American Academy of English
ESL Program
San Francisco, CA
American Academy of English is one of 2 English-language programs we list in San Francisco, independent or university-run.
One rate across the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced ESL levels. Twelve weeks is priced below three times the four-week rate.
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Class hours a week
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed in our CEA data
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: American Academy of English, SEVP SFR214F01265000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
American Academy of English tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Hours/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-week rate | 4 weeks | $595 | ||
| 12-week rate | 12 weeks | $1,635 |
Do you need a visa for this program?
Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $136 a week this is number 5 of the 43 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 38 of the others, against a median of $318. The nearest few:
- Lingua Prime TX$125
- Discovery Learning Center$126
- American Academy of English$136
- Boston International Academy (BIA)$158
- United Language Institute$171
Choosing within San Francisco
We list 2 English-language programs in San Francisco. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. California has 48 in total, view our state listings.
None of the others in San Francisco publish a rate we have been able to confirm.
- EC San Franciscorate not confirmed
Not confirmed in our record
- class hours a week and how the school counts them
- term start dates
- an accreditation we could confirm
Common questions
How much does American Academy of English cost?
$136 a week, derived from the $1,635 recorded for its 12-week "12-week rate". Source-linked record dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at American Academy of English?
Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.