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EC Language Center - San Francisco

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 80students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • (415) 362-3300
  • Fax
  • Address
  • 433 California Street, Suite 210 in San Francisco, CA 94104

Options

  • Urban
  • Homestay
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Private language school

Why This School?

  • - Located in the business district near Union Square, a downtown area of San Francisco
    - Seniors welcome newcomers in a relaxed atmosphere, Student Ambassador System provides advices and help

EC Language Center - San Francisco About the

  • EC Malta was established in 1991 as EC’s first and only school. This small school quickly gained a wonderful reputation and became one of the leading English language schools in Malta. Fast-forwarding to today you can see where this reputation has taken us. EC now has 15 schools in five countries on three continents. This year EC’s 700-plus staff will help over 40,000 students from over 140 countries to learn and improve their English language skills. You will only find EC schools in English-speaking countries and only in the top locations. Our schools are always in the most prestigious and central areas of the city. Choose any EC school and you will be impressed by the facilities the school has to offer. We heavily invest in keeping our schools modern and comfortable for you. We know you will learn better when you are relaxed and in a good environment. From innovating Club 50+ to Freestyle English programmes, we’re always looking at introducing new courses and improving the service we offer. We listen to our students and appreciate the feedback they give us. This allows us to establish new English courses as the needs of today’s English learners change. Maybe that’s why 97% of 40,000 EC students would recommend EC to a friend! In our 15 centres we have accumulated a combined total of over 150 years of English language teaching experience and each new EC school helps us to enrich ourselves, making us more diverse and adding to our strengths as a whole.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study:
    For students who want to dedicate more time to reaching their English goals quickly and personalise their course through a choice of electives, the Intensive course offers a chance to gain greater fluency and accuracy in a short period of time. Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Of course other skills such as pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling all play a role in effective English communication. On an Intensive English course you will have the time and opportunity to work on all of these.

    *Your level is between Beginner and Advanced.
    *You want to improve your English in a short time-period.
    *You want to personalise your course through a choice of electives.
    *You want have a long stay and fully dedicate your time to learning English.
    *You want to benefit from spending as much time as possible with a teacher and in a classroom environment.

    Curriculum:
    Average of 30 lessons of The Intensive English courses per week will be given to the students. The purpose of this course is for students to have more confidence in their conversational English. Extensive vocabularies the students will learn will dramatically improve their English.The Intensive English courses start every Monday and are offered all year around. In the mornings, each student will receive lessons that are general and more comprehensive in order to help the students overall understanding of English. In the afternoons, instructions for more focused and special studies will be provided. The minimum qualifying age for this course is 16.The Intensive English courses have different levels from Beginner to Advanced. When the students arrive at EC San Francisco, they will take a placement test to find a suitable level of instructions. However, this first placement will not be permanent, since at the end of every session students will be reevaluated and placed into different levels based on their improvement.Instructions given during the courses will be focused in five areas (grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening); and these courses will assist students to develop not only their general language skills but also their communication skills and conversational speech abilities. Every class will have 10 to 12 students on average and 14 at maximum. Class sizes are consciously planned to make the most ideal environment for students.

Course Information

Class size 10-14 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

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Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 160
Tuition
1 ~ 11 Week 12 ~ 23 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 485 / Week (USD)$ 440 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study:
    For students who want to dedicate more time to reaching their English goals quickly and personalise their course through a choice of electives, the Intensive course offers a chance to gain greater fluency and accuracy in a short period of time. Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Of course other skills such as pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling all play a role in effective English communication. On an Intensive English course you will have the time and opportunity to work on all of these.

    *Your level is between Beginner and Advanced.
    *You want to improve your English in a short time-period.
    *You want to personalise your course through a choice of electives.
    *You want have a long stay and fully dedicate your time to learning English.
    *You want to benefit from spending as much time as possible with a teacher and in a classroom environment.

    Curriculum:
    Average of 20 lessons of The General English Courses per week will be given to the students. The purpose of this course is for students to have more confidence in their conversational English. Extensive vocabularies the students will learn will dramatically improve their English.The General English courses start every Monday and are offered all year around. In the mornings, each student will receive lessons that are general and more comprehensive in order to help the students overall understanding of English. In the afternoons, instructions for more focused and special studies will be provided. The minimum qualifying age for this course is 16.The General English courses have different levels from Beginner to Advanced. When the students arrive at EC San Francisco, they will take a placement test to find a suitable level of instructions. However, this first placement will not be permanent, since at the end of every session students will be reevaluated and placed into different levels based on their improvement.Instructions given during the courses will be focused in five areas (grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening); and these courses will assist students to develop not only their general language skills but also their communication skills and conversational speech abilities. Every class will have 10 to 12 students on average and 14 at maximum. Class sizes are consciously planned to make the most ideal environment for students.

