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ELS/San Francisco - North Bay is located on the campus of Dominican University of California (DUC), in the town of San Rafael, just 30 minutes north of downtown San Francisco and 18 km north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The city of San Rafael, which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, is safe and beautiful, and within walking distance of the DUC campus. San Rafael and San Francisco offer 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.
Kaplan International Berkeley is located just two blocks from the University of California at Berkeley. There is a variety of courses to choose from including intensive English and graduate school test preparation. Students can also choose from homestay and student residence accommodation options. The school is in a modern building with excellent facilities and courses are taught by friendly, qualified, and experienced teachers. Only 30 minutes from San Francisco, students will also have many opportunities to experience the local California culture.
LSI San Francisco/Berkeley is located in the very centre of Berkeley, close to bus and underground stations and just a few blocks from the University campus in an area full of restaurants, cafes, cinemas and bookstores. Facilities include indoor and outdoor common areas, computer room with free internet access and a student resource library - everything you need to help you develop your skills as you study English in the USA. Our language school is an official TOEIC test centre, so you can take the exam in the school. We also offer TOEFL and Cambridge Examination (CAE) preparation courses, as well as more general English programmes. The school occupies a two-story building with indoor and outdoor common areas and a large, glass-covered atrium. We are located just a short walk from the University of California, restaurants, theater, shopping, and transportation. LSI Berkeley offers many facilities to the students. The computer lab has 9 computers with access to internet and a printer which students can use for printing homework, flight details, directions, etc. In the student lounge, students will find a relaxing area with several couches and tables, as well as a large, flat screen TV, on which students can watch their favorite TV shows or the news. Other facilities are the student kitchen, resource room, game room with ping pong table, and free Wifi throughout the school. SI Berkeley has had students from 39 different countries in the past year. Nationalities and percentages vary depending on the time of year. In the summer months, we have many students from South American and European countries. In the winter, we have many students from Saudi Arabia and Asian countries. How many students do you have during high and low seasons? We have up to 175 students during the high season (summer months) and about 65-80 students during the low season (winter months).
The programme is based at our friendly and well-equipped school in the heart of downtown, just one block from the university campus and close to the eclectic shops and cafes of Telegraph Avenue. For older juniors (12–17 years) the course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons. For younger juniors (6–11 years) we offer morning English classes in mixed ability classes. • 20 lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities/weekly excursions • Full board homestay accommodation in shared room • Students aged 6–11 can only study with parents or guardians as part of the Family Programme • 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperoned group or if accompanied by their parents • Max. 16 students per class Featuring: • Modern classrooms with projectors • Student kitchen and lunchroom • Computer lounge with WiFi • Nearby shops and cafes
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We are here to help you achieve your dream. With us, you will improve your English skills and at the same time build great memories of the United States and its people. You will study under teachers highly skilled in teaching English to international students. You will have academic counselors to guide you every step of the way. Our cooperating college network will make it easier for you to enter the American university of your choice
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Napa that is right for you. There are English courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.