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The CISL language school is located on the penthouse floor of a historical building in the central financial district and it also has a lovely terrace for students to enjoy. From here it´s only a short walk to interesting attractions like
Union Square, Chinatown, the Embarcadero, and the SOMA. The Montgomery BART station is just across the street from the CISL building therefore making for easy access to all parts of the city. As CISL has over 35 years of experience teaching English, you are guaranteed to enjoy your time here!

“ It’s a very good school. I strongly recommend studying here. English will surround you everywhere.
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Said Jarir, Netherlands

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Founded in	School Size	Internet	Location
1972	Medium	Internet and free Wi-fi	Market Street

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Type	Description	Price Range
Afternoon & Evening	CISL has a great optional afternoon activities programme which includes Hiking Rollerblading Rock climbing Bike riding Bowling Museum tours San Francisco Zoo Chinatown Beach volleyball Soccer	$5-60 depending on the activity
Weekend	There are also weekend excursions, providing a great opportunity to practice with English with classmates as well as locals, to places such as: Yosemite Napa Valley Sonma County Sausalito Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur	Prices vary depending on the activity

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It’s a very good school. I strongly recommend studying here. English will surround you everywhere.

Said Jarir, Netherlands

I studied at CISL San Francisco for 3 weeks in level 9/10 and my English program was very intensive. I think the environment of the school is very nice. A friendly atmosphere is the most important thing for students to feel confident speaking English. My last week at CISL San Francisco, I studied Business English and now I’m sure that I am returning home with more confidence and better English.

Solange, Brazil

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AAIEP, ALTO, WYSE, CEA.

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Feb/20; May/28; Jul/04; Sep/03; Nov/22; Nov/23; Dec/24; Dec/25; Jan/03

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3 floors with 14 classrooms, a multimedia lounge with Internet and WIFI plus a kitchen area and common room,

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Quality of Teaching	5
Service	4
Facilities	4
Activities	4
Value for Money	4
Accommodation	3.6

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General English Course

Who is this course for?	Students who are looking for general improvement in all areas of language learning. Whether at beginner level or advanced this is the course which covers the basic and fundamental areas.
Syllabus	The standard English course offers an integrated general English curriculum which helps students to begin to communicate more effectively and confidently. All teachers are highly trained and efficient in giving the best learning activities. Activities which are designed to stimulate and encourage conversation, debate in group discussions. Each lesson presents a new challenge to the student, whether it be focus on listening comprehension, idiomatic expressions, roleplay or grammar.
Schedule	Mon - Fri: 09.00-12.40 (with 20 min break)
Course Start	Beginners: May/21; May/28; Jun/04; Jun/11; Jun/18; Jun/25; Jul/02; Jul/09; Jul/16; Jul/23; Jul/30; Aug/06; Aug/13; Aug/20; Aug/27; Sep/03; Sep/10; Sep/17; Sep/24; Oct/01; Oct/08; Oct/15; Oct/22; Oct/29; Nov/05; Nov/12; Nov/19; Nov/26; Dec/03; Dec/10; Dec/17; Dec/24; Dec/31; Jan/07; Jan/14; Jan/21; Jan/28; Feb/04; Feb/11; Feb/18; Feb/25; Mar/04; Mar/11; Mar/18; Mar/25; Apr/01; Apr/08; Apr/15; Apr/22; Apr/29; May/06; May/13 Other levels: Any Monday
Minimum Level	Elementary 1 (A1)
Lessons per Week	20
Course Duration	1-52 weeks
Age Group	18+
Students per Class	Max: 8

