LSI-Berkeley
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| Country & city | Berkeley, United States |
|---|---|
| Courses | 10 |
| Accommodation | 7 |
| Address | 2015 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 USA |
| Official website | www.lsi.edu(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
LSI San Francisco/Berkeley is located in the heart of Berkeley. It is close to bus stops and a subway station, and only a few blocks from the university campus, in an area with restaurants, cafés, theaters, and bookstores. It has all the facilities you need to improve your abilities while studying English in the U.S., including indoor and outdoor common areas, two computer rooms with free internet access, and a student resource library. Our language school is an official TOEIC test center, so you can take the exam at the school. We also offer a TOEFL exam preparation course and a Cambridge exam (CAE) preparation course, as well as more General English programs. Courses Offered ㆍ International School Year 20/30 ㆍ Standard 20/ Intensive 30 ㆍ English for Acadmic Purposes ㆍ English for Business English ㆍ English for Teaching (Standard 20 plus 5/10 individual lessons) ㆍ Exam Prep: TOEFL ㆍ Cambridge Exam: FCE, CAE ㆍ One to One Courses: 5/10/20/30/40/50 lessons per week ㆍ Mini Group ㆍ 9 Day Compact Course ㆍ Club 40+
School Features
- LSI International Environment: You can meet friends of many different nationalities from around the world and experience diverse cultures. ? LSI Language Center: Located in one of the most ideal cities in the world, it offers easy access to diverse community and cultural activities. You can study in a comfortable environment with facilities fully equipped with the latest textbooks and resources. LSI Small Classes: We provide individual counseling and effective courses so that you can improve your core conversation skills. LSI Carefully Selected Homestays: We arrange the best homestays, which you can trust and feel at ease with. LSI Teachers: We select our teachers carefully, and they are skilled, friendly teachers who always listen to their students. LSI Interactive Classes: Active conversation lessons take place in a dynamic, energetic classroom atmosphere. LSI Level Placement: On your first day of arrival, we do our best to place you in the most accurate class through a level test that includes an interview. LSI Certificate: After successfully completing a course, you receive a certificate stating your course and level. LSI Multimedia: Every center has a computer room where you can study grammar, vocabulary, and more on your own. Free internet access is available. LSI Multi-Center Courses: You can study at a variety of centers.
Highlights
- Located in Berkeley, a city of innovation and beauty
- 30 minutes from the major attractions of San Francisco
- Outstanding student care by the school's managers
- Teaching staff with extensive teaching experience
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive 30 | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 30 lessons, Class size: 16 students | 30 lessons/week; 1-3 weeks | US$630 | week |
| Intensive 25 | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 25, Class size: 16-17 | 25 lessons/week; 1-3 weeks | US$565 | week |
| General English 20 | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 20, Class size: 16-18 | 20 lessons/week; 1-3 weeks | US$495 | week |
| Afternoon Course 10L | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 10 lessons, Class size: 15 students | |||
| English for Business 30L | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 30 lessons, Class size: 16 students | 30 lessons/week; 1-3 weeks | US$630 | week |
| Academic English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 30 lessons, Class size: 15 students | 30 lessons/week; 12-23 weeks | US$565 | week |
| English for Teaching | ||||
| Exam Prep: TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS | Age: 16 and over; Lessons per week: 24/25/30 lessons; Class size: 15 students | 30 lessons/week; 1-3 weeks | US$630 | week |
| Plus Course | Weekly lessons: 5/10 lessons, Class size: 15 students | |||
| Premium: Mini Group | Age: 19 and over; Lessons per week: 20/30/40 lessons; Class size: 15 students |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay (Branch office) (single room, 2 meals a day, shared bathroom) | US$1,500 |
| Homestay (single room, breakfast) | US$335 |
| Homestay (single room, 2 meals per day) | US$405 |
| Homestay surcharge - peak season (6/14-8/23) | US$40 |
| Homestay surcharge - Executive room with private bathroom (en-suite or sole use) | US$90 |
| Homestay surcharge - Christmas surcharge (Weekend of Dec 26/27 and Jan 02/03) | US$60 |
| Downtown Berkeley-YMCA (Single room, shared bathroom, self-catering) View details From $385 Berkeley accommodation https://www.lsi.edu/accommodation/Berkeley.pdf | US$385 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | US$185 | Once |
| Airport pickup (branch) (OAK → Berkeley) | US$200 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (Branch) (SFO → San Jose, Silicon Valley) | US$160 | Once |
| Airport pickup (Branch) (OAK → Berkeley) | US$160 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (San Francisco Airport) | US$155 | Once |
| Accommodation application fee (non-refundable) | US$150 | Once |
| Textbook fee (included in tuition) | US$0 | Once |
| Express Courier Fee | US$100 | 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
Email/high-speed wireless internet, computer room (10 computers), audio room, video room, library, 10+ classrooms, etc.
Activities
We run a busy and varied social activity program that makes the most of everything Berkeley and San Francisco have to offer. From trips to Alcatraz and Sausalito to student parties and baseball games, you can have fun with teachers and new friends while improving your English outside the classroom.
Surroundings
Located across the bay from San Francisco, the city of Berkeley is a bustling student city centered on the University of California campus and is an ideal city for anyone who wants to learn English in California. Berkeley itself is full of life with cafés, shops, restaurants, and nightlife, and visitors can easily reach all the attractions of San Francisco and the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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