ELS Language Centers/San Rafael

San Rafael, California USA

School Introduction

Our ELS Language Center in San Rafael, California 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 2009 (every 4 weeks): August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14, 2009.
Start Dates 2010: January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, 2010.

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 2009 (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 Rafael
Dominican University California
190 Palm Avenue (in Penafort Hall)
San Rafael, California 94901

Tel (415) 485-3224
Fax (415) 459-7350
Send Email
Go to School's Website

Featured Schools

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Full-time, intensive programs for all audiences, ages 18 and up: academic, conversational, professional.
Colorado School of English - Accredited - Intensive short term and long term English Programs - Start next week in Denver.
Hansa Language Centre - Study English in Toronto, Canada
English Now! - Washington, DC. Small classes, with six or fewer students in group classes. No I-20s, but great for visiting adult students. Homestays.
University of Arkansas - ESL, excellent university, safe, friendly town, low living costs. No TOEFL with conditional admissions. Great place to live and study!
ELS Language Centers - Over 40 on-campus and city locations in the USA, enter university without TOEFL, visit our website to learn more!
California State University, Fullerton - Excellent Southern California location, Pre-MBA, university, TOEFL & GMAT preparation, Semester Abroad, conversation and activities with university students.
OISE Boston Intensive School of English - Intensive English training for the ambitious learner.
American Academy of English - San Francisco, California. Enroll anytime, Computer Lab, TOEFL Prep, Fieldtrips, Accredited, Centrally located in Civic Center near galleries restaurants and cafes.