Best English schools in San Francisco by category - student age group, leisure/fun
Students 18-30 years
13 language schools in San Francisco from 400US$ for a 1 week English course
English course types in San Francisco
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General English courses
Universal English language courses allow students to move up the different English levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule.- Learn English & Live With Teacher - San Francisco (118)
- Standard English Courses for Adults - San Francisco (39)
- English & Culture - San Francisco (33)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - San Francisco (7)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - San Francisco (7)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - San Francisco (6)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - San Francisco (5)
- Language Year - San Francisco (5)
- Afternoon Courses - San Francisco (3)
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English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.- TOEFL Preparation Courses - San Francisco (11)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - San Francisco (9)
- IELTS Preparation Courses - San Francisco (9)
- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - San Francisco (7)
- TOEIC Preparation Courses - San Francisco (6)
- Cambridge Proficiency Preparation Courses - San Francisco (2)
- Other Exams - San Francisco (1)
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Junior English courses
For students under 18 years of age who want to study English, there are a selection of day courses, week packages with accommodation choices and whole family programmes. -
Business English courses
Business people can enhance their English language used within this field by selecting a group or private class, which focuses solely on using English in the business context. -
Private English courses
Weekly packages of English one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse. -
Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category. -
English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English. -
Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
San Francisco ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in San Francisco
What our students said about San Francisco
With no other city do I have such a deep and everlasting connection. The city and everything that goes with it is an absolute blast if you can afford the increased prices, if you can deal with poverty, drugs, homeless people and rubbish, and if you can accept the local transport runs on practically no timetable.
Great to visit, even if it’s not cheap, there are a lot of activities to do and places to visit
Most recent student reviews of language schools in San Francisco
Nice atmosphere overall, people are nice to each other.
I wasn’t here for long but I had the opportunity to go on a field trip with the class to visit a few close neighborhoods, and the events organized (Halloween, Thanksgiving) were great.
26 November 2024
Course: Intensive 18 - Morning - 12 weeks
Student age: 17 years
excellent context, little time available (only one week) for a more in-depth judgment
4 July 2022
Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 week
Student age: 17 years
super location, super people, relaxed atmosphere
I can only recommend it at the moment, although there is a big problem about a far too high payment in a friend's booking, where it is still unclear right now which party (school or residence) is asking for this unannounced extra payment.
6 April 2022
Course: Vacation English 20 - 10 weeks
Student age: 19 years
The location.
Good weather to study.
18 September 2013
Course: Vacation English 20 - 5 weeks
Student age: 43 years
environment
The courses are designed to look after people who will be there long term.
11 December 2012
Course: General 20 - 12 weeks
Student age: 34 years
Information about San Francisco
Key Facts about San Francisco
- Price index excluding rent: 98* (2% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 103* (3% more expensive than New York)
- Price index food only:107* (7% more expensive than New York)
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Weather in San Francisco
Events in San Francisco
18 May 2025This annual footrace starts near San Francisco Bay and the Embarcadero then runs through the city to the Great Highway, next to the Pacific and the breakers crashing on the beach -- hence the name.
14 June 2025 - 15 June 2025This festival in the neighbourhood of North Beach, San Francisco, claims to be the oldest street fair in the country. Two days of live music and other performances, an art and craft fair, street painting and even an animal blessing ceremony.
29 June 2025San Francisco Pride presents the largest LGBT gathering in the U.S. The festivities last for two days and include concerts and performances on over 20 stages and venues in the city streets and a parade with more than 200 exhibitors and contingents.
10 October 2025 - 12 October 2025San Francisco is one of several cities where citizens can tour ships recently returned from overseas missions during Fleet Week. Participating military include the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Navy. In San Francisco the event also includes a spectacular airshow.
What to do in San Francisco
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: San Francisco Airport, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Colma, Daly City, Balboa Park, Glen Park, 24th St. Mission, 16th St. Mission, Cicic Center/UN Plaza
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of San Francisco
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in San Francisco
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About English Courses in San Francisco
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