Last updated: 31 October 2023

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESSAN FRANCISCO BERKELEYWHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR BERKELEY SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Situated in a renowned academic city with a vibrant student community, justminutes to downtown San Francisco• Located near the prestigious UC Berkeley, which allows students to attend
open lectures• Offers advice to students applying to Berkeley City College and UC Berkeley
Extension Programs• Students who complete Kaplan’s Higher Intermediate level can use theircertificate to gain admission to Berkeley City College• Enjoy weekend trips to Yosemite, Wine Country, and Lake TahoeLocation and contact information
ADDRESS:2144 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

PHONE:+1 (510) 254-6733

FAX:

N/A

EMERGENCY CONTACT:+1 (800) 819 9041

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

1999

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

1999

School information
SCHOOL DIRECTOR:

Lisa Holsworth

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

8 - 10 (Full time teachers: 0)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

Spanish, Japanese, French, Mandarin
Chinese, Turkish, Polish, Italian

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

All teachers have a level of education
normally represented by a degree and theyalso have a CELTA or equivalentqualification. Some also hold the higher
level DELTA qualification, PGCE, or MA inapplied linguistics

Accreditations and memberships

Is this school an exam center?
No, it is not an exam center.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOLNUMBER OF BUILDINGS:

1NUMBER OF FLOORS:4TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:8SCHOOL FACILITIES:

Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, computer lab/ multimedia center, library, self study center, gamesroom, student lounge / common room

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:Yes

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoOTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:Accommodation, Airport transfer, University Placement Service, Medical Insurance

EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:See our price list

NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:

15

LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:All levels

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Orientation starts every Monday at 11:00. This includes a meet and greet with staff, city tour, and thedistribution of class timetables. On their first day, students are expected to have already submitted all their
documents and taken their online KITE placement test.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
MorningAfternoon

CLASS:

08:30 - 10:00

CLASS:

14:15 - 15:45

BREAK:

10:00 - 10:15

BREAK:

15:45 - 16:00

CLASS:

10:15 - 11:45

CLASS:

16:00 - 17:30

SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning class(Monday to Friday)

Afternoon class(Monday to Friday)

N/A

12:30 - 14:00

SCHOOL MATERIALSMATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

K+ Course Books, K+ Learning Clubs, K+ Learning Space, K+ Extra,
Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?

NoIS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?

NoSAN FRANCISCO BERKELEY

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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, TOEFL IBT& Academic English Exam Preparation

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

11–15

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:

16

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

18–21

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:

18-21: 30.00% / 22-25: 30% / 26-30: 30% / Over 30: 10%

TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, France, Turkey, Brazil, Colombia, Thailand

School location and transport
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

10 minutes

3 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

Time to the nearest post office:3 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:1 minute

1 minute

2 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

15 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Line or Number

CostDuration

Airport to city center by bus:

N/A

N/A

N/A

Airport to city center by train:

BART$1060 minutes

International train station to city center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:

Oakland International Airport

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ABOUT BERKELEY
NAME OF LOCATION:

San Francisco Berkeley

FAMOUS LANDMARKS:UC Berkeley

CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

American, British, Chinese, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood,Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian

TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:Buses and trains

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

Situated close to the prestigious UC berkeley campus, a wide selection of great food to chose from, plentyof great local beer, a number of live music venues nearby, a diverse community of local students

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Student-friendly city just minutes away from San Francisco, a centre for the American counterculture.
Silicon Valley's nearby presence has made the San Francisco Bay Area a world capital for the creative andtech industries.

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Tour the craft breweries, explore the local museums, check out the Pacific Film Archive, hike to Indian RockPark for the views

CITY PERSONALITY:

Academic, active, active nightlife, alternative, artistic, bike-friendly, bookstores, charming, coffee haven,creative, cultural, diverse, eco-friendly, famous, food trucks, foodie scene, friendly, galleries, green, hiking,historical, iconic landmarks, independent, laid-back, museums, music, natural landscape, ocean views,picturesque, small town experience, sports scene, unique, university town, youthful

Examples of nearby cities to visit
SAN FRANCISCO

Travel time: 25 minutes, price of return ticket: $9

OAKLAND

Travel time: 10 minutes, price of return ticket: $5

Regular social activities
BOWLING$10-20SOCCERFreePING-PONGFree

A'S BASEBALL GAME

$15

UC BERKELEY FOOTBALL GAME

$50

UC BERKELEY BASKETBALL GAME$20

SAN FRANCISCO BAY CRUISE TO ALCATRAZ$35

Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First week

Second weekMON

Welcome new students

Welcome new students

TUE

UC Berkeley tour

UC Berkeley tour

WEDBowlingSoccer game

THUMovies

Ping-pong competition

FRISports gameLive musicSATFestivalFestival

Number of Social activities per week: 5

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: $4Coffee: $5

Can of coke: $3

Meal out for two: $50

Takeaway pizza: $30

Sandwich: $8Local bus ticket: $3Local train ticket: $5

Bike rental: $25

Cinema ticket: $18

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BERKELEY CITY DORMS - YMCA

ADDRESS:

