TALK English SchoolsSan Francisco, USA
2800 Leavenworth Street - 94133 San Francisco - see on mapWhat we like about the school
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- Located within walking distance of restaurants, boutiques, cultural, historic and entertainment landmarks.
What we dislike about the school
- Additional costs of course material of approx. 55 US$ per course level
Location: The school is situated in the Fisherman's Wharf neighbourhood of San Francisco. It is 25 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge and 20 minutes from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
English Courses
General Language
General English 18![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
18 lessons per week
|25 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
from
285US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 40 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2450 | 4320 | 6000 | 7800 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 25 / Average: 21
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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General English 16
16 lessons per week
|25 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
from
285US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 40 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2450 | 4320 | 6000 | 7800 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:10
Morning: 9:00 - 13:10
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 25 / Average: 21
Additional information for all courses
See availability
General English 22
22 lessons per week
|25 students (max)
from
405US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 40 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 810 | 1215 | 1620 | 2280 | 3040 | 3800 | 4900 | 9315 | 13600 | 17680 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 25 / Average: 21
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
from
600US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 600 | 1150 | -- | -- | 2700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5150 | 9750 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 5, 10, 20 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Specialized English 16
16 lessons per week
|25 students (max)
from
285US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 40 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2450 | 4320 | 6000 | 7800 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:10
Morning: 9:00 - 13:10
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 25 / Average: 21
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Specialized English 18
18 lessons per week
|25 students (max)
from
285US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 40 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2450 | 4320 | 6000 | 7800 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 25 / Average: 21
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for TALK English Schools include
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
TALK English Schools
Accreditations and Quality seals
United States Department of Homeland Security, ATDEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at TALK English Schools and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
TALK International | Tax registration ID: 65-0721082
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age
Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by TALK English Schools
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses
Additional Fees:
- Change of Status (COS) Fee: USD 250
- Booking Change Fee: USD 100
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
San Francisco International Airport:
215 US$ one way
430 US$ return (both ways)
430 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near San Francisco and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our San Francisco page. For flight comparisons to San Francisco, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Germany can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
A social activities programme is offered by the school and changes every week. This includes free and paid activities.
Adults - Paid activities
Museums, tours and attractions - USD 20-30.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Activity Calendar (sample)![]()
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
320 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 | 325 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 325US$.
Price extra night
80 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
18
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
400 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 | 325 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 325US$.
Price extra night
80 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from TALK English Schools have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about TALK English Schools, San Francisco
- What is the best price for a course at TALK English Schools, San Francisco?English courses at TALK English Schools start at 285 US$ for General English 18 course with 18 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- Is airport pickup offered by TALK English Schools?Yes. The school offers pickup from San Francisco International Airport (215 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at TALK English Schools?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at TALK English Schools varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 25 students (General English 18)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at TALK English Schools?100% of teachers at TALK English Schools hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- TALK English Schools offers courses for which ages?TALK English Schools offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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