English Language Institute of San Francisco
Offering instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Welcome

At ELI, we strive to make your study of English the most profitable of all your American experiences.

Our goal is to give you the skills today that are necessary to accomplish your plans tomorrow. Our intensive classes are taught by professionally trained and experienced instructors using the most modern methods and materials available. Classes are set in a comfortable atmosphere to accelerate learning.

The ELI campus is located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. It offers cosmopolitan San Francisco with a character and style to rival the great cities of the world, and its undeniable charm lies nearby ready to be explored.

We hope to see you soon.

Intensive Program
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Institute uses the best in traditional teaching methods along with the latest techniques for accelerated learning. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, our teachers use tape recorders and video recorders, and lead frequent trips off campus to encourage English listening and speaking skills. All courses are conducted by carefully selected teachers with extensive English as a Second Language training and many years of professional experience. Students should be aware that one level consists of three 80-hour courses which may be enrolled into individually.

Intensive TOEFL Preparation

One advanced class at the Institute is devoted to TOEFL preparation. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the primary test for foreign students seeking entrance into American colleges and universities. It has also become a measure of a person's ability to function in English for business or professional purposes. Our courses lead quickly to the success you seek.

Materials


All teaching is based on a systematic and comprehensive approach developed for the serious learner. The integrated textbook series assures progressive mastery of both vocabulary and grammatical forms.

 

TUITION Tuition and Open Enrollment

Application Fee: $75.00, Tuition: 4 weeks - $320.00 ENROLLMEN

Classes are open to new students every Monday. Students take the CELT (Comprehensive English Language Test) on the morning of their first day and, based on their score as well as an interview with the Insittute's Director, are placed in the appropriate class level.

Student Activities


Our regularly scheduled field trips for enjoyment and cultural appreciation are very popular. These guided excursions around the San Francisco Bay area will help you practice your new language skills at many exciting destinations.

Housing Information

We offer American host family accommodations with specially selected families in San Francisco. After we receive your application, we will send you a notice of course confirmation and a host family application form. From your information, we will find a family that best suits your needs. After your arrival, our coordinator will help to make sure that your stay is safe and enjoyable. Host family placement fee: $110.00. Half board (room plus breakfast and dinner), $190.00 per week. Room plus breakfast only: $140.00 per week. Our coordinator can also provide information concerning several residence hotels that are within walking distance of the school.

 

Airport Transfer

Airport Transfer fee:$75
Our "pick up and deliver" service is recommended for younger students or inexperienced travelers. Several commercial shuttle services are available from San Francisco Airport to your destination for about $15. Taxis usually cost about $30.

 

Certificate


At the end of your coursework, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. When you return home, you will have developed not only a more confident use of English but also an understanding and appreciation of life in the United States.

Affiliations

 

AAIEP - American Association of Intensive English Programs
NAFSA-Association of International Educators
TESOL-Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
CATESOL-Califonia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
BPPVE- Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education.


Accreditation

The English Language Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

 

Complete an Application and Contact us


English Language Institute
760 Market St., Suite #401-4
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone (415) 544-0311
Fax (415) 434-0539
elisf@sonic.net