Three Week Group Program in San Francisco, California
Live with a Family, Improve your English and See the Sights! A once in a lifetime English learning Opportunity!
Spend three weeks enjoying exciting California. Immerse yourself in the American culture, enjoy the many sights and fun activities, and best of all, have a wonderful time living with an incredibly friendly and hospitable volunteer US host family. You will be amazed at how quickly you will feel at home… and how much your English will improve!
Three week language & culture trip with volunteer families, enjoying a program of excursions and hands-on cultural workshops, and the option to take part in a 3 day trip to Los Angeles.
“A very positive trip for my child – a high quality programme and a very wise choice of host families. ECI was always there for any questions before and during the trip – very much appreciated!”
Agnès M. (Parent 2010, France)
For many students the homestay aspect of the trip is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding features of the program!
Program Summary
Location
Our group programs are located in a number of areas within the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
Dates*
Group A Spain – July
July 9th – July 29th 2012
Group B Spain – August
July 30th – August 19th 2012
Group A France – July
July 9th – July 29th 2012
Group B France – August
July 31st – August 19th 2012
Germany Group
July 30th – August 19th 2012
*Please note: return dates indicate the day of departure FROM the US. All flights from the US to Europe arrive back in Europe ONE day later due to the 9 hour time difference.
Student Age
In order to take part in one of our group programs you should be aged between 13 and 18.
Live the American Dream in Beautiful San Francisco
The San Francisco Bay Area consists of many small communities, all with easy access to the city of San Francisco. Filled with diversity and beauty, these small towns are populated with some of America’s most welcoming and interesting host families.
Famous sights, sports, fantastic shops, and cultural opportunities abound in this safe, family-oriented environment.
Discover San Francisco on the official website … and see its exact location on Google Maps. You can also take a look to these websites which include interesting information about San Francisco:
San Francisco Group Program Gallery
Here are just some of the students who have enjoyed the San Francisco Group Program. Click any of the thumbnails to see larger photos.
“My daughter’s American family welcomed her with open arms – she immediately felt right at home!”
Brigittte D. (Parent 2010, France)
Your San Francisco Group Program Experience at a Glance
1. Enjoy a group welcome party where you get to know everyone in your group and all the families involved in your program
2. Next, spend three weeks in one of our Bay Area communities:
- Living with great host families
- Participating in fun activities such as cooking workshop, American dance class, scavenger hunt, native American craft workshop… and more
- Enjoying excursions to Alcatraz Island, the beach at Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley… and more
- And have the opportunity to go to Los Angeles for a 3 day adventure*
*This is an optional trip for which there is an additional charge. Please check our Los Angeles 3-day adventure option page including fee pricing details
3. Finally, end your amazing stay in California with a farewell party – your chance to say goodbye to the group and all the families involved in this community program
Essential Additional Info
- Check out Program Essentials – the life-changing components of our study abroad programs
- As an alternative to our group program, why not take a look at our Individual Immersion program
Next Steps
- Ready to reserve your place? Then simply contact us.
- Have a question or need additional information? Please contact us – our friendly team are standing by to help you!
