The Intensive English curriculum is designed for students who want to learn the language as quickly as possible within a short period of time. There are 30 morning and afternoon lessons per week. You will learn the key fundamentals of the English language in conjunction with vital study and classroom skills that will lead to success, including:
Key Language Skills: Our English courses cover all essential language skills such as: listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar. You will learn to speak with clarity, listen carefully, and gain the writing competencies necessary to complete your academic assignments with ease and accuracy.
Skills Enhancement Classes: ELS Centers offer Skills Enhancement Classes dedicated to subjects such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events, and American Culture – enabling you to not only learn the English language, but to become part of the conversation and acquire the academic skills to succeed in higher education. Skill Enhancement Classes encompass two hours per day. In Levels 101-103, students work on Beginning Conversation and another skill area. In Levels 104-106, students focus on academic reading, writing, listening, or speaking skills. Starting in Levels 107-112, students work on academic skills such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, presentations, and note-taking.
Applied Learning: Students practice conversation and speaking skills using practical, real-world English. They learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve their use of grammar. In the United States, Contact America! allows you to meet with native English-speakers, practice conversing while using real-world English, and listen to guest lecturers.
Key University Success Skills: To succeed in a US college or university, you will need more than just basic English language skills. Our program focuses on teaching you critical thinking, how to deliver presentations, public speaking, note-taking, academic research, and more. There are also more than 600 universities, colleges and career schools accept completion of an advanced ELS level as meeting the English language requirement for admission.
ELS recommends that students select a duration in 4-week increments (4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, etc.). Durations under 4 weeks (2 or 3 weeks) and in non-4-week increments may be available if space permits. These durations require special request and must be approved by the ELS Center Director.
課程水準
所有級別,初級到高級
You will take a placement test before your arrival in San Rafael to determine your class level.
班級人數
平均
12 位學生
最多
15 位學生
學生年齡
年齡區間
14 歲以上
平均
22 歲 (20 在夏季)
證書
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學校介紹
ELS San Francisco – North Bay設在加州多明尼克大學(Dominican University of California)校園內，位於北加州風景如畫的聖瑞斐爾(San Rafael)。 聖瑞斐爾安全美麗，乘坐巴士和輪渡可輕鬆到達舊金山，有許多體驗美國文化及探索大自然的機會。
Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner
年齡區間: 14 歲以上
住宿類型: 寄宿家庭
房間類型: 單人房
膳食安排: 早餐和晚餐 (每週14餐)
可用性: 一月 - 十二月
到達日: 週日, 隨時
出發日: 週六, 隨時
15257 元
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Live like a local with host families. American families are often very different from how they are portrayed in the media. Each one is unique; staying with an American family is an eye-opening experience into different lifestyles. It is common for families to have children and pets - the more the merrier! Everyone helps out around the house and students are responsible for keeping their bedroom area neat and generally picking up after themselves. The Golden Gate Transit bus line serves the San Rafael area and there are bus stops within a 15-minute walk of the Center. Students may be responsible for transportation to/from the Center.
The average commute time is currently 30 minutes by car, and in some cases, host families are willing to provide transportation, although not required. The Center's homestays are conveniently located close to GGT bus stops, so students have the freedom to travel at their own pace. Almost all homestay families are less than 45-55 minutes by public transportation.
Home types vary, but in general, ELS host families live in safe and affluent neighborhoods near the Center. ELS students will be assigned single rooms, most with shared bathrooms. All homes have heating and wireless internet but may not have air conditioning. ELS students will have access to living areas, the kitchen and laundry areas in the home.
What better way to practice your English and learn about American culture than to live with an American family!
14 meals per week. Homestay families offer a continental breakfast as well as a full dinner everyday. The host parents are encouraged to spend time with their student during mealtimes though it is not always possible in the morning. If the student has any special dietary needs, it is imperative that the student informs us and also has a conversation with their host family to ensure that the need is met.
San Rafael Student Home - Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals
年齡區間: 18 歲以上
地址: 179 Los Ranchitos Road , San Rafael, , CA 94903, USA
地點區域: San Rafael Student Home
住宿類型: Student residence (off-campus)
房間類型: 2人共享空間
膳食安排: 不含餐
設施: 廚房, 無線互聯網, 和 電視室
可用性: 一月 - 十二月
到達日: 週日, 隨時
出發日: 週六, 隨時
11616 元
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Note:
Doubles Delux and Single Delux are females only
Single Room is available per special request. Contact Center directly.
Males and females are in the same building. Gender-specific designations apply only to rooms.
The San Rafael Student Home is located in a very safe, quiet area. It is within a short, five-minute, free shuttle ride offered to and from the Center; the shuttle also provides free trips, upon students' requests, to the nearby mall and grocery stores.
The San Rafael Student Home offers private (single) and shared (double and triple) bedrooms. Shared bedrooms and bathrooms are usually for two to three students. In the female wing, a single superior room is available (cable-installed television and DVD player located in the room).
Students who choose standard rooms will share a bathroom and living area with other residents. Please know that there is only private bathroom in the double deluxe space (female only). When a bedroom is shared, students are usually paired with another student from a different country, but students can also request to be paired with a friend.
Each room is provided with linens (mattress cover, bed sheets, two blankets, one towel and one pillow) as well as a desk and closet space. There is additional storage space located at the facility to place empty luggage and bicycles. All students have access to plates, pots and pans, cutlery and cooking utensils.
Located in a safe, residential neighborhood just 3.5km from ELS
Free daily shuttle van to ELS and anywhere in San Rafael
Walking distance to a large shopping mall with cinemas, restaurants and inexpensive food court
Next to bus stop with bus service to San Francisco
Shared living rooms with TV and DVD players
Wireless internet
Shared dining room
Shared fully-equipped kitchen
Recreation room
Laundry room
Daily cleaning service for common areas and requested bathrooms
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to San Rafael based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
