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
Pennafort Hall
San Rafael, CA 94901
USA
Programs
- Semi-Intensive English
- Intensive English
- American Explorer
- Guided E-Learning
Special Opportunities
- American Conversation Partnerships
- College Class Auditing
- College Class Visitation
- Concurrent Enrollment
- IELTS Testing Center
- Volunteer Experience
Minimum Age Requirements
No ELS Housing | 16 |
Homestay, Homestays in the area |
18 (16+ only if approved by Center Director upon checking availability) |
Student Residence (off campus), San Rafael International Student Home | 18 |
Start Dates
2023
January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11
2024
January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9
Price Summary
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