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Learn English in San Francisco (SFO) in California USA
 

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Our school in the center of San Francisco near Union Square takes its districts in a beautiful building of European style, with near cafes, shops, the whole giving onto a pedestrian area. The Chinese and financial district will be close.

Tuition programs.

• 1 lesson: 45 minutes. 60 minutes when private tuition.
• Minimum age: 18
• Schedule:
   20 lessons: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from Monday to Thursday. No I-20 required
   25 lessons : 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from Monday to Friday.
   30 lessons: same as 25 + 1private lesson in the afternoon from Monday to Thursday.
  31 lessons: same as 25 + 2:00 to 3:15 PM from Monday to Thursday.
• Maximum  10 students per class, average of 6.
• All levels available
• Language laboratory, multi media center.
• Activities organized by the school (evenings, movies, cultural or sport events). A small financial participation can, as the case may be, be asked.
   
• 31 lessons per week: will emphasize on  conversation/pronunciation classes
   
• Cambridge: FCE or CAE: 25 lessons per week, 12 weeks. 6 students per class. 
   
• Exam fees on the spot: CAMBRIDGE: 495$US
   
• TOEFL or TOEIC: 25 lessons per week, exam preparation course. Exams will not take place at school, but the staff will help you to enroll on the next available testing center.
  TOEFL, cliquez ici
  TOEIC, cliquez ici
   
• Evaluation and attestation of linguistic training

Starting dates:

Every Monday.

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS:
Starting March 21, exam between June 13 and 18.
Starting September 12: exam between December 6 and 10

TOEFL, Business: every Monday.

TOEIC: starting on the following dates

School closing dates:

Available options

• Airport transfer at arrival 93US$ if arrival between 8AM and 9PM. Otherwise add 39US.
  
• All our rates are valid from January 1st till December 31st, 2011 and never include the plane ticket.

SEVIS I-901 (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System): PRICE: 200$US

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RATES

The displayed prices are in US$. Please convert in Canadian dollars at the time of the final payment. Thank you. 

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* For TOEFL add 1 time 58$US (special school material)
 For TOEIC add 1 time 48$US (special school material)
* *  For business english course,add 1 time 44$US (special school material)
* * * Prices for 1 week include school material for 1 to 4 weeks course. From 5 weeks and more, please add 1 time 50$US per 4 weeks term.
 

Family or residence accommodation.

• Sunday arrival.
• Saturday departure.
   

• Family
   1 or 2 meals per day, single or double occupancy, private or shared bathroom. The family might be a single person. Many families have children and pets and host more than one student at the same time. Family profile will be provided approx. 2 weeks prior to arrival. Travel distance to school by bus: 45-60 minutes
   

• Residence
  1*
  This residence is a very popular residence club in the Civic Center area of San Francisco, with small, medium and large size rooms on six floors.
  Free DSL Internet Access
  All rooms have DSL ports with free Internet access. In addition, there is a computer room in the building. Each room is furnished with one or two twin-size beds and a study desk, telephone, cable TV, mini refrigerator and microwave. Weekly maid and linen service is provided.
  Continental Breakfast
  A daily continental breakfast is included in the room rates. A community kitchen with the necessary cooking utensils is available for students to cook their own meals. There are numerous reasonably priced restaurants nearby for students who prefer to eat out.
  Great Location
  The residence is located in the Civic Center area of downtown San Francisco, close to the famous SF Symphony, Ballet and Opera. Convenient public transportation by bus is available to the school
  Refundable security deposit (+): 250$US for a double occupancy bedroom or 400$US for a single occupancy bedroom.
  (+)  Except 25$US cleaning fee
  
  2*
  This residence is a very popular residence club in downtown San Francisco, with single and double rooms on five floors.
  Free DSL Internet Access
  All rooms have DSL ports with free Internet access. In addition, there is a Computer Room on the top floor of the building. Each room is furnished with a twin-size bed or two bunk beds and study desks, telephone, cable TV, mini refrigerator and microwave. Weekly maid and linen service is provided.
  Continental Breakfast
  A daily continental breakfast is included in the room rates. A community kitchen with the necessary cooking utensils is available for students to cook their own meals. There are numerous reasonably priced restaurants nearby for students who prefer to eat out.
  Excellent Location
  The residence is located only 6 blocks from famous Union Square, in the heart of downtown San Francisco, and within a 10-minute walk from the school.
  Refundable security deposit (+): 100$US for a double occupancy bedroom or 400$US for a single occupancy bedroom.
  (+)  Except 25$US cleaning fee
  
  3*
  This residence is under new management. It still offers the best value accommodation in the downtown area. This is an ideal place for budget-conscious students and travelers in a vibrant, international community. Newly remodeled single and double rooms are available on two floors (4-5), with private or shared baths. The lower floors are used as an Intenational Youth Hostel, which means there are always tours and activities for all residents to join in.
  Free Wireless Internet Access
  A computer room with Internet kiosks (additional charge) is open 24 hours. Free wireless Internet access is available in all common areas and most rooms. Each room is furnished with one or two twin-size beds, a study desk, telephone, refrigerator, microwave and cable TV. Weekly maid and linen service is provided.
  Free Daily Pancake Breakfast
  Complimentary pancakes are available every morning, with free coffee and tea.
  Excellent Location
  The residence is located only 3 blocks from famous Union Square, in the heart of downtown San Francisco, and within a 10-minute walk from the school
  Refundable security deposit (+): 300$US for a double occupancy bedroom or 500$US for a single occupancy bedroom.
  (+)  Except 25$US cleaning fee
  
