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IPSA English School in San Francisco is your key to unlocking the English language. Study with world-class teachers, build new friendships, and discover the energy of America's most fascinating city.

Experience San Francisco ...

The cosmopolitain city of San Francisco has long been a favorite destination for language travelers. The combination of a mild year-round climate, fantastic sightseeing, shops and restaurants, bars and night-life, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the USA, ensures a steady flow of visitors to this relaxed, diverse and above all welcoming city. Language students are sure to find the San Francisco Bay Area a fun, safe and friendly environment in which to live and study

English School in San Francisco is situated in the heart of the city. You can watch the excitement of the city in action from your classroom! This is one of the best locations of any San Francisco English language school. All major transport routes stop less than a five-minute walk from the School, which is also just two minutes' walk from the famous Union Square, San Francisco Shopping Centre, the Financial District, Yerba Buena gardens and the Museum of Modern Art. Click here to see a map with the school location.

San Francisco is the ideal place to study English and learn about American culture, offering excellent opportunities in sports, entertainment and the arts. The city is surrounded by spectacular beaches, and you can sail or surf all year round.

San Francisco has more restaurants than any city in the USA, and is the home of many theaters, music and dance companies, as well as a variety of museums. Just walking through the many diverse sections of San Francisco, the world's premier travel destination, you are certain to find something fascinating.

... and Study English!

The School is one of the longest-established and best-equipped English language training centres in San Francisco (founded in 1982). The school is equipped with excellent facilities:


• 19 newly-furnished and spacious classrooms with natural light.
• A well-equipped modern language laboratory.
• State of the art learning aids including; interactive whiteboards, an Internet cafe with access to Skype, a language laboratory, DVD library and additional large computer room.
• 19 computers available for students' use, together with additional plug-in points for laptops.
• A bigger student cafe and luxurious recreational lounge.
• A fully-equipped Teacher Training suite with an interactive whiteboard.
• Dedicated Platinum Center with 4 classrooms and a business lounge as well as separate complimentary coffee bar facilities.


All our teachers are graduates who hold recognized language-teaching qualifications. Our teachers are selected for their experience in working with students and their ability to make language learning an active and rewarding process. We constantly monitor the course quality and student progress. Click here to learn more about our teaching approach and methods.

With a wide choice of courses and accommodation options, our school offers outstanding value for students who wish to learn English and experience life in San Francisco. Every year the School welcomes students from nearly 40 countries, creating a multicultural environment in which to learn English and make friends.

Social Program: Learning with us can be fun! Our Social Coordinator arranges a variety of activities on most weeknights in San Francisco including discos, films and theatre trips and visits to Union Square and Chinatown. See some of San Francisco's famous sights like Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, and at weekends you can visit such exciting places as Hollywood, Yosemite National Park, and Lake Tahoe. You can even travel as far as Los Angeles, Disneyland, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon!

English School in San Francisco offers the following English courses (click on the course title to review course details):


• Intensive General English: 20, 22 or 28 lessons per week
• Cambridge Examination Preparation Courses
• TOEFL Preparation
• General English plus TOEIC Preparation
• General English plus IELTS Preparation
• International Semester Course (ISC): 6 and more months ESL program at discounted rates
• Platinum English courses for Executives and Professionals
• English For Business
• English For Tourism
• English plus Art and Design
• The California Experience Program
• Junior Summer Camp
• Teachers of English Course - a refresher course for Teachers of English
• English Teacher Training Courses (CELTA and DELTA)
  
  
• English plus Internship
  Students choose an English course of 22 or 28 lessons per week for 4 weeks or more, followed by a period of internship of 12 weeks in either Business Administration or Childcare.
  
  
• Christmas Experience Program
  This course combines a 2-week General English course with the chance to experience an American Christmas with a host family.

English School in San Francisco is approved by the California State Department of Education and is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs.

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