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Advance English Academy:
Advance English Academy, San Francisco conveniently located in the center of San Francisco, 2 blocks from the Civic Center BART station. Advance is a small, friendly English language school where you will instantly feel at home. By keeping our classes small (8 to 10 students per class), we are able to offer a high level of personalized English lessons, allowing you to learn English quickly and easily in our offers fun and exciting ESL, iBT TOEFL and TOEIC classes.

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Authorization
Advance English Academy, is a SEVP Approved School (SEVP, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, is a US federal government program), and authorized by federal law to enroll non-immigrant students (I-20).

Courses:

Photo of English Language School in San Francisco, California- Full time Intensive English (ESL), iBT TOEFL & TOEIC Preparation classes - $250 for 4 weeks in beautiful San Francisco. Also: Private Lessons (one-on-one), Conversation English Classes, Business English, English for Travel, Summer English courses, ESL Workshops, Movie Classes and a Book Club.

- Full-time ESL: General English and academic ESL Programs at 5 levels. Advance to the top level and receive a certificate of completion.

- iBT TOEFL Preparation Course: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required of all non-native English speakers applying to undergraduate and graduate programs in North America and in many countries wordwide. We will help you to achieve the score that you need for acceptance to a community college, or university. This course prepares students for all sections (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) of the iBT TOEFL test.

- TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is recognized and accepted by recruiters, employers, corporations and educational institutions worldwide. It has set the standard of English language skill measurement by companies and organizations, and measures your listening, reading and grammar proficiency in English required for international business.

Homestay Program:

Experience American culture by sharing with their host family in everyday life. We personally select friendly and caring homestay families in who live on average 30 mins travelling time from the school. Homestay includes private or shared room, breakfast and evening meals during the week and all meals on weekends.

Other Accommodation
Residential Housing options are located near to our school and they are fully equipped with everything that you will need. You can choose single or double bedrooms with private or shared bathrooms, and decide on your private apartments, etc in San Francisco. If you prefer a private apartment, we will make arrangements for you.

Activities:

Image of English Language School in San Francisco, CaliforniaLearning (American) English involves understanding American culture. If you enjoy and understand American culture, you will enjoy and quickly improve your English. For this reason, we integrate fun events, activities, and excursions to exciting places in California & Nevada, as part of our program.

We offer weekend excursions such as skiing/ snowboarding in winter & water skiing in summer at Lake Tahoe, hiking in Yosemite National Park, camping trips to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Death Valley, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, and much more. We also offer sporting activities with all the equipment available, such as soccer, volleyball, badminton, and indoor rock climbing.

Airport Pick-up
Advance is happy to pick you up directly from the airport once you arrive in San Francisco. Please make arrangements for this service upon registration.

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Address: 1370 Mission Street, San Francisco, California , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-09-22 were from:

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American Language Programs, Inc.
Courses / Programs
• Learn English in the USA or Canada and live with your English language teacher! American Language Programs (ALP) offers English language homestay programs which allow students to combine homestay accommodation in the home of their teacher with private English lessons.

• Whether you are a total beginner or have an advanced level of English, your English classes will be designed to meet your individual needs.

• We teach students from around the world between the ages of 12 - 80. You can choose to stay from one week or up to three months and longer stays can also be arranged.

• The emphasis of our program is that students have the opportunity to practice using English. Your teacher and homestay host is a highly qualified teacher usually with many years of training & experience and one or more academic degrees from well-known colleges or universities.

