Study English Berkeley

Learn English in Berkeley

Our English school in Berkeley (San Francisco)Berkeley
  • Study English with students from all over the world
  • Our English school is in a modern building with excellent facilities
  • Located just 2 blocks from the famous University of California at Berkeley
  • English courses taught by qualified, experienced and friendly teachers
  • We have ACCET accreditation
English courses in Berkeley (San Francisco)
  • Vacation courses
  • General English courses
  • Intensive English courses 
  • TOEFL and Academic English courses
  • Intensive English academic year and semester
  • GRE and GMAT preparation courses for international students Berkeley
Accommodation options in Berkeley (San Francisco)
  • Homestay
  • Student residence
Why learn English in Berkeley (San Francisco)?
  • Enjoy the vibrant student atmosphere of this university city
  • Browse through the bookstores on Telegraph Avenue
  • Watch a college sports game at UC Berkeley
  • Go walking or have a picnic in Tilden Park
  • Take a trip to San Francisco, just 30 minutes away

Please note that Kaplan International Centers Berkeley is not affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley  

School - Information & Prices

Why choose Kaplan International Centers English school in Berkeley, San Francisco?

  • Excellent location 2 blocks from a world-famous university
  • Computer rooms with free internet access
  • A library with self-study materials
  • Wireless Internet throughout the centre
  • Organised UC Berkeley campus tours available from our English school


For more detailed information, to see pictures of our English school in Berkeley and meet the student services staff, download the Berkeley school factfile here!

ACCET

Berkeley 2010

University Placement Service and Internships also available.

Accommodation - Information & Prices

Kaplan International Centers is pleased to offer students enrolled at our English school in Berkeley the following accommodation options:

Homestay
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course. All Kaplan International Centers homestays in the San Francisco Bay area are carefully selected by our school staff to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment.
Room type: Single and Twin
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: 14 meals per week
For more information about homestay in the USA please download our accommodation factfile.

Student Residences
Kaplan International Centers Berkeley (San Francisco) offers residence accommodation options to students enrolled in English courses at our school. The residences offer twin and single rooms and are close to our English school. Sharing with international and American students is a great way to practise English in a relaxed atmosphere!
Room type: Twin or Single
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: no meals
For more information about the residences, download the factfile.
Residence YMCA
Residence Borneo

Berkeley 2010

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Local Information

We want your time at Kaplan International Centers English school in Berkeley, San Francisco to be as fun as it will be rewarding, in and out of your course. Dedicated Activities Coordinators at our English school work around the clock to provide you with a range of social, cultural and sporting activities to suit your taste, budget and time available.

Berkeley Highlights

  • Visit Alcatraz, a former island prison that is now a National Park - you can take an audio tour through the prison and get a wonderful view of the city
  • Enjoy a cultural display by the Berkeley Opera Company
  • Explore the parks and urban forests in Berkeley that are ideal for picnics!
  • Watch San Francisco's baseball team 'The San Francisco Giants' play at SBC Park, with beautiful Bay views and delicious garlic fries
  • Soak up the atmosphere at one of the many great festivals at the Berkeley Marina
  • Spend a day at Fisherman's Wharf - watch the sea lions sunning themselves
  • Take a cable car ride over Nob Hill and out to Fisherman's Wharf - hang on tight!
  • Visit San Francisco's many wonderful and diverse neighbourhoods, from Chinatown to Pacific Heights
  • Visit the Takara Sake USA - the Japanese sake-tasting museum 

Enroll in English courses at our school and see all that Berkeley and San Francisco have to offer! Take a look at the local tourism website to see more: http://www.berkeley-ca.worldweb.com/



The best time of year is autumn, when consistently sunny, warm and bright days are almost 100% guaranteed. The average temperature is about 25C, although heat waves into the 30Cs are not uncommon. Winter tends to be cooler and rainier with average temperatures of about 10C. Berkeley does not get any snow and temperatures seldom drop below 0C. Spring is mild with an average temperature of about 15C. There will be a mix of rain and sunshine at this time of year, with occasional hot spells in the mid 20Cs. The summer season sees a mix of rain, sun and fog with temperatures anywhere from 10C to 25C. The days will start quite overcast and cool, but will warm up with lots of sunshine and then get cooler when the fog starts to roll over the city around 5pm.