Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP)
The MEIP is an ESL program for musicians. You can improve your English and study music with Boston Conservatory teachers at the same time! Whether you are planning to study at a Conservatory or School of Music in the US and need to improve your TOEFL score, or just want to keep up with your music study while learning English intensively, this program is ideal for you!
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Program Description
ESL: Intensive courses cover all of the four major skill areas in the English language – speaking, listening, reading, and writing – with grammar included in all areas. Our classes will give you many chances to communicate in English and our experienced teachers will give you a lot of support along the way. Your homework, reading and class activities in MEIP will also be related to music, giving you the vocabulary and knowledge needed to communicate effectively in English about your art. ESL classes meet for 18 hours/week.
Music: MEIP lets you continue your study of music while you learn English. You will have weekly lessons with a Boston Conservatory teacher and participate in other weekly music experiences. These experiences vary by term but may include: chamber music, master classes, large ensemble (advanced students only), improvisation seminar, Alexander Technique, and others.
Eligibility
MEIP is open to all students who have completed their secondary (high school) studies, have a strong interest in music (students must provide their own instruments), and seek to improve their English proficiency. We recommend that students already have basic abilities in English so that they can conduct basic tasks and understand instructions from their teachers.
Program Dates
Summer Session: July 8 – August 16, 2013
Fall Semester: September 9 – December 20, 2013
Spring Semester: January 27 – May 9, 2013
Choosing a Session
If you applied for a degree/diploma program for Fall 2013 and earned a TOEFL iBT score of 50 or higher, you are invited to join the Summer MEIP Session. At the end of the 6-week program, you will take a test to see if you qualify to begin your degree/diploma program in Fall 2013.
If your TOEFL score was below 50, you must attend MEIP for at least one full semester before you can qualify to begin your degree/diploma program. You will also need to take a test at the end of the MEIP semester and earn a passing score. We welcome – and encourage – you to come to the summer session, as well, but you will still be expected to enroll in a semester-long MEIP session before beginning your studies at The Conservatory.
Housing
On-campus housing in a Boston Conservatory dormitory is available during the Summer MEIP session only. There is no on-campus housing available for MEIP students during fall or spring semester. Students living on campus must purchase a meal plan. If you want to live in an off-campus apartment, you will need to make your own housing arrangements. We will give you information to help you find a place to live but you will have to decide where you want to live and sign your own contract or lease.
| Program Costs | Summer (per session) | Semester |
| MEIP Tuition and books: | $4,012 | $8,400 |
| Medical Insurance: | $200.00 (estimated) | $275.00 (estimated) |
| On-Campus Housing & Meals: | $3,700.00 (estimated) | N/A |
Academic Credit
MEIP is a non-degree program. There is no transfer of credit from MEIP to a Boston Conservatory degree program.
How to Apply
To apply for MEIP, please go to http://activenet.active.com/bostonconservatory and click on the “Request Account” button to create your personal account. After completing your account set-up, select “Register for Programs” from the menu of options and then click on “MEIP Registration/Deposit” to register for MEIP. You will be asked to pay a $500 deposit to register.
Visa
All international students must have a proper visa to study in the United States. The Boston Conservatory can issue the immigration form “I-20” to help students apply for an F1 student visa. To receive an I-20, you must:
- Complete your program registration and pay your $500 deposit, which tells us that you are planning to attend the MEIP.
- Give us photo copies of the biographical pages in your passport, any previous US visas and your current I-20 if you are a student in F1 status at another institution.
- Show that you have access to enough money to pay for your life and studies in the United States, including tuition and fees, room & board, books, travel, medical insurance, and incidental expenses. The box below lists the entire estimated cost of one summer session or academic semester in the MEIP. Proof of finances is usually an original letter or statement from your or your sponsor’s bank. Sponsors must also sign a statement of support certifying that they are willing to provide financial support for your studies. All documents must be in English and no more than 3 months old at the time they are received at the Boston Conservatory.
MEIP Estimated Expenses for 2013-2014
| Summer Session | Fall or Spring Semester | |
| Tuition: | $4,012 | $8,400 |
| Housing & Meals: | $3,700* | $8,550* |
| Medical Insurance: | $200 | $275 |
| Incidental Expenses: | $500 | $1,400 |
| Total estimated cost: | $8,412 | $18,625 |
* Based on on-campus housing costs. Students living off campus may pay less, but this amount must still be used for the certification of finances for the I-20.
The US government requires that all students applying for an F1 visa pay a $200 fee (called the I-901 or “SEVIS” fee) before scheduling an appointment at the US consulate for their visa interview. When we send your I-20 to you, we will give you more information about paying this fee and applying for an F1 visa.
Questions
Please contact Gordon Homann, Director of International Student Services, with any questions. You can reach him by email at ghomann@bostonconservatory.edu or by phone at (617) 912–9154.
