EC English San Francisco, USA 
433 California street, 2nd Floor - CA 94104 San Francisco - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Right in the centre of Downtown
- Free language workshops.
- Best rated school in San Francisco
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Special Offers
- Offer!Vacation English 20
- Offer!General English 24
- Offer!General English 30
- Offer!English for Work
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 24
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 30
- Offer!General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
- Offer!General English 26
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 26
Location: EC English San Francisco is located in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, USA. Housed in the heart of Downtown, just off Market Street and a short walk from Union Square, EC San Francisco offers students a fantastic opportunity to discover the beauty and attractions of this unique city. The school is surrounded by eateries, cafés, supermarkets, shopping malls and multiple attractions, ensuring that students have all they need to find comfort in the city within easy reach. Such attractions as the Dragons Gate, the Transamerica Pyramid, Chinatown, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Ferry Building are all within walking distance of the school. Trips to the Golden Gate Bridge, the Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Park, in addition to the several beaches of the area, are easily accessible via the underground, only moments' walk from the school's front doors. San Francisco International Airport is within a 20-minute taxi ride of the school, ensuring that all international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.
School facilities: The school's facilities offer everything adult students may need to reach their language goals, from a motivating and friendly environment. Facilities include an on-site cafeteria, a library, lounge area and WIFI throughout the premises. All classrooms are bright, spacious and equipped with electronic whiteboards, creating an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: EC San Francisco can assist with accommodation in various Homestay, Residence and Aparthotel facilities local to the school. Meal plans and double room facilities for students travelling together are also available.
What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.
School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
English Courses
General Language
Vacation English 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$455$433 / week More
Vacation English 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$455$433 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 455 433 | 910 865 | 1,365 1,297 | 1,820 1,729 | 2,275 2,162 | 2,730 2,594 | 3,185 3,026 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,220 4,959 | 10,005 9,505 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Vacation English 20" at EC English
Jan
"The course brings a good mix of meaningful learning and lots of free time."
Additional information for all courses
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General English 24
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$515$490 / week More
General English 24
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$515$490 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 515 490 | 1,030 979 | 1,545 1,468 | 2,060 1,957 | 2,575 2,447 | 3,090 2,936 | 3,605 3,425 | 4,120 3,914 | 5,150 4,893 | 5,520 5,244 | 10,580 10,051 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English 2626 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$525$499 / week More
General English 26
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$525$499 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 525 499 | 1,050 998 | 1,575 1,497 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,625 2,494 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,675 3,492 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,250 4,988 | 5,820 5,529 | 11,155 10,598 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes 3 days per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English 30 30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$580$551 / week More
General English 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$580$551 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 580 551 | 1,160 1,102 | 1,740 1,653 | 2,320 2,204 | 2,900 2,755 | 3,480 3,306 | 4,060 3,857 | 4,640 4,408 | 5,800 5,510 | 6,360 6,042 | 12,190 11,581 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core and Special Focus classes from Monday to Friday.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$765$727 / week More
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$765$727 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 765 727 | 1,530 1,454 | 2,295 2,181 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,825 3,634 | 4,590 4,361 | 5,355 5,088 | 6,120 5,814 | 6,885 6,541 | 7,650 7,268 | 8,415 7,995 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for USD 155 each.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:05 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Semester / Year 2424 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$425$404 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 24
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$425$404 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,200 9,690 | 15,300 14,535 | 20,400 19,380 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Semester / Year 2626 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$455$433 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 26
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$455$433 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,920 10,374 | 16,380 15,561 | 21,840 20,748 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes 3 days per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Academic Semester / Year 3030 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$465$442 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$465$442 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,160 10,602 | 16,740 15,903 | 22,320 21,204 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Core and Special Focus classes from Monday to Friday.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
English for Work24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$515$490 / week More
English for Work
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$515$490 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 515 490 | 1,030 979 | 1,545 1,468 | 2,060 1,957 | 2,575 2,447 | 3,090 2,936 | 3,605 3,425 | 4,120 3,914 | 4,635 4,404 | 5,150 4,893 | 5,520 5,244 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes general English lessons and English for work lessons. These lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.
English for Work consists of GE 20 plus 4 English for Work lessons.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for EC English include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
Student opinions about EC English, San Francisco
4.3
Overall school rating of
EC English, San Francisco
EC English, San Francisco
9 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (1 rating)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Federica
17 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent context, little time available (only one week) for a more in-depth judgment”
Details of the review
Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 week
Review date: 4. Jul. 2022 by Federica Toselli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jan
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Super location, super people, relaxed atmosphere”
“Few school activities”
Insider tip: “The course is of no use if you go home after school and watch YouTube in your own language, I saw this with a friend and he made basically no progress. As a course participant, you shouldn't miss out on doing things with the others and on simply speaking English.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course brings a good mix of meaningful learning and lots of free time.Other comments: 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.
