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With more than 35 years of experience, the Converse International School of Languages is recognized throughout the world as a leader for effective language training.
Since 1972, students from all over the world have learned to communicate effectively and with confidence at the Converse International School of Languages.

Course description

The CISL school is centrally located in the heart of the financial district so that you can experience the pulse of the city. San Francisco has one of the best public transportation systems in the United States.

Pedagogy

The teachers are qualified, experienced and motivated, and are there to help you learn.

Activities

The school places great importance on sport and cultural activities that allow you to discover American culture. They offer afternoon activities and weekend excursions, and there is always a program coordinator present to help you plan your individual activities.

Equipment

The school has modern equipment
  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Capacity : 50 - 150 p.
  • Number of classrooms : 14
  • Services : multi-media center, student lounge
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Metro
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

Accreditations

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A wonderful aspect of this program is that it has a maximum of 8 students per class. This low student to teacher ratio allows professors to better serve the students. CISI is situated in a business sector, which makes it particularly appealing for young professionals or new graduates.

  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 22 to 23 November - 24 to 25 December 2011 - 1 January - 20 February - 28 May - 4 July - 3 September 2012
  • Supplementary fee(s) : Fee for housing accommodation changes 78 €.


Course - 20 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 50 min.
2 week3 week4 week5 week6 week7 week8 week9 week10 week11 week12 week13 week14 week15 week1 extra week(s) Add for +15 weeks
240 €-+
Courses start every Monday April 2012
Courses from 9:00am to 12:30pm
An individualized placement test on your first day will determine the appropriate language level for you. An exit test on your last day will measure your progress. You will receive a Converse International School of Languages English Certificate and a detailed report of your progress in each skill area.
Prices include books and materials.
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have9 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay, residence - gaylord suites, residence - herbert, residence - residence ansonia, residence - the kenmore residence, residence - vantaggio suites - turk street - medium, residence - vantaggio suites cosmo - lower floors, hotel, hotel - sheldon hotel (large rooms), hotel - spaulding hotel.
  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

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The families are rigorously selected. A $250 security deposit is required upon arrival. High season fees 20 € per week from 01 July 2012 to 31 July 2012 .
  • best way to practice the language
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 20 - 40 min. by transportation
Accommodation options2 week3 weekSupplementary 1 week (4+)
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom596 €866 €287 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom515 €750 €248 €
single room - Half board every day - Private bathroom685 €1002 €333 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Private bathroom607 €886 €294 €
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Residence 1

Gaylord Suites

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Fournished suites located near Union Square. $520 deposit for apartment and key
  • for those want to live closed o the school
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 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 options2 week3 weekSupplementary 1 week (4+)
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom1187 €1778 €449 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 2

Herbert

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All rooms are furnished with a computer desk, chair, desk lamp, TV, dresser, closet. There is a refrigirator, Cable TV, and free high speed internet access. Laundry facilities and a communal lounge with vending machines are located in the building. Weekly housekeeping is included.
  • for those want to live closed o the school
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10 min. on foot
  • Minimum age : 18 years
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 options2 week3 week1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom349 €525 €141 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom671 €447 €174 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom627 €940 €252 €
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Residence 3

Residence Ansonia

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The residence is very centrally located just 3 blocks from Union Square, close to many places of interest in the city. Weekly linen and housekeeping service, but consider bringing your own towel. Breakfast (pancakes, tea, coffee) is included daily. Shared kitchen. Expect to pay 500 US dollar deposit, $25 for keys as well as $25 for housekeeping purposes (non-reimbursable). 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 : 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 options2 week3 weekSupplementary 1 week (4+)
 twin room (2 beds) - - Shared bathroom136 €  
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom391 €588 € 
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom445 €669 €155 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom576 €862 €201 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom685 €1025 €236 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 4

