ELS Language Center - San Francisco, North Bay, CA

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
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Center Director	Academic Director	International Student Advisor

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

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