aquarium & Boston Harbor | On-site Activities |
Day 8 | Cambridge/Harvard tour & shopping | Cambridge/Harvard tour & shopping | On-site Activities |
Day 9 | Lesson 6 | Bunker Hill Monument/Navy Yard | American Sports Night |
Day 10 | Lesson 7 | Fenway Park Tour | On-site Activities |
Day 11 | Lesson 8 | Quincy Market | Talent Show |
Day 12 | Lesson 9 | State House Tour/West End | On-site Activities |
Day 13 | Lesson 10 | Downtown Boston Shopping | Disco |
Day 14 | Science Museum | Science Museum | On-site Activities |
Day 15 | Departures | Departures | Departures |
Activities
The use of Simmons University name is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Oxford International Junior Programmes are delivered. Oxford International Junior Programmes have no affiliation with Simmons University and Simmons University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Oxford International Junior Programmes in any way.