Study English at Intrax International Institute in San Francisco!
Known for its cosmopolitan culture and Californian cuisine, San Francisco is one of the top travel destinations in the world.
San Francisco's hilly streets offer gorgeous views of famous sites, such as Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend the day in the city sightseeing, shopping and exploring the nightlife. Take weekend trips to wineries in Napa Valley, amusement parks and the boardwalk in Santa Cruz. Whether skiing at Lake Tahoe or surfing in Big Sur, San Francisco and its neighboring cities will keep you entertained!
Our English Language School in San Francisco is:
- Located in the theater district of downtown San Francisco, right
next to the famous shopping area, Union Square - Within walking distance of the piers on the Embarcadero, Chinatown, Nob Hill, world famous museums and art galleries, shopping centers and diverse restaurants
- Easily accessible by all public transportation including bus, Muni, BART and Cable Car
- An ETS Certified Test Administration Site for both the TOEFL and TOEIC exams
San Francisco Major Attractions
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Our Facilities
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Program Offerings in San Francisco |
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| English Language | English Success Afternoon Focus Classes Friday Focus Classes |
| TOEFL/TOEIC Test Preparation | TOEFL Success TOEIC Success |
| Business English | Professional Certificate In Business & Management (PCBM) |
| Internships | Professional Internship Program |
| Private Lessons | Private Instruction Program |
Student services offered at our Intrax San Francisco center:
Arrival OrientationThe arrival orientation is your chance to learn what you need to know to be happy and successful during your stay in the USA with Intrax. Whether you choose an English, business or TOEFL program, your first day at Intrax San Francisco will introduce you to our staff, the neighborhood and our facilities. Here is the Intrax San Francisco orientation schedule:
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During your program at Intrax San Francisco, our staff will always be available to answer your questions, help you solve problems and give you advice on how to make your English education experience better. You'll be supported by Intrax San Francisco's Student Advisers, teachers, student ambassadors, supervisors and the Center Director.
In addition to providing help when you ask for it, our team members will ensure that the English or business program you have selected is working for you. This begins with the initial counseling session during your arrival orientation and continues with follow up sessions during and at the end of your program. Be sure to tell your Student Advisor about anything that is on your mind. He or she is there to help you get an education for success! Meet our San Francisco staff now.
Traveling to the USA to study at Intrax is about more than just sitting in a classroom. It's an opportunity to experience the people and culture of the city where you are studying so that you gain a full immersion experience. Intrax San Francisco has an exciting activities program designed to get you out of the center, using your English in real-life situations and experiencing everything San Francisco and its surrounding areas have to offer. View this month's activity calendar.
Beyond the scheduled activities, your Student Advisor has valuable information about excursions, day trips and vacation opportunities around the center.
Intrax San Francisco offers homestay or Residence Club accommodation.
Intrax San Francisco's Accommodation Coordinator can match you with a local San Francisco host family who will provide you with a bedroom, meals and a friendship that can last a lifetime. We carefully screen every host familiy to ensure that they will be able to provide Intrax students with clean, comfortable and friendly accommodations in a safe residential neighborhood. Learn more about San Francisco's homestay accommodation option.
Intrax San Francisco also offers several residence club options within the city. These clubs are special hotels for international students that provide clean, comfortable rooms at affordable prices. Learn more about San Francisco's Residence Club options.
Traveling is tiring and can be overwhelming even if you feel confident in your English language skills. Our Intrax San Francisco staff can work with you to either recommend the best and most affordable route on public transportation to your accommodation or organize your transportation to and from the airport to make your arrival and departure to and from San Francisco easier.
Our transportation service includes meeting you at the curbside arrival area of the airport and dropping you off with your host family or at the residence club. Upon departure, you can also request to be picked up from your housing and dropped off at the departure area of the airport in plenty of time for your return flight home. In order to take advantage of this service, you must provide your detailed flight information to Intrax at least two weeks before your arrival or departure date.
For Intrax students interested in attending a U.S. college or university, Intrax San Francisco offers a special service to help you achieve your goals Over the years, hundreds of Intrax students have used our college and university placement service to successfully enroll in such prestigious San Francisco institutions as:
- San Francisco State University
- University of California Berkeley Extension
- California State University East Bay
- Chabot Community College
These are just a few of the schools that have accepted Intrax International Institute graduates. You can enjoy this type of success by enrolling in any Intensive or Super Intensive schedule and then taking advantage of Friday appointments with a Student Advisor who can help you to select a university or college program, assist you with the application forms, help you to prepare your application essay (if needed) and generally prepare you for success at the college or university of your choice. Learn more about Intrax San Francisco's university partnerships.
This bi-annual fair is your chance to discover vocational, certificate, undergraduate and graduate level study options for your academic career after Intrax. It's an opportunity to meet American University International Student Advisors to get free visa and study advice. The fair is open to anyone interested in receiving information about studying in the USA.
Intrax San Francisco Spring Fair: March 2009
Intrax San Francisco Fall Fair: September 2009
When you finish your Intrax program, we want to celebrate your success! Intrax San Francisco holds a weekly student graduation every Thursday afternoon. At this event all of the current Intrax students gather with teachers and staff to support graduating students. During the graduation you are presented with a certificate of completion by the Center Director and your picture is taken. Students look forward to this day as it is an opportunity to celebrate the graduating students' achievements and join classmates and friends in the lounge. Teachers are also excited as they get to congratulate their students on their improved English language skills and talk with them about their future plans.
Local Activities & Events -
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Entertainment, Food & Drink, Shopping -
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Transportation -
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News, Sports & Weather
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Maps -
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