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ESL Language School San Francisco, California

English, French, Spanish, Mandarin and TOEFL classes, courses and Programs

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

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Happy Hour Language Classes

Happy Hour Language Classes Wondering where all those dollars go during happy hour? Put your money where your mouth is, come to ILSC's Happy Hour Language Classes and pick up a new language! We offer group classes in French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, German and Russian. Have you always wanted to speak another language? Are you planning a vacation to a foreign country? No matter the reason, we encourage you to come join our fun and communicative classes guaranteed to give you a positive and culturally enriching end to your work day. 2012 Happy Hour Language Classes! We will have two evening course options for 2012: 8-week Courses – Twice per week (Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday) from 5:30pm -7:00pm = 24 hours total 2-week Intensive Courses - Four times per week (Monday through Thursday) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm = 16 hours total 2012 Upcoming Sessions: JANUARY 30^th - MARCH 23^rd, 2012 (8-week course) MARCH 26^th – APRIL 5^th, 2012 (2-week intensive course)	Full Details: Happy Hour Language Classes www.ilsc.com/ce/sf See our New Continuing Education site for full program details Check it out: Take an interactive school tour!
How our Courses WorkLevelsCoursesTuition and FeesPrivate ClassesHow to Enroll How our Courses Work We currently offer three levels - Basics, Elements and Intermediate - that can be completed in 12 weeks. Each level is made up of two 6-week courses, Part 1 and Part 2. For example, after taking a Basics 1 course and a Basics 2 course, the student is ready to progress to the Elements level. New students are welcome to begin in either a Part 1 or Part 2 course. We encourage students to enroll for both part 1 and part 2 (full 12-week session) of the course in order to maximize their exposure to the language and give them the greatest chance for improvement. Please note: Classes run with minimum of 6 and a maximum of 11 students per class.* Class schedules are subject to change* or cancellation.* Minimum age requirement for Happy Hour Language classes is 18 years old. Please take a look at a Sample Curriculum(PDF) Not sure what LEVEL you are? Basics 1: You are an absolute beginner and have never before studied the language Basics 2: You've recently taken 20 hours of classes and/or can remember the basics from your school days Elements 1:You've recently taken at least 40 hours of classes and/or you studied the language a while ago and can converse at a basic level, using 1-2 verb tenses Elements 2: You've recently taken at least 60 hours of classes and/or you can converse using 2-3 verb tenses Intermediate 1: You are able to express your general ideas, and can use 3-4 verb tenses comfortably Intermediate 2: You can express your ideas with increasing depth using a variety of verb tenses and vocabulary Competency 1: You can fluently discuss a variety of familiar topics, incorporating new vocabulary & grammar points Still not quite sure? Please feel free to call us and we'll schedule an assessment so that we can be sure to place you in the class that best suits your level. Thank you! Happy Hour Language Classes: 8-Week Courses All 8-week Happy Hour Language Classes begin the week of January 30th and meet twice a week (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Spanish Class Schedule Basics 1: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Basics 2: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Elements 1: Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Intermediate 1 : Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. French Class Schedule Basics 1: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Basics 2: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Elements 1: Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Intermediate 1 : Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. German Class Schedule Basics 1: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Elements 1: Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Italian Class Schedule Basics 1: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Elements 1: Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Portuguese Class Schedule Basics 1: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Basics 2: Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Elements 1: Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Mandarin Class Schedule Basics 1: Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Elements 1: Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Intermediate 1 : Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. 2012 Tuition & Fees $295 for an 8 week Course Plus a one-time $50 registration fee. This fee is waived for returning students. $190 for a 2 week Intensive Course* Plus a one-time $50 registration fee. This fee is waived for returning students. Cancellation Policy We kindly request a student's cancellation notice by the Wednesday prior to the course start date. This enables us to contact prospective students on our waiting list, as well as refund 100% of the student's tuition (minus the non-refundable registration fee). If a student cancels after the start date, a prorated (by week) tuition refund of 90% will be issued. The registration fee is non-refundable. In the event that ILSC cancel a course, students will be refunded 100% of their paid tuition and the $50 registration fee. Cancellation policy for Promotional Voucher holders If a student with a 6-week or 12-week voucher cancels before the start date, the promotional voucher will remain valid and can be used for a future course. If a student with a 6-week voucher cancels after the start date (within week 1 to week 6), the voucher is non-refundable. If a student with a 12-week voucher cancels after the start date (within week 1 to week 6), the voucher for the first 6-week course (part 1) is non-refundable, but the student may apply the remaining 6 weeks of the voucher toward a future 6 week course. Private & Semi Private Classes Private one-on-one tutoring & Semi private classes* in any language requested are also available! SCHEDULE: Let us know the most convenient days and times for you, and we do our best to coordinate your preferences with the availability of our instructors. CURRICULUM: Tell us a little bit more about your goals and reasons for language learning and what language skills you need to focus on. Our experienced teachers will create a personalized curriculum tailored to your needs and your schedule. Private Class Registration Form Tuition & Fees Materials - This cost is included in the hourly tuition fee Registration - There is a onetime registration fee of $50 (waived for returning students) Private (One-on-One) Pay as you go: $55/hour/person (each individual class may last between 90 min. and 3 hours) Semi-Private (minimum of 2 people) Pay as you go: $55/hour/person plus $5/hour/extra person (each individual class may last between 90 min. and 3 hours) Incentive Packages: 12 Pack - If you book and complete an 11 hour contract, you'll receive 1 extra hour free of charge for a total of 12 hours of lessons. (12 hours must be completed within 6-weeks from the first class) 20 Pack - If you book and complete 18 hours, you'll receive 2 extra hours free of charge for a total of 20 hours of lessons. (20 hours must be completed within 12 weeks) 36 Pack - If you book and complete 32 hours, you'll receive 4 extra hours free of charge for a total of 36 hours of lessons. (36 hours must be completed in 16 weeks) Location Our modern, comfortable and conveniently-located facilities in the Embarcadero Center are ideal for language training. Special requests for training on-site at your office may be accommodated depending on your location (please contact us for more information). Private Class Policies Course Commencement: ILSC requests a minimum of two weeks from the time that a student is registered and paid before the new course can commence to allow time for course planning and language assessment. Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel a class, ILSC should be notified 24-hours in advance. If the class takes place on a Monday, ILSC must be notified on the previous Friday before 5.00pm. If the class takes place after a holiday, notice must be given on the previous work day. Otherwise the class will be charged. Class rescheduling: A maximum of 10% of classes can be postponed (assuming the appropriate notice has been given) over the course of the contract. Postponed classes must be rescheduled within 3 weeks of the last day of classes and must be convenient for both the student and instructor. How to Enroll 1. Fill out the Application Form. Happy Hour Registration Form (8-Week Course) Jan. 30 – Mar. 23, 2012 Happy Hour Registration Form (2-Week Intensive Course) Mar. 23 - Apr. 5, 2012 2. Attach your Credit Card Authorization Form or Promotional Voucher to the enrollment form. Credit Card Authorization Form 3. Send (fax, email, walk-in!) BOTH (enrollment form & Authorization Form or Promotional Voucher) to us. 4. We will confirm your registration via email within one week. For More Information Phone: 415.677.9961 or Toll-Free 1.888.909.ILSC (4572) Fax:(415) 677-9591 Email: VISIT us at our location: ONE Embarcadero Center, Lobby Level (Sacramento St. & Battery St.)