Intensive English Programs

San Francisco, CA

The school is located in the heart of the Financial District, a short distance from Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and the ferry boat to Alcatraz Island.
Level 108 graduates may participate in an Internship Experience with local businesses
The English in Action Special Interest Class lets you learn about the city through teacher-escorted educational field trips

THE LOCAL AREA

San Francisco is a compact city best explored by walking through its colorful ethnic neighborhoods or riding the famous cable cars that climb its steep hills. Known for its friendliness and spirit of individualism, the "City by the Bay" is a center of culture and finance.

ACTIVITIES

Sausalito/Tiburon: 15 minutes by ferry boat from San Francisco, these quaint seaside villages are perched along the Golden Gate coastline and look directly across the bay to the fabulous San Francisco skyline. Lots of boutiques, restaurants and sidewalk cafes in a setting with a European flair and wonderful climate.

Napa Valley: About 45 minutes Northeast of San Francisco by car, Napa Valley offers a serene pastoral landscape filled with verdant valleys ideal for the production of fine wines. Wine tasting, excellent restaurants, boutiques and premium outlet shopping can occupy you for a day or a week.

Monterey/Carmel: In Monterey explore the rugged California headlands and jagged shoreline, take in spectacular views and visit the new Monterey Bay Aquarium. Or go a few miles farther South to the quaint community of Carmel by the Sea which offers inviting shops, restaurants, art galleries and a breathtaking 17 mile drive up the scenic California coast.

Lake Tahoe: Located in the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe, the largest, deepest alpine lake in North America, is an all-season outdoor adventurer's paradise. This amazing wilderness area offers boating, water skiing, fishing, camping, hiking and some of the world's best winter skiing. Also, just a short distance from the bright lights of Nevada's Casinos.

Yosemite National Park: Loved by people from around the world, this park awes visitors with its towering monoliths and dramatic waterfalls. The park is a photographer's paradise with Half Dome and Glacier Point providing majestic subjects and sweeping views.

HOUSING

Residence Club and Homestay (year-round); Campus Residence Hall (summer-only)

COURSES OFFERED

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 or Residence Club: $600-1700
Homestay: $900

There is a one-time application fee of US$100. Homestays require a one-time US$150 placement fee; Campus Residence Hall and Residence Club housing require a $US 125 deposit.


START DATES

2000:  Oct. 16,  Nov. 13,  Dec. 11

2001:  Jan. 8,  Feb. 5,  Mar. 5,  Apr. 2,  Apr. 30,  May 28,
            Jun. 25,  Jul. 23,  Aug. 20,  Sept. 17,  Oct. 15,  Nov. 12,
            Dec. 10

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