Intensive English Course

Who is this course for?	Designed for students who want to maximise their study time available to them. All levels covered from Beginner to Advanced.
Syllabus	The Intensive course covers all the essential areas required for the student including a wide range of activities to encourage active debate, discussions and roleplays which are an important technique to expand and improve your ability and confidence when speaking. Other areas covered on the course are reading activities, (articles and current affair topics) writing (reporting on various issues) and grammatical practice and games. At CISL, it is important that students enjoy learning as that ensures the learning process is quicker and encourages students to develop.
Schedule	Mon - Fri: Mornings 9.00 - 12.40 Mon - Thur: Afternoons 13.30 - 15.10
Course Start	Beginners: May/21; May/28; Jun/04; Jun/11; Jun/18; Jun/25; Jul/02; Jul/09; Jul/16; Jul/23; Jul/30; Aug/06; Aug/13; Aug/20; Aug/27; Sep/03; Sep/10; Sep/17; Sep/24; Oct/01; Oct/08; Oct/15; Oct/22; Oct/29; Nov/05; Nov/12; Nov/19; Nov/26; Dec/03; Dec/10; Dec/17; Dec/24; Dec/31; Jan/07; Jan/14; Jan/21; Jan/28; Feb/04; Feb/11; Feb/18; Feb/25; Mar/04; Mar/11; Mar/18; Mar/25; Apr/01; Apr/08; Apr/15; Apr/22; Apr/29; May/06; May/13 Other levels: Any Monday
Minimum Level	Elementary 1 (A1)
Lessons per Week	28
Course Duration	2-52 weeks
Age Group	18+
Students per Class	Max: 8

Business Course

Who is this course for?	Students aiming to maximise their study time can incorporate the standard English course with additional private business lessons.
Syllabus	The Standard course offers an all round general overview of English and covers all the essential areas including Grammar, Reading, Writing and of course Conversation exercises. In the Business classes students have the chance to focus on many important areas of Business language and terminology which include: Business Vocabulary Business Etiquette Business Issues Telephone skills Negotiating skills Meetings and presentation skills E-mail and correspondance letters
Schedule	Mon - Fri: Standard Course 09.00-12.40 Mon - Thu: Business Course 13.30-15.10
Course Start	Beginners: May/21; May/28; Jun/04; Jun/11; Jun/18; Jun/25; Jul/02; Jul/09; Jul/16; Jul/23; Jul/30; Aug/06; Aug/13; Aug/20; Aug/27; Sep/03; Sep/10; Sep/17; Sep/24; Oct/01; Oct/08; Oct/15; Oct/22; Oct/29; Nov/05; Nov/12; Nov/19; Nov/26; Dec/03; Dec/10; Dec/17; Dec/24; Dec/31; Jan/07; Jan/14; Jan/21; Jan/28; Feb/04; Feb/11; Feb/18; Feb/25; Mar/04; Mar/11; Mar/18; Mar/25; Apr/01; Apr/08; Apr/15; Apr/22; Apr/29; May/06; May/13 Other levels: Any Monday
Minimum Level	Elementary 1 (A1)
Lessons per Week	28
Course Duration	2-12 weeks
Age Group	18+
Students per Class	Max: 8

Combination Course

Who is this course for?	Students who want to have the best of both worlds. Group classes for general study and private tuition for specific areas.
Syllabus	The course combines the standard Course with 5 or 10 additional private lessons. From Absolute Beginner to Advanced, this is the right course for students who have problems in certain areas which require individual attention. The private tuition offers the perfect solution and 100% individual attention means you will solve any outstanding issues or develop your business vocabulary, whatever individual attention you need. Combined with the general group course, this is a full-time course which demands high levels of concentration and plenty of reward for the effort which you put in.
Schedule	Mon - Fri: 09.00-12.40 Private lessons in the afternoon.
Course Start	Beginners: May/21; May/28; Jun/04; Jun/11; Jun/18; Jun/25; Jul/02; Jul/09; Jul/16; Jul/23; Jul/30; Aug/06; Aug/13; Aug/20; Aug/27; Sep/03; Sep/10; Sep/17; Sep/24; Oct/01; Oct/08; Oct/15; Oct/22; Oct/29; Nov/05; Nov/12; Nov/19; Nov/26; Dec/03; Dec/10; Dec/17; Dec/24; Dec/31; Jan/07; Jan/14; Jan/21; Jan/28; Feb/04; Feb/11; Feb/18; Feb/25; Mar/04; Mar/11; Mar/18; Mar/25; Apr/01; Apr/08; Apr/15; Apr/22; Apr/29; May/06; May/13 Other levels: Any Monday
Minimum Level	Absolute Beginner
Lessons per Week	20+5; 20+10
Course Duration	2-8 weeks
Age Group	18+
Students per Class	Max: 8

