With 8,000 students from over 88 countries, USF mirrors the cultural diversity of San Francisco and the Bay Area. San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco is a beautiful, cosmopolitan city. Among its attractions are Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, museums, historical sites, restaurants featuring food from around the world, and world-class opera, ballet, theatre, and music of all types. English as a Second Language Program The University of San Francisco has a long commitment to educating international students. Since 1974, USF has offered programs in English as a Second language for non-native speakers of English.
Individuals study to improve their language skills for academic, professional or personal reasons.
Students take ESL courses along with other USF courses. ESL courses offered are reading and vocabulary, writing, grammar review, speaking and pronunciation, listening, and electives. To enroll in a USF degree program, individuals must apply to and be accepted by the USF Office of Admission. The ESL Program can design programs for special groups upon request. Programs can be at any time during the year.