Study abroad
Established in 1938, Brandon College is one of the oldest language schools in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area.

Course description

The school is conveniently located in the historic Market Street building, on the corner of Market and 5th Streets, near all major transportation.
Take a short walk to shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions, and residence clubs.

Pedagogy

All instructors are fully certified and have extensive experience in teaching English as a second language (ESL).

Activities

The school proposes a social activity program each month.

Equipment

Modern equipment.
The school provides a TOEFL CBT computer lab, to help you to prepare for the TOEFL, which is open everyday Monday through Friday. The access fee is 26€ or about $36 per week.
  • Minimum age : 18 years and 21 for certain programs
  • Capacity : 150 - 300 p.
  • Number of classrooms : 10
  • Services : internet access, multi-media center, student lounge, wifi
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Metro
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

Accreditations

  • Our advice

We love this school because it is unpretentious and all the teachers give you a warm and friendly welcome.
It’s up to you to discover this wonderful city.

  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 2,16 January - 20 February - 6 April - 28 May - 4 July - 3 September - 8 October - 22 to 23 November - 25 December 2012
  • Supplementary fee(s) : I-20 express mail 58 €.


Course - 25 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 45 min.
1 week2 week3 week4 week5 week6 week7 week1 extra week(s) Add for +7 weeks
189 €-+
Courses start every Monday April 2012
Class Schedule
9:00am - 10:45am Structure, Grammar (Intensive English)
11:00am - 01:00pm TOEFL Preparation
If you want to take the exam, you have to register directly online at the official website www.ets.org and take the exam at a test center.
Examination fees are not included in the course price

  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have5 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay - standard homestay, residence - the ansonia residence interior room, residence - vantaggio cosmo residence downtown, residence - vantaggio jefferson square residence medium room, residence - vantaggio union square residence - o’farell street.
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay

Standard Homestay

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Most families host several students at the same time. They live in a residential area.
  • best way to practice the language
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 45 - 60 min. by transportation
Accommodation options1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Half board every day - Shared bathroom186 €
twin room (2 beds) - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom167 €
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom217 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom186 €
single room - Half board every day - Private bathroom271 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Private bathroom240 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 1

The Ansonia residence interior room

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Centrally located just a few blocks from Union Square. Expect to pay a security deposit of 300 US dollars for a double room and 500 US dollars for a single room as well as 25 US dollars for housekeeping (payable upon arrival) High season fees 5% per week from 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012 .
  • economical
  • friendly atmosphere
  • good quality for the prices
  • recommended for the youngest
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10-15 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week (1-3)1 week (4-52)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom195 €146 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom287 €213 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 2

Vantaggio Cosmo residence Downtown

Language Travels living accomodation united-states san-francisco
Residence located near to Union Square. . Expect to pay a security deposit of 250 US dollars for a double room and 400 US dollars for a single room as well as 25 US dollars for the security deposit for the key (payable upon arrival) High season fees 5% per week from 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012 .
  • for the most independents
  • for those who want to live in the downtown
  • limited avaibilities
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10 - 15 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week (1-3)1 week (4-52)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom269 €177 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom501 €329 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 3

Vantaggio Jefferson Square residence medium room

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Residence is located near to Jefferson Square. Expect to pay a security deposit of 100 US dollar and 25 US dollar for housekeeping purposes (payable upon arrival). Possible dinner option to be taken at Ventaggio Cosmo High season fees 5% per week from 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012 .
  • limited avaibilities
  • reassuring for women alone
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 15-20 min. by transportation
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week (1-3)1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom206 €126 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom358 €217 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 4

Vantaggio Union Square residence - O’Farell Street

Language Travels living accomodation united-states san-francisco
Residence is centrally located neary to Union Square. Expect to pay a security deposit of 100 US dollars for double room and 400 for single room 25 US dollars for the housekeeping and 25 US dollars for the security deposit for the key (payable upon arrival). Possible dinner option to be taken at Ventaggio Cosmo High season fees 5% per week from 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012 .
  • limited avaibilities
  • not recomended for the youngest
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10-15 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week (1-3)1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom211 €135 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom358 €242 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
76 €: San Francisco International Airport - One way152 €: San Francisco International Airport - Roundtrip
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