LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco, USA
On top of any of the offers below you still get the 5% discount on the course price for booking on this website.
| Description | Courses | |
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| 2 weeks for free | 2 weeks for free on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 12 weeks. Only valid for courses starting from 16.09.2013 till 16.09.2013. |
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| 15.00 % discount | 15.00 % discount on tuition fees only. Only valid for bookings at this website. before 20.12.2013. |
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General Information on LSI - Language Studies International
The language school LSI - Language Studies International was founded in San Francisco, USA in 1980. The school is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, close to all public transportation and close to the University of California, only 35 minutes away from downtown San Francisco. The school address is: 2015 Center Street, 94704 San Francisco (USA).
Facilities
Microwave for student use, kitchen for student use, fridge for student use, computer lab, games room, student support desk, lounge, library, rooftop terrace, video game console, printer for student use, table tennis, copy machine, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom, disabled toilet
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning, heating in all classrooms.
Ample natural light in most classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco
BBPVE, TESOL, CATESOL, PIER
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is San Francisco (SFO). It takes 40 minutes by car to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 8 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 9 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 175 Adult courses throughout the year: 90 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 5 Adult courses throughout the year: 5 Junior courses in summer: 5 Junior courses throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 75 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % China 10 % Germany 7 % France 7 % | Italy 5 % Japan 10 % Korea 15 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 5 % |
All prices in US$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 485 | 830 | 1245 | 1540 | 2310 | 3080 | 3850 | 4380 | 5600 | 6700 | 365 |
| Options for the afternoon lessons: General English, Exam Preparation (TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS) or Business English. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 380 | 670 | 1005 | 1220 | 1830 | 2440 | 3050 | 3420 | 4400 | 5300 | 285 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 1740 | 3480 | 5220 | 6960 | 8700 | 10440 | 12180 | 13920 | 17400 | 20880 | 1740 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 2610 | 5220 | 7830 | 10440 | 13050 | 15660 | 18270 | 20880 | 26100 | 31320 | 2610 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 3480 | 6960 | 10440 | 13920 | 17400 | 20880 | 24360 | 27840 | 34800 | 41760 | 3480 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 7130 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Course starts every Saturday, 82 lessons for 9 consecutive days. Also available with 92 lessons (US$8000). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 48 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6120 | 7650 | 8820 | 11760 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 48 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7320 | 9150 | 10620 | 14160 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 1430 | 2580 | 3735 | 4900 | 6125 | 7350 | 8575 | 9800 | 12250 | 14700 | 1225 |
| Minimum age is 21. Business experience is preferred. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1540 | -- | -- | -- | 3080 | -- | -- | 4380 |
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4380 |
| Starting dates | 2013: 25.Mar.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 350 US$ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4380 |
| Starting dates | 2013: 25.Mar.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 350 US$ | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International, 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 150.00 US$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 87 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced |
| Average examination results: | 90 at TOEFL 80 at Cambridge First 75 at Cambridge Advanced |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 15.Jan.2013, 19.Feb.2013, 28.May.2013, 04.Jul.2013, 03.Sep.2013, 08.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 22.Nov.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Turkish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in US$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 225 | 85 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Christmas supplement: US$50 per week. Executive supplement: US$80 per week. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 23.Jun.2013 - 25.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 30 US$ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in US$ | 285 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 285 | 85 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Christmas supplement: US$50 per week. Executive supplement: US$80 per week. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 55 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 23.Jun.2013 - 25.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 30 US$ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1100 | 310 | 250 | 85 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 900 | 225 | 85 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person It includes morning coffee/tea and use of YMCA sports facility (3 swimming pools, cardio/exercise equipment, and over 100 classes per week to choose from). Double rooms available upon request for two people traveling together (US$790 per week). Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 535 | 1070 | 1605 | 2140 | 535 | 200 | 85 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person 18 meals per week. Secure building with live-in house mother. Student lounges, TV room, study room & decks. High speed Internet access. Laundry facilities. Students arriving after 22:00 cannot check-in until the following morning. Single rooms available: US$645 per week, tripe rooms: US$445 per week. Distance from school: 25 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 55 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||
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| Comment | Residence accommodation is also available. Prices on request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | San Francisco International (SFO): for 100 US$ (one way) Taxi costs about 100 US$ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km | ||
| Music | | |||
| Sailing | | 4 km | ||
| Skiing | | 290 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | |||
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Overall rating |  4.4/5.0 (8 reviews) |
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| City | 4.6/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.1/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.5/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family |  4.8/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 5.0/5.0 |
| Other | 5.0/5.0 |
| Students liked about LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco | |
| "Very nice teacher, very good host family, wonderful location in San Francisco." - Philip (18 years) | |
| "Environment" - Paula (34 years) | |
| All 8 reviews of LSI - Language Studies International | |
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