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Contact:
Dr. James E. Landes, Executive Director Tel: 415-567-0189 Fax: 415-567-1475 530 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 USA
Established:
1982 |
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American Academy of EnglishDescriptionThe Academy provides: Fully Accredited ESL program for all levels, TOEFL and TOEIC Preparation. Free Workshops for enrolled students - Accent Reduction, Conversation and American Slang Open Enrollment - enroll at anytime Internet Computer Lab IBT and Institutional TOEFL test center Orientation and assessment Individual placement Teachers with ESL experience and degrees Field trips to local areas and points of interest
LocationThe Academy is located in downtown San Francisco's Civic Center, walking distance to City Hall, the Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall, art galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
Teaching QualificationsAll instructors are native speakers of English; most have MA degrees in ESL or are currently working on MA degrees in ESL. One has Ph.D. in Linguistics
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:TOEFL Test Preparation class and TOEIC Test Preparaton class Accent reduction (pronunciation) Conversation class (listening/speaking) American Slang class
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 18
Average Class Size: 15
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 2
TOEFL and TOEIC Test Preparation Courses Available
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 22
Part Time Available: No
Session Length:
12 Week Sessions; Running enrollment - students can start anytime.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 68%
Europe: 14%
Latin America: 18%
Middle East: 0%
Average Enrollments:
February: 120
July: 180
October: 165
FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Residence club room reservation booking fee - $150; Personal airport pickup - $90.
Notes on Fees:
Initially, students are required to enroll for a 12 week period for $1050 plus application fee of $75; If more instruction is desired, students may continue on a monthly basis at $360/month.
AccommodationsHomestay: $700/mo
Apartment: $1000/mo
Cooperative: $680
Hotel: $100/night
Residence Clubs in San Francisco run about $900-$980 per month for a single; $680-720/month for shared. Our host families are screened. Student ServicesThe Academy will assist in finding housing and recommends living in San Francisco. Please see our web site for details on Student Services and on Housing at www.aae.edu Educational Service OpportunitiesStudents who pass our Advanced Course may enter several community colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area without having to take the TOEFL test. TransportationThe Academy is easily reached by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), bus, and rail. We are a 20 minute drive from San Francisco International Airport. |
