EC San Francisco, USA
EC has highly qualified English teachers who are experienced and knowledgeable in their field. They use a variety of teaching methods to help students achieve their language learning goals. English teachers are also actively involved in the life of the school, helping to organize activities and supporting their students.
After 30 years in the field, we've refined our teaching methods to provide interesting, up-to-date content in an approachable, welcoming way. Get to know other international students while you study the language's ins and outs through stimulating discussion.
The students at EC school are talented and motivated students who strive to continuously improve their language skills. They are active in class, participate in discussions and help their fellow students.
Students under 18 must:
- Book return airport transfers (if arriving and departing between 8pm - 8am)
- Provide a parental consent form
- Stay with authorized guardian or book single room*, halfboard homestay for the duration of their course (*You can book a twin room if two students travelling together are of the same gender)
Our EC English courses receive accreditation and awards from around the world
- ACCET provides institutional accreditation for organisations in the US whose primary function is for educational purposes and for organisations offering continuing education as a clearly identified institutional objective within the operational entity.
- Through its support for ethical and professional standards for intensive English programs, English USA (formerly known as AAIEP) promotes the well-being and educational success of its English language students.
- Student lounge
- Free WIFI
- Interactive whiteboard
- Self-study area
- Computers for students
Courses
General English - 20 lessons per week
Learn at your own speed and reach your full potential at EC San Francisco. Gain self-assurance and proficiency in all four areas of English language learning—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—in a short amount of time, regardless of your current level of study.
San Francisco is a vibrant and artistic city, perfect for learning general English. The EC classroom is a great place for you to learn since the instructors are passionate about your success and the lectures are engaging and entertaining.
Students from every corner of the globe enroll with us. In San Francisco, you can hone your abilities alongside individuals who share your interests, which will introduce you to new cultures, widen your perspective, and create friendships that will last a lifetime.
General English - 24 lessons per week
You can set your own pace for skill development and level advancement at EC San Francisco. You will make rapid progress and develop self-assurance in all four areas of English proficiency, whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner.
All throughout the globe, our pupils hail. As you hone your craft in San Francisco with others who share your interests, you'll meet individuals from all over the globe, learn about new cultures, and form friendships that will last a lifetime.
Here you can select four lessons every week from a variety of Special Focus options (for example Speaking With Confidence, Global Awareness, Grammar for Real Communication, Real Life Listening, English for Leadership, etc). This number strikes a nice mix between required and optional study time throughout your stay.
General English - 26 lessons per week
Level up and reach your full potential at your own speed at EC San Francisco. No matter where you are in your English language learning journey—Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced—you will make rapid and significant progress while boosting your self-assurance.
Study English as a Second Language in the vibrant and artistic metropolis of San Francisco. EC is a great place to learn because it has engaging classes taught by qualified individuals who genuinely care about your success.
Include 6 sessions of Special Focus and 20 lessons of General English in your weekly schedule. This academic plan is more demanding and leaves less time for extracurriculars than standart 20 lessons per week.
Intensive General English - 30 lessons per week
You will advance and make the most of your abilities at EC San Francisco at a speed that suits you. You will make rapid and significant progress and acquire confidence in your ability to speak, listen, read, and write in English if you are a student who falls between the Beginner and Advanced categories.
Worldwide is the origin of our student body. As you practice and hone your abilities with like-minded people in San Francisco, you will be exposed to many cultures, widen your perspective, and form enduring friendships.
With this intensive option, you can tailor your course to your needs by enrolling in 10 weekly Special Focus courses. Students looking to make rapid progress will benefit from this option.
Individual General English - 10 lessons per week
To optimize your success in the General English course, including one-on-one sessions. These one-on-one lessons are tailored by your professors to meet your needs and are entirely focused on your requirements.
English for Work - 24 lessons per week
By enrolling in EC's English for Work program, you'll equip yourself to seize chances wherever in the world.
With the help of our specialist instruction, you will be able to express yourself clearly in any setting, feel comfortable engaging with coworkers, and accomplish very particular goals through the medium of English.
Besides enhancing your English, you'll pick up a plethora of other abilities that are useful in the job. As you climb the corporate ladder, you'll find that problem-solving, meeting-prep, and argumentation skills are indispensable.
Course includes per week - 20 General English lessons and 4 English for Work.
