English schools in Oakland

9 Best English Language Schools in Oakland in 2024 (from NZ$ 467)

7 km away

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We are here to help you achieve your dream. With us, you will improve your English skills and at the same time build great memories of the United States and its people. You will study under teachers highly skilled in teaching English to international students. You will have academic counselors to guide you every step of the way. Our cooperating college network will make it easier for you to enter the American university of your choice

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NZ$ 3,959
8 km away

6 reviews

LSI San Francisco/Berkeley is located in the very centre of Berkeley, close to bus and underground stations and just a few blocks from the University campus in an area full of restaurants, cafes, cinemas and bookstores. Facilities include indoor and outdoor common areas, computer room with free internet access and a student resource library - everything you need to help you develop your skills as you study English in the USA. Our language school is an official TOEIC test centre, so you can take the exam in the school. We also offer TOEFL and Cambridge Examination (CAE) preparation courses, as well as more general English programmes. The school occupies a two-story building with indoor and outdoor common areas and a large, glass-covered atrium. We are located just a short walk from the University of California, restaurants, theater, shopping, and transportation. LSI Berkeley offers many facilities to the students. The computer lab has 9 computers with access to internet and a printer which students can use for printing homework, flight details, directions, etc. In the student lounge, students will find a relaxing area with several couches and tables, as well as a large, flat screen TV, on which students can watch their favorite TV shows or the news. Other facilities are the student kitchen, resource room, game room with ping pong table, and free Wifi throughout the school. SI Berkeley has had students from 39 different countries in the past year. Nationalities and percentages vary depending on the time of year. In the summer months, we have many students from South American and European countries. In the winter, we have many students from Saudi Arabia and Asian countries. How many students do you have during high and low seasons? We have up to 175 students during the high season (summer months) and about 65-80 students during the low season (winter months).

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NZ$ 772
8 km away

1 review

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

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NZ$ 1,221
8 km away

2 reviews

Kaplan International Berkeley is located just two blocks from the University of California at Berkeley. There is a variety of courses to choose from including intensive English and graduate school test preparation. Students can also choose from homestay and student residence accommodation options. The school is in a modern building with excellent facilities and courses are taught by friendly, qualified, and experienced teachers. Only 30 minutes from San Francisco, students will also have many opportunities to experience the local California culture.

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NZ$ 467
12 km away

11 reviews

EC San Francisco is a contemporary space, situated in the heart of the city centre, just off Market Street and a short walk to Union Square. Classrooms surround a large sun-filled lounge, where students can relax and meet their classmates from all over the world. Launched: 2010 Centre capacity: 222 Classrooms: 15 Minimum age: 16 Students per class: Average 12 (Max. 15) Wheelchair accessible School Includes 23 internet connected computers Free wireless internet access throughout the centre Library facilities Self study room for all EC San Francisco students Interactive whiteboards in every classroom Starbucks Social and cultural programme Student lounge University Admissions Service

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NZ$ 862

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15% discount for some courses and accommodations from 1-4 weeks until 31 Dec 2024 Show details »

12 km away

1 review

California Language Academy was founded in July of 2010 with the mission of providing personalized, intimate, and engaging language learning services. Together, we have established high-quality, family owned and operated language schools that offer small class sizes to meet the individual needs of each student’s learning goals and objectives. We employ highly-qualified and dedicated instructors and our comprehensive curricula are designed to build students’ skills and self-confidence when communicating in English, or a foreign language, in an academic or professional setting. California Language Academy is passionate about the success of each of our students.

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NZ$ 664
NZ$ 781
13 km away

The host are located in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,805
13 km away

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around San Francisco with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in USA. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in San Francisco. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in USA have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in San Francisco, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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NZ$ 2,946

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NZ$ 323 discount for all courses and accommodations from 12-52 weeks Show details »

29 km away

ELS/San Francisco - North Bay is located on the campus of Dominican University of California (DUC), in the town of San Rafael, just 30 minutes north of downtown San Francisco and 18 km north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The city of San Rafael, which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, is safe and beautiful, and within walking distance of the DUC campus. San Rafael and San Francisco offer many exciting outdoor sports activities including hiking, mountain biking, golf, swimming and sailing. Excellent transportation links put the entire San Francisco Bay Area within reach.

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NZ$ 1,747

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