We offer ESL Homestay Programs in:
• Boston, Massachusetts
• New York City, NY / New Jersey
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Los Angeles & San Francisco, California
• Orlando, Kissimmee, Miami, Palm Beach & Boca Raton, Florida
• Vancouver, BC in Canada

Student Testimonial:
"I stayed three times with my family. Living with a family and having several hours of classes each day is a 10 (10 being top!). It's a wonderful way to improve one's English painlessly and discover the "real American life."
- Benedicte, France
English Language + Homestay Programs:

• Our Standard Homestay Program
• Business English & Specialized Vocabulary
• Deluxe / 4-Star Program
• Public Speaking / Business English Instruction
• TOEFL, GRE, GED, LLM Exam Preparation
• University Application / Registration
• Corporate / Workplace English classes
• Private English lessons
• English language pronunciation, including grammar, vocabulary, and accent reduction...
Kaplan International Boston
Courses / Programs
• Choose from two English language schools in Boston with Kaplan International. Located in Boston’s city centre (Fenway), and at Harvard Square, our English schools offer a comprehensive range of courses for students of all levels.

• Join one of our English language schools and discover the fascinating history of Boston, America’s education capital, while you study English.

• Citizens of 66 countries attended our Boston ESL schools last year. 

Accreditation:
• Our English language schools in Boston are accredited by ACCET.

• Choose from a comprehensive range of English courses, exam preparation courses, and accommodation options. Learn English in Boston with first-class teachers in excellent learning facilities and advance your academic and professional career. 

• Kaplan International offers high standards of teaching and student care, as well as quality courses and accommodation at our English schools worldwide.

Student Review:
"The Kaplan Experience was the turning point of my life. When I first came here I couldn’t speak any English, I was afraid to speak for fear that people would misunderstand me.

I know I’m still not perfect but at least I’m confident now and not afraid of speaking. I also have met new friends and learned about other cultures.”

- Yina Youn, South Korea (Academic Year Intensive student)
Quality English Language Courses:
• Intensive English (including Academic Year/Semester option)
• General English (including Academic Year/Semester option)
• Vacation English lessons
• TOEFL and Academic English
• Business English

Exam Preparation Programs:
• GRE Exam preparation
• GMAT Test preparation
HOFT Institute, Austin TX
Courses / Programs
• Located in beautiful Austin, the capital of Texas, HOFT Institute is a leading ESL school for international students and non-native English speakers in the United States.

• With 35+ years of experience in providing English language skills training to students from around the world, we offer a wide range of programs for individuals & groups at all levels, complete beginner to advanced.

• Students are welcome to join our year-round programs at any time. 

• HOFT Institute is authorized to issue I-20 Certificates of Eligibility for international students seeking to study in the U.S on an F-1 student visa. Visitors on the B-1 tourist visa are also able to study at HOFT Institute during their shorter visit to the U.S. of up to 90 days.

• HOFT Institute has helped thousands of students gain the English proficiency they needed to succeed in top American colleges, universities and businesses.

• Whether you want to improve your general English skills or prepare for university entrance exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE or GMAT, we can assist you. We have partnered with US colleges and universities to offer acceptance to students who complete our ESL program.

Student Review:
"I think the program is awesome. We really enjoyed it. It has a lot of exciting subjects including idiom and slang, news and media, academic writing, and pronunciation classes. All of these classes encourage speaking and conversations even beyond the academic life. Also TOEFL classes were helpful to us."
- Reem
• Basic beginner, elementary, intermediate, advanced English levels
• Spring, Summer, Fall programs
• Full-Time, Intensive English Program for F-1 Students
• Part-time English Classes for Non-F1 Students
• University Fast Track Program (Full-time)
• Workforce Readiness Program (4 weeks)
• TOEFL Prep Classes
• IELTS Prep Classes
• American Accent Training
• English for Business
• English for Hospitality
• English for Health Science
• English for Computers
• English for Parenting
• English for Athletes, & more.
New York Language Center, Queens
Courses / Programs
• New York Language Center (NYLC) is an English language school with four locations throughout New York City - Jackson Heights in Queens, Upper West Side Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan and The Bronx.

• We offer intensive and semi-intensive English courses for students from all over the world with beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of English.

• We also provide Private English lessons, Part-time / Evening English classes, Weekend English, Everyday Conversation English, and more.

• TOEFL / Pre-TOEFL English Exam preparation courses and Business English classes are also available. Classes are designed to fit your individual needs.

