EC San Francisco – General English

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
20 English lessons per week (15 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 14 weeks per level
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday

357
EC San Francisco – Semi-Intensive Course

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
24 English lessons per week (18 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 12 weeks per level
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday

397
EC San Francisco – Intensive Course

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
30 English lessons per week (22, 5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 10 weeks per level
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday

455
EC San Francisco – English for Work

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: Pre-Intermediate +
20 lessons of General English + 10 English for Work (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 1-10 weeks
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday

455
EC San Francisco – Academic English

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: Intermediate +
20 lessons of General English + 10 Academic English (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 1-10 weeks
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday

455
EC San Francisco – Academic Semester/Year

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
all levels
24 lessons (18 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 24 weeks +
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday
Assessment: An entry language test on the first day; 5 weekly progress tests and reports; Exit test on the last day
A certificate of achievement on completion

8016
EC San Francisco – Intensive Academic Semester/Year

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
all levels
30 lessons (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday
Assessment: An entry language test on the first day; 5 weekly progress tests and reports; Exit test on the last day
A certificate of achievement on completion

8880
EC San Francisco – Exam Preparation Courses

Age Group: 16 years +
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Duration: recommended course - a minimum of 4 weeks
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday

455
EC San Francisco – One-to-One Courses

Age Group: 16 years +
Level: all levels
One-to-one: min 2 lessons per week
Starting Dates: year-round
Price per lesson: EUR 71

710
EC San Francisco – English in Action

Age Group: 18 years +
Level: Upper-Intermediate +
Duration: 4/8 weeks (20/40 hours per week)
Starting Dates: year-round / every Monday

625
EC San Francisco – Global Pathways Programme

Minimum Level: Upper-Intermediate, if required, you can take the General English Course to reach Upper-Intermediate.
Semi-Intensive program - includes 24 lessons, comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), plus 4 individual English lessons for Academic Purposes Workshops.
Intensive program - includes 30 lessons, comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), plus 4 lessons of English for Academic Purposes Workshop, and 6 lessons of any elective classes offered by EC Toronto or EC Vancouver.
Start Date: every 5 weeks

1670

Welcome to the EC family! EC Schools are very prestigious language centers of the English language which has gained an impeccable worldwide reputation for its wide range of courses and the high level of tuition. The schools are situated only in English-speaking countries in the best locations: the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Malta, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The company has grown from a single school to a global chain. Now EC is a leader in comprehensive education. Its motto is to inspire students, empower, share knowledge, and create success. All the schools are accredited by the leading associations in their respective countries and are members of major international organizations. EC English Schools has received numerous awards and prizes in the educational industry such as the ST Star Chain School Award (in 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2011), the UK’s Customer Experience Silver Star Award (in 2016) and the Star Innovation Award (in 2009 and 2010).
EC English Schools are famous for their Orange Carpet Experience. Each student is considered to be a VIP person. On your first day in EC, you will walk inside the school on an orange carpet that the staff rolls out just for you. This is a welcome gesture.
The variety of language courses, ideal learning environment, modern teaching equipment, multiple cultural and sports activities, and comfortable accommodation attract students from all over the world. Its flexible course program offers the most suitable English course for your personal needs. EC Schools create a perfect atmosphere in which everyone can develop their skills.


LOCATION


The USA is one of the EC School locations. You can choose between seven cities: Boston, New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, or Miami.
San Francisco is one of the principal cities in California.
EC School in San Francisco was opened in 2010 and is located in Downtown, not far from Union Square and Market Street.


MAJOR SIGHTS NEARBY


San Francisco is a famous international tourist destination. The city is renowned for its hilly terrain, Victorian architecture, summer fog, and great ethnic and cultural diversity. Among the most famous sights of the town are Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Chinatown, the oldest in North America. The Transamerica Pyramid is an impressive attraction.
A must-see place in the city is Alcatraz, which was used as a defensive fort, as a military prison, and then as a prison for dangerous criminals.
Moreover, there are many theatres and museums in San Francisco. You can visit the Herbst Theatre, the Museum of Modern Art and War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, which includes the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Ballet.


AVAILABLE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES


The highly qualified staff organizes engaging cultural and leisure time activities to entertain you after classes and at the weekend. Students are offered to take part in multiple excursions, a large number of school events where you can practice your language skills. Each program is well organized. There is no time to be bored. A large number of entertainment and sports activities are provided for students.

  • Sports: football, baseball, tennis
  • Creative activities: workshops
  • Cultural activities: thematic excursions, weekend trips
Facilities:
  • Free WiFi
  • 15 classrooms
  • 23 student computers
  • 222 capacity
  • Group size: 12 – 15 students
  • IWBs throughout
  • Library
  • Student lounge
  • Self-study area
  • Starbucks
  • Cafe
Included:
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Access to EC Online upon booking
  • Online Placement Test
  • Orange Carpet Experience
  • Welcome activity
  • Coursebooks
  • Extra language workshops and activities
  • Social and cultural programs
  • Conversation partners (courses eight weeks+)
  • All Intensive 24 weeks+ courses include the option of joining an exam preparation course
  • Internet access

Extra: Accommodation Placement Fee: € 80

Location