School EF San Francisco in San Francisco, United States

Modern language school in San Francisco located on a historic cable car line near the city center.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE EF SAN FRANCISCO

> Newly-renovated interiors include spacious student lounge with incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge

> Modern classrooms with the latest learning technology

> Organized excursions to Napa Valley, Los Angeles and Santa Cruz

> Walking distance to Pier 39, Union Square and Ghirardelli Square

> 2-minute walk to the nearest public transportation stop

San Francisco’s unforgettable skyline and groundbreaking youth culture have inspired countless songs, books and movies. From the Bohemian scene in Haight-Ashbury to the iconic rise of the Golden Gate Bridge, California’s easygoing arts capital is a city of steep hills and big ideas. Our comfortable Fisherman’s Wharf school is steps from North Beach shops and a cable car ride from exclusive Nob Hill.

Courses

EF General Course TOP CHOICE

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 40 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

26 lessons per week (17.3 hours), Mon-Fri

30 October—10 November

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Gain a sound understanding of a language through a wellrounded course.

This carefully composed course is designed to help you move up one course level of ability every six weeks. EF’s General Course includes 26 morning & afternoon lessons weekly, blending classroom and teacher- guided lessons in iLab (total tuition time of 17 hours, 20 minutes). The focus is on communicating clearly in everyday language.

14 General Language Lessons

4 Special Interest Lessons

6 Teacher-Led iLab Lessons

1 Lecture (Double Lesson)

Minutes per lesson: 40.

EF Intensive Course

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 40 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

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32 lessons per week (21.3 hour), Mon-Fri

30 October—10 November

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Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.

Our highly structured syllabus, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time.

Our Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest Lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.

EF TOEFL Preparation

Minimum course duration — 8 weeks

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 40 minutes

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels

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The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures your ability to use North American English in academic settings. Successful completion of the TOEFL is an admission requirement for over 6,000 universities around to globe.

EF Academic Semester Intensive

Minimum course duration — 22 weeks

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 40 minutes

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Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.

Our highly structured syllabus, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time.

Our Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest Lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.

EF Academic Semester General

Minimum course duration — 22 weeks

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 40 minutes

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Our trusted General program is where your educational experience abroad begins. You’ll learn both inside and outside the classroom as you combine language study with academic projects – stockpiling a wealth of knowledge to kick-start your future.

EF Academic Year General

Minimum course duration — 35 weeks

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 40 minutes

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Our trusted General program is where your educational experience abroad begins. You’ll learn both inside and outside the classroom as you combine language study with academic projects – stockpiling a wealth of knowledge to kick-start your future.

EF Academic Year Intensive

Minimum course duration — 35 weeks

From 16 years old • 15 students per class • 1 lesson — 40 minutes

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Our Intensive program offers you the maximum amount of learning time every week. You’ll enjoy additional personalization options, challenging academic projects, a wider variety of teaching staff and much more – and as a result, your skills will skyrocket.

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Accommodation

I don't need accommodation

You can check out other accommodation options on Airbnb. Grab $20 for your first trip!

EF Homestay

40 minutes from school walking

Minimum age — 16

Half board

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Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with welcoming hosts in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent.

Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your hosts on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.

EF Homestays are typically in residential neighborhoods throughout the city, conveniently located near public transporation. Homestay hosts are carefully selected and we connect with them regularly to ensure their home is suitable and our students are happy. Many EF Homestay Hosts have been welcoming our students for years.

Single room

Bed in room for two

29 October—11 November

half board

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EF The Hub Residence

30 minutes from school on public transport

Minimum age — 16

Breakfast only

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Live in the heart of your destination city alongside EF students from over 100 countries. Enjoy easy access to your school by public transportation – as well as the city’s shopping, restaurants and sport facilities. Residences vary, but often offer Wi-Fi internet access, meal plans and more.

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Transfer

Not required

Lifehack: download Uber (an app that enables you to request a taxi from your smartphone) and get $20 for your first trip by using promocode r19ur

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Flights

Flight is not included. We recommend you to book your flight only after you get a visa to your destination country or make sure that you don't need one. Ticket price is for your information only.

Reviews

Lola Van Strydenk

Belgium

July 2014

Progress:

A2→B1

4.5

very good

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Activities

I have met so many international students. I now have friends from everywhere!

About school

Address

2748 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA , 94109, United States

Students

Average age: 19

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EF General Course 30/10/2017—10/11/2017 2 weeks × - discount
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EF Homestay (Host Family) Bed in room for two 29/10/2017—11/11/2017 2 weeks ×
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