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The American Academy of English is an English language school with 2 campus locations in the San Francisco Bay Area of California: Our main campus is centrally located on Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco, and the other is based in Oakland, approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of San Francisco. We offer the latest in modern English language programs and facilities. Our graduating students successfully transfer to major universities and colleges throughout the United States. We have programs for all levels from beginning to advanced, as well as TOEFL preparation.

The Academy is located in San Francisco's Civic Center, a block away from City Hall, half a block from the Federal Building and minutes away from the San Francisco Public Library.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 20 minutes drive from the city centre.

San Francisco, one of the premier tourist destinations in the world, offers everything that any cosmopolitan center can offer. The best in restaurants from every nation, historic landmarks, outstanding universities, state parks, gorgeous beaches and redwood forests. With the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Bay to the east, and rolling hills throughout the city, San Francisco is world renowned for its breathtaking views. The climate remains relatively cool and comfortable with day temperatures between 55 and 60 degrees. Evenings cool off to between 45 and 50 degrees.


Location and Facilities:

 

- The Academy maintains the latest in audio, video, and computerized programs to make your learning of English easier.
- Our tape library includes audiotapes to improve your listening skills, TOEFL test taking skills, and pronunciation skills.
- Our video library has tapes designed to help you pass the TOEFL and improve pronunciation.
- Our computer programs will do everything from diagnose your accent, to instruct you on English grammar.
- We also have high-speed Internet access to get you on the Web fast so you can surf the Web and e-mail your friends back home.


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Directions / Instructions:

- Nearest Subway Station (BART):
If you take BART to San Francisco, get off at the Civic Center Station and walk north up Larkin two blocks, turn left one block, and then head north up Polk Street, past San Francisco City Hall until you reach Golden Gate Avenue. Turn left and walk half a block, the Academy is on your right.

- Nearest Train Station (Caltrain):
If you take the train up the Peninsula, get off at the San Francisco Depot (4th and King). From there you can take the 49 bus and get off Van Ness and Golden Gate, we are located half a block away at 530 Golden Gate Ave.

- Nearest Bus (SamTrans) / (Muni):
If you take SamTrans to San Francisco, get off on Mission and 7th. Walk down Market Street to Van Ness (From the bus stop to Van Ness is about 3 blocks.) Take Muni up Van Ness(North) to Golden Gate Avenue.

School / Office Address: 530 Golden Gate Ave., 94102
San Francisco
California
USA
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• Our ESL programs are available year-round and students can plan a combination of two or more states and/or programs. You set your own schedule from one week to three months and longer stays can also be arranged on request.

• We also offer leisure courses and activities in conjunction with regular immersion course hours for an additional fee.
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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?

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Year-Round English Language Courses
For beginner, intermediate to advanced

• Intensive English Program
• Semi-Intensive English classes
• Daytime, Evening & Weekend English classes
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• Family English classes
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Kaplan International San Diego
Courses / Programs
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• Vacation English courses
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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)

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English Language Institute, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
English Language Institute (ELI) has been providing English language, TOEFL preparation, University preparation, and Business English classes in San Francisco, California for 25 years.

We have full-time professional teachers, exciting elective classes, fun student activities and engaging field trips. We are one of the only English schools in the USA that is owned and operated by teachers.

This means that we offer a student experience that other schools can’t match!

ELI is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training) and authorized by the US government to issue I-20s so that our students can apply for an F-1 student visa.

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