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            Business ProfileApproach International Student Center

            Language School

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            196 Harvard Ave Ste 6

            Allston, MA 02134-2829

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            (617) 787-5401

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            1/5

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            1 complaints closed in last 3 years

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            Years in Business: 29

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            Overview

            Approach International Student Center is a school that offers classes dealing with languages and computers. The business was established in Massachusetts in 1995. Ms. Michelle Fernandes is the director for the school, and any questions or problems should be directed to her attention.

            Business Details

            Location of This Business
            196 Harvard Ave Ste 6, Allston, MA 02134-2829
            BBB File Opened:
            1/1/1995
            Years in Business:
            29
            Business Started:
            1/1/1995
            Number of Employees:
            1
            Business Management
            • Ms. Michelle Fernandes, Director
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            Principal

            • Ms. Michelle Fernandes, Director

            Customer Contact

            • Ms. Michelle Fernandes, Director
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            Fax Numbers

            • (617) 787-4926
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            Customer Complaints

            1 Customer Complaints

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            Most Recent Customer Complaint

            04/12/2022

            Complaint Type:
            Order Issues
            Status:
            Unanswered
            This is a complaint of bait and switch. I contacted them asking for a presential English course, I told them I have ADHD and needed presential classes. They sold me an internet English course that I could have purchased back in Brazil, I came here to learn English and interact with English speaking people. It was all disclosed upfront when I was there in person and signed the contract in person and specifically told ****** that I was interested on this course specifically because next year I am taking the **** (Brazilian SAT) and needed a boost on my English. My mother paid my trip to the USA so I could interact with other students and teachers to increase my chances of passing the national test because I have ADHD.

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            Henry D

            09/01/2021

            Don't send your child or spend your money to this ***************** The Staff is not certified, none have any type of training; in-fact you would be hard-pressed to find any of the Staff with an Education Terminal Degree.The President plays favorites and if she doesn't like you; say goodbye to your F-1 ***** she will take your money (About $500 Monthly) but you won't graduate. I worked there as an Instructor and had to file a Law Suit against them for not paying me; the students told me some very nasty stories about how dis-organized Approach is.Don't waste you time or money; in my opinion; you can do a LOT better.

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