FCE Preparation Course (11 weeks)

Course Start	Beginners: Sep/17 Other levels: Sep/17
Minimum Level	Intermediate 2 (B2)
Lessons per Week	20
Course Duration	11 weeks

Cambridge Preparation Course

Who is this course for?	Students who want to take the internationally recognised First Certificate Exam for high-intermediate and advanced levels.
Syllabus	Both San Francisco and San Diego offer students the FCE preparation course. At the end of the course students can take the officical exam whilst at the peak level of preparation and the ideal moment to achieve best results. Courses are available to start 3 times a year in April, June and October.
Schedule	Mon - Fri: 20 lessons per week.
Course Start	Beginners: Jun/25; Oct/08 Other levels: Jun/25; Oct/08
Minimum Level	Intermediate 2 (B2)
Lessons per Week	20
Course Duration	8 weeks
Age Group	18+
Students per Class	Max: 8

CAE Preparation Course (11 weeks)

Course Start	Beginners: Sep/17 Other levels: Sep/17
Minimum Level	Advanced (C1)
Lessons per Week	20
Course Duration	11 weeks

TOEFL Preparation Course

Who is this course for?	Students who want to prepare for the TOEFL exam.
Syllabus	The CISL TOEFL exam preparation course is designed especially to keep pace with the changes in the TOEFL test. Using up to the minute video and audio material, CISL instuctors train in every aspect of the new test. The school has recently added a new speaking components to make classes more exciting and dynamic. Regular computer testing with real TOEFL tests enable instructors to monitor students progress and give them the skills and confidence needed to pass the exam. With 35 years in teaching, CISL offers you the best results.
Schedule	Mon - Fri: 9.00 - 12.40
Course Start	Beginners: Jul/09 Other levels: Jul/09
Minimum Level	Elementary 1 (A1)
Lessons per Week	20
Course Duration	4 weeks
Age Group	18+
Students per Class	Max: 8

One-to-one

Who is this course for?	For students who are looking to make the most out of their study time and really focus on individual areas of weakness which need improvement.
Syllabus	The teachers attention is focused solely on the student. Having established which areas of language learning you want to concentrate on, the course will be catered to the exact needs and requirements of the individual. An English placement test/analysis is conducted on arrival and used to structure the course. Students will also receive a proficiency test in order to gauge your current level and indicate the pace and level at which classes should be set. The client and the instructor will have time to discuss which methods of teaching are preferred. All teachers are experienced in deciding which approach is the best for each individual student.
Schedule	Will be arranged at school.
Course Start	Beginners: May/21; May/28; Jun/04; Jun/11; Jun/18; Jun/25; Jul/02; Jul/09; Jul/16; Jul/23; Jul/30; Aug/06; Aug/13; Aug/20; Aug/27; Sep/03; Sep/10; Sep/17; Sep/24; Oct/01; Oct/08; Oct/15; Oct/22; Oct/29; Nov/05; Nov/12; Nov/19; Nov/26; Dec/03; Dec/10; Dec/17; Dec/24; Dec/31; Jan/07; Jan/14; Jan/21; Jan/28; Feb/04; Feb/11; Feb/18; Feb/25; Mar/04; Mar/11; Mar/18; Mar/25; Apr/01; Apr/08; Apr/15; Apr/22; Apr/29; May/06; May/13 Other levels: Any Monday
Minimum Level	Elementary 1 (A1)
Lessons per Week	15;20;25;30
Course Duration	1-8 weeks
Age Group	18+
Students per Class	1

