Best ESL Classes near Boston, MA

2 of these schools are based in Boston; the others serve Boston from towns including Allston (3 mi), Somerville (5 mi) and Newton (6 mi).

3 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

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There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Boston and several other cities.
Oise Boston

Oise Boston

4.3 2 reviews
“Perfect place to improve to the maximum your English.”
BBB A+Since 1976
31 St James Ave
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ASC English

ASC English

4.3 15 reviews
“The English language class level 5 I attended helped me to improve my English language skills, and the course certificate was valuable as it was recognized by other educational institutions for purposes of enrollment in a university program.”
Since 1993
65 Harrison Ave 6th floor
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MLS English Language Program

MLS English Language Program

5.0 49 reviews
“He teaches in an inspiring way and helps his students improve their language skills.”
Since 2018
Somerville, MA · 5 mi from Boston
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Isal USA

Isal USA

4.8 47 reviews
“The teachers here are very humorous and interact with us a lot.”
Since 2013Prices online
Allston, MA · 3 mi from Boston
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Approach International Student Center • Boston

Approach International Student Center • Boston

3.9 31 reviews
“I really appreciate this school because they're always concerned about what the students thinks.”
BBB A+Since 1996
Allston, MA · 3 mi from Boston
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Apt Tutoring

Apt Tutoring

5.0 16 reviews
“My son improved his score significantly thanks to prep with Mark- they worked on important time saving strategies in the Math section!”
Since 2011
Hingham, MA · 11 mi from Boston
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The 11 schools listed for Boston, MA teach English as a second language. Which courses, levels and exams each one covers comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Boston, MA

The 11 schools on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 666 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise communication (90%), professionalism (90%) and value (90%). 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. We have a website on file for 10 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

Are the ESL schools on this page all in Boston?

2 of the 11 are, and the others come from other towns within 15 mi. Travel time matters more than usual here, because these courses run several times a week and a long commute is what ends most of them.

Stevens' Academy of English Learning

Stevens' Academy of English Learning

5.0 6 reviews
“It's hard to find an ESL company that is extremely proficient and actually cares about the students.”
Since 2015Prices online
3 mi from Boston
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My Language Master

My Language Master

15+ yearsPrices online
Quincy, MA · 6 mi from Boston
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Paul's Language School

Paul's Language School

5.0 3 reviews
“His lessons are exceptional; he is very kind, enthusiastic, and an excellent teacher.”
Free trial classFrom $55/hrOnline lessonsLicensedSince 2023
Winchester, MA · 10 mi from Boston
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Helen Kobek

Helen Kobek

5.0 4 reviews
“She spent the time to help me not only understand why I was pronouncing words with an accent, but also worked with me to say things correctly.”
From $75/hrOnline lessonsSince 2015
9 mi from Boston
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English Presentation Skills Coaching

English Presentation Skills Coaching

5.0 1 review
Newton, MA · 6 mi from Boston
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