ELS Language Centers/Hayward, CA
Chabot College
www.els.edu/hayward
25555 Hesperian Blvd, Bld 1800 Rm 1814A, Hayward, CA 94545
Tel: (510) 723-6885 / Fax: (510)723-6739 / Email: hay@els.edu

ELS/Hayward is situated on the campus of Chabot College, a California community college just 50 kilometers south of San Francisco, 580 kilometers north of Los Angeles and less than an hour drive from the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Hayward is located in the Northern Silicon valley, one of the most dynamic high technology areas in the world.

• Chabot College has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, a new chemistry and computer science building, a planetarium and a 1,500-seat Performing Arts Center.
  
• ELS students may take advantage of Chabot's high-tech fitness and weight center and Olympic-size swimming pool.
  
• Chabot offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs including business, health and natural sciences, computer science, engineering, interior design, art and more.
  
• Students at Chabot receive priority when transferring to the University of California and California State University systems.

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ELS Language Centers/San Francisco, CA
www.els.edu/sanfrancisco
49 Powell Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415)288-1990 / Fax: (415)288-1996 / Email: sf@els.edu

ELS/San Francisco is located just a block from Union Square - San Francisco's shopping, tourist, theater, and transportation hub. Known for its friendliness and spirit of individualism, the "City by the Bay" is a center of culture and finance with a distinct international flavor.

• San Francisco is a compact city best explored by walking through its colorful ethnic neighborhoods, including Nob Hill, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf.
  
• The city has twice been named the “World’s Top City” by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
  
• The Center is located in the heart of San Francisco, with the city's central transportation station and world-famous cable car line just a half block from the center.
  
• Students may escape for a day to Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, Monterey Bay or Napa and Sonoma Valley’s famous wine country.
  
• ELS students may take the English in Action Elective Class where they learn about the city through teacher escorted educational field trips.
  
• ELS/San Francisco is the official English provider for The Art Institute of California-San Francisco.
  

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ELS Language Centers/San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California
www.els.edu/sanrafael
50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901-8008
Tel: (415)485-3224 / Fax: (415) 459-7350 / Email: sra@els.edu

ELS/San Rafael is located on the beautiful campus of Dominican University of California (DUC), just 18 kilometers north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

• The University offers undergraduate degrees in nursing, digital art, and international studies. DUC’s Business Administration degree offers concentrations in E-business, international management, finance, accounting and marketing.
  
• Graduate degrees are offered in occupational therapy, humanities and a 15-month MBA in Global Strategic Management.
  
• US News & World Reportranks DUC among the best in its category for: Campus Diversity, Highest Proportion of Classes Under 20, and Highest Graduation Rates.
  
• Sonoma State University, Foothill & DeAnza Colleges, College of Marin and many other nearby colleges and universities accept completion of an ELS Level in place of the TOEFL requirement.
  
• International students are eligible for scholarships of up to $10,000 at DUC.
  
• The "Student Home", a modern and comfortable off campus residence hall, provides a year-round unique living experience for ELS students. It is available year-round, and is located in a safe residential area. Free daily transportation is provided to ELS/San Rafael. For more information, please visit www.sunrisehomesinternational.com
  
• On-campus residence hall is available from May 22 to August 14, and is wired for cable television and high-speed Internet access with telephones included.

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ELS Language Centers/Santa Barbara, CA
www.els.edu/santabarbara
104 West Anapamu, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel: (805)966-0172 / Fax: (805)966-0192 / Email: sba@els.edu

ELS/Santa Barbara is located in downtown Santa Barbara, a friendly town on the scenic Southern California coast that boasts a Mediterranean ambiance and lively college-town spirit. ELS students may take advantage of several unique opportunities at the nearby Brooks Institute of Photography or Santa Barbara City College (SBCC).

• Known as the “American Riviera”, Santa Barbara is famous for its idyllic climate, Spanish-inspired architecture, and breathtaking mix of mountains, valleys and beaches.
  
• Santa Barbara is one of the safest and most affluent cities in California and offers excellent public transportation.
  
• Many students enjoy the excitement and entertainment of nearby Los Angeles, including Disneyland®, Universal Studios®, Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
  
• The Brooks Institute of Photography, with degree programs including Professional Photography and Visual Journalism, accepts ELS Level 109 in place of TOEFL for admission.
  
• SBCC, with transfer programs that provide the first two years of study toward an undergraduate degree at one of many California colleges and universities, conditionally accepts ELS Level 109 in place of TOEFL for admission.

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