Housing
Host family (double room with breakfast)
Immerse yourself in American culture while enjoying the comforts of home by staying with a local family.
A bed, desk, dresser, and closet are provided in each room. Various rooms include televisions and other conveniences. Rooms and living spaces should be kept clean and organized. There is a shared bathroom available to the students as well. The host family will supply you with sheets and towels.
Included - Internet, laundry facilities, telephone, bed linen.
Christmas Supplement (weekend of 21/22 and 28/29 Dec) - 40 USD per week.
Special dietary requirements - 45 USD per week.
Host family (single room with breakfast)
One of the best ways to experience American culture while still having a home away from home is to stay with a local family.
The Bay Area is home to people of all walks of life, and the diversity of our host families is a reflection of that. Families that host can consist of a single person, a couple, a single parent, or even members of successive generations all sharing a single dwelling.
The standard bedroom set includes a bed, desk, dresser, and closet. Amenities and televisions are available in some rooms. Maintaining a clean and orderly living space is essential. A common restroom is also available to the students. A host family will often supply guests with towels and bed linens.
Included - Internet, laundry facilities, telephone, bed linen.
Christmas Supplement (weekend of 21/22 and 28/29 Dec) - 40 USD per week.
Special dietary requirements - 45 USD per week.
Host family (single room with half board)
You can experience American culture firsthand while still enjoying the comforts of home by staying with a local family.
Because of the large multicultural population in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are fortunate to have host families that represent this diversity. Anyone residing in a home, whether they are a couple, a single parent, or a mix of generations, can be a host family.
Along with a bed, desk, dresser, and closet, every room is supplied. A few rooms come with televisions and other conveniences. There should be no clutter in the living room or any other room. Additionally, a common restroom is available to the students. Towels and bed linens are supplied by the host family.
Included - Internet, laundry facilities, telephone, bed linen.
Christmas Supplement (weekend of 21/22 and 28/29 Dec) - 40 USD per week.
Special dietary requirements - 45 USD per week.
Host family (double room with half board)
A wonderful approach to experience home comforts and learn about American culture is to stay with a local family.
There is a bed, desk, dresser, and closet in every room. There are TVs and other conveniences in certain rooms. Maintaining a clean and organized living space is crucial. There is a shared restroom available to students as well. Towels and bed linen are supplied by the host family.
The majority of families reside in the residential communities of Daly City, South San Francisco, and Pacifica, which are situated outside of the city of San Francisco.
Included - Internet, laundry facilities, telephone, bed linen.
Christmas Supplement (weekend of 21/22 and 28/29 Dec) - 40 USD per week.
Special dietary requirements - 45 USD per week.
Columbus Residence (single room, shared bathroom)
Located in the middle of the historic Jackson Square area lies Columbus. The scores of eateries, grocery stores, and cafes that make this area unique are all within easy walking distance. Conveniently located near EC San Francisco, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and Chinatown. This house is right in the middle of everything.
Included:
- Communal Kitchen
- Communal Lounge
- Free-Wifi
- Laundry Facilities
- Vending Machines
The Kenmore Shared Accommodation (half board, double room)
In the charming, tree-lined Pacific Heights, you'll find the welcoming Kenmore Aparthotel, which is just a short distance from the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Alcatraz vistas. A bus station is just feet away from the Kenmore, and the cable car is two blocks away. The cable car makes the pleasant ten-minute journey via Chinatown to the downtown business and shopping districts.
Included:
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Facilities
- Cleaning Service
The Kenmore Shared Accommodation (half board, single room)
The welcoming Kenmore Aparthotel is situated in picturesque, tree-lined Pacific Heights, and it's just a short distance to the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Alcatraz vistas. The cable car, which takes a pleasant 10 minutes to travel through Chinatown to the downtown business and shopping districts, is two blocks away from the Kenmore, and the bus station is just feet away.
Included:
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Facilities
- Cleaning Service
The Kenmore Shared Accommodation (half board, single room, privat bathroom)
The welcoming Kenmore Aparthotel is situated in the charming, tree-lined neighborhood of Pacific Heights, just a short distance from the breathtaking vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Alcatraz. The cable car, which takes about ten minutes to reach the downtown business and commercial districts, goes through Chinatown and is conveniently located two blocks from the Kenmore and steps from a bus station.
Included:
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Facilities
- Cleaning Service
Transfer
San Francisco International Airport
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