BHCC is internationally recognized for the development of individualized methods of instruction and is a leader in the application of computer-based methodologies that enhance the learning environment. It has the largest English as a second language program in Massachusetts, with many levels of instruction available. More than 300 students from seventy-two countries are currently enrolled at BHCC, and all report a high level of satisfaction with their experience. The College incorporates international and multicultural perspectives in its courses, programs, and institutional climate, and one of the school's ten goals is global learning. International students play a central role in the College community, and BHCC has recently won the 2000 International Intercultural Achievement Award for its international programs.
Student organizations offer many opportunities for students to get involved on campus.
For International Students International students enjoy the exciting city of Boston, which is the home of many outstanding academic institutions to which they can transfer after graduation. They appreciate the smaller classes, individualized attention, low cost, and international environment of BHCC, where they can easily get involved in campus life and make lifelong friends. The International Center provides orientation programs and assists in obtaining off-campus housing. International student advisers help students adjust to college life in the United States and provide counseling on immigration, academic, and personal concerns. They also provide assistance with transferring to four-year colleges and obtaining employment after graduation.