- LSI's international students from all over the world will share each other's language learning experiences. - LSI pursues a small class size in order to provide students with the most ideal studying environment. - LSI's qualified teachers will offer top-quality class lessons. - LSI Language Centers all over the world will provide students with a global experience.
Top Native Language by Center
Total students number 152 China 29%, Saudi Arabia 14%, Brazil 10%, Korea 9%, Japan 6%, Italy 5%, Spain 4%, France 4%, Switzerland 3%, Taiwan 3%, Turkey 3%, Others 10%
Conditional Admission
LSI's academic team provides students assistance when going through the application process for transfers. The staff will check language requirements and required documents with the students in order for them to be well prepared. Furthermore, school counselors will come up with a study plan for individual students and monitor each student's progress in order to meet different universities' needs. In the past, students at LSI schools have been granted conditional admission from their chosen university or college. Many of these schools are LSI's partner schools in the States or Canada who are ensured that students who have completed LSI programs have attained competent English skills. LSI's University Preparation Programme is specifically designed to guide students along their application process and increase their acceptance rate.
Language Studies International(LSI)-Berkeley/San FranciscoAbout the
Since its establishment in 1965, Language Studies International has been providing international students with a place to exchange culture and learn new language. Believing that true linguistic enhancement comes when students are wholly immersed in the culture and language, LSI aims to provide the best accommodation suitable for English learning as well as an appropriate academic environment. LSI also understands that international students have different motives and reasons for their pursuit of new language and thus provides courses for all academic, professional and personal aims. With extensively trained instructors and professional academic counselors who have abundant experiences with foreign students, LSI constantly reviews the latest trend and methodology in the field. Accredited by AAIEP, LSI boasts an international atmosphere, learner-centered classes, quality homestay programs, certified teachers, dynamic class lessons and a certificate as a proof of students' language competence. LSI offers several challenging courses that promise students with significantly noticeable growth in their English skills. Courses provide the same lessons in different levels in order to meet each student's needs. As courses divided into 6 levels, ranging from beginner to advanced, students will be placed in the most suitable level and thus be provided with instructions and lessons apt for their English proficiency. LSI does not settle with its current establishment. Rather, the institution continuously takes part in international research and seminars in order to provide students with the most effective method and environment to learn English in.
Focus of Study : the General English Program is ideal for students wanting to experience bothclassroom lessons and student activities. During the lessons, students will begiven ample opportunities to practice and improve their conversational Englishskills.
Benefit, Goal of this course : theGeneral English Program does not take more than 15 student per class. This isto set an ideal studying environment for students. Students will thus be givenmore chances to speak with their native instructors. During the 2 lessons giveneach day, students will cover reading, writing, speaking and listening.Additional studying materials other than textbooks such as magazines,discussions, newspapers and role-plays will be applied in order to enrich students'learning experiences.
Curriculum : This course provides 20 lessons per week, 4 lessons per day.Same program is offered in six different levels. Beginner, Elementary,Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced are the levelsthat break down students' English proficiency. Upon their arrival, studentswill be given an Entrance Exam in order to be placed in an appropriate academiclevel. Courses are provided for as short as 1 week to 48 weeks. Students must beat least 16 years of age in order to enroll in thiscourse.
Focus of Study : the General English Program is ideal for students wanting to experience bothclassroom lessons and student activities. During the lessons, students will begiven ample opportunities to practice and improve their conversational Englishskills.
Benefit, Goal of this course : theGeneral English Program does not take more than 15 student per class. This isto set an ideal studying environment for students. Students will thus be givenmore chances to speak with their native instructors. During the 2 lessons giveneach day, students will cover reading, writing, speaking and listening.Additional studying materials other than textbooks such as magazines,discussions, newspapers and role-plays will be applied in order to enrich students'learning experiences.
Curriculum : This course provides 20 lessons per week, 4 lessons per day.Same program is offered in six different levels. Beginner, Elementary,Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced are the levelsthat break down students' English proficiency. Upon their arrival, studentswill be given an Entrance Exam in order to be placed in an appropriate academiclevel. Courses are provided for as short as 1 week to 48 weeks. Students must beat least 16 years of age in order to enroll in thiscourse.
Focus of Study :
the Intensive
English Program is ideal for students seeking quick improvement in English as
well as classroom lessons combined with student activities. During the lessons,
students will be given ample opportunities to practice and improve their
conversational English skills.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
the Intensive English Program does not take more
than 15 student per class. This is to set an ideal studying environment for
students. Students will thus be given more chances to speak with their native
instructors. During the 2 lessons given each day, students will cover reading,
writing, speaking and listening. Additional studying materials other than
textbooks such as magazines, discussions, newspapers and role-plays will be
applied in order to enrich students' learning
experiences.
Curriculum :
This course provides 30 lessons per week. Same program is
offered in six different levels. Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate,
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced are the levels that break down
students' English proficiency. Upon their arrival, students will be given an
Entrance Exam in order to be placed in an appropriate academic level. Courses
are provided for as short as 1 week to 50 weeks. Students must be at least 16
years of age in order to enroll in this course.
Classroom Hour : In the morning, students will be
given same classroom lessons as the General English Program. On top of that,
the Intensive English Program will continue further studies in the afternoon to
build an intensified atmosphere and consolidate the morning lessons.
