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LSI - Language Studies InternationalSan Francisco, USA

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

12 students - overall rating
2015 Center Street - 94704 San Francisco - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 22.448979591837%
18-24 years 41.836734693878%
25-34 years 24.489795918367%
35-50 years 8.1632653061224%
>50 years 3.0612244897959%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: The school is situated in Down Berkeley, across the bay from San Francisco. The city is famous for The University of California, Berkeley, which is a short walk from the school. The area is a haven for students, with bars, restaurants, cafes and all you can want for a study trip.

Public transportation: The Downtown Berkeley Subway Station is across the road from LSI’s main entrance. The red line runs through this station and travels through San Francisco. There are ample buses for local travel. There is a regular bus service to the main Berkeley Train Station.

City features: The majority of the activities within Berkeley are within walking distance of the school building. The main attractions in San Francisco are accessible by the public transportation links around the school.

Courses: Standard English, intensive English, mini group, afternoon classes and private lessons are the selection of ESL courses offered at LSI in San Francisco. Students can take an exam preparation course for the IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC and SAT/GMAT exams.

Pathway course: The school offers a pathway course, which prepares students for entering into an American College by ensuring they have the correct English language level as well as teaching the academic skills they will need for further education.

Official exam centre: Students can take the TOEIC exam at LSI in San Francisco as it is an official TOEIC test centre.

School facilities: There is access to school computers, a self-study area and modern classrooms.

Chain school: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada.

For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for LSI - Language Studies International include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco
12 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Facilities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Social activities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The city! wonderful city and great atmosphere with school, students and people from outside!
Insider tip: If you can go there, don't think twice!!!
Review details
Other comments Great teacher who really help you to progress and many activities organized by school!
Course: Standard 20 - 17 weeks
Review date: 21. May. 2012 by Catherine Sax
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very nice teacher, very good host family, wonderful location in San Francisco.
Insider tip: I was very pleased with this school.
Review details
Course: Cambridge Examination Course 30 - 12 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2012 by Philip Willau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The variety of free-time activities and the enthusiasm of our teachers!
Insider tip: Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, go to the Six Flags park, and ride the cable cars!
Review details
Other comments Top organization and friendliness in all service areas
Course: Cambridge Examination Course 30 - 12 weeks
Review date: 28. Feb. 2013 by Samantha Wehr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers, lessons and proposed activities.
Review details
Other comments Offering sport activities (basketball, baseball ...).
Course: International School Year 30 - 26 weeks
Review date: 11. Mar. 2014 by Cindy Delannay
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers and ambiance
Insider tip: Group activities, the whole expierence
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Jul. 2009 by Malou Tulleken
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Classes and teachers
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. May. 2014 by Ann-christin Ziegelmeyer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers' skills
Insider tip: To live in the host family
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2008 by Pierrette Carrier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Environment
Insider tip: If you're going there for less than three months and want to speed up your English learning, this is not the school you are looking for.
Review details
Other comments The courses are designed to look after people who will be there long term.
Course: Standard 20 - 12 weeks
Review date: 11. Dec. 2012 by Paula Martínez Fernández
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 LSI - Language Studies International San FranciscoAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETNAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalBPPE, CATESOL, PIER, EnglishUSA
English 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 8:45
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1979
Legal name/parent company
Language Studies International (LSI) | Tax registration ID: 133158005

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 16

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Additional comment about facilities of school
Glass-covered atrium Self-study room

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 90
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 15%
Japan 10%
Korea 10%
Turkey 5%
Switzerland 5%
Italy 4%
China 3%
Chile 3%
Thailand 3%
France 3%
Spain 3%
Germany 2%
Venezuela 1%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Sweden 1%
Other nationalities 31%

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Health insurance: USD 35 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 95 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, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 05 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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:
135 US$ one way
270 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is San Francisco International (SFO).
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 Russia can travel and attend a language course of up to 18 hours per week and for a maximum of 90 days on a holiday/visitor visa.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
95 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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 possibledistance from school
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Field Hockey-1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf10 km
Ice Hockey-1 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music5 km
Rugby1 km
Sailing4 km
Skiing290 km
Squash1 km
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing30 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Music Festival (Jazz, Bluegrass)
- Festivals
- Hiking
- Sports
- Salsa lesson
- UC Berkeley tour
- Sightseeing
- Museum with free admission
- Picnic

Adults - Paid activities

- Alcatraz tour
- Bike Golden Gate Bridge
- Sports games (Basketball, Baseball, American Football)
- Six Flags (amusement park)
- Dinners (famous pizza "Cheese Board Pizza", "Zachary's", Hamburger "Barney's", Food truck)
- Night clubs
- Bars
- Movies
- Ice skating
- Bowling

Junior - Free activities

Sports (basketball, table tennis, tennis)
UC Berkeley tour
Sightseeing
Hiking
Museum with free admission
Picnic

Junior - Paid activities

Alcatraz tour
Bike Golden Gate Bridge
Sports games (Basketball, Baseball, American Football)
Six Flags (amusement park)
Dinners (famous pizza "Cheese Board Pizza", "Zachary's", Hamburger "Barney's", Food truck)
Night clubs
Bars
Movies
Ice skating
Bowling

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about LSI - Language Studies International

  • LSI - Language Studies International has the Online Semi-Intensive Course available. This course is suitable for students from elementary (A2) or higher, they have available starting dates every Monday.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 22, 2023

FAQ about LSI - Language Studies International, San Francisco

  • English courses at LSI - Language Studies International start at 219 US$ for Afternoon 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Language Studies International
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from San Francisco International Airport (135 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Studies International varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 16 students (Intensive 30)
  • 100% of teachers at LSI - Language Studies International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at LSI - Language Studies International comes from Brazil with a 15% representation, followed by students from Japan (10%) and Korea (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • LSI - Language Studies International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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