Practice English by exploring San Francisco neighborhoods and discovering the diverse Bay Area community. Share stories of seeing the Golden Gate Bridge or speaking with industry experts in business or technology. Take selfies with San Francisco State University students and start setting up your international network. Finally, a program to boost your English skills and your Instagram feed. San Francisco Discover offers both comprehensive language classes at SF State’s Downtown Campus and an exciting experience using the language in real world situations.

Improve your spoken English

Experience the entrepreneurial and innovative nature of San Francisco

San Francisco DiscoverSan Francisco State University | College of Extended Learning

There are two to four-week programs available; no student

visa required

S M T W T F S

cel.sfsu.edu/global/sfdiscover

Gil Jae LeeYonsei University, Korea“Every week I had so much fun in the classroom and on field trips. The fact

that the whole program was taken in San Francisco was just perfect.”

Program HighlightsSet your sights on San Francisco: No Student Visa Required

Explore English everyday: Pick up new phrases, broaden your vocabulary

Check out iconic landmarks. Previous students experienced:

§ Tasting international cuisine at the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market

§ Attending an SF Giants baseball game

§ Murals of San Francisco in various neighborhoods of the city

Discover a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. Previous students enjoyed

§ Discussions with managers of new product development from Facebook and Google

§ Touring a design, fabrication and 3D printing facility

§ Preparing presentations on cultural innovation and start-up business concepts

SF State CampusesThe Main Campus is located in a quiet and safe neighborhood near the Pacific Ocean.

The Downtown Campus is located in the heart of the business district, near social media companies, including Twitter, Pinterest and Yelp; and new economy companies, including Airbnb and Uber.

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT

MAIN CAMPUS

DOWNTOWNCAMPUS

SAN FRANCISCO

Program Dates and FeesSF Discover is offered at additional times throughout the year, in two-or four-week formats. Please note that Winter 2021 and Spring 2021 Sessions are online.

1 Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline on a space availability2 SF State on-campus housing is available for Summer A session only. Housing details are available further on https://ali.sfsu.edu/sfdiscover/housing

Note: Program fee will be due in full 1 week after the priority deadline. For groups of 20 or more can customize the program to suit specific needs

Session Program Length Program Dates Program Fees Priority Application Deadline1

Winter 2021 4 weeks January 11 – February 5, 2021 $1,325 (online) November 16, 2020

Winter 2021 3 weeks January 11 – January 29, 2021 $ 995 (online) November 16, 2020

Winter 2021 2 weeks January 11 – January 22, 2021 $ 665 (online) November 16, 2020

Spring 2021 4 weeks February 22 – March 18, 2021 $1,325 (online) December 21, 2020

Spring 2021 3 weeks February 22 – March 11, 2021 $ 995 (online) December 21, 2020

Spring 2021 2 weeks February 22 – March 4, 2021 $ 665 (online) December 21, 2020

Summer A2 4 weeks July 12 – August 6, 2021 $2,796 May 21, 2021

Summer A2 4 weeks July 12 – August 6, 2021 $2,097 May 21, 2021

Summer B 4 weeks August 9 – September 3, 2021 $2,796 June 4, 2021

Summer B 3 weeks August 9 – August 27, 2021 $2,097 June 4, 2021

Winter 2022 2-4 weeks January 2022 (Dates TBA) $1,398 - $2,796 October 15, 2021

Center for Global Engagement

1600 Holloway Ave., Humanities Building, Rm. 101, San Francisco, CA 94132

Email: celglobal@sfsu.edu cel.sfsu.edu/global

Program Fees include § All class materials § 15 hours a week of classroom instruction + 8 hours per week of excursions and cultural events § 2 hours per week of guest lectures from university faculty or industry experts § Visits to a variety of San Francisco neighborhoods, landmarks, businesses and local universities (includes entry fees and transportation costs)

§ An unlimited monthly San Francisco public transportation* pass*Airport pick-ups available for groups of 20 or more