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Mr. Richard Downing, A.B. Harvard University, Faculty of Art and Sciences
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Mr. Panos Philandrinos, A.B. Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Mr. Benjamin T. Simons, A.B. Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Our Philosophy
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Complete Linguistic and Cultural Immersion
Why NESE...
At NESE, students learn more than just language; they learn American culture as well. Our students succeed
rapidly because intensive English language training combined with complete cultural immersion has proven
to maximize language learning. At NESE, students attend intensive classes during the day and have the
opportunity to go home to an American family homestay or a dormitory in the evening. All day, every day,
our Intensive Program exposes students to American language and culture, providing an opportunity for the
fastest language learning possible.
Excellent Teachers
Because of its reputation, NESE is able to attract teachers who hold degrees from Harvard, Yale, Columbia,
and other top universities. NESE teachers are dynamic professionals with exceptional teaching experience
who have been selected to teach at NESE because of their high level of expertise and dedication.
Small Classes
Our average class size is 10 students. Small classes ensure lively discussions, frequent student participation,
and intensive student-teacher interaction.
Pablo Nepomnaschy
Anthropologist
Argentina
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Why NESE...
Official Transcripts and Certificates
At the end of every session, you will receive a NESE transcript that provides information about your
English proficiency and academic achievement in each skill area. You will also receive a NESE Certificate
of Attendance for participating in our program, and upon successful completion of NESE’s most advanced
level, you will be awarded the NESE Diploma. Additionally, if you achieve academic excellence, you will be
recognized as being an “Honors Student”. A notation of this will appear on your official NESE transcript. NESE helped me
so much, not only
in improving my
An Ideal City, An Ideal University Setting English, but in
NESE is located adjacent to Harvard University in the center of Harvard Square in Cambridge. Harvard Square having a different
view of life.
is a focal point of student activity and one of the most interesting and dynamic student centers in the United
It was a great
States. NESE is only 100 meters from the train and bus stations and 10 minutes from downtown Boston. We exprerience that I’ll
are also less than two hours away from great skiing, ocean sailing, and beautiful historic Cape Cod. never forget. I’ve
had the best months
of my life at NESE.
Flexible Schedule
We offer intensive 4-week sessions beginning at 12 different times throughout the year. This means that you Marilu Allemant
Law Student
can start your English training at a time that best suits your schedule.
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A Program for Students
Our intensive curriculum is specially designed to help students achieve their academic goals as rapidly as
possible. In addition to our intensive classes, we offer a TOEFL® Preparation course, the Institutional TOEFL®
exam each month, a University Preparation course, and a GMAT® Preparation course. We also offer extensive
educational counseling and a university placement service, a university resource library to help students plan
future studies in the United States, and admission into a wide range of universities without taking TOEFL®.
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Why NESE...
The best teachers,
the best location... I
didn’t want to leave.
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Intensive or Semi-Intensive Instruction Five Days per Week
The NESE Curriculum
The NESE curriculum is divided into 10 levels of instruction. In each level, you attend classes from either 9:00
to 3:15 (the Intensive Program) or from 9:00 to 12:30 (the Semi-Intensive Program) every day. Additionally,
depending on your own goals and needs, you may attend some of the Elective and After-School Courses we offer.
If you arrive at NESE with the minimal knowledge of English, it will take approximately one year to complete
the entire curriculum. If you already have some knowledge of English, we will place you into a level that
ensures that you will learn English in the shortest possible time.
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In addition to NESE’s intensive curriculum, we offer the following Elective Courses designed to help you
Elective Courses
accomplish your specific goals:
TOEFL® Preparation
This super-intensive course is designed to ensure that you will significantly increase your score on the iBT
TOEFL® exam. In class, you will receive an in-depth skill review, learn test-taking techniques, and take many
practice exams to give you confidence when taking the iBT TOEFL® exam. In these classes you will also have
an opportunity to concentrate on your own particular mistakes and improve your score. The Institutional
TOEFL® exam is offered every month at NESE to all interested intermediate and advanced level students.