Course: Vacation English 20 - 10 weeks
Review date: 6. Apr. 2022 by Jan Waschek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Masami
58 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Location and skilled teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2017 by Masami Nagai
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Andres
43 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The location.”
Insider tip: “Find accommodation near the school.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Good weather to study.
Course: Vacation English 20 - 5 weeks
Review date: 18. Sep. 2013 by Andres Michaus Kuhn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mika
39 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good facility. Quality of teachers.”
Insider tip: “I think the school offers the best studying environment. I recommend it.”
Details of the review
Course: General English 24 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Sep. 2012 by Mika Hosokawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marco
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Reliability”
Insider tip: “A priceless experience!”
Details of the review
Other comments: I was really satisfied
Course: General English 24 - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Feb. 2012 by Marco Negro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marta
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The people, the atmosphere...”
Details of the review
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2011 by Marta Villa Añover
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alejandro
19 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Lessons”
Insider tip: “Buy a bike.”
Details of the review
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2011 by Alejandro Salamanca Rodríguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
María Del Pilar
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Vacation English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Nov. 2011 by María Del Pilar Casado Muñoz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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EC English (EC)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2010
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 7
- Number of public PC workstations: 23
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | 16% |
| Switzerland | 16% |
| Japan | 16% |
| Korea | 12% |
| Italy | 4% |
| Other nationalities | 18% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2.970297029703% |
| 18-24 years | 61.386138613861% |
| 25-34 years | 23.762376237624% |
| 35-50 years | 9.9009900990099% |
| >50 years | 1.980198019802% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Throughout the year: 65
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 21 yearsThroughout the year: 23 years
Information for all courses offered by EC English
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $170
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $10 per week.
- Comments about courses
Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:- Student insurance (optional) up to 75 years of age: USD 25 per week.
- Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
- US Priority International Mail: 40 USD.
- Course material:
From 1 to 11 weeks: USD 10 per week.
From 12 to 23 weeks: USD 120.
Courses of 24 weeks and more: USD 140.
Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.
Classes take place in the morning. The exact schedule will vary depending on season and course booked.
- Student insurance (optional) up to 75 years of age: USD 25 per week.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 US$. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 31 Mar 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
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.
Airport transfer
- San Francisco International Airport:
- $150 one way
$300 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is San Francisco International (SFO).
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - California Culture Free Class.
- Pronunciation Class.
- Neirgborhood Walk.
- School BBQ. Adults - Paid activities
- - Santa Cruz with Atlaz Tours.
- Napa Day Trip.
- Yosemite Overnight Trip.
- Baseball Games.
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
3 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
$440/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
3 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$440/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 440 | 880 | 1320 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 3080 | 3520 | 4400 | 5280 | 440 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Student reviews about Homestay
Jan
"Super location, house okay, but unfortunately not really kept clean, meals varied. But: The Accommodation Profile that was sent to me does not come close to the truth. The letter suggests living in a homestay with city residents. This is not the case. Even the address of the house on the profile is wrong. The family owns 2 houses on opposite sides of the street. Thus, to my surprise, I was put in the other house immediately after my arrival. In all my time there, I never once saw the two sisters mentioned in the profile. Nestor I saw for the first time about the fourth week. He was out of town... also a point I would have liked to know beforehand so that I could be prepared. Overall, communication with the hosts was quite difficult, but this was hardly due to the language barrier in any way. The other house is reserved exclusively for students. There is no living room, only individual rooms for the students, which vary greatly in size and quality, a small dining area, a sink area and a shared bathroom. The only functional household items are a fridge and microwave. But these are points I was prepared for, I wasn't expecting 5 star luxury service, but due to the lack of communal living, problems arose with, for example, lack of heating, towels, drinking, milk, bread, Nutella and fruit. Unfortunately these were there throughout my stay and I always had the feeling that the family was only in it for the money. Everything is very much on the back burner and you could call it begging for days to get the heating turned on, for example. If you lived with the family, these problems would probably not exist. There is no encouragement from the host family to communicate with the students in any way or to facilitate a cultural exchange, although one might expect otherwise through the profile. Overall, I would like to see the family create a more truthful profile. Students who come to this family must expect to live together in a student residence. For me this was not such a big problem in the end in this respect because I always lived there with at least one other student, but if you have the misfortune to live alone in the house well... I would have liked to communicate with native speakers outside of school to increase learning progress, this was unfortunately not possible with the other students I met during my time because my English skills were higher than the others. The purpose of homestay, as I understand it, is not fulfilled in my eyes and I am definitely not alone in this opinion.