Course Information

Class size 10-14 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2026-01-26 2026-01-19 2026-01-12 2026-01-05
2025-12-29 2025-12-22 2025-12-15 2025-12-08
2025-12-01 2025-11-24 2025-11-17 2025-11-10
2025-11-03 2025-10-27 2025-10-20 2025-10-13
2025-10-06 2025-09-29 2025-09-22 2025-09-15
2025-09-08 2025-09-01 2025-08-25 2025-08-18
2025-08-11 2025-08-04 2025-07-28 2025-07-21
2025-07-14 2025-07-07 2025-06-30 2025-06-23
2025-06-16 2025-06-09 2025-06-02 2025-05-26
2025-05-19 2025-05-12 2025-05-05 2025-04-28
2025-04-21 2025-04-14 2025-04-07 2025-03-31
2025-03-24 2025-03-17 2025-03-10 2025-03-03
2025-02-24 2025-02-17 2025-02-10 2025-02-03
2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02
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Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 160
Tuition
1 ~ 11 Week 12 ~ 23 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 380 / Week (USD)$ 360 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location


Accommodation

  • Homestay
    Live and speak English with a local family. Staying with a local family is a great way to learn about American culture while you enjoy home comforts. You'll live like they live, eat what they eat and practise your English them when you are at home. San Francisco is a vibrant and diverse city of 800,000 inhabitants. There is no one majority ethnic group, and the population includes large percentages of Asian and Hispanic ethnic backgrounds. Our host families reflect this diversity and often are made up of single-parent and multi-generational homes as well as couples and single people. All families are English speaking and eager to share the diversity of San Francisco with international visitors. Students who stay in homestay accommodation often feel their English improves quickly through talking with their homestay families every day. Homestays have a secure and friendly environment as well as being great value for money. Distance to school via public transportation is 45-60 minutes and cost may range from $62-$140 per month.
     
    Student Residence
    Live in the community with other students. Looking for independence while living with students from around the world? If so, then a Standard Residence is the right choice for you. Make new friends while living within a 10-15 minute walk to school.

    The Monastery
    Looking for independence while living with students from around the world? If so, then a Student Residence is the right choice for you. Make new friends while living within a 10-15 minute journey to school (via public transportation).

    EC San Francisco’s newly renovated student residence offers you a unique opportunity to live with American graduate students in one of the city’s exciting neighborhoods. It is best known for its restaurants, art community, Dolores Park’s free outdoor “Movie Nights” and street festivals. The surrounding neighborhood, known as “The Mission”, is an authentic San Francisco experience full with live music, murals, bars, cafes and a vibrant nightlife. Located in the heart of San Francisco, you will be minutes away from many of the city’s best attractions including Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz and Union Square.

    The residence has multiple kitchens, ensuite bathrooms, and a relaxing student lounge. The single room comes with a private bathroom, while the twin room is in bunk bed configuration (one bed directly below the other) with a bathroom inside the room.

    Accommodation arrival day: Saturday
    Accommodation departure day: Saturday


    The Monroe Residence Club
    Located in the scenic tree-filled Pacific Heights, the friendly Monroe Residence is only seconds from the unbeatable views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz. The Monroe is steps away from the bus stop and one block from the cable car line, which passes through Chinatown on the pleasant ten-minute trip to the downtown business and shopping districts.

    A classic Victorian building constructed in 1906, The Monroe is an older style residence located in a residential area called Pacific Heights. On a quiet, street with apartment buildings and homes, The Monroe is only minutes to the central business district by bus. Single and twin bedrooms are available with shared, vintage, bathrooms. Bathrooms are shared between a few rooms, and are located in the hallway. Each room is equipped with a desk, dresser, closet, WiFi and a television.

    The Monroe Residence provides half board accommodation, meaning that breakfast and dinner are provided all week. KItchens are unavailable.

    Arrival & Depature Day: Saturday only
    Check-out time: 10am


    Columbus Residence
    Located in Historic Jackson Square, close to North Beach, Chinatown, the Ferry Building, the Financial District and Fisherman's Wharf.

    A newly renovated historic residence hotel very close to EC, catering to international students and others seeking economical longer term (minimum 4 weeks) accommodations in San Francisco. While the building is over 100 years old, it has been updated with new bathrooms, a new shared kitchen, dining area and TV lounge. A large laundry room rounds out the public spaces.

