English Language School, San Francisco, USA
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General Information on San Francisco
San Francisco isthe financial capital of the Amercian West Coast. Quality of life is highly prioritized in this environmentally conscious city, ranked among the top five cleanest in the US. The Bay, which fits neatly between the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, is home to 14 small islands, including Alcatraz.
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General Information on English Language School
The language school English Language School was founded in San Francisco, USA in 1992. The San Fransisco center is in the heart of the financial district, only minutes from the exiting Embarcadero Center, with its many shops, restaurants and cafes.
Click here for a detailed San Francisco city guideFacilities
Computer lab; Free Internet and e-mail access; 15 computers available for students: 8:30am to 5pm; 5 Lap Top access links; Wireless access throughout school; Rooms and facilities accessible to wheelchairs, disabled and visually impaired; 12 fully equipped classrooms; Large atrium-style student lounge with full-equipped kitchen and ping pong facilities. Student phone; Private, silent study area: library, TV, VCR and listening facilities.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is San Francisco international. It takes 45 minutes by transfer to school.
2.1. Language School English Language School in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 200 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 21 years throughout the year: 23 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 15 % France 8 % | Italy 5 % Japan 25 % Korea 25 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 5 % |
All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.
| 1 Standard (GE1) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 2080 | 2600 | 2940 | 245 |
| Comment | For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 235 USD/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 230 USD/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 220 USD/week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive (GE2) / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2600 | 3250 | 3780 | 315 |
| Comment | 20 general lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. There are 3 types of electives available: language building, exam skills and special interest. Electives are tailored to your own level of English. For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 285 USD/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 275 USD/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 265 USD/week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 Certificate 8 (Standard) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 910 | 1365 | 1820 | 2275 | 2730 | 3640 | 4550 | 5460 | 455 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 4 Certificate 8 (Intensive) / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 1110 | 1665 | 2220 | 2775 | 3330 | 4440 | 5550 | 6660 | 555 |
| Comment | You can choose between 28 general lessons OR 20 general + 8 business lessons per week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 One-to-One (PL1) / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 500 | 1050 | 1575 | 2100 | 2625 | 3150 | 4200 | 5250 | 6300 | 525 |
| Comment | These lessons must be taken in combination with a group course. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 17:00 - 18:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Diploma of English - Academic Year / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 208.1 |
| Comment | Fixed course duration: 33 weeks. Price: 6867 USD.
Course includes: Three 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 8019 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 7 Diploma of English - Semester / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 213.64 |
| Comment | Fixed course duration: 22 weeks. Price: 4700 USD.
Course includes: Two 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 5480 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 8 Certificate of Business English (GE2B) / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2600 | 3250 | 3780 | -- |
| Comment | 20 general lessons + 8 business lessons per week. Maximum course length of 12 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 TOEFL Exam Preparation - Core Version / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2800 | 3500 | 4300 | 350 |
| Comment | 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 185 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 TOEIC Exam Preparation - Elective Version / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1360 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 20 general English lessons + 8 exam preparation lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 100 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 11 Cambridge First Exam Preparation - Elective Version / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3690 | 4345 | -- |
| Comment | 20 general English lessons + 8 exam preparation lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 390 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 12 Cambridge Advanced Exam Preparation - Elective Version / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3690 | 4345 | -- |
| Comment | 20 general English lessons + 8 exam preparation lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 390 USD. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by English Language School, San Francisco can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 140.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in USA: 01.Jan, 21.Jan, 18.Feb, 26.May, 04.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 27.Nov, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 01.Jan, 21.Jan, 18.Feb, 26.May, 04.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Nov, 28.Nov, 25.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | Lessons may take place in the morning AND/OR afternoon. Class timetables are subject to change. |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 140 US $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in San Francisco | ||||
| 2 Homestay // single room, shared bathroom, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 320 | 1280 | -- | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 310 USD/week. . Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 85 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Residence // single room, shared bathroom, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 345 | 1380 | 100 | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 225 USD/week. Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Homestay // shared room, shared bathroom, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 260 | 1040 | -- | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 250 USD/week. . Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 70 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Residence // single room, private bathroom, self-catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 320 | 1280 | -- | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 160 USD/week. Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 6 Guest Room // Bed and Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 265 | 1060 | -- | |
| Comment | Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 7 Residence // shared room, shared bathroom, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 240 | 960 | -- | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 225 USD/week. Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 8 Residence // shared room, private bathroom, self catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 225 | 900 | -- | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 160 USD/week. Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 9 Residence // single room, shared bathroom, self-catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 285 | 1140 | -- | |
| Comment | Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 10 Residence // shared room, shared bathroom, self-catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 190 | 760 | -- | |
| Comment | Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 11 Residence // single room, half board, private bathroom | ||||
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| Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 375 | 1500 | -- | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 230 USD/week. Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 12 Residence // shared room, half board, private bathroom | ||||
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| Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 245 | 980 | -- | |
| Comment | Price for 20+ weeks: 230 USD/week. Extra nights may be possible on a request only basis.. Includes: Access to laundry service, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | *Students are expected to arrive and depart on a weekend day. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 120 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 20 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 20 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 50 km | ||
| Music | | 5 km | ||
| Sailing | | 10 km | ||
| Skiing | | 45 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 10 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 10 km | ||
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| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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English Language School, San Francisco, USA
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