ELS-San Francisco (Dominican University of California)
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| Country & city | San Rafael, United States |
|---|---|
| Courses | 3 |
| Accommodation | 2 |
| Address | 190 Palm Avenue (in Pennafort Hall), San Rafael, CA 94901-8008 USA |
| Official website | www.els.edu(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
ELS/San Francisco North Bay is located on the campus of Dominican University of California (DUC) in the town of San Rafael, 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco and 18 km north of the Golden Gate Bridge. San Rafael is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, a safe area with beautiful scenery, and the DUC campus is within walking distance. In San Rafael and San Francisco you can enjoy many exciting outdoor sports such as hiking, mountain biking, golf, swimming and sailing. Excellent transportation connections make it easy to travel around the entire San Francisco Bay. You can choose an on-campus dormitory or off-campus student housing, and the dormitories offer high-speed internet access, including cable TV and telephone. Programs offered: ㆍ College Preparation English ㆍ Intensive ㆍ Semi-Intensive ㆍ TOEFL Preparation Program ㆍ American Explorer Optional activities: ㆍ Conversation partners, college class visits and auditing, volunteering Housing options: ㆍ On-campus dormitory or homestay Partner school: ㆍ Concurrent enrollment at the university is possible, college credit for study at ELS, TOEFL exemption upon completing ELS Level 112 ㆍ Sample majors: Communication, International Studies, Business Administration, MBA, Education, Psychology, Nursing
School Features
- Access to Campus Facilities
- American Conversation Partnerships
- College Class Visits
- College Credit for ELS
- Concurrent Enrollment at Host College
- Contact America! Program
- TOEFL Testing Center
- Volunteerism Experience
Highlights
- Beautiful scenery of the San Francisco Bay
- Use of DUC campus facilities and interaction with local students
- Many exciting outdoor sports activities
- On-campus dormitory or off-campus student housing
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive English 30L | Weekly lessons: 30 lessons, Class size: average 15 students | 30 lessons/week; 4-11 weeks | US$570 | week |
| Semi-Intensive 20L | Weekly lessons: 20 lessons, Class size: average 15 students | 20 lessons/week; 4-11 weeks | US$510 | week |
| American Explorer 15L | Weekly lessons: 15 lessons, Class size: average 15 students | 15 lessons/week; 1-11 weeks | US$450 | week |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Off-campus dormitory (twin room, meals not included) See details San Rafael Student Home | US$360 |
| Homestay (single room, 14 meals per week) | US$470 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | US$200 | Once |
| Airport pickup (branch) (OAK → San Rafael) | US$180 | Once |
| Airport pickup (Branch) (OAK → San Rafael) | US$180 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (San Francisco International Airport) | US$210 | Once |
| Textbook fee (Materials & Technology Fee) | US$27.5 | 1 week |
| Student Health Insurance | US$50 | 1 week |
| Facility usage fee | US$20 | 1 week |
| Housing Booking Fee | US$200 | Once |
| Visa stamp fee (U.S. Embassy interview fee) | US$185 | Once |
| SEVIS Fee (U.S. immigration international student registration fee) | US$350 | Once |
| ESTA | US$40 | Once |
| Visa Integrity Fee (a newly introduced fee) | US$250 | Once |
Facilities
Use of university facilities: computer center ㆍ gymnasium ㆍ table tennis ㆍ snack bar ㆍ soccer field ㆍ nearby golf course (fee applies) ㆍ tennis courts ㆍ Language Technology Center (LTC) ㆍ music practice rooms ㆍ aerobics and other fitness classes (fee applies) ㆍ health center ㆍ basketball court ㆍ library ㆍ recreation park ㆍ billiards (pool) ㆍ outdoor swimming pool ㆍ volleyball court ㆍ fitness center ㆍ wheelchair accessible ㆍ cafeteria * Some facilities may have restrictions.
Activities
Weekend trips to Yosemite National Park and Las Vegas are possible, and public transportation or the high-speed ferry makes it easy to get to the bustling areas of San Francisco.
Surroundings
A campus located on the outskirts of San Francisco. Beaches and mountains nearby make it great for leisure activities. The school has sports facilities, and on-campus dormitories are available.
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