ELS Language Centers/San Francisco-North Bay

San Rafael, California USA

School Introduction

Our ELS/San Francisco-North Bay is located on the campus of Dominican University of California (DUC), just 18 kilometers north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. The city of San Rafael is safe and beautiful, and is within walking distance of the DUC campus. San Rafael offers many exciting outdoor sports activities including hiking, mountain biking, golf, swimming and sailing. Excellent transportation links put the entire San Francisco Bay Area within reach of ELS students.

ESL Program Introduction

This location offers group Intensive (30 lessons per week), Semi-Intensive (20 lessons per week) and American Explorer (15 lessons per week) English programs.

Students in the Intensive, Semi-Intensive & American Explorer English Programs offer instruction and practice in all key language skills: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading & writing. The Intensive English Program also offers afternoon elective classes that focus on specific interests (such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture).

A Prep Program for the TOEFL iBT is available at this location. Private instruction for Executives is also available.

Background Data

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

Start Dates 2010: August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, 2010.
Start Dates 2011: January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 08, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12

TUITION (varies by program): $1150 to $1575 per 4 weeks
Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL IBT starting at $1770 per 4 weeks

Application Fee: $145 (one-time fee)
Materials & Technology Fee: $65 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $120 per session

ROOM & BOARD FEES 2010 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)

Special Courses & Features

Conversation Partner Program
Internships or Work Experience
TOEFL Preparation Courses

Housing/Accommodation Info

Visit the ELS Center section of the ELS Language Centers website for more information.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/San Francisco-North Bay
Dominican University California
190 Palm Avenue (in Penafort Hall)
San Rafael, California 94901

Tel (415) 485-3224
Fax (415) 459-7350
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