Learn English in Sacramento, California

Though we no longer have a school in Sacramento, there are many other California schools to choose from!

Our English schools in California

• Study English in LA Westwood  - Go visit the fashionable Sunset Boulevard
• Study English in LA Whittier  - Spend time with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland
• Study English in San Deigo - Located in the resort of La Jolla, one of San Diego’s best beaches.  
• Study English in San Francisco - Watch professional baseball or basketball games
• Study English in Berkley - Enjoy the vibrant student atmosphere of this university city

English courses in California

• Summer English Courses 
• General English Courses
• Intensive English Courses
• TOEFL ®  and Academic English Courses
• Intensive English Semester/Year
• GRE ®  and GMAT ®  preparation courses for international students

Accommodation options in California

• Homestay
• Student apartments
• Student residence 

Why learn English in California?

• Study English in the sun! Los Angeles has beach weather all year round
• Tour a movie set at universal studios or visit the Getty Museum
• Explore the neighbourhoods of Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Malibu and Santa Monica 
• Hike, cycle or rock climb in Yosemite National Park
• Visit beautiful Lake Tahoe
• Visit Mickey Mouse at Disneyland
• Go skiing or snowboarding in the Sierra Nevada mountains  

San Francisco Highlights

• Visit the Golden Gate Bridge - the world-famous symbol for San Francisco
• Visit Alcatraz, a former island prison that is now a National Park - you can take an audio tour through the prison and get a wonderful view of the city
• Go to Golden Gate Park - watch an informal soccer game, ride the children's carousel, relax at the Japanese Tea Gardens, take in a polo match and visit the old windmills
• Visit Lombard Street, called 'the crookedest street in the world', a very popular place to take photos
• Watch San Francisco's baseball team 'The San Francisco Giants' play at SBC Park, with beautiful Bay views and delicious garlic fries
• Drive up to Muir Woods to see the giant redwood trees. It's like walking through a piece of prehistoric history
• Spend a day at Fisherman's Wharf, watch the sea lions sunning themselves
• Dine and dance the night away in North Beach, San Francisco's 'Little Italy'.
• Enjoy authentic Italian tiramisu, browse the shops and move to the beat in the many clubs and bars
• Visit the many wonderful and diverse city neighbourhoods from Chinatown to Pacific Heights 

Los Angeles area Highlights

• Meet Minnie and Mickey mouse at Disneyland
• Make friends with an American college Student
• Soak up the sun at Santa Monica, Venice or Huntington Beach
• Go and see a television show being taped live
• Discover Las Vegas, only four hours away or the Grand Canyon, also within striking distance
• Study at the brand new Whittier College library
• Take yourself shopping on trendy Melrose street
• See the stars on the Hollywood walk of fame
• Spot a celebrity at any Los Angeles' hot spots! 
• Study in a safe and comfortable small-town environment#

San Diego Highlights

• Stylish, contemporary school building just a few minutes from La Jolla's museums, galleries, restaurants and boutiques
• Bright, modern classrooms and student lounge
• Fully-equipped multimedia centre with wireless Internet access
• Official TOEIC testing centre
• Superb apartment accommodation with a swimming pool, spas, business centre, movie theatre, sauna, exercise rooms, BBQ facilities and lighted tennis and basketball courts
• Short walk from La Jolla Cove and some of the most stunning beaches on the Pacific Coast

Berkeley Highlights

• Visit Alcatraz, a former island prison that is now a National Park - you can take an audio tour through the prison and get a wonderful view of the city
• Enjoy a cultural display by the Berkeley Opera Company
• Explore the parks and urban forests in Berkeley that are ideal for picnics!
• Watch San Francisco's baseball team 'The San Francisco Giants' play at SBC Park, with beautiful Bay views and delicious garlic fries
• Soak up the atmosphere at one of the many great festivals at the Berkeley Marina
• Spend a day at Fisherman's Wharf - watch the sea lions sunning themselves
• Take a cable car ride over Nob Hill and out to Fisherman's Wharf - hang on tight!
• Visit San Francisco's many wonderful and diverse neighbourhoods, from Chinatown to Pacific Heights
• Visit the Takara Sake USA - the Japanese sake-tasting museum 

Kaplan International Centers is pleased to offer students the following accommodation options in California:

Homestay:

Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to learn about and immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations; a great way to learn English!. All Kaplan International Centers homestays in Los Angeles are carefully selected by our English school to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment.
Room type: Single and Twin
Minimum age: 16
Meals provided: 14 meals per week 
To learn more about homestay in the USA please download our accommodation factfile.

Student Residence:
 
Living on campus in Whittier College is the perfect way to make new friends and experience American student culture while you learn English. You'll live and study alongside other international students, sharing mealtimes in the cafeteria and enjoying the excellent campus facilities - and it's only a short walk to class!
Room type: Triple, Twin or Single
Minimum age: 16
Meals provided: 19 meals per week
To learn more about the residence, download the factfile.
Whittier College Residence

Kaplan International Centers Berkeley (San Francisco) offers residence accommodation options to students enrolled in English courses at our school. The residences offer twin and single rooms and are close to our English school. Sharing with international and American students is a great way to practise English in a relaxed atmosphere!
Room type: Twin or Single
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: no meals
For more information about the residences, download the factfile.
Residence YMCA
Residence Borneo

Kaplan International Centers English school in Westwood Los Angeles offers students enrolled in courses a choice of dormitory or cooperative housing accommodation. Live with other international students and improve your English in a fun and lively student environment outside of your English course!
Room type: Triple or Twin
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: 19 meals per week
For more information about the residences please download the factfile: 
Claremont Hotel

Kaplan International Centers San Francisco offers residence accommodation options to students studying at our English school. All of the student residences offer twin and single rooms with a TV, fridge, microwave, telephone and free wireless Internet connection in each room. Sharing and studying with local and other international students is a great way to practise what you learn in your English course in a relaxed atmosphere! Room type: Twin or Single
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: no meals 
To learn more about the residences, download the factfile. 
Ansonia Residence 
Herbert Hotel
Spaulding Hotel 
Vantaggio Residence


Student Apartments:

Kaplan International Centers San Diego offers apartment accommodation options to students enrolled in English courses at our school. Our superb self-catering apartment complex offers a swimming pool, spas, business centre, movie theatre, sauna, exercise rooms, BBQ facilities and lighted tennis and basketball courts. Sharing with local and other international students is a great way to practice English in a relaxed atmosphere outside of your English course!
Room type: Twin or Single
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: no meals
For more information about the residence, download the factfile.
Bay Pointe