Company Overview
Boston Roundtable, established in 2014, is an education organization in Woburn, Massachusetts, focused on specialized study opportunities and growth facilitation for students of all backgrounds. Across all our services, we place a heavy emphasis on computational thinking and collaborative effort in order to create a comfortable, personalized learning environment. Our staff members are educators from the greater New England college systems, who come with a family-centered understanding of what makes a successful educational experience.
The company was initially founded as a support system for international students in America. Although that remains a key part of the services we provide to this day, our full vision has grown over time to become a multifaceted education endeavor specializing in students and teachers of varied backgrounds.
Since our founding, we have integrated the best East-West education resources in science and the humanities, as well as leveraged our in-depth understanding of international education and culture to determine our range of services. We have cultivated rich educational resources and maintain close ties with top universities in the United States, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, as well as top one-hundred boarding and day schools in the US. Some of our main services include: study abroad programs in the United States, academic counseling, application help, short-term exchange programs, two-way communication projects between China and the United States, U.S.-China partner school relationships, and curriculum design.
The name "Boston Roundtable" comes from our goal of fostering cross-cultural communication and respect. A roundtable (圆桌) has practical function in Chinese dining etiquette, but also carries the implication that all parties involved are equal and have access to the same resources. We hope to bring this level of respect and equality to all of our programming endeavors and those who utilize our services. The main services we offer include:
The company was initially founded as a support system for international students in America. Although that remains a key part of the services we provide to this day, our full vision has grown over time to become a multifaceted education endeavor specializing in students and teachers of varied backgrounds.
Since our founding, we have integrated the best East-West education resources in science and the humanities, as well as leveraged our in-depth understanding of international education and culture to determine our range of services. We have cultivated rich educational resources and maintain close ties with top universities in the United States, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, as well as top one-hundred boarding and day schools in the US. Some of our main services include: study abroad programs in the United States, academic counseling, application help, short-term exchange programs, two-way communication projects between China and the United States, U.S.-China partner school relationships, and curriculum design.
The name "Boston Roundtable" comes from our goal of fostering cross-cultural communication and respect. A roundtable (圆桌) has practical function in Chinese dining etiquette, but also carries the implication that all parties involved are equal and have access to the same resources. We hope to bring this level of respect and equality to all of our programming endeavors and those who utilize our services. The main services we offer include:
Our Services
Educational Camps:
Boston Roundtable offers educational camp programs with focus in STEM, humanities, as well as college and preparatory school exploration. The bulk of our programs take place in the greater northeast area, but can travel as far as California! Our proximity to multiple ivy league schools, whose students help to staff our programs, ensures that visiting students get an immersive experience in both English speaking environments as well as the American higher education experience.
Study Abroad and Advising:
Across the school year, we assist international students with their American college application experience. With the help of our trained staff, as well as support from recent ivy graduates, Boston Roundtable guides students through every step of the process - from extracurricular planning for early intervention students, to essay drafting to interview preparation for junior and senior years.
Teach Abroad:
Boston Roundtable sources recent college graduates from across the United States to teach abroad throughout China. With our assistance, qualified applicants are paired with an accredited school that best matches their profile, and complete an immersive, yearlong program. In addition, we typicaally offer micro teach abroad programs in the Spring and Summer for teachers looking to try out teach abroad in a smaller scope. Boston Roundtable sources graduates with expertise in a variety of subjects (not just English), and thoroughly vets both schools and applicants to ensure the best match for students.
Fusion Program: - more details TBA
Our Fusion program will bring students from China to the United States to study in homestay environments while acclimating themselves to the American classroom environment. This program is highly specialized, and pairs students with bilingual education experts who act as case managers ensuring successful course of study, full utilization of stateside resources, and peace of mind for parents.
Boston Roundtable offers educational camp programs with focus in STEM, humanities, as well as college and preparatory school exploration. The bulk of our programs take place in the greater northeast area, but can travel as far as California! Our proximity to multiple ivy league schools, whose students help to staff our programs, ensures that visiting students get an immersive experience in both English speaking environments as well as the American higher education experience.
Study Abroad and Advising:
Across the school year, we assist international students with their American college application experience. With the help of our trained staff, as well as support from recent ivy graduates, Boston Roundtable guides students through every step of the process - from extracurricular planning for early intervention students, to essay drafting to interview preparation for junior and senior years.
Teach Abroad:
Boston Roundtable sources recent college graduates from across the United States to teach abroad throughout China. With our assistance, qualified applicants are paired with an accredited school that best matches their profile, and complete an immersive, yearlong program. In addition, we typicaally offer micro teach abroad programs in the Spring and Summer for teachers looking to try out teach abroad in a smaller scope. Boston Roundtable sources graduates with expertise in a variety of subjects (not just English), and thoroughly vets both schools and applicants to ensure the best match for students.
Fusion Program: - more details TBA
Our Fusion program will bring students from China to the United States to study in homestay environments while acclimating themselves to the American classroom environment. This program is highly specialized, and pairs students with bilingual education experts who act as case managers ensuring successful course of study, full utilization of stateside resources, and peace of mind for parents.
About Our CEO
Shucheng Zhang (张淑成) is the CEO and founder of Boston Roundtable. He initially started the company with the goal of furthering cross-cultural exchange, as well as providing support networks for Chinese students studying or intending to study in the United States. Over time, he expanded this vision into broader, mutually beneficial services that go beyond these two countries, including college preparation, student tour groups, cultural centers, sister schools, teacher exchanges into China, and more.
Prior to coming to America, Shucheng studied law at Peking University and spent several years working for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the US, Shucheng has taught Mandarin Chinese at a run of ivy-league and other top-ranking schools including Harvard, Yale, Brown and MIT. His academic background allows him to recognize the importance of reinforced educational instruction, which is applied across all of Boston Roundtable’s programming.
Prior to coming to America, Shucheng studied law at Peking University and spent several years working for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the US, Shucheng has taught Mandarin Chinese at a run of ivy-league and other top-ranking schools including Harvard, Yale, Brown and MIT. His academic background allows him to recognize the importance of reinforced educational instruction, which is applied across all of Boston Roundtable’s programming.