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.
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- School-reported weekly class load
- 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
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
- Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
- Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail
American Academy of English tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-week rate | 4 weeks | $595 | ||
| 12-week rate | 12 weeks | $1,635 |
Application or registration charge: $100. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
One rate across the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced ESL levels. Twelve weeks is priced below three times the four-week rate. A separate $100 application fee is non-refundable.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at American Academy of English, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $136 a week this is number 13 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 82 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- SBL North$135
- South Beach Languages (SBL)$135
- American Academy of English$136
- High Expectations LLC$136
- Antares Denver$138
Lower-tuition programs in California
These programs have a lower calculated weekly tuition figure in the same state, based on information published by the schools. Course length, fees, class load, housing and admission terms may differ, so this is a tuition comparison, not a total-cost ranking.
Before you apply to American Academy of English
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask for the next available start date and application deadline.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within San Francisco
We list 2 English-language programs in San Francisco. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. California has 44 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, calculated from the $1,635 published for its 12-week "12-week rate". School source 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?
For a course at American Academy of English, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.