The Kenmore residence

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Located at Cathedral Hill in the heart of San Francisco, The Kenmore is a favorite stop for travelers, as it is friendly and affordable. All rooms are equipped with telephones, and a 24-hour switchboard takes messages, receives your faxes and e-mails, and is happy to provide wake-up calls. The Kenmore is close to public transportation and a short bus or taxi ride away from Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and the Union Square shopping district. There is a television lounge, game room, library, and laundry room available to our guests as well as free WiFi. Linen service and weekly housekeeping. Please bring your own towels. $25 refundable key deposit.
  • economical
  • good quality for the prices
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 15 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 options2 week3 weekSupplementary 1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Half board Monday to Saturday, breakfast on Sunday - Shared bathroom395 €592 €198 €
twin room (2 beds) - Half board Monday to Saturday, breakfast on Sunday - Private bathroom418 €627 €209 €
single room - Half board Monday to Saturday, breakfast on Sunday - Hall shower534 €801 €267 €
single room - Half board Monday to Saturday, breakfast on Sunday - Private bathroom688 €1032 €325 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 5

Vantaggio Suites - Turk Street - Medium

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Private bathroom, cable TV, weekly maid service, mini-refrigirator, microwave, telephone with voice mail, free internet access, study desk and chair, dishes and silverware. Security deposit : $400 for private rooms, $250 shared room/person. key deposit $25. Carpet cleaning : $25. High season fees 5% per week from 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012 .
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 15 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 options2 week3 weekSupplementary 1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Bed & breakfast - Private bathroom414 €499 €128 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Private bathroom716 €866 €217 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 6

Vantaggio Suites Cosmo - lower floors

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Residence is centrally located very near to Union Square. Expect to pay a security deposit of 400 US dollars and 25 UD dollars for housekeeping purposes (payable upon arrival). High season fees 5% per week from 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012 . High season fees 5% per week from 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012 .
  • for the most independents
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 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 options2 week3 weekSupplementary 1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom518 €685 €174 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom967 €1276 €321 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Hotel 1

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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

Hotel 2

Sheldon Hotel (large rooms)

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Walking distance to school is 10 minutes. Brand new private baths, mini-refrigerator, desk, free wi-fi, cable TV and weekly linen and houskeeping service.
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  • Approximative time to school : 10 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 options2 week3 weekSupplementary 1 week (4+)
double room (1 or 2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom449 €673 €174 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom897 €1346 €348 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Hotel 3

Spaulding Hotel

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Walking distance to the school is 10 minutes. All rooms are furnished with a computer desk, chair, desk lamp,TV, dresser, closet. There is a refrigerator, cable TV and free high-speed internet access. Laundry facilities and a communal lounge with vending machines are located in the building. Weekly housekeeping is included. Kitchen facility.
  • Stay from to
  • Approximative time to school : 10 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 options2 week
  - - Shared bathroom221 €
- - Private bathroom831 €
twin room (2 beds) - - Private bathroom565 €
single room - - Shared bathroom654 €
single room - - Private bathroom1233 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom831 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
140 €: San Francisco International Airport - Roundtrip70 €: San Francisco International Airport - One way(Supplément nuit 30€, de 22h00 à 7h00 )

Your language travel price

Standard Course

Study abroadtuition 2 week(s)611 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee78 €

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Total booking price769 €
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Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
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This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
The Intensive TOEFL Preparation Course is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to get a high TOEFL score.
TOEFL is recognized throughout the world by universities and businesses as a measure of English proficiency. A high TOEFL score is required of international students by most U.S. colleges and universities for admission.
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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
NAFSA
This is an association of professionals that promotes student and university exchanges with the United States. The members of NAFSA carry out these goals to develop an international education.
This program offers the student both general English language courses and courses in English used frequently in a business setting.
The main objective of this program is to help students understand English, and improve their ability to communicate with confidence, especially within a business situation.
This course introduces key business concepts, while allowing students to develop practical skills within real business scenarios such as presentations, negotiations, telephone conversations, meetings and discussions. This is a specialized language program that caters to your professional needs!
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AAIEP
Through its support for ethical and professional standards for intensive English programs, the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) promotes the well-being and educational success of its English language students.
Through its advocacy efforts with both governmental and nongovernmental actors, AAIEP communicates the value of English study in the U.S. and make studying the language more accessible.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
This program helps students develop the academic and language skills they need to successfully enroll in a degree program at a university abroad.
CEA
The Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) is a non-profit organization whose primary focus is the accreditation of English language programs and institutions in the United States. English language institutions accredited by CEA may offer other language-related programs such as TEFL training and foreign language courses. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, which allows institutions to use CEA accreditation for purposes of certification to admit international students. CEA also conducts international accreditation reviews.
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