Homestay
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3 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$370/ week Show more
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$370/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$370/ week Show more
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$370/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Homestay
3 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$325/ week Show more
Homestay
3 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$325/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Homestay - Under 18 Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$460/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$460/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 460 | 920 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 3220 | 3680 | 4600 | 5520 | 460 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $75 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Columbus Residence Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$600/ week Show more
Columbus Residence
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$600/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4200 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
This is a residence near the EC San Francisco address, and is a great option for those who would like to immerse themselves in a living situation where they can hang out with international students looking for new friends and social circles. Some of the features you can expect include: shared communal kitchens, a laundry room with multiple washing machines, and reformed bathrooms. You will also receive bed lines, a cleaning service, and access to the residence’s WiFi hotspot - which you will appreciate for your English studies.
- Check-in
- Saturday 15:00 or later
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 10 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 US$
The Kenmore Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$550/ week Show more
The Kenmore
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$550/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 1100 | 1650 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 3850 | 4400 | 5500 | 6600 | 550 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available for 2 students of 16 and/or 17 if they book together.
Wellbeing support for 16/17 year old students:
- Reception team available 24/7
- Assistance available for booking EC activities, making appointments, supporting any maintenance issues and communicating with family in home country.
- Students must follow EC San Francisco’s 10pm curfew policy. The curfew policy is enforced with evening checks.
Coin operated laundry service provided: - wash: USD 2.25;
- dryer: 25 cents every 10 minutes.
Students need to buy their own detergent.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 US$
The Kenmore Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$680/ week Show more
The Kenmore
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$680/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 1360 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 4760 | 5440 | 6800 | 8160 | 680 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available for 2 students of 16 and/or 17 if they book together.
Wellbeing support for 16/17 year old students:
- Reception team available 24/7
- Assistance available for booking EC activities, making appointments, supporting any maintenance issues and communicating with family in home country.
- Students must follow EC San Francisco’s 10pm curfew policy. The curfew policy is enforced with evening checks.
Coin operated laundry service provided: - wash: USD 2.25;
- dryer: 25 cents every 10 minutes.
Students need to buy their own detergent.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $115 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 85US$
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from EC English have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at EC English.
Questions and answers about EC English
Does EC English accept foreign students and is it endorsed by the SEVP?
“All of our partner schools in the USA, including EC English in San Francisco, are endorsed by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). This means that they accept foreign students and are authorised to issue the Form I-20, which is required to apply for an F-1 student visa, once you have paid your booking fee in full.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 09, 2024
FAQ about EC English, San Francisco
I am French and I will be applying for a tourist visa and not a student visa so is this compatible with the 24 hour course?
“If you have any questions about visas, please contact the embassy first to get the latest information. However, in our experience, French nationals do not need a student visa for short courses (up to 90 days).
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Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
What accommodation is available? I would like a room in a host family
“The school offers accommodation with host families, rooms in residences or Appart'Hotel.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
I would like a room in a host family and would like to formulate preferences for the choice of family, is this possible?
“You can submit your preference criteria in the comment section of the registration form. We will then send them to the school, which will do its best to find the right family for you.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
What is the travel distance from the school to the families?
“The distance between the families and the school is about 1 hour by public transport.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
How many students are there in each class?
“For most courses, there are about 15 students per class
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Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
Is it possible to arrive a day earlier in the family, and what is the maximum arrival time?
“Arrivals are always on Saturday and departures on Saturday. For the time being, it is best to arrive at reasonable times (not too early, not too late) so that the host family can welcome you in the best conditions. If you wish to arrive earlier, you will have to check with the family if this is possible and add a fee of approximately USD 65 for the extra night. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
I want to travel with a companion. When choosing a double room with a host family, is the cost of the accommodation for both already included in the price?
“The prices shown on the website are per person, which means that the price you see is the price that each of the occupants of that room has to pay. Please, remember that the school can only provide accommodation to those people who are also going to take a course, but not to the companions if they are only looking for accommodation since beds are limited and the school has to keep them for paying students.
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Suzanne Unnus Camilleri, Senior Sales & Admissions Executive from EC English - Aug 13, 2021
Terms of EC English
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 27-0971682
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)
- 80 US$
- 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.
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The EC English General Course is designed to help you achieve your goals, and their San Francisco location could be ideal for the prospective student looking for a balanced approach that covers all the fundamental language skills: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking.
Whether you want to learn English to improve your employability, your performance in your current job, or attend university, this course will give you the tools to feel confident in a wide variety of English situations.
Every student will be placed in a group that corresponds with their current level of English, meaning that they are appropriately challenged throughout the duration of the course. With EC San Francisco being attended by a diverse range of nationalities, you’ll be able to make friends with plenty of different backgrounds during your time here.