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30 minutes from San Francisco International Airport by car |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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LSI centers equipped with state-of-the-art computer rooms to be used during regular language lessons or for self-study
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University placement service available to LSI students. Students have been placed in: San Francisco State University, Art Institute of California and Golden Gate University
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Live in lovely Berkeley, a colorful, friendly and eclectic city situated a 30-minute subway ride from "America's Favorite City," San Francisco
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Type
: Private
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Establishment
: 1965
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Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP
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Enrollment
: 150
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Average Class Size
: 10
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Student Adviser
: Yes
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Airport Pickup: Yes
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Internet Access
: Yes
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Tuition
: High
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Activities
: Frequent
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Location
: Urban
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Transportation
: Train, bus, taxi
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Language Studies International, Berkeley
2015 Center Street
Berkeley, CA, 94704
, U.S.A.
TEL: +1 510-841-4695
FAX: +1 510-841-3015
E-mail: ber@lsi.edu
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View Course Information & Apply Online
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Founded in 1965, Language Studies International (LSI) has one aim: to ensure their students receive the best language learning experience. Consisting of 17 private language schools, LSI centers are located in 9 countries and have helped thousands of students from around the world significantly improve their English skills in the shortest time possible. LSI centers are located among the best-known cities in the world in order to offer students exposure to different cross-cultural ideas in vibrant urban environments and deepen their English communication skills and cultural understanding. For students wanting to study at a college or university, LSI offers academic counseling to help students during the application process. Academic counselors advise students which undergraduate courses to choose from, as well as arrange visits to universities and assist in completing university applications. Learning from native speaking instructors trained to the highest standards, students study from well-developed curriculums designed to develop their fluency and hone their skills in the areas of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as speaking, listening, reading and writing. Additional classes focus on: film and theater, media studies, current events, politics and local culture. LSI is a proud member of AAIEP, the American Association of Intensive English Programs, and also a member of CAPLS, Canadian Association of Private Language Schools, promoting professional standards and high-quality English programs.
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LSI, Berkeley has hosted hundreds of international students from around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come from Asia, including Korea (20%), Japan (15%) and Taiwan (5%). Students also come from countries in Latin America (20%), Africa (5%), Europe (20%), the Middle East (15%) and others.
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Faculty Qualifications |
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| LSI instructors are highly-qualified, native speaking professionals. Many instructors have lived and traveled abroad and have extensive training and experience teaching English to students from around the world. The personal and academic qualities of LSI instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to care deeply about their students. |
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| LSI, Berkeley provides students with the opportunity to enjoy a homestay experience. Homestays are ideal for those students who want to experience American culture first-hand as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. UC Berkeley on-campus dormitories are also available during the summer only. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private off-campus apartments are also available; however students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly. |
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| The LSI Berkeley Center is situated in the friendly, student-oriented city of Berkeley, California. The center is located a few city blocks away from the world-famous University of California, Berkeley campus. Home to 104,000 residents and located on the east end of the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is a vibrant, spirited city renowned for its colorful mixture of people and lifestyles. Within the city's 18 square miles, visitors can enjoy listening to a jazz quartet, play a round of golf, take a yoga class or take an architectural walking tour. A 30-minute trip on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) public transportation system brings visitors to the glorious "City by the Bay." Home to more than 770,000 residents, San Francisco, named "America's Favorite City," is known for its friendliness and intense spirit of individualism. Celebrated for its beauty, mild climate and sophistication, San Francisco's hilly streets provide gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay and its famous bridges, including the world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge. Home to a variety of cultures and ethnicities, San Francisco encourages both visitors and residents alike to explore diverse neighborhoods such as bustling Chinatown, the Italian quarter of North Beach and vibrant Haight-Ashbury, the heart of the hippie movement during the 1960s. The city's entertainment and cultural attractions appeals to all tastes, from visiting the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, watching the San Francisco Ballet and enjoying the San Francisco Symphony to cheering on San Francisco's professional football, baseball, hockey and basketball teams. For outstanding camping, hiking and climbing excursions, Yosemite National Park is a 3.5 hour drive from San Francisco. A short trip by BART allows visitors to explore the wider Bay Area and its dynamic cultural, entertainment and social destinations in nearby Oakland, San Jos and the Silicon Valley. |
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