2001 Allston Way, berkeley, CA 94704

WEBSITE:https://ymcaeastbay.org/specialty-locations/berkeley-y-hotel

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Student halls / hostels, single and twin rooms, shared bathrooms, mixed gender bathrooms, communal
kitchen for the halls/hostel, study area, dining area, TV in the common area

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Wi-Fi, linens and towels, cleaning service

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

VariesBEDROOM:

Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils (shared)

FACILITIES:

Outdoor space, laundry facilites, gym, pool

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:Varies

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

UC berkeley

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

NoNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 21:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Bedrooms cleaned on arrival and weekly. Common areas are cleaned daily.

LINEN CHANGING:

Clean linen provided on arrival

AVAILABILITY:

Year-round

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check-in: Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

NoBy footBy bikeBy bus

By subway/train

Time to the school (Berkeley):

2 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

10 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

2 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

32 minutes

12 minutes

20 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:2 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the main airport:

4 hours and 30
minutes

1 hour and 15
minutes

N/A

1 hour and 15
minutes

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BERKELEY CITY DORMS - BORNEO

ADDRESS:

2413 Milvia Street, Berkeley CA, 94704

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Multi-bedroom house (house is mixed gender but bedrooms are not), shared and mixed male and femalebathroom(s) in the house, shared kitchen, lounge/common area and dining area

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry , Wi-Fi, Linen and towels

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:BEDROOM:

Desk, chair, dresser

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, microwave, stovetop, fridge

FACILITIES:The kitchen has a cozy dining area where students like to relax

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Berkeley Public Library, UC berkeley, Telegraph Avenue, and Indian Rock Park

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

YesSMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

No

ROOMS CLEANED EVERY:

Bedrooms cleaned on arrival and common areas are cleaned daily, then students are responsible forcleaning their own rooms and keeping the common area tidy

LINEN CHANGED EVERY:Linen cleaned on arrival

AVAILABILITY:

Year-roundMINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck-in: Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

Yes (Price: No room deposit; $250 cancellation fee if reservation is cancelled less than one month prior totheir scheduled arrival date)
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

10 minutes

5 minutes

14 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

4 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

4 minutes

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:6 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

3 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

3 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the city center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

51 minutes

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

60 minutes

60 minutes

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BERKELEY CITY APARTMENTS - THE TELEGRAPH

ADDRESS:

2614 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Multi-bedroom house, (house is mixed gender but bedrooms are not), shared and mixed male and femalebathroom(s) in the house, shared kitchen, lounge/common area and dining area.

"SERVICES AVAILABLE: "Laundry, Wi-Fi, weekly linens and cleaning service

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

N/A

BEDROOM:

Desk, chair, dresser

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, microwave, stovetop, oven, fridge, dishwasher, Keurig coffee machine

FACILITIES:

Living room with TV, outdoor picnic tables and BBQ area, bocce ball

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:N/AFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Berkeley Public Library, UC Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

Visitors allowed; No overnight guests

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 22:00 - 9:00)

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

24 hour camera security, locked gate surrounds residence, door locks and key pad

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival, bedrooms and common areas cleaned weekly

LINEN CHANGING:

Linen cleaned on arrival, linen changes available weekly

AVAILABILITY:

For students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck-in: Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

None
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

21 minutes

8 minutes

9 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

11 minutes

5 minutes

6 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:23 minutes

5 minutes

9 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

8 minutes

5 minutes

7 minutets

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:11 minutes

6 minutes

6 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

12 minutes

5 minutes

8 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:21 minutes

5 minutes

7 minutes

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

45 minutes

N/A

1 hour 17 minutes

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HOST FAMILY INFORMATION

THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:

Toiletries, prescription medicationSERVICES INCLUDED:

Telephone use for emergencies

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:NoMEALS PROVIDED:Yes (depends on booking type)• BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee.
Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast.

• LUNCH:

You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local
restaurant, or the local shops.

• DINNER:

You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare yourown meal with food supplied by your host.

WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP
THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT?

No

TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:

Your host will help you plan your way to and from school on your first day and will explain how to use publictransport.

WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED?

Berkeley area and nearby

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Homestays are 45–60 minutes of commute time to the school.

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