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TALK International, San Francisco is an ACCET-accredited English language school in the USA. We also have English schools in Atlanta, Aventura, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Miami Beach.

We offer English courses to students from around the world with all levels of English from beginner to advanced. Our intensive English programs include general, academic and business English courses. Exam Preparation programs include IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and Cambridge courses.

Our university campus language centers provide students with the ideal location to study English and immerse themselves in American culture.


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Photo of ESL School in San Francisco, California TALK International, San Francisco is located on the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU).

NDNU was founded in 1851 in San Jose and moved to Belmont, CA in 1923. Belmont is just south of San Francisco, one of the most exciting cities in the world, and at the northern edge of Silicon Valley, the heart of a metropolitan area filled with the world’s leading high tech companies.

The campus is a couple of hours from redwood forests, Napa Valley, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and four hours from Sierra skiing areas and Lake Tahoe.


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International Language Institute, Gaithersburg MD
Courses / Programs
• Study English in the U.S. with the International Language Institute (ILI) in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, just 15 miles north-west of Washington DC, and situated just south of Germantown MD.

• We provide a wide range of English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for beginner to advanced level students, including TOEFL preparation. Our English courses are available during the day, in the evening, and on Saturdays.

• Our mission is to provide high-quality language instruction and academic preparation, at a superior value, to satisfy the individual goals of those who choose to study for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

• Over the past 43 years, our company has seen steady growth and developed a strong reputation around the world and locally for quality language training and academic preparation at a superior value.

• Our English programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is a national accrediting agency listed by the United States Secretary of Education.

• We are authorized under Federal law to enroll individuals with a student visa as well as other non-immigrant foreign students. ILI also has a language school in Dupont Circle in the center of Washington DC.

Student Testimonial:
"Not only have I improved my language skills, but I’ve also made great friends. Among those friends are teachers who have very effective ways of teaching and make learning less daunting."
- Brahim, Mauritania
English Language Courses for Adults:

• Intensive English Program (IEP) - 16 weeks

• TOEFL Preparation course (4, 8 or 12 weeks)

• Private English lessons in your home, workplace or our institute

• Evening English classes

• Weekend (Saturday) English courses

• Semi-private English tutoring

• Special group classes (3+ students of the same level)

• Business / Corporate English Training (Idiom Courses; Accent Reduction Courses; Grammar & Practice; Vocabulary Development; Readings in American Culture & Conversation)

• Homestay Program (with a local family)
Crossing Borders - Katy TX (Houston area) & ONLINE via Zoom video
Courses / Programs
• Due to the current public health crisis, we are now offering ONLINE English lessons for Houston-based, Texas, nation-wide and international students via Zoom video conferencing (Our students love it - adults & kids!) from the convenience of your own home. Contact us today for class details!

• Located in Katy, 30 minutes west of Houston TX, Crossing Borders provides quality English language classes for local adults and international students of all levels - from complete beginner to advanced. Our English courses include Intensive English, ACT, SAT and TOEFL Exam preparation, and English Conversation classes.

• Private lessons can take place at our center, your home or office or other location of your choice in the West Houston area.

• Our English classes for adults place an emphasis on conversation and small groups (2 to 8 students), allowing students plenty of time and individual attention to practice and excel.

• Not only does Crossing Borders want our students to learn to speak, write and read English, we also want you to experience the culture and love it the same way we do!

• In addition to our General English classes that focus on grammar and conversation, we provide a lot of opportunities for you to practice your conversation skills.

• Our cultural language approach is an awesome way to love the English language and American culture and understand many of the differences.
Online / English Classes
For beginners, intermediate & advanced

• General English classes
• Intensive / Semi-intensive English classes
• Private English lessons for adults & children
• TOEFL Exam Preparation
• SAT test prep
• ACT test prep
• English Conversation classes
• American Pronunciation & Accent Reduction
• English courses for families
• English classes for kids, high school students
• After-school English classes for elementary & middle school ages 7-10 & 11-14 years old
• English tutoring for kids on weekends
• English summer / winter programs

Also
• U.S. Citizenship Classes on weekends (Saturday)
Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
• Would you like to improve your English language skills? Or would you like to study at an American high school or university and gain a unique insight into American culture?

• Located in Manassas, Virginia in the suburbs of Washington DC, Astar Education Institute provides a range of quality English courses to students from around the world, including Intensive English, TOEFL exam preparation, as well as a placement program into high schools, colleges and universities throughout the United States.

• ASTAR has what you need to achieve your goals. Our programs have proven to be effective, thanks to our experienced teachers and dynamic curriculums which allow students to master their area of study.

• Astar does not issue F-1 student visas; we can enroll international students into our classes who are already in the U.S. on an F-1 visa from another school, or on a tourist visa or business visa.

• Contact us at Astar to determine whether we can accept international students for your specific program of interest.

Student Testimonial:
"My teachers encouraged me a lot, they helped me to find out my weaknesses. Then teacher Graham volunteered to tutor one hour extra with me every day after school, from 3.30 to 4.30. It was so helpful that finally, I made great progress.

