ELS Language Centers/San Francisco

San Francisco, California USA

School Introduction

ELS/San Francisco has a great new location in the popular Union Square section - the tourist, shopping and transportation hub of San Francisco. This location is a city center location within a short walk of most tourist attractions and is within a block or two of public transportation of San Francisco's famous cable car. Free and low-cost activities are offered each session including local tourist attractions, lunch and dinner parties, NBA basketball and major league baseball games, and San Francisco nightlife.

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. A TOEFL iBT Prep Program (30 lessons per week) will also be offered starting September 17, 2007.

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).

The comprehensive, 12-week TOEFL iBT Prep Program offers practice in reading & listening skills, writing and speaking, as well as test-taking strategies to help increase the TOEFL score.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 25 - 100
Average Class Size: 10
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 16
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory
School Setting: Urban
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

START DATES 2008 (every 4 weeks): January 14, February 11, March 10, April 7, May 5, June 2, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, 2008.

TUITION (varies by program): $1055 to $1465 per 4 weeks

Application Fee: $135 (one-time fee) or $100 (if a New York state location)
Materials & Technology Fee: $55 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $95 per session

ROOM & BOARD FEES 2008 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)

Special Courses & Features

Conversation Partner Program
Internships or Work Experience
TOEFL Preparation Courses
IELTS Preparation Courses
One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Housing/Accommodation Info

Student Residence Clubs (singles or doubles) with most meals included. Price and details varies by option. Homestays (singles) with meals included. Executive homestays available upon request at additional price.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/San Francisco
49 Powell Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Tel (415) 528-1990
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