at Dominican University of California
General Housing Facilities Area Information Arrival Information Host Institution
Tel: 1(415) 485-3224
E-mail: sra@ELS.edu
- 18km north of the Golden Gate Bridge
- Access to campus gym, pool, library, health center, cafeteria, and student clubs
- Mild winter weather
- Easy access to San Francisco by bus and ferry
- Weekend Trips: Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods, Wine Country, Point Reyes National Seashore, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Twitter, Google, Facebook, & Apple
- Day trips to top-rated universities
- Join ELS on social media! #ELSCenters #elssanfrancisconorthbay
Center Director | Academic Director | International Student Advisor |
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Dean Wright | Petra Jasso | Oksana Levin |
Introduction
Choosing to study English at ELS San Francisco, North Bay means studying in an inclusive environment on the park-like campus of Dominican University of California. You'll be studying in the charming and artsy small town of San Rafael, just north of downtown San Francisco, where the Golden Gate Bridge is a short distance away.
One of the unique parts about living in San Rafael is that you'll get to experience both small-and big-city environments. You can explore everything San Rafael has to offer, then take a short ferry or bus ride to various attractions around the San Francisco Bay Area!
The ELS San Francisco, North Bay physical address is:
at Dominican University of California
190 Palm Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
USA
Programs
- Semi-Intensive English
- Intensive English
- American Explorer
Special Opportunities
- American Conversation Partnerships
- College Class Auditing
- College Class Visitation
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Volunteer Experience
Age Requirements
No ELS Housing | 14+ |
Homestay, Homestays in the area | 18-30* |
Student Residence (off campus), San Rafael Student Home | 18+ |
*Students aged 16 and 17 may be accepted in homestay at these locations upon approval by the Center Director, and depending on availability.
Start Dates
2025
January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1, December 29
2026
January 26, February 23, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 8, October 5, November 2, November 30, December 28
Price Summary
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Center Profile
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