The New England School of English (NESE)

The New England School of English (NESE) is an English language school in Harvard Square offering ten levels of daily language and culture training. Classes cover grammar, reading, writing, conversation, listening and pronunciation, with the aim of helping students reach their academic goals quickly in a university setting. Electives such as TOEFL preparation, Business English and Pronunciation let students focus on specific needs, and diplomas are awarded at the end of each session.

Classes are kept small, typically six to twelve students, to encourage discussion, frequent participation and close contact with teachers. The schedule is flexible, built around intensive four-week sessions that start at many points through the year. Students often describe the school’s atmosphere as being like a family, with teachers and staff ready to help. The school counts that caring, supportive environment among its most distinguishing features.

What to Know

• New four-week sessions begin 12 different times a year.
• Students can choose to live in a dormitory or with a host family.
• Executive and student residences are also available to non-students for short or long stays.
• The school is a member of the Harvard Square Business Association.