Business English
In this intensive course, case studies and current domestic and international business situations are presented.
Through texts, videos, and discussions, you will sharpen and refine your English language and business skills
in areas such as business writing, marketing, strategic planning, finance, international business, and human
resource development. The Harvard Management Update, Business Week, journal articles, and case studies as
well as other current media are used throughout this class. Because NESE maintains special relationships with
a number of MBA programs around the country, NESE students who are academically qualified can enter a
number of these programs without taking the official TOEFL ® exam.
GMAT® Preparation
The GMAT®, or Graduate Management Admissions Test, is an exam required for admission to most
MBA (Master’s of Business Administration) programs as well as some graduate programs in related fields.
NESE’s GMAT® Preparation Course prepares students for success on each of three sections of the GMAT®
(Quantitative, Verbal, and Analytical Writing). This course is one of NESE’s After-School Courses and takes
place from 3:30 to 6:30, twice each week.
University Preparation
This course will teach you how to prepare research and technical papers, theses, and dissertations to a
standard expected by United States universities. You will learn how to use an American university library for
research purposes, and these skills will help you complete your class assignment: a research paper complete
with footnotes and bibliography.
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Flexible Schedule
A Program for Professionals
Whether you work in business, science, law, or education, NESE recognizes that as a professional you have
very specific needs. Thus, you have a choice of attending our regular Intensive Program or only attending
classes that best suit your specific goals. In addition to our regular Intensive Program, Elective Courses and
private instruction are options that exist for professionals at NESE.
Excellent Teachers
As a professional you appreciate being taught by professionals. Because of its reputation, NESE is able to
attract teachers who hold degrees from Harvard, Yale, Columbia and other top universities. They are highly
experienced, with proven teaching abilities. In fact, members of our academic staff are so well respected that
they have been asked to provide training for other English teachers.
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NESE Helps You Prepare for University Entrance in the United States
NESE students have continued their studies at many area universities such as Harvard University (adjacent
to NESE), MIT (2 kilometers from NESE), Boston University (4 kilometers from NESE), Northeastern
University (4 kilometers from NESE), and Suffolk University (4 kilometers from NESE), as well as universities
throughout the United States such as the University of California/Berkley (San Francisco), RISD (Rhode
Island School of Design), Michigan State University, Syracuse University (New York), and Johns Hopkins
University (Maryland).
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A Warm Welcome
Life at NESE
Because all teaching, counseling, and activities at NESE happen in a warm and supportive environment,
you will feel welcomed from the moment you arrive. NESE’s welcome will continue to be demonstrated
throughout your stay by all our teachers and staff. They will answer your questions and provide any guidance
and assistance you may need. They will be supportive and encourage you to discover new places, meet new
people, and try new things. NESE is more than just an English school; it is your family in the United States.
Orientation Program
During your first week at NESE, we will introduce you to your new life in the United States through our
Orientation Program. During this orientation period, we will teach you what you need to know about daily
life so that your transition to NESE, Harvard Square, and Boston will be easy.
Meeting Americans
One of the most frequent questions we hear is “How can I meet Americans?” NESE understands that you have
chosen to study English in the United States because meeting Americans and experiencing their way of life
and culture is as important to you as learning English. From “on the street” interviews to our guest speaker and
community volunteer programs, NESE has carefully designed its curriculum both to maximize your contact
with Americans and to fully immerse you in their rich and diverse culture.
Because of NESE’s
weekend trips,
learning English at
NESE was more than
just a classroom
experience: I
practiced my English
out of class and
made new friends.
Murat Karpat
Restauranteur
Turkey
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Guest Speakers
Life at NESE
To further enhance your contact with Americans and their culture, NESE regularly invites guest speakers
to the school to talk about a wide variety of interesting topics. One of NESE’s most popular lectures is by a
group of Harvard students who present a conversation forum on American culture and current events. In this
interactive debate, you will share ideas, make friends, and practice your new English language skills. Other
popular lecturers include professionals in business, science, government, and the arts.