Host family

In order to encourage students to make the most of their time learning in an English speaking environment, CISL advises staying in a host family. This way you will be exposed to the language and family traditions outside the classroom. Host families are carefully selected and monitored by the school and are made to be comfortable, welcoming and above all the families are interested in receiving students and developing their fluency in English
Rooms	Single room	Bath	Shared Bathroom
Meal Options	Half board	Availability	All year
Location/ Travel time	Between 20-50 minutes by public transportation.	Kitchen	No
Notes	Minimum Age: 14 (for junior programs) Cleaning: Yes (student cleans own room) Laundry: Yes Towels: Yes Internet: Available in some homes but not guaranteed.

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The international city of San Francisco is an excellent place to study and learn English as it also gives you the opportunity to meet people from around the world. Known as one of the most exciting and culturally diverse cities
in the US, it features a wide variety of international cuisine and an exceptional choice of restaurants. On an artistic
front the variety is also outstanding museums, theaters, galleries, art centers and street fairs are all abundantly found.
Major attractions such as Pier 39, riding on the citys cable cars and visiting Alcatraz are all must dos!

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This option is for students who want to have the independence of a studio apartment within a Residence Club. Students are encouraged to be self-sufficient as there are no meals served and the apartments have small kitchen areas as well as phones and a colour TV.
Rooms	Single room	Bath	Private Bathroom
Meal Options	no board	Availability	All year
Location/ Travel time	15 minutes walk to the school.	Kitchen	Yes
Notes	Age: 18+ Cleaning: Yes (weekly housekeeping) Laundry: Yes (washer/dryer coin operated) Towels: Yes Internet: Wi-fi available

The Vantaggio Suites offer 144 luxurious rooms conveniently placed 3 blocks away from Union Square and the centre of town. The residence has everything to make your stay an enjoyable one; a fitness room, lounge, TV room, room service.
Rooms	Double room	Bath	Private Bathroom
Meal Options	no board	Availability	All year
Location/ Travel time	15 minutes walk to the school.	Kitchen	Yes
Notes	Age: 18+ Cleaning: Yes (weekly housekeeping) Laundry: Yes (washer/dryer coin operated) Towels: Yes Internet: Wi-fi available

The Ansonia Residence is ideally located just 3 blocks away from the school. It is a great place to meet other like-minded International students in the city. Students live on the upper floors of the building while the lower floors are occupied by an International youth hostal. Residents can join in with the tours, activities and parties which take place at the hostal below.
Rooms	Double room	Bath	Private Bathroom
Meal Options	Breakfast only	Availability	All year
Location/ Travel time	15 minutes walk to the school.	Kitchen	Yes
Notes	Age: 18+ Cleaning: Yes (weekly housekeeping) Laundry: Yes (washer/dryers coin operated) Towels: Yes Internet: Wi-fi available

The Vantaggio Suites on Turk Street are on the northern edge of the Gough/Hayes valley. This is a quaint and quiet part of town which is close to the Opera House, City Hall and Symphony Hall. A calm location away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
Rooms	Shared room	Bath	Private Bathroom
Meal Options	Breakfast only	Availability	All year
Location/ Travel time	15 minutes by public transport or 25 minutes walk to the school.	Kitchen	Yes
Notes	Age: 18+ Cleaning: Yes (weekly housekeeping) Laundry: Yes (washer/dryer coin operated) Towels: Yes Internet: Wi-fi available

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English Courses in San Francisco

Language School Converse

General English Course

Intensive English Course

Business Course

Combination Course

FCE Preparation Course (11 weeks)

Cambridge Preparation Course

CAE Preparation Course (11 weeks)

TOEFL Preparation Course

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