    Mixed Gender: Male and female students share common areas and facilities, but bedrooms are single gender.

    Arrival: Saturday, Check-in: after 3pm
    Departure: Saturday, Check-out: after 11am

Surrounding Area

  • EC Francisco is centrally located just off Market Street in the city’s Downtown area. From here it’s a short walk to Union Square, the San Francisco waterfront and EC student accommodation. The entire 18th floor of 100 Montgomery Street is the home of the brand new EC San Francisco, where students study English and build lifelong friendships with classmates from around the world.
    Right in the centre of Downtown
    Just a short walk to Union Square
    Convenient for public transport
    Surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment options

Facilities

  • Classrooms (16 big, bright classrooms.) Café(Café on ground floor level.) Wi-Fi(Free wireless internet access throughout the centre.) Self-Study Room(Self-Study room for all EC San Francisco students.) Computers & Internet, Access to 23 internet connected computers., TV, Large TV screen for EC students.

Activity

  • Activities
    Get the best from your destination and make the most of your time.
     As an EC student, you will be invited to a free welcome event and enjoy a varied calendar of social and leisure activities throughout your stay. Some of the many activities available include:
    Karaoke
    Show off your English singing skills!
    Mission Murals Tour
    See the city's beautiful street art.
    Walking Tour
    Explore and learn about San Francisco's neighbourhoods.
    SF Babel
    Meet and chat with native English speakers.
    Please note: All activities are subject to change without notice and may be offered seasonally.

Top Native Language by Center

  • Other 17%, Saudi Arabia 17%, Brazil 17%, Japan 9%, Switzerland 8%, Taiwan 5%, Colombia5%, Italy3%, Turkey4%

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FAQ Questions

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ikeda

学生アパート
Q:学生アパートはどんな設備がありますか?具体的に教えてください。
 また、1人部屋ですか??

A:学生アパートは、下記のような設備があります。
 ・TV
 ・Wi-fi
 ・ベッドリネン、タオル
 ・ランドリー
 ・清掃サービス
 ・マルチキッチン
 ・学生ラウンジ
 また、1人部屋と二人部屋が利用可能です。
 1人部屋にはプライベートのバスルームがあります。


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彩香

宿泊施設
Q,宿泊施設について教えて下さい。



A.はい。

EC語学学校 サンフランシスコ校の滞在施設はホームステイと学生寮が用意されています。

ホームステイは、地元の家族と一緒に英語を学び、家で休息を楽しみながら、
アメリカの文化について学ぶことができるよい勉強にもなります。
学校までの距離は公共交通機関で45〜60分です。

学生寮は、複数のキッチン、専用バスルーム、リラックスできる学生ラウンジがあります。
シングルルームには専用バスルームが付いています。
ツインルームは二段ベッド構成で、部屋の中にバスルームがあります。
学校までの距離は公共交通機関で約15分から20分です。


学校周辺は、サンフランシスコの中心に近いので、バスもBARTの駅も近く、
ビジネスマンや観光客がたくさん行き交うエリアです。
日本からも馴染みのある都市で、西海岸ではロサンゼルスに次いで日本からの渡航者も多い町です。
チャイナタウンやレストラン、ショップもたくさんあり、徒歩圏内で放課後も色々と楽しめるエリアです。






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みりあ

治安について
Q,サンフランシスコ、学校周辺の治安について教えて下さい。



A、はい。

EC語学学校-サンフランシスコ校は、
サンフランシスコ・ダウンタウンのど真ん中に位置しています。
バスもBARTの駅も近く、ビジネスマンや観光客でとてもにぎわっているエリアです。
ユニオンスクエア、マーケットストリートなどの観光スポットが徒歩圏内なのも一つの魅力です!

ですが観光客で賑わっている分、
ショッピングエリアでの置き引きやキャッチセールスに注意が必要です。
持ち物から目を離すとすぐになくなってしまったり、
キャッチセールスやホームレスに声をかけられることも多い場所ですので、十分に注意が必要です。




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おすすめします!
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David

EC San Francisco is the best!
Teachers have high communication skills; I have attended the institution for 5 months. For these 5 months I studied English very hard and also visited so many places around San Francisco. The location of the school is excellent; it is near everything, for example, shopping mall, bars, restaurants and beautiful scenery places.
Whenever I needed information or support, the faculties always thoroughly helped me with their best. I also had chance to meet students from all over the world. I made some Korean friends and we had parties together, and made each other our home country foods.
The experiences I had in San Francisco were priceless. San Francisco taught me not only English but also international cultures. Thank you very much!