Weekend Trips
NESE frequently arranges weekend trips. You will ski down the slopes of New Hampshire’s White Mountains
in winter, visit the beauty of Montréal, Canada in summer, experience the excitement of Washington, D.C.
and New York City in spring, and much more. On all these trips, you will learn many things about the United
States, its people, and the regional culture of New England.
Adriana Amat,
D.D.S.
Dentist
Colombia
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Because the last thing you want to worry about is your housing, NESE makes all housing arrangements
BEFORE you leave your country. This means that you can arrive early and go directly from the airport to your
accommodations. Then, on registration day, you will already know the area better, and you will be relaxed for
the first day of your program. At NESE, it is our pleasure to arrange students’ housing and support their stay
in every way possible.
Often our families introduce students to new activities. You might learn to water-ski in Maine, sail in Cape
Cod, or ski in Vermont. Whatever parts of New England you and your family explore, you can be sure that
you will remain friends with them for years to come.
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Use of the MIT Fitness Center
Housing
NESE has made special arrangements for its students to use the Fitness Center at MIT (Massachusetts Institute
of Technology), one of the most famous universities in the United States. Located only one subway stop from
NESE (and a short walk from Green Hall), the MIT Fitness Center offers a 50-meter swimming pool, personal
training, and a wide range of events and activities. Students can use the Nautilus machines, take aerobic
classes, and play basketball and soccer. MIT Fitness Center members can also arrange to take CPR and first
aid classes. Students must have a NESE ID card to use the MIT Fitness Center and an extra fee is required.
My NESE homestay
students are like a
part of my family.
I love being a
homestay mom.
Deborah Slier
Homestay Mother
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NESE Teachers and Staff
Ms. Shine is British but she has lived in the United States (Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, New York,
Massachusetts), Europe (Germany, France, England, Scotland, Wales), South America (Argentina and
Brazil), and the South Atlantic Ocean (St. Helena) during the past 30 years. As a result, she is particularly
sensitive to the problems, both linguistic and cultural, that a foreigner may have. And she knows personally
why it is so important to understand a culture to learn its language.
Ms. Shine brings to NESE a commitment to maintain the best possible learning environment: one that is
always challenging, enjoyable, and entirely supportive to students.
Martine Amiot,
Ph.D.
Biologist
Martha Hall, Ed.M., Harvard University
Monaco Director of NESE
Martha Hall was trained at Harvard University in its renowned Graduate School of Education. She further
distinguished herself while undergoing additional training in English as a Second Language at St. Andrew’s
University in Scotland. This rigorous academic background has given Ms. Hall a unique understanding of
second language acquisition and curriculum development. In sum, Ms. Hall’s international experiences have
provided her with wide access to the most innovative and effective teaching methods. As a result, Ms. Hall
remains a tremendous resource to all students, teachers, and staff at NESE.
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NESE Representatives
Your local representative is specially trained to give you guidance when you apply to NESE. Your representative
is available to help you every step of the way, from completing the application form to applying for your visa.
Feel free to contact your representative as often as you would like.
My classes were
very valuable
because I learned
practical English and
many idioms.
Guillaume Botreau
Businessman
France
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Harvard Square: Our Location
Our Location
NESE is located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, adjacent to Harvard University and just a few minutes’ walk
from the Charles River. Harvard Square is a focal point of student activity and one of the most interesting and
dynamic student centers in the United States. “The Square,” ideally suited for students’ needs and recreation,
is surrounded by cafés, restaurants, bookshops, and boutiques. University lectures are only a few steps away,
classic and current films are just across the street, theaters and concerts are just around the corner, and music
is on the street and in the parks. Whatever your interests, you can pursue them in Harvard Square.
Claudia Serio
Law Student
Italy
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It really is an
extraordinary
opportunity to learn
English.
Yoichi Hamasuna
University Student
Japan
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