EC English Language Centres - San Francisco

Homestay

Staying with a local family is a great way to learn about American culture while you enjoy home comforts.

People of many different ethnicities live in the Bay Area, and our host families reflect this diversity. Host families can include single people, couples, single-parent families, and families with multiple generations living in one home.

Many of our host families are of Filipino descent, and their family-oriented culture means that they treat the students they host as part of their own family. All host families are English speaking.

Most homes are single family or 2 family homes. The latter is usually two floors with one home on one floor and one on the other. Students are placed in a single or twin room.

Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, dresser and closet. Some rooms have TVs and other amenities. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. Students also have access to a shared bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family.

Most families are located in the residential areas outside of the city of San Francisco, such as Daly City, South San Francisco and Pacifica.

Distance to school via public transportation is 45-60 minutes.

Accommodation arrival day: Saturday

Accommodation departure day: Saturday

The Columbus

A newly renovated historic residence/hotel very close to EC, catering to international students and others seeking economical longer accommodations in San Francisco. While the building is over 100 years old, it has been updated with new bathrooms, a new shared kitchen, dining area and TV lounge. A large laundry room rounds out the public spaces.

Located in Historic Jackson Square, close to North Beach, Chinatown, the Ferry Building, the Financial District and Fisherman's Wharf.

Arrival day: Saturday. Check-in: 3pm

Departure day: Saturday. Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Kenmore

Students learning English in San Francisco can choose the Kenmore. This accommodation offers single and twin beedrooms in a classic San Fransisco design-style building with modern facilities.

Rooms have a TV, Wifi, towels, phone, hair dryer, iron and bed linen. 

Half board (breakfast and dinner). A typical breakfast consists of hot eggs, fruit, toast, cereal, coffee/tea available Monday - Saturday. Continental breakfast and brunch served on Sundays. Full dinner provided Monday - Saturday, menu changes daily. Food is being prepared for box delivery each day for tenants.