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Programme for ages 12-17 years - Course + Activities *GROUPS ONLY

Language Studies International (LSI): San Francisco/Berkeley (Junior)
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Course description

The programme is based at our friendly and well-equipped school in the heart of downtown, just one block from the university campus and close to the eclectic shops and cafes of Telegraph Avenue. For older juniors (12–17 years) the course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons.

• 20 lessons per week
• Elementary to Advanced levels
• Afternoon activities/weekly excursions
• Full board homestay accommodation in shared room
• 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperonedgroup or if accompanied by their parents
• Max. 16 students per class

Featuring:

• Modern classrooms with projectors
• Student kitchen and lunchroom
• Computer lounge with WiFi
• Nearby shops and cafes

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-7 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (05 Jan - 01 Feb and 22 Jun - 09 Aug)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

Language Studies International: Berkeley does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in San Francisco.

Class size

Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The programme is based at our friendly and well-equipped school in the heart of downtown, just one block from the university campus and close to the eclectic shops and cafes of Telegraph Avenue. For older juniors (12–17 years) the course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons. For younger juniors (6–11 years) we offer morning English classes in mixed ability classes.

• 20 lessons per week
• Elementary to Advanced levels
• Afternoon activities/weekly excursions
• Full board homestay accommodation in shared room
• Students aged 6–11 can only study with parents or guardians as part of the Family Programme
• 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperoned group or if accompanied by their parents
• Max. 16 students per class

Featuring:

• Modern classrooms with projectors
• Student kitchen and lunchroom
• Computer lounge with WiFi
• Nearby shops and cafes

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Language Studies International (LSI): San Francisco/Berkeley (Junior) varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Language Studies International: Berkeley does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

School location

The programme is based at our friendly and well-equipped school in the heart of downtown, just one block from the university campus and close to the eclectic shops and cafes of Telegraph Avenue. For older juniors (12–17 years) the course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons. For younger juniors (7–11 years) we offer morning English classes in mixed ability classes.

• 15 lessons per week
• Elementary to Advanced levels
• Afternoon activities/weekly excursions
• Full board homestay accommodation in
shared room
• Students aged 7–11 can only study with parents
or guardians as part of the Family Programme
(see page 12)
• 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperoned
group or if accompanied by their parents
• Max. 16 students per class

Featuring:

• Modern classrooms with projectors
• Student kitchen and lunchroom
• Computer lounge with WiFi
• Nearby shops and cafes

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"Good experience but conditions not exactly appropriate to me (Isla)"

Isla Darbo-Pautrot, student from French Polynesia

comments writed by her father
Isla is almost 8 years old (next week).

I was very happy that the school has accept to take her for the junior program (normally it starts at 8) +++

I have to specify Isla was accompanied by her tall sister who is 10 and half years old.
So, for my rating, this is a general appreciation, for the both (rate for Isla 3,5/5 rate for Zoe 4,5/5)
Isla and Zoe spent only two weeks. It was too short but we are unable to do more.
And, unfortunately, we've lost two days :
- the first monday necessary to evaluate english level (that's normal)
- the second monday dedicated to Marthin Luther king (public holiday)
It should be good to pay the real number of days spend at school.

The organisation was serious ( staff, schedule : courses during the morning and afternoons reserved for "fun"); the environment was also secured.
And the teacher was pedagogue. It was certainly easier for her cause she only had three students : my daughters and an other one (the school had decided to gather young students, not a lot at this period)
The only fact i regret is the age of this little girl, cute but probably too young (6 and half) to learn a foreign langage in these conditions.

I don't exclude to come back to LSI Berkley

PS : sorry for the faults

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
8 Jan 2018 - 19 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Language Studies International: Berkeley offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - Half Board

NZ$ 763
weekly
Age range: 12 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 763
Welcoming and friendly atmosphere

Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis

Choice of single rooms with bed and breakfast or half-board

All bed linen and towels provided

Laundry facilities available in the home or at local laundry for about $5

Good and reliable transport links. Commutes range from 15 to 45 minutes.

Executive Supplement available
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

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Flights and airport transfer

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