San Francisco is located in Northern California and is a culturally diverse and progressive city. It is well known for its start-ups and tech industry, as well as finance, education, music, theater, and history. San Francisco is a great city for international students to learn English. Below are three schools where you can study English in San Francisco, California.

City College of San Francisco

The Institute for International Students at City College of San Francisco offers students an intensive English language program focusing on academic English. Courses are 17 ½ weeks or 8 ½ weeks in length. Summer sessions are 4 or 8 weeks long. Students receive 20 hours of instruction per week. Courses focus on reading, listening, English grammar, writing, communication, and study skills. Students can also take elective courses and preparation courses for the TOEFL exam.

St. Giles International

St. Giles International was founded in London in 1955. St. Giles International is now across the globe offering a range of English courses to adults and children. They have courses for absolute beginners to advanced. For adults, courses range from 1 to 36 weeks. Courses include General English, Business English, Cambridge and TOEFL exams. Students have options to take morning or full day courses.

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University’s American Language Institute offers students an intensive English language program focusing on academic English. It is also appropriate for students who wish to learn English for the business environment. Students receive 22 hours of instruction per week. There are six different proficiency levels. Courses include grammar, TOEFL preparation, reading, writing, oral communication skills, and cross-cultural communication.

Transworld Schools

Located in the heart of San Francisco - a block away from Union Square and the historic cable cars - Transworld School offers students reasonably priced courses in Intensive English, Business English, and Academic and Test Preparation (TOEFL and IELTS) at 15 levels (CEFR levels A1 to C2). The course combines all four language skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking – with additional focus on Grammar and Vocabulary to build your fluency and accuracy. Many Transworld students successfully transfer to colleges and universities throughout the USA!  Enrollment is ongoing, and new classes start every week!

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