Intensive English Programs

Oakland, CA

The school is located on the campus of Holy Names College, nestled in the wooded hills overlooking San Francisco, the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Campus facilities include an Olympic-size pool, fitness center and gymnasium. Level 109 graduates may participate in an Internship Experience program with local businesses. San Francisco and Berkeley are within easy reach via public transportation

THE LOCAL AREA

The city of Oakland is located on the east side of San Francisco Bay. Known for its large concentration of artists, this vibrant community has a growing downtown business area and plentiful cultural, recreational and educational facilities.

ACTIVITIES

Take weekend trips to the Napa Valley Wine Country, Monterey/Carmel, Yosemite National Park and the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk
Join in intramural sports competitions with American students

HOUSING

Campus Residence Hall, Homestay

COURSES

Intensive English Course (30 lessons per week)
Semi-Intensive English Course (20 lessons per week)
Intensive Prep for the TOEFL Computer-Based Test
English for Executives

COURSE PROFILE

• 12 levels of instruction from Beginning to Masters

• Course length: 4 weeks per level

• Maximum class size: 15 in Structure/Speaking Practice and Conversation
  

TUITION AND FEES (per Four-Week Session)

Tuition and Fees: $1,325 (Intensive)
                            $880 (Semi-Intensive)
Health Insurance: $50
Campus Residence Hall: $940
Homestay: $850

There is a one-time application fee of US$100. In addition, homestays require a one-time US$200 placement fee; campus residence hall housing requires a US$125 deposit.

START DATES

2001:  Jan. 2,  Jan. 29,  Feb. 26,  Mar. 26,  Apr. 23,  May 21,
             Jun. 18,  July 16,  Aug. 13,  Sep. 10,  Oct. 8,  Nov. 5,
             Dec. 3

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