• Whether you call New York your home or will be visiting New York from abroad, you will find that our economical and convenient courses make NYLC the ideal choice for your language education.

• Our Jackson Heights English school offers weekday, evening and weekend English classes. This branch is located along the historic #7 train line, which was designated part of the National Freedom Trail in 1999. It is situated in a multiethnic, multicultural neighborhood where you will find restaurants serving food from all over the globe. 

Student Testimonial:
"It was one of the most amazing experiences in my life, I met a lot of people, I did very fun activities and I improved my English."
- Juan
English Language Courses:
Beginner to Advanced Levels

• Intensive English Language Program (ILP)

• Semi-Intensive English Language Program

• Private / One-to-one English lessons

• Weekend English classes

• Everyday English program

• TOEFL / Pre-TOEFL Exam preparation 

• Business English

• Explore New York City - An ESL writing course
Institute Of Intensive English, Hawaii
Courses / Programs
The Institute of Intensive English (IIE) is the highest quality English school in Hawaii. We are a full-service English school located in Waikiki, Honolulu, one block from Waikiki Beach. IIE issues I-20s for U.S. student visas.

We are accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), an accrediting body officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Our teachers are very experienced and highly-qualified. We have been teaching English to international students for over 20 years. We offer small class sizes, and Total English immersion with our English only policy.

All students receive an IIE certificate on completion of their course. The certificate shows the level and the duration of study.

One of the safest places in the USA, Hawaii is an excellent choice for studying English abroad. We give our students a total Hawaiian study experience, which means we provide exciting weekly Hawaiian Cultural activities, and fun daily social activities. Both are great ways to enjoy your time in Hawaii, explore the island, meet new friends, and practice your English!

We offer a variety of accommodation options with a range of prices: Homestay, Condominiums & Apartments, Shared Student Housing and Dormitories.

Student Testimonial:

"All of the teachers are kind at IIE. When I ask something, their help is always really really useful. If you study abroad for the first time, I want to recommend IIE to you. I really like Hawaii's weather, and you will too!"
English Classes for Adults:
Beginner to Advanced Levels

• General English (STEP) - 20 Lessons
• General English (IEP) - 25 Lessons
• General English (S-IEP) - 35 Lessons
• Private English lessons
• Cambridge FCE & CAE Exam preparation
• College Pathways English course
• Business/Corporate English
• Academic Year English program
• English Conversation classes
• English + Hula
• English + Surfing
• Kids & Teens English
• Summer STEP English classes
LAL Boston, Boston
Courses / Programs
Formerly known as Language Skills English Center, LAL Boston is an English language school in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, that provides quality and affordable English courses to students from around the world.

Boston is North America’s most prestigious city of education, home to Harvard, MIT, and Boston University. Due to LSEC's rigorous academic programs, including intensive English and TOEFL preparation, many of our students end up transferring to one of these great universities.

LAL Boston classes teach English in a fun and exciting way that will help you improve your English in the shortest amount of time. You take a placement test on arrival to make sure that you are placed in the class that best suits your needs. 

At the completion of your program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion (programs over 16 weeks) or Certificate of Participation (programs under 16 weeks). 

LSEC is authorized by the Federal Government to issue form I-20 to qualified students who want to study full-time in the USA.

Our student population comes from countries all over the globe, from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, China, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Morocco, Sudan, Nepal, Russia, and many more. 

Student Testimonial:
“My husband and I loved the school. The teachers are are competent and friendly also. We made many friends. It was a great experience and a very special 4 weeks vacation.” - Maira, Brazil, Vacation English Program
General and Intensive English Courses:
- General English Course
- General English Extra
- Intensive English

Business English Courses:
- General Business English
- Business + General English Extra
- Business + Afternoon English

English Exam Preparation Courses:
- Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English)
- TOEFL Prep

Private / One-to-one English: 
- Private English Tuition
- English For Two

We provide flexible schedules so that anyone can find a class that fits his/her schedule.