Focus of Study :
the Intensive
English Program is ideal for students seeking quick improvement in English as
well as classroom lessons combined with student activities. During the lessons,
students will be given ample opportunities to practice and improve their
conversational English skills.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
the Intensive English Program does not take more
than 15 student per class. This is to set an ideal studying environment for
students. Students will thus be given more chances to speak with their native
instructors. During the 2 lessons given each day, students will cover reading,
writing, speaking and listening. Additional studying materials other than
textbooks such as magazines, discussions, newspapers and role-plays will be
applied in order to enrich students' learning
experiences.
Curriculum :
This course provides 30 lessons per week. Same program is
offered in six different levels. Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate,
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced are the levels that break down
students' English proficiency. Upon their arrival, students will be given an
Entrance Exam in order to be placed in an appropriate academic level. Courses
are provided for as short as 1 week to 50 weeks. Students must be at least 16
years of age in order to enroll in this course.
Classroom Hour : In the morning, students will be
given same classroom lessons as the General English Program. On top of that,
the Intensive English Program will continue further studies in the afternoon to
build an intensified atmosphere and consolidate the morning lessons.
Focus of Study : the Intensive School Year Programme is ideal for students seeking a long-termEnglish study experience.. During the lessons, students will be given ampleopportunities to practice and improve their conversational English skills ineveryday situation. Along the course, professional counselors will constantlycommunicate with the students in order to check their progress. The academicadvisors provide tailored counseling system in order to help students enroll inAmerican college or universities after completing studies at LSI.
Benefit, Goal of this course : the International English Year Programme does nottake more than 14 student per class. This is to set an ideal studyingenvironment for students. Students will thus be given more chances to speakwith their native instructors. Students will immerse themselves in the Americanculture and English-speaking environment and make variety of new friends.Additional studying materials other than textbooks such as magazines,discussions, newspapers and role-plays will be applied in order to enrichstudents' learning experiences.
Curriculum : This course provides 20 lessons per week. Same program is offeredin six different levels. Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate,Upper Intermediate and Advanced are the levels that break down students'English proficiency. Upon their arrival, students will be given an EntranceExam in order to be placed in an appropriate academic level. Courses areprovided for 24,30,36 or 48 weeks. Students must be at least 16 years of age inorder to enroll in this course. Programs are only provided for studentsenrolled in beginner to upper intermediate levels.
Focus of Study : the Intensive School Year Programme is ideal for students seeking a long-termEnglish study experience.. During the lessons, students will be given ampleopportunities to practice and improve their conversational English skills ineveryday situation. Along the course, professional counselors will constantlycommunicate with the students in order to check their progress. The academicadvisors provide tailored counseling system in order to help students enroll inAmerican college or universities after completing studies at LSI.
Benefit, Goal of this course : the International English Year Programme does nottake more than 14 student per class. This is to set an ideal studyingenvironment for students. Students will thus be given more chances to speakwith their native instructors. Students will immerse themselves in the Americanculture and English-speaking environment and make variety of new friends.Additional studying materials other than textbooks such as magazines,discussions, newspapers and role-plays will be applied in order to enrichstudents' learning experiences.
Curriculum : This course provides 20 lessons per week. Same program is offeredin six different levels. Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate,Upper Intermediate and Advanced are the levels that break down students'English proficiency. Upon their arrival, students will be given an EntranceExam in order to be placed in an appropriate academic level. Courses areprovided for 24,30,36 or 48 weeks. Students must be at least 16 years of age inorder to enroll in this course. Programs are only provided for studentsenrolled in beginner to upper intermediate levels.
Course Information
Class size
10 Students
Schedule
24, 30, 36, 48 Weeks
Course Level
6
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
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Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 150
Tuition
24 Week
30 Week
36 Week
48 Week
Week
(USD)$ 6,840 / Week
(USD)$ 8,550 / Week
(USD)$ 10,260 / Week
(USD)$ 13,680 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
(USD)$ 90
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(USD)$ 230
(USD)$ 245
Airport Pickup
(USD)$ 110
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
LSI offers is its unique homestay program. With experienced, welcoming host families, students will find the greatest opportunity to enhance their English skills and experience the local culture. All students will be given a single room but students will choose between the bed and breakfast option and half-board option. Minimum age for homestay program is 16. The other option is off-campus housing for students who prefer more independence and privacy. Borneo House is located only 10 minutes away from LSI Berkeley center. The house has 10 shared and single rooms with 3 shared bathrooms. Continental breakfast is provided during week days. Other facilities include free internet, weekly laundry services, and live-in house parents. Students can also stay at the downtown Berkeley YMCA Residence which is only 1 minute away from the LSI center. It offers single and double rooms with morning coffee, fitness facilities, internet and laundry facilities. the Hillside Durant Student Dorm is 20 minutes from LSI center with 12 double rooms. It provides a full kitchen, student lounge, and coin laundry machines. More short-term stay options like the Berkeley City Club, Rose Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Durant Hotel and Bancroft Hotel can be found on the school website with detailed information.
Surrounding Area
With Bay Area's public transportation (Bay Area Rapid Transit), students can take the initiative to explore the city themselves. Students can visit Union Square's art galleries and street shops. As for natural sites, Yosemite national park and other recreational sports are available.
Facilities
LSI San Francisco/Berkeley center's facilities include a two-story building in downtown Berkeley, indoor and outdoor common areas, glass-covered atrium, free internet, student computer labs, kitchen and library.
Activity
Student activities organized by the school include visiting street shops, restaurants, cinemas, and bookshops. the world famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Wine Country, Monterey Peninsula and Alcatraz.
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