LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco, USA
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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. We are 35 minutes away from downtown San Francisco.
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This school consists of 8 classrooms, computer room, deck, glass-covered atrium, Self Study room
Accreditations and Quality seals of LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco
BBPVE (California Registration, TESOL, CATESOL, PIER
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is San Francisco (SFO). It takes 40+ minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School LSI - Language Studies International in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 175 Adult courses throughout the year: 70 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 75 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 13 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 % |
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Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 455 | 740 | 1110 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 3900 | 325 |
| Standard 20 Course during the morning and focus on specialized English (exam preparation, fluency, pronunciation, grammar, Business English) during the afternoon. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:55 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 360 | 610 | 915 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 2200 | 2750 | 3060 | 255 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 1520 | 3040 | 4560 | 6080 | 7600 | 9120 | 12160 | 15200 | 18240 | 1520 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 2280 | 4560 | 6840 | 9120 | 11400 | 13680 | 18240 | 22800 | 27360 | 2280 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 3040 | 6080 | 9120 | 12160 | 15200 | 18240 | 24320 | 30400 | 36480 | 3040 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 |
| This course consists of one private lesson a day that can be added to your Standard 20 or Intensive 30 Course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 760 | 1520 | 2280 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 6080 | 7600 | 9120 | 760 |
| This course consists of two private lessons a day that can be added to your Standard 20 or Intensive 30 Course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 6230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course starts on Saturdays and comprises 82 lessons (USD 5900) or 92 lessons (USD 6620) during 9 consecutive days. Includes lunchtime lessons. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 02.Jan.2010, 09.Jan.2010, 16.Jan.2010, 23.Jan.2010, 30.Jan.2010, 06.Feb.2010, 13.Feb.2010, 20.Feb.2010, 27.Feb.2010, 06.Mar.2010, 13.Mar.2010, 20.Mar.2010, 10.Apr.2010, 17.Apr.2010, 24.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 08.May.2010, 15.May.2010, 22.May.2010, 29.May.2010, 05.Jun.2010, 12.Jun.2010, 19.Jun.2010, 26.Jun.2010, 03.Jul.2010, 10.Jul.2010, 17.Jul.2010, 24.Jul.2010, 31.Jul.2010, 07.Aug.2010, 14.Aug.2010, 21.Aug.2010, 28.Aug.2010, 04.Sep.2010, 11.Sep.2010, 18.Sep.2010, 25.Sep.2010, 02.Oct.2010, 09.Oct.2010, 16.Oct.2010, 23.Oct.2010, 30.Oct.2010, 06.Nov.2010, 13.Nov.2010, 20.Nov.2010, 27.Nov.2010, 04.Dec.2010, 11.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 225 |
| Duration 24 weeks = 5280 USD. Duration 30 weeks = 6600 USD. Duration 36 weeks = 7560 USD. Duration 48 weeks = 10080 USD. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 265 |
| Duration 24 weeks = 6240 USD. Duration 30 weeks = 7800 USD. Duration 36 weeks = 9000 USD. Duration 48 weeks = 12000 USD. | ||||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | 1235 | 2190 | 3150 | 4120 | 5100 | 6080 | 8040 | 10000 | 11960 | 980 |
| Executives, managers, and professionals will benefit from the small classes, structured lessons, and the opportunity to interact with business people from all over the world. Minimum age is 21. Business experience is preferred. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1360 | -- | -- | 2720 | -- | 3900 | -- |
| 4 weeks: 1360 USD 8 weeks: 2720 USD 12 weeks: 3900 USD | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3900 | -- |
| Exam fee not included (USD 350). Start dates upon request. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| 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. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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School's administrative fee: | 120.00 US $ |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced |
| Average examination results: | 90 at TOEFL 80 at Cambridge First 75 at Cambridge Advanced |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 31.May.2010, 04.Jul.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 11.Nov.2010, 25.Nov.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 04.Feb.2010, 07.May.2010, 09.Jun.2010, 10.Nov.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Turkish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in US $ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 185 | 75 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Christmas supplement per week: 30 USD. Executive Supplement (private bathroom etc) 80 USD Includes: Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 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 $ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 250 | 75 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Christmas supplement per week: 30 USD. Executive Supplement (private bathroom etc) 80 USD Includes: Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single 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? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | San Francisco (SFO): for 95 US $ (one way) Taxi costs about 75 US $ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 2 km | |||
| Diving | 2 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 10 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 10 km | |||
| Music | 2 km | |||
| Sailing | 10 km | |||
| Skiing | 400 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Volleyball | 2 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 10 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Bowling, dining, soccer, ceramics, Alcatraz, San Francisco sightseeing. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by LSI - Language Studies International: | Dinners, pubs, bowling, professional sports. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 3 |
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| Overall rating | 4.3/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 5.0/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.7/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 5.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | --- |
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