Ardmore Language SchoolsSan Francisco, USA
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Location: Ardmore Language Schools San Francisco is located in the cultural, commercial and financial capital of North California, San Francisco, USA. Housed in one of the USA's top-ranking Universities, UC Berkeley, students have a vast historic central campus spread across 178 acres of land, all located within the beautiful San Francisco Bay area. San Franciso International Airport is a short car journey or a 90-minute train ride away, ensuring that students have excellent access for international arrivals and departures.
School facilities: The facilities at UC Berkeley are of a high standard, offering Junior students all they need to have an extraordinary time and experience. The school has large common areas, an indoor sports hall, astroturf sports pitches and a large swimming pool. The expansive 178-acre campus, allows students to feel involved in the bigger picture of further education in San Francisco and is sure to leave many lasting memories for years to come.
Course selection: Course selection offers a choice of immersive programmes for Junior students. These programmes include an Academic programme (business insight, robotics and coding), a City Discovery programme and an Experience Volunteer programme, designed for students to undertake a volunteer experience whilst practising their language skills with members of the local community. The City Discovery programmes can be split with another school on the West Coast, should a student wish to visit more than one school during their time with Ardmore.
Additional information: All courses are immersive, including 24-hour security, meals and Residential accommodation in twin or triple rooms with shared facilities.
School chain: Whether a student would like to study on a college or university campus, a historic boarding school or a campus with galleries and museums, Ardmore has multiple options to choose from, in various locations throughout the world. Students may also take advantage of Ardmore's split-stay programme, where they may take courses in multiple centres during their stay.
Ardmore Language Schools have over 35 years of experience in providing student tuition and care to the highest standards, assisting future generations in their ventures, on a global scale.
As of 2018, Ardmore Language Schools have been part of the global education group Cognita.
- Legal name / parent company: Ardmore Language Schools Limited
- Tax registration ID: 1647636
Courses
The courses are based on the communicative approach to learning English
Students will take a placement test on arrival to sort them into the right class for their level
The school has 6 levels of classes and workbooks ranging from pre-beginner to proficiency
All-inclusive Programme:
- Full board accommodation
- 5 hours of English lessons per week
- Workbook to use and keep
- Placement and exit tests
- Ardmore diploma upon completion of course
- Activities and evening entertainment
- At least 1 full day and 1 half-day excursion per week
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
The courses are based on the communicative approach to learning English
Students will take a placement test on arrival to sort them into the right class for their level
The school has 6 levels of classes and workbooks ranging from pre-beginner to proficiency
All-inclusive Programme:
- Full board accommodation
- 5 hours of English lessons per week
- Workbook to use and keep
- Placement and exit tests
- Ardmore diploma upon completion of course
- Activities and evening entertainment
- At least 1 full day and 1 half-day excursion per week
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
The courses are based on the communicative approach to learning English
Students will take a placement test on arrival to sort them into the right class for their level
The school has 6 levels of classes and workbooks ranging from pre-beginner to proficiency
All-inclusive Programme:
- Full board accommodation
- 5 hours of English lessons per week
- Workbook to use and keep
- Placement and exit tests
- Ardmore diploma upon completion of course
- Activities and evening entertainment
- At least 1 full day and 1 half-day excursion per week
This volunteer programme is excellent for students willing to contribute to society during their Ardmore stay. Students will combine their English language course with the opportunity to practice their language skills with members of the local community.
The volunteer sessions may include: - work in food pantries or soup kitchens
- visits to old age homes
- maintenance and clean up of park and beach
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Information for all courses offered by Ardmore Language Schools
Unaccompanied minor fee: USD 70 each way.
Medical travel insurance: USD 25 per person per week.
Lessons needed per language level
Ardmore Language Schools
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Games room
Garden
Basketball court
Indoor swimming pool
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Student Age
Airport transfer
460 US$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
- California Language Academy
- Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre, UC Berkeley
- EC English
- EF International Language Center
- Influent
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages - Berkeley, Berkeley
- school in San Francisco: LSI - Language Studies International
- Oxford International Education Junior Centre
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- TALK English Schools
FAQ about Ardmore Language Schools, San Francisco
- What is the best price for a course at Ardmore Language Schools, San Francisco?
- Is airport pickup offered by Ardmore Language Schools?Yes. The school offers pickup from San Francisco International Airport (255 US$)