Converse International School of Languages Junior CentreSan Francisco, USA
University of California Berkeley - 94720 San Francisco - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Two afternoon cultural workshops included per week to learn more about American culture.
- Easy access to BART, the Bay Area public transportation.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Welcome dinner.
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: Converse International School of Languages (CISL) Junior Centre San Francisco is located in the famous and vibrant city of San Francisco, USA. Housed within the University of California, UC Berkeley (UCB) campus, international teens can study English whilst getting involved in activities in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Course selection: Programmes are available to teen students aged 13-17 years for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. The "UC Berkeley Campus Programme" includes on-site residential accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), a varied programme of activities and at least one excursion per week. Excursions and half-day activities typically include trips to Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Lucasfilm & Walk Disney Museum, a UC Berkely Tour, and much more!
Accommodation: The accommodation is residential, in the dorms of UC Berkeley. Rooms and bathrooms are shared.
School chain: Converse International School of Languages (CISL) has supplied English language programmes for over 50 years. They currently have numerous Junior Camp locations throughout America, a Summer school in Chicago and a school for adult students in San Diego.
CISL is accredited by the CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation), which, in turn, is recognised by the U.S. Secretary of Education as an accrediting agency for English language schools and programmes throughout the U.S.
CISL is also a member of English USA.
English Courses
General Language
UC Berkeley Campus Programme - Residence (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|10 students (max)
Offer!from
2325US$2267US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
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| Price at schoolOur price | 23252267 | 46504534 | 66806513 | 88708649 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 24002340 | 47254607 | 66806513 | 85008288 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
This course includes 20 lessons (16 hours) of English lessons, on campus accommodation, a full programme of activities and one excursion per week.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
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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Our prices for Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre
Accreditations and Quality seals
CEAEnglish 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 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Converse International School of Languages LLC | Tax registration ID: 33-0655470
General school facilities
Restaurant
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Auditorium
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Table soccer / football
Tennis courts
Soccer field / football pitch
Basketball court
Gym
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Career guidance service (free)
Career guidance service (paid)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Guidance for further higher education (paid)
Internship placement guidance service (free)
Job placement guidance service (free)
Job placement guidance service (paid)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 8
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses - In summer: 8
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 16 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 12% |
| Japan | 10% |
| Brazil | 8% |
| Korea | 8% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 47% |
Information for all courses offered by Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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:
240 US$ one way
480 US$ return (both ways)
480 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 USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
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
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Dancing | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Music | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
No adult courses available.
Adults - Paid activities
No adult courses available.
Junior - Free activities
- Six Flags
- Santa Cruz Boardwalk
- Bike Riding Golden Gate Bridge
- Santa Cruz Boardwalk
- Bike Riding Golden Gate Bridge
Junior - Paid activities
Not published.
Questions and answers about Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre
- What beginner English courses do you offer in the summer?“The school has many course options that are suitable for all levels.”Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 01, 2023
FAQ about Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre, San Francisco
- What is the best price for a course at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre, San Francisco?English courses at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre start at 2267 US$ for UC Berkeley Campus Programme - Residence course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from San Francisco International Airport (240 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre varies from 10 students (UC Berkeley Campus Programme - Residence) to 10 students (UC Berkeley Campus Programme - Residence)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre?100% of teachers at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre comes from China with a 12% representation, followed by students from Japan (10%) and Brazil (8%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre offers courses for which ages?Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre offers courses from 13 years to 17. Average age is 16 during the summer and 16 for the rest of the year.
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