San Francisco English Centre, San Francisco, USA
General Information on San Francisco English Centre
The language school San Francisco English Centre was founded in San Francisco, USA in 2010. The school is situated in the heart of Downtown, just off Market Street and a short walk to Union Square.
Facilities
The school's 16 classrooms surround a central student lounge, where students can relax and meet students from all over the world.The school has Wi-Fi connection.Just outside of school, students will find public transport and a myriad of shops, restaurants and cafes.
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Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is San Francisco International. It takes 35 minutes by taxi to school.
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 160 Adult courses throughout the year: 160 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 8 Adult courses throughout the year: 8 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 90 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 21 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 6 % Germany 6 % France 6 % | Italy 6 % Japan 7 % Korea 13 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 14 % |
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2580 | 3180 | 2310 | 300 |
| The Semi-Intensive English schedule offers 4 lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and 6 lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2350 | 2900 | 2100 | 275 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2970 | 3660 | 2660 | 345 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| 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$ | 4215 | 8430 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Max. duration: 2 weeks Course includes 15 hours per week accompanied by teacher outside of class including accompanied weekday lunches. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| 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$ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
| Fewer than 20 private lessons must be combined with another course. You can book up to 40 One-to-One lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| 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$ | 720 | 1440 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 5760 | 7200 | 8640 | 720 |
| Fewer than 20 private lessons must be combined with another course. You can book up to 40 One-to-One lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6720 | 280 |
| Min. duration: 24 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:15 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7560 | 315 |
| Min. duration: 24 weeks | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4200 | -- |
| Students pay for a set term of either 11, or 12 weeks. Students will have 24 hours of instruction a week, and an additional 6 hours of guided study. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 28.May.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 10.Sep.2012. | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4200 | -- |
| Students pay for a set term of either 11, or 12 weeks. Students will have 24 hours of instruction a week, and an additional 6 hours of guided study. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 28.May.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 10.Sep.2012. | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4200 | -- |
| Students pay for a set term of either 11, or 12 weeks. Students will have 24 hours of instruction a week, and an additional 6 hours of guided study. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 28.May.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 10.Sep.2012. | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3360 | 280 |
| Opportunity to study in more than one city, with a minimum stay of 12 weeks at each destination. This option needs to be booked in advance. You can combine San Diego, San Francisco, Boston and New York. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| 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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3780 | 315 |
| Opportunity to study in more than one city, with a minimum stay of 12 weeks at each destination. This option needs to be booked in advance. You can combine San Diego, San Francisco, Boston and New York. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| 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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
| This Long-Term class is available for students studying for 8 or more weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| 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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| This Long-Term class is available for students studying for 8 or more weeks. The Semi-Intensive English schedule offers 4 lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and 6 lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| 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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 345 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| 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$ | -- | -- | -- | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This is a placement program and must be combined with a minimum 8 week English course, fee not included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2970 | 3660 | 2660 | 345 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
| Fewer than 20 private lessons must be combined with another course. You can book up to 40 Business English One-to-One lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| 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$ | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 |
| Fewer than 20 private lessons must be combined with another course. You can book up to 40 Business English One-to-One lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| 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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | -- |
| This Long-Term class is available for students studying for 8 or more weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7560 | 315 |
| Minimum 24 weeks | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1520 | -- | 2070 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The TOEFL course as an afternoon elective offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and must be taking with Intensive English. Fixed duration 4 or 6 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3450 | 4140 | -- |
| Exam fees (approx $150-$400) are not included. Fixed length 10 or 12 weeks. Cambridge Exam course dates: FCE/CPE: 3 Jan - 9 Mar (10 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE: 19 Mar - 8 Jun (12 weeks) FCE: 17 Sep - 7 Dec (12 weeks) | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 17.Sep.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3450 | 3795 | -- |
| Exam fees (approx $150-$400) are not included. Cambridge Exam course dates: CAE: 3 Jan - 16 Mar (11 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE: 19 Mar - 8 Jun (12 weeks) CAE/CPE: 10 Sep - 30 Nov (12 weeks) | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 10.Sep.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3450 | 4140 | -- |
| Exam fees (approx $150-$400) are not included. Cambridge Exam course dates: FCE/CPE: 3 Jan - 9 Mar (10 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE: 19 Mar - 8 Jun (12 weeks) CAE/CPE: 10 Sep - 30 Nov (12 weeks) | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 03.Jan.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 10.Sep.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by San Francisco English Centre, San Francisco can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 150.00 US$ |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency |
| Average examination results: | 80 at TOEFL B at Cambridge First B at Cambridge Advanced B at Cambridge Proficiency |
| Language school closed: | In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jul.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 22.Nov.2012, 23.Nov.2012, 24.Dec.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012, 27.Dec.2012, 28.Dec.2012, 29.Dec.2012, 30.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | I-20 Document Courier fee: $65 During peak periods students alternate between morning and afternoon lessons on a daily basis. |
3. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 295 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Extra nights are subject to availability. Three extra nights or more will be charged as one whole week. Weekly cleaning, depending on the family customs, students will be asked to keep their rooms neat and tidy. Distance from school: 50 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 42.14 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 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Extra nights are subject to availability. Three extra nights or more will be charged as one whole week. Weekly cleaning, depending on the family customs, students will be asked to keep their rooms neat and tidy. Distance from school: 50 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 35.71 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$ | 495 | 990 | 1485 | 1580 | 395 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 345 | 690 | 1035 | 1020 | 255 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in US$ | 425 | 850 | 1275 | 1300 | 325 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||||||
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| Comment | Students aged 16-17 must book homestay, single room. |
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| Optional airport transfer: | San Francisco International: for 95 US$ (one way) Taxi costs about 50 US$ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 8 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 25 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 25 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 2 km | ||
| Skiing | | 275 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 5 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 5 km | ||
| Examples of social activities organised by language school: | Bike ride across Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Ferry Ride back to SF. | |||
| Overall rating |  4.2/5.0 (4 reviews) |
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| City |  5.0/5.0 |
| Organisation |  4.7/5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.2/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 5.0/5.0 |
| Value for money |  3.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.0/5.0 |
| Other | 3.2/5.0 |
| Marta (20 years - 4.Oct.2011) The people, the atmosphere.... | |
| Alejandro (19 years - 19.Sep.2011) Lessons. Buy a bike.. | |
| All 4 reviews of San Francisco English Centre | |
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