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ECサンフランシスコ校本当にお勧めです!
教師は本当にコミュニケーション能力が高いからです。私は5ヶ月間英語の授業を受けましたが、英語を学ぶだけでなく、たくさんの場世にも出かけました。
学校の場所はとても良い立地で、近くにはショッピングモール、レストラン、バー、パブ、美しい場所がたくさんあります。必要な情報や、サポートが必要ね場合は、いつでも学校のスタッフが相談に乗ってくれて新しい情報などを教えてくれました。本当に親切でありがたかったです。
そしていろんな国から来るクラスメートたちとも仲良くなりました。韓国からの学生とも仲良くなり、時々お互いの国の料理を作りながら、パーティーを開いたりしました。サンフランシスコの地で、またいろいろな国の友達が出来たことはとても自分にとってとても貴重な経験であり財産です。
美しいサンフランシスコの町の中で多文化を感じることの出来るECサンフランシスコ校、ありがとう!
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EC 샌프란 시스코 정말 좋습니다 !
교사는 정말 의사소통 능력 이 높기 때문입니다 . 나는 5 개월 동안 영어 수업을 받았는데 영어학습 뿐만 아니라 , 많은 유명한 곳도 갔습니다 .학교 위치는 매우 좋은 위치에 있어서  주변에 쇼핑몰, 레스토랑, 바 , 술집, 아름다운 장소가 많이 있습니다. 
그리고 필요한 정보나 사포트가 필요 할 때는 언제나 학교 직원들이 상담해주고 새로운 정보 등을 알려줬습니다. 정말 친절하게 해줘서 고마웠습니다.그리고 여러 나라 에서 온 학생들과도 교류를 했습니다. 한국에서 온 학생들과 친해줘서, 가끔씩 서로 자기 나라 음식을 만들면서 파티를 했습니다. 샌프란시스코에서 미국사람 뿐만  아닌 여러 나라 친구들이 생긴 것은 저한테 큰 재산이고 좋은 경험이었습니다.아주 아름다운 샌프란시스코에서 영어공부뿐만 아니라 다문화도 느낄 수있는 EC 샌프란 시스코 , 감사합니다!

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サンフランシスコでの留学生活
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sin

私は英語が苦手で、ECに来た時は本当に何にもわからない状態でした。

なので留学に来たはいいものの、最初はとても不安でした。
ですがそんな私をスタッフの皆さんが色々と面倒を見てくれたおかげで、無事留学を終えることが出来ました。
本当に先生方はもちろん、スタッフの方々も優しくフレンドリーな方ばかりで、とても良くしてくれました。
学校の立地はとても良くて、ダウンタウンの駅のすぐそばにあります。
教室やラウンジもとても綺麗で良かったです。
授業は最初はついて行くのに精一杯でしたが、学習するにつれて先生や、クラスメートとの対話も自然にできるようになりました。
この学校に来て色んな友達が出来たので、留学してほんとによかったなと思います。

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Image 2017-12-27 17:14:14

そうた

自分に合ったレベルのクラスでスピーキング、ライティングのほかにも
ビジネス英語や時事英語、音楽・映画を利用しての授業等
とてもなじみやすい授業内容でした。

授業は、週に30時間なので自分の時間も持てました。
近くにチャイナタウンやショッピング街があるので
放課後は現地の友達と買い物をしたりカフェで勉強したりしていました。


先生方、学校のスタッフの方々、みなさんとてもフレンドリーで
学生と仲がよかったのも魅力の一つです^^
短期間での留学でしたがたくさんの友人を作ることが出来ました!

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観光地で楽しく勉強!
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Image 2018-01-04 14:26:49

りさ

私は旅行でも何度か行ったこともあり、
慣れていて個人的にも大好きなサンフランシスコで留学したいと思い
今回サンフランシスコ校に決めました!


サンフランシスコはグルメ、観光、ショッピングを
思いっきり楽しむにはもってこいな場所です。
留学前にも何度か、また今回の半年の留学でも全然飽きなかったです!!

ただやはり、観光地で人が溢れている分、置き引きやスリが多いのが現状です、、、
ですが自分の身の回りに気を配りながら観光すれば大丈夫です。
私も半年の間で一回も置き引きやスリにあったことはありません^^


またクラスも自分に合ったクラスで英語を学ぶことが出来たので
とてもよかったです^^
比較的日本人が少ないので、英語圏の友達もたくさんできますよ!


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