Students with YES USA lanyards walking out of Suffolk University's Nathan R. Miller Residence Hall in downtown Boston
Boston · DowntownAges 12–20

Suffolk University

A downtown Boston base near Boston Common and the city’s historic sights. Live, learn and discover the USA with YES USA.

June 28–August 8, 2027Mondays
Ages 12–20Junior summer program
Residence hallsDouble
15 hours per weekGeneral English · A1–C1
24-hour supportThroughout your program

Accommodation photographs show examples. Room allocation and furnishings may vary.

Accommodation & meals

Your home on campus.

Miller Residence Hall: double rooms, with an en-suite bathroom shared between two rooms.

Rooms
Double
Bathrooms
Suite bathroom · 1 per 4 students
Meals
Buffet breakfast and lunch on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Dinners are in the city using YES USA meal cards; occasional deliveries are arranged for arrivals and campus activities.
Supervision
24-hour support
Room features, services & group arrangements

Room features & services

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bed linen and towels provided
  • Full room cleaning on arrival
  • Common areas and 24/7 security
  • Air conditioning
  • Twin XL bed, desk, chair, and dresser
  • Weekly linen exchange and one mid-stay cleaning
  • Laundry facilities

Group arrangements

Tell us your group size, dates and group leader requirements. Our team will help you plan accommodation and travel arrangements.

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A typical day

Learning. Discovery. Life together.

An example of how learning, city visits and time together fit into your day. Classes may take place in the morning or afternoon, depending on your program.

  1. Wake-up time

    Start together

    Breakfast with your group and time to get ready for the day.

  2. Morning

    Time to learn

    Build your confidence in English through lessons matched to your level.

  3. Midday

    Pause & refuel

    Take a break for lunch and catch up with your group.

  4. Afternoon

    Explore more

    Enjoy excursions, campus activities or classes, depending on your program.

  5. Evening

    Share the day

    Enjoy dinner and time together after the day’s discoveries.

  6. Wind-down

    Rest & recharge

    Return to your residence and settle in, with program support close by.

Classes & levels

15 hours a week. Every level welcome.

Build confidence through discussions, role-play and collaborative projects. Students are grouped by English ability, from beginner to advanced.

A1A2B1B2C1

General English, course materials and an end-of-course certificate are included. From 15 with B2 or above, you can choose one of our specialist courses instead, subject to campus and session availability.

About General English
Students participating in a YES USA summer English class
A YES USA summer English class
Location

Downtown, Boston.

A downtown Boston base near Boston Common and the city’s historic sights.

Campus
Suffolk University
Area
Downtown
Getting around
Downtown Boston, near Boston Common and the Freedom Trail.
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Excursions & activities

Discover more.

A taste of the destination itinerary. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.

Sample program

Week 1, day by day.

A real example from our 2027 program at Suffolk University. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.

  1. Day 1MondayArrival
  2. Day 2TuesdayMorning Classes
    • Seaport District & Harborwalk
    • Charles River boat tour
  3. Day 3WednesdayMorning Classes
    • Boston Common & Beacon Hill
    • Ghost tour
  4. Day 4ThursdayMorning Classes
    • Bunker Hill
    • USS Constitution
  5. Day 5FridayMorning Classes
    • Chinatown
  6. Day 6SaturdayMorning Brunch
    • Freedom Trail
    • Quincy Market
  7. Day 7SundayMorning Brunch
    • Day trip to Salem

Sample program, subject to change. The final schedule is issued one month before arrival; no excursions take place on arrival and departure days.

Explore the destination
Optional trips

Make room for one more discovery.

Add another destination or experience to your summer. Optional trips are separate from the scheduled excursions and combo programs.

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Optional trips depend on your dates and availability. Ask our team about the arrangements for your stay.

Combo programs

More than one destination · One summer plan

Summer combinations

More cities. More discoveries.

Connect your campus stay with another destination. Plan the campus sequence, dates and duration with our team.

Routes depend on campus dates and availability. Your proposal confirms the city order and travel arrangements.

Dates & ages

Summer 2027.

Campus dates
June 28–August 8, 2027
Arrivals
Mondays
Your stay
Duration and availability confirmed with our team

These dates show when the campus is open. Confirm your dates and availability before booking travel.

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Good questions

Before you say yes.

Our team can help you choose the right campus and explain the details.

Which courses can we take here?

General English is the core course, with classes from beginner to advanced (A1–C1). Specialist choices are Business Leaders, AI Unlocked, Model United Nations and University Discovery. Specialist courses are for ages 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above), subject to session availability.

How are bathrooms shared?

Suite-style bathrooms connect two double rooms, with one bathroom for every four students.

Can our group leaders stay close to the students?

Tell us your group leader requirements. We’ll explain the available arrangements and how they relate to student accommodation.

A bigger world is waiting

Your summer starts with a conversation.

Tell us your dates, ages and group size. We’ll send a tailored proposal.

Request a proposal

University names identify campus locations. YES USA programs are not university-delivered courses or university endorsements.