Ready to make friends with people from around the world while learning English? This convenient and affordable General English program allows students to choose the length of their course.
Practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in one of 6 levels that is perfect for you. Access to an additional 4 hours of optional after-school electives per week is included with tuition. Two levels of ESL classes available in the evening with a minimum intermediate level (CEFR B1) required.
Prepare to take the iBT TOEFL test for college, university or graduate school admission. Many ELI students score 90+ on the iBT TOEFL after completing the course. Access to an additional 4 hours of optional after-school electives per week is included with tuition.
Prepare for admission into college quickly! UPrep is an additional 4 hours per week of private or semi-private tutoring that can be added to any of our full-time courses. Prepare for the iBT TOEFL exam with one-on-one tutoring, personalized help with university applications.
Connect to Silicon Valley startup culture in ELI’s project-based, full-time Business English course. Perfect for entrepreneurs and business professionals, this course includes guest speakers and field trips to renowned startups and pitch events.
One-on-one lessons are designed to meet your learning goals on your schedule. Tutoring sessions can also be added on to any group course. We also offer specialized group classes for corporate teams, employee professional development, kid or teen groups or others.
I 100% recommend ELI - the campus is beautiful and right in the center of Downtown with easy access to transportation and tons of fun things to do in San Francisco. The facilities of the school are excellent and the environment comfortable for students to speak English. There are free breakfast snacks for students. Every teacher here is enthusiastic, professional and friendly. I’m having a great time here.
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