I got 85 score on my April TOEFL test. Now, I achieved my goal and got admitted into the national top ranking university in America. I really appreciate all the efforts and supports from my teachers and Astar." 
- Emma
Year-Round English Language Courses
For beginner, intermediate to advanced

• Intensive English Program
• Semi-Intensive English classes
• Daytime, Evening & Weekend English classes
• Medical English Program
• TOEFL iBT preparation
• Homestay with American host family
• Family English classes
• Summer & Winter Camps for Adults / College Students
• High School / University Placement

Vocational Training Courses:
• TESOL English Teaching
• Nursing Assistant
• Personal Care Aide (PCA)
• Medication Aide (CMA)
• CPR Certification
Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County
Courses / Programs
Southern States University (SSU) is a private American university founded in 1983 which has 3 campuses in Southern California (in San Diego, and Newport Beach, south of Los Angeles). 

Our mission is to provide international students with English language instruction of the highest quality. We offer eight levels of intensive English courses for beginners through to advanced English language studies, as well as TOEFL test preparation classes.

Our approach gives students the opportunity to improve reading, writing, grammar, conversation, pronunciation, TOEFL, and Business English. SSU’s stimulating and productive learning environment is well-suited for preparing students for continued success in their future personal, academic, and professional pursuits.

Our Intensive English Program prices start at $190/4 weeks at our Fashion Valley campus with early morning classes from 7:30 am-12:00 pm.

SSU also provides Business Administration Degree programs (BBA and MBA) for domestic and international students.

All programs and locations are fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

"I really enjoy speaking and spending time with people from different countries. After I complete the ESL program I am planning to apply for the BBA or MBA programs offered by Southern States University."
- Rena, Intensive English Program
Intensive English Progam:
- Beginner, high beginner, intermediate, high intermediate, advanced
- 18 hours / week
- 3 hours core & 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Mornings, afternoons & evenings

TOEFL Preparation Course:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours TOEFL and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings

Applied Business Skills Development (for advanced English students)

Business Administration Courses:
- BBA Degree, 4 years
- MBA Program, 2 years

(Business courses can be taken alongide English programs)
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Courses / Programs
• Study English in a Top U.S. University with affordable fees!

• The ELI is located on the beautiful, 58-acre campus of Notre Dame of Maryland University in one of Baltimore's most prestigious and secure neighborhoods (Baltimore is a major cosmopolitan city on the East Coast of the U.S).

• The ELI provides an intensive English program (IEP) for non-native English speakers & international students who want to improve their English language skills in a quality university setting.

• In 8-week sessions, students at all levels study writing, grammar, reading, listening and speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, TOEFL preparation & American culture. 

• In each session, there are 20-25 different countries represented. This diversity makes English proficiency a necessity and motivates study & language acquisition. 

• The ELI is also a test center site for the Institutional TOEFL exam, so students can sit for the exam on-campus during and after the completion of their studies.

• After attending the ELI, many of our students move on to undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and careers.

"ELI has the most effective course available to help improve my English. I recommend this school as the best English language institute in the east."
- Hong Joo, South Korea

"I spent 6 months in ELI and it was a really good experience. I got to know wonderful people from all over the world which I still have contact with. The program is very well built to learn and/or improve your English..
- Mark, Switzerland
Intensive English Language Program:

• Duration: 8 weeks - full-time & part-time

• Levels: High Beginner to Advanced Levels


Modules / Course Units include:
• Listening & Speaking

• Vocabulary

• Pronunciation

• Grammar

• Reading & Discussion

• Writing

Further English Courses:
• TOEFL iBT Test Preparation (Intensive, 5-week course)

• Summer English Classes (full-time & part-time)
American Language Programs, Inc.
Courses / Programs
• American Language Programs is a Massachusetts-based language training provider that offers a range of business-based English language immersion programs for individuals and companies from around the world.

• We have courses designed for busy executives, diplomats, managers, everyday businessmen & women, and more. Students select the time of year, the number of study hours, and the level of their program.

• Students from all over the world gain rapid improvement in their use of English as a Second Language through our unique method of English language immersion.

• Our business programs are ideal for students already working or training in areas of General Management, Administration, Customer Relations, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Banking. 

Our specialized Business English courses are available in:

• Boston, Massachusetts
• New York City, NY / New Jersey
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Vancouver, BC in Canada
• Los Angeles & San Francisco, California
• Orlando, Kissimee, Miami, Palm Beach & Boca Raton, Florida
Business / Corporate English Programs:

• Business & Specialized Vocabulary Program (Designed for the busy executive / professional)

• Corporate English Workplace Lessons (Increase productivity and encourage career development and advancement)

• Public Speaking / Small Group Presentation Instruction (Designed in a way to cover American English that is needed in everyday business situations

• Customized English Programs (Designed according to your specific needs)

• General English Classes (We also provide English exam prep, private lessons, and more)