Intensive English Programs

San Rafael, CA

The school is located on the campus of Dominican College in San Rafael, just 12 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County. Facilities include a computer and multimedia center, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and cafe.

THE LOCAL AREA

San Rafael features a turn-of the century downtown area and quiet residential neighborhoods. It is just 20 minutes away by bus from San Francisco.

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

Campus Residence Hall, Homestay

COURSES

Intensive English Course (30 lessons per week)
Semi-Intensive English Course (20 lessons per week)

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: $940
Homestay: $940

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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