Best English schools in San Francisco by category - student age group, leisure/fun
Students 18-30 years
12 language schools in San Francisco from 435US$ for a 1 week English course
English course types in San Francisco
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General English courses
Universal English language courses allow students to move up the different English levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule.- Learn English & Live with Teacher - San Francisco (105)
- Standard English Course - San Francisco (34)
- English & Culture - San Francisco (32)
- Combi: Group + Private - San Francisco (7)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - San Francisco (7)
- Senior (50 plus) - San Francisco (5)
- Language Year - San Francisco (5)
- Afternoon - San Francisco (3)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - San Francisco (2)
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English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes. -
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Junior English courses
For students under 18 years of age who want to study English, there are a selection of day courses, week packages with accommodation choices and whole family programmes. -
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Business English courses
Business people can enhance their English language used within this field by selecting a group or private class, which focuses solely on using English in the business context. -
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Private English courses
Weekly packages of English one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse. -
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Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
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English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English. -
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Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category.
San Francisco ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in San Francisco
What our students said about San Francisco
With no other city do I have such a deep and everlasting connection. The city and everything that goes with it is an absolute blast if you can afford the increased prices, if you can deal with poverty, drugs, homeless people and rubbish, and if you can accept the local transport runs on practically no timetable.
Great to visit, even if it’s not cheap, there are a lot of activities to do and places to visit
Most recent student reviews of language schools in San Francisco
Nice atmosphere overall, people are nice to each other.
I wasn’t here for long but I had the opportunity to go on a field trip with the class to visit a few close neighborhoods, and the events organized (Halloween, Thanksgiving) were great.
26 November 2024
Course: Intensive 18 - Morning - 12 weeks
Student age: 17 years
excellent context, little time available (only one week) for a more in-depth judgment
4 July 2022
Course: Vacation English 20 - 1 week
Student age: 17 years
super location, super people, relaxed atmosphere
I can only recommend it at the moment, although there is a big problem about a far too high payment in a friend's booking, where it is still unclear right now which party (school or residence) is asking for this unannounced extra payment.
6 April 2022
Course: Vacation English 20 - 10 weeks
Student age: 19 years
The location.
Good weather to study.
18 September 2013
Course: Vacation English 20 - 5 weeks
Student age: 43 years
environment
The courses are designed to look after people who will be there long term.
11 December 2012
Course: General 20 - 12 weeks
Student age: 34 years
Information about San Francisco
Key Facts about San Francisco
- Price index excluding rent: 98* (2% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 103* (3% more expensive than New York)
- Price index food only:107* (7% more expensive than New York)
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Weather in San Francisco
Events in San Francisco
February 2025The oldest and biggest celebration of the lunar new year in North America. The festivities last for two weeks and include a parade, lion dances, concerts and performances both traditional and modern, craft workshops, exhibits and more.
April 2025One of America's longest running film festivals. Aside from the screenings of new projects and achievement awards, the San Francisco Film Festival is known for its music and film presentations where contemporary musicians perform original scores to films from the silent era.
May 2025This annual footrace starts near San Francisco Bay and the Embarcadero then runs through the city to the Great Highway, next to the Pacific and the breakers crashing on the beach -- hence the name.
June 2025This festival in the neighbourhood of North Beach, San Francisco, claims to be the oldest street fair in the country. Two days of live music and other performances, an art and craft fair, street painting and even an animal blessing ceremony.
June 2025San Francisco Pride presents the largest LGBT gathering in the U.S. The festivities last for two days and include concerts and performances on over 20 stages and venues in the city streets and a parade with more than 200 exhibitors and contingents.
October 2025San Francisco is one of several cities where citizens can tour ships recently returned from overseas missions during Fleet Week. Participating military include the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Navy. In San Francisco the event also includes a spectacular airshow.
What to do in San Francisco
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: San Francisco Airport, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Colma, Daly City, Balboa Park, Glen Park, 24th St. Mission, 16th St. Mission, Cicic Center/UN Plaza
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of San Francisco
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in San Francisco
- I would like to take educational leave in San Francisco. Can I take a course and enter the country with ESTA approval?
“Unfortunately, the courses for educational leave are almost always intensive courses with more than 18 hours per week. This is not compatible with ESTA approval. If you want to take educational leave in San Francisco, you must apply for an F1 visa.”Julia Von Vopelius-Feldt, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 16, 2023What is the schedule for the standard course?“For most of our partner schools in San Francisco, the standard English courses are held in the morning or in the afternoon. The timetable can vary according to your level. You always receive the schedule before your arrival or on your first day at school. ”Madly Simba, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 20, 2023FAQ - Frequently asked questions about English courses in San Francisco
- Can schools in San Francisco provide me with the student visa?“Students will need to apply for the student visa on their own and travel to San Francisco to study. Our partner schools in San Francisco will provide you with an I20 form once you have paid the appropriate fees.”Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 08, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in San Francisco or other 34 different English course types in San Francisco.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in USA such as Atlanta, Austin, Aventura, Boca Raton, Boston ..., Cambridge MA, Celebration, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbia, Daytona Beach, El Paso, Fort Lauderdale, Greenville, Hallandale Beach, Honolulu, Houston, Long Branch, Los Angeles, Madison, Malibu, Melbourne FL, Miami, Miami Beach, Monterey Park, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, Rosemead, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Seattle, St Petersburg FL, Tampa, Washington DC or see our list of all schools in USA. You may also want to consult options outside USA for learning English.Show more
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