English Language School, San Francisco, USA


Students rated English Language School, San Francisco with: (10 evaluations)

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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Cost of living in USA

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2. Language School  English Language School, San Francisco

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.

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Facilities

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
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 %

3. English Courses

All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.

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Standard (GE1)  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 15
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)
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Intensive (GE2)  / Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 15
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
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
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
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)
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Diploma of English - Academic Year  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 16
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)
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Diploma of English - Semester  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 16
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.

4. Accommodation

All prices in US $ (convert currency)

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Homestay // single room, shared bathroom, half board
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.
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Residence // single room, shared bathroom, half board
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
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
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
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.
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Residence // shared room, shared bathroom, half board
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
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
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
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
 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
 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.
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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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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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6. Evaluation

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