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English school in San Francisco: LSI - Language Studies International

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4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco
Ranked #2 of 10 English schools in San Francisco
School
Location of the school
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Facilities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Social activities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(3)
Students 18-30 years
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

(4)
Students 31-49 years
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

(4)
Students 50+ years
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

(1)
What we like about the school
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: The school is situated in Down Berkeley, across the bay from San Francisco. The city is famous for The University of California, Berkeley, which is a short walk from the school. The area is a haven for students, with bars, restaurants, cafes and all you can want for a study trip.

Public transportation: The Downtown Berkeley Subway Station is across the road from LSI’s main entrance. The red line runs through this station and travels through San Francisco. There are ample buses for local travel. There is a regular bus service to the main Berkeley Train Station.

City features: The majority of the activities within Berkeley are within walking distance of the school building. The main attractions in San Francisco are accessible by the public transportation links around the school.

Courses: Standard English, intensive English, mini group, afternoon classes and private lessons are the selection of ESL courses offered at LSI in San Francisco. Students can take an exam preparation course for the IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC and SAT/GMAT exams.

Pathway course: The school offers a pathway course, which prepares students for entering into an American College by ensuring they have the correct English language level as well as teaching the academic skills they will need for further education.

Official exam centre: Students can take the TOEIC exam at LSI in San Francisco as it is an official TOEIC test centre.

School facilities: There is access to school computers, a self-study area and modern classrooms.

Chain school: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada.

For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.
  • The language school LSI - Language Studies International was founded in San Francisco, USA in 1979.
  • Legal name / parent company: Language Studies International (LSI)
  • Tax registration ID: 133158005
  • Abbreviated name of school: LSI San Francisco

English Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Comments about courses

Health insurance: USD 35 per week.

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 95 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 05 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Note: All courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETNAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalBPPE, CATESOL, PIER, EnglishUSA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 12
    Number of public PC workstations: 16
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Additional comment about facilities of school

Glass-covered atrium Self-study room

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 90
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

San Francisco International Airport:
135 US$ one way
270 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is San Francisco International (SFO).
More information about airports around San Francisco and how to get from the airport to San Francisco on your own here on our San Francisco page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
90 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Field Hockey-1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf10 km
Ice Hockey-1 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music5 km
Rugby1 km
Sailing4 km
Skiing290 km
Squash1 km
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing30 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Music Festival (Jazz, Bluegrass)
Festivals
Hiking
Sports
Salsa lesson
UC Berkeley tour
Sightseeing
Museum with free admission
* Picnic

Adults - Paid activities

Alcatraz tour
Bike Golden Gate Bridge
Sports games (Basketball, Baseball, American Football)
Six Flags (amusement park)
Dinners (famous pizza "Cheese Board Pizza", "Zachary's", Hamburger "Barney's", Food truck)
Night clubs
Bars
Movies
Ice skating
Bowling

Junior - Free activities

Sports (basketball, table tennis, tennis)
UC Berkeley tour
Sightseeing
Hiking
Museum with free admission
Picnic

Junior - Paid activities

Alcatraz tour
Bike Golden Gate Bridge
Sports games (Basketball, Baseball, American Football)
Six Flags (amusement park)
Dinners (famous pizza "Cheese Board Pizza", "Zachary's", Hamburger "Barney's", Food truck)
Night clubs
Bars
Movies
Ice skating
Bowling
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 LSI - Language Studies International San FranciscoAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco

Liked
The city! wonderful city and great atmosphere with school, students and people from outside!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you can go there, don't think twice!!!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Great teacher who really help you to progress and many activities organized by school!
Course: Standard 20 - 17 weeks
21. May. 2012
Liked
Very nice teacher, very good host family, wonderful location in San Francisco.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I was very pleased with this school.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Cambridge Examination Course 30 - 12 weeks
19. Dec. 2012
Liked
The variety of free-time activities and the enthusiasm of our teachers!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, go to the Six Flags park, and ride the cable cars!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Top organization and friendliness in all service areas
Course: Cambridge Examination Course 30 - 12 weeks
28. Feb. 2013
Liked
Teachers, lessons and proposed activities.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments Offering sport activities (basketball, baseball ...).
Course: International School Year 30 - 26 weeks
11. Mar. 2014
Liked
Teachers and ambiance
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Group activities, the whole expierence
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
20. Jul. 2009
Liked
Classes and teachers
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Downtown Berkeley YMCA
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
4. May. 2014
Liked
Teachers' skills
Insider tips about what future students should not miss to live in the host family
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
20. Sep. 2008
Liked
Environment
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you're going there for less than three months and want to speed up your English learning, this is not the school you are looking for.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments The courses are designed to look after people who will be there long term.
Course: Standard 20 - 12 weeks
11. Dec. 2012

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2015 Center Street - 94704 San Francisco
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Questions and answers about LSI - Language Studies International

  • LSI - Language Studies International has the Online Semi-Intensive Course available. This course is suitable for students from elementary (A2) or higher, they have available starting dates every Monday.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 22, 2023

FAQ about LSI - Language Studies International,

  • The minimum age for this school is 16 years old but the school tells us that most students they receive are generally between 20 and 40 years old.
    In my humble opinion, it would be best to opt for a Junior programme option. LSI does not offer this but we work with other language schools that do. Ask one of our agent to advise you one in this particular city.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 02, 2023
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Language Studies International
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from San Francisco International Airport (135 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Studies International varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 16 students (Intensive 30)
  • 100% of teachers at LSI - Language Studies International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at LSI - Language Studies International comes from Brazil with a 15% representation, followed by students from Japan (10%) and Korea (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • LSI - Language Studies International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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