The English Center (Oakland, USA) - Reviews

courses

Courses

English

school

School description

The English Center is an independent, post-secondary school as well as a workforce development agency. The English Center serves immigrants, international students, and professionals who need to improve their communication skills to achieve their goals and:

Find better jobs
Attend college
Improve their professional options

For job seekers and employers, we also provide services through our on-site career center, the English Center One-Stop.

Our Student Programs

The English Center transforms our students into confident, proficient English speakers ready for their next life step.

We offer a unique combination of English language fluency, technology, and academic skills, plus employment and university placement services.
We support students' progress by fostering an emotionally supportive learning environment in which students learn at an accelerated pace, thereby improving rapidly.
We integrate acculturation into all programs, helping students adapt to the American workplace and university classroom.
We provide internships and job placement opportunities with advancement potential.
We are committed to helping each student reach his/her potential, regardless of his/her resources.
We offer two programs of study, plus part-time options, including the Healthcare Careers Project.

Popular English schools near The English Center

Berkeley, CA

7 km away

Philadelphia Language Center

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

NZ$ 3,959

starting
price*

starting price

NZ$ 3,959

Berkeley

8 km away

Language Studies International (LSI): Berkeley

6 reviews

"It’s good to learn but I think I think if given the opportunity, you should focus on strengthening students' weaknesses."

"Don't be afraid to dream! Even if it seems that your dream is impossible!:)"

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).

NZ$ 772

starting
price*

starting price

NZ$ 772

Berkeley

8 km away

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

1 review

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

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

NZ$ 1,221

starting
price*

starting price

NZ$ 1,221

have-questions