  4*
  This residence has quickly become one of the most popular Residence Clubs. The 17-floor building offers standard and deluxe rooms, most of them with a beautiful view.
  Each room is furnished with a King or Queen bed. Full size beds are provided in shared rooms. All rooms have a private bathroom.
  Free DSL Internet Access
  All rooms have DSL ports with free Internet access. In addition, there is a computer room and a fitness center located in the building. Each room is equipped with a study desk, telephone, cable TV, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and hair dryer. All Deluxe rooms are on floors 10 through 17 and offer wonderful city views. Standard rooms have limited views.
  Excellent Location
  The residence is located only 3 blocks from famous Union Square, in the heart of downtown San Francisco, and within a 10-minute walk from the school
  Refundable security deposit (+): 250$US for a double occupancy bedroom or 400$US for a single occupancy bedroom.
   Refundable key deposit of 25$US.
  (+)  Except 25$US cleaning fee
  
  Placement fee (once):
  
  RESIDENCE 150$US, FAMILY 200$US.

  Program / week	1 *
  Family, single, private bathroom breakfast	310$US
  Family, single, private bathroom 2 meals per day	350$US
  Family, single, shared bathroom breakfast	240$US
  Family, double, shared bathroom breakfast	215$US
  Family, single, shared bathroom 2 meals per day	280$US
  Family, double, shared bathroom 2 meals per day	240$US
  RESIDENCES +
  Program / week	1 - 3	4 - 52
  Residence 1*, double	231$US	149$US
  Residence 1*, single	376$US	244$US
  Residence 2*, double, PRIVATE bathroom	260$US	162$US
  Residence 2*, single, PRIVATE bathroom	405$US	292$US
  Residence 2*, double, SHARED bathroom	214$US	138$US
  Residence 2*, single, SHARED bathroom	376$US	249$US
  Residence 2*, double, SHOWER	203$US	132$US
  Residence 2*, single, SHOWER	347$US	224$US
  Residence 3*, double, PRIVATE bathroom	318$US	200$US
  Residence 3*, single, PRIVATE bathroom	462$US	300$US
  Residence 3*, double, SHARED bathroom	289$US	175$US
  Residence 3*, single, SHARED bathroom	405$US	250$US
  Residence 4*, double	405$US	220$US
  Residence 4*, single	636$US	400$US

  * Summer rates for residences:
  Add 5% for arrivals between June 15 and August 15, 2011.

Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise conditions of contract: : excellent morality, desire to communicate with their host, satisfactory social standing. We should specify that the families will only speak with you the language of the country where you will be. It is the principle of the immersion courses!

A host family

Course Description
We are offering a TOEFL Preparation Course which is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to get a high score on the new, internet-based TOEFL test (TOEFL iBT)

TOEFL is recognized throughout the world by universities and businesses and measures your English proficiency. A high TOEFL score is required by most US colleges and universities for admission of international students.

The Internet-based TOEFL Test
The TOEFL Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success. TOEFL iBT also emphasizes integrated skills and provides better information to institutions about students' ability to communicate in an academic setting and their readiness for academic coursework.

Class Schedule
09:00 - 10:45 Structure, Grammar (Intensive English)
11:00 - 01:00 TOEFL Preparation

Students work on their grammar skills at their own level of proficiency during the first part of the class. The TOEFL Preparation incorporates the latest materials to prepare students and improve their scores on the TOEFL iBT exam. Practice tests and timed exercises are given every Friday. They will help students to gain confidence and do well on the real test.

Students may enroll for any number of weeks, based on their individual needs and goals. Classes start every Monday.

TOEFL iBT Computer Lab
We highly recommend that students who plan to attend the full-time TOEFL Preparation course in the morning, sign up for the optional Computer Lab to build the necessary skills for the internet-based TOEFL test.
The TOEFL Computer Lab is open every day, Monday to Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language
TOEFL iBT = Intenet Based Testing
CBT = Computer Based TOEFL Test

What is TOEIC?
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) evaluates the ability to use English in an international working environment. Over 5 million people have taken the TOEIC test. More than 2000 international companies use TOEIC scores for English language assessment and employee selection.
Course Description
The TOEIC Preparation is a very popular afternoon course. The focus of this class is to prepare students to successfully pass the TOEIC test. Our classes are kept small in order to ensure a high degree of student-teacher interaction. Average class-size is 6 to 8 students.
The TOEIC Preparation course is an ideal additional afternoon option for students at the Intermediate to Advanced levels.
For Beginner students, we recommend Private Classes in the afternoon combined with the Intensive English morning class. Please contact us to put together a program for your specific needs.

The official TOEIC Test consists of 200 multiple-choice questions: 100 Reading and 100 Listening questions. Tests are given every month at centers all over the world. No pass / fail: The test measures a range of levels from emerging proficiency to advanced professional proficiency. Test takers receive a description of what they can actually accomplish in English.

Class Schedule
09:00 - 10:45 Structure, Grammar (Intensive English)
11:00 - 01:00 TOEIC Preparation

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City of California on a mountainous land portion between the bay and the Pacific Ocean, it gets bigger from a Spanish mission based in 1776 and takes a big development during the gold rush of 1848-1849, then with the construction of the Panama canal in 1914. Destroyed largely by an earthquake followed by a fire in 1906 (it is placed on the San Andreas crack), it was reconstructed and spread on lands conquered on the bay. The famous cable cars always climb its sloping streets in landings. San Francisco is one of the biggest port of the country and the financial and cultural pole possessing several universities. In spite of frequent fogs, this city in the magnificent panoramas, suspended between two bridges (Oakland Bay, Golden Gate), attract numerous tourists. Its Chinese district ( Chinatown) is inescapable.

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