Community Standards & Disciplinary Procedures for Students
Welcome to EF Boston! We’re excited to have you as part of our international community. While you're here, it's important to understand and follow the standards that help keep our campus safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone. If you have any questions or difficulty understanding the information in this document, please don’t hesitate to speak with a member of the EF staff—we’re happy to help. By joining EF, you agree to uphold the responsibilities outlined here. Violations of these standards may result in disciplinary action, including fines or dismissal from the program at your own expense. Being part of this academic community is a privilege that comes with individual responsibility. Our Community Standards are guided by three key principles: • Respect for Academic Integrity • Respect for People • Respect for Property Let’s work together to create a positive and inclusive experience for everyone. If the rules and responsibilities outlined in this document are broken, the progressive discipline process will be followed:
Rule violation
Disciplinary action
1st offense
Behavioral contract
2nd offense
Behavioral contract, first and second warnings sent to your Admissions Office at home and parents.
3rd offense
Loss of EF accommodation or expulsion from the program.
Please note that even as a first offense, a serious violation of EF policy could result in multiple warnings, immediate expulsion from EF accommodations, or expulsion from your program. Violent behavior or the use of illegal drugs will result in an automatic expulsion and visa termination. Academics Students must attend at least 80% of their classes to maintain their visa status. Falling below this threshold will result in an academic warning, and students who fail to meet their visa’s attendance requirements may be asked to leave the program. Classes begin on time, and students who arrive late will be marked absent. Level progression is determined at the teacher’s discretion. English must be spoken at all times during class. For more details, please refer to the full EF Attendance Policy in the Student Handbook, Welcome Packet, or the notice posted outside the Academic Office. Students with questions should speak with their teacher. Alcohol Alcohol is not allowed on the Campus or at EF Host Homes. The legal age for drinking and buying alcohol in the United States is 21. It is against the law for people over the age of 21 to purchase or provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21. The state also prohibits drinking in public areas or in places where there is no alcohol permit. Any alcohol found on the 1 06/19/2025