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San Francisco Institute Of English

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3301 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
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(415) 750-1755
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(415) 221-9201

Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday
9:00am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Friday
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Pronunciation & Accent Reduction Classes
Free Brochure
Pronunciation
9 Levels of Intensive English Classes Esl
Institutional Toefl Test Center
Conversational
Gmat/Gre/Ielts Preparation
Institutional Toefl
Greg/Gmat
Morning & Evening Classes
First Class Free
Gmat/Gre/Toefl Preparation
Test Center
Small Classes
Ibt/Paper-Based Toefl/Gmat Preparation
Year Round Program With Open Enrollment...

ESL TSE Toefl, Ibt Paper-Based Toefl GMAT Preparation, Speaking Conversion Pronunciation Classes, Gmat GRE TSE Ielts Preparation, Low Rates!, Conversation, Pronunciation & Accent Reduction Classes, Sfie, English Toefl, Offer Valid Until 12 31 07, One Coupon Per Customer

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Reviewed Business
San Francisco Institute Of English
Reviewer Name
Asiangirl75
Review Date
February 19, 2009
Average Rating
5

Good School!!!!!

San Francisco Institute of English is the best ESL school!!!!! I love all the teachers here. They are very nice to me and they help me learn more English than I ever did from other schools. Last year they renovated the whole school during the break. And when I went to school the first day, I was so surprised cause the building was so nice and new!!!! The hallway on the first floor was beautiful. We also have the new sofa in the Student's Lounge. I really love it cause I can hang out with my friends and have some coffee. The bottom line is I love SFIE. I wouldn't go anywhere else!!!!

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Reviewed Business
San Francisco Institute Of English
Reviewer Name
George2008
Review Date
February 16, 2009
Average Rating
5

You can learn a lot for cheap tuition

I've been a student for 3 years now and I have to say that I made the right choice. They have all the levels available for a very affordable price. Many people believe that by going to an expensive school would ensure that the quality of the education is high, but it is just not true. SFIE is a perfect example of providing a high quality education for an affordable price.

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San Francisco Institute Of English
Reviewer Name
Alessandro de Melo
Review Date
March 22, 2008
Average Rating
1

SFIE, The worst ESL school in San Francisco

ESL students and teachers,

I have been attending an ESL Adv. Class for almost 9 months at San Francisco Institute of English and I would not recommend the school for anyone.
We spent our last week after spring break in front of the school supporting our teachers who were striking for better conditions of work, fairly salary and health care.
The students tried to help and went to talk with the SFIE Director; Mr. John Kainlauri whom we never saw before at the school, didn’t want to talk with the students and asked for a letter as a formal complaint of the situation. On this letter, signed by dozen of SFIE students, we made clear that we would like to hear from him on Thursday, 20th March 2008 before we start transferring to another school. Mr. John called in sick!!!!
We spoke with Mr. John’s representatives who were not allowed to give any position, and lied for the students saying that they will negotiate with the teachers. We found out later that the last word from the school directors was: “let the teachers go, let the students go, we don’t really care. There will be new ones”...
A school is made of its teachers and students. The best teachers that I ever had left because they were not respected by the school director. Many SFIE students are transferring to different schools.
If you are coming to San Francisco and you are looking for an ESL school, please be careful with schools like SFIE. They don’t really care about you.
In addition, the building is deteriorating; no heater, dirty windows and the walls are covered with mold. The neighbourhood have complained but they don’t care!!

I am inviting the SFIE students and ESL students from other schools to leave their comments and experiences about the unfair situation of the ESL teachers in San Francisco and the lack of respect with students.

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disrespectful with students,
Unfair with teachers
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When I decided to come to SF I was looking on the Internet for a good school of English in San Francisco. I found SF Institute of English and other schools. Therefore I started to write emails to???

My good experiences......

Average Rating
80

I have only had good experience with this school. After attending classes here several years ago. One of my nephews was able to pass the TOEFL and therefore attend university and now graduated, he said that he enjoyed all the teachers and found the education process very satisfying. The principal has also been very understanding and helpful-willing to be flexible in most situations. Another of my nephew is now a student here.

Why SFIE is the best school is San Francisco!!!

Average Rating
100

I am one of international students who highly recommend this affordable school which is full of high stand qualification. I received a warm welcome from this school when I first arrived. The director,teachers and students make me feel like I am at home. They never threatened me at all. Whenever I have a problem and I don't know who to talk to,I feel like I can depend on anyone at school to share my personal problems. Teachers are great .They work so so hard and love their job as well as I love school.SFIE has several classes and levels that suit your needs. There is free harrassing so you...

Home away from home!!!

Average Rating
100

I would recommend this school for anyone who really wants to improve their English. All teachers are very nice and they make it easy for students to understand. I've been going to San Francisco Institutes of English for almost a year now and my English has improved so much. Last year they renovated the school, now we have a really nice building with new paint and everything looks so clean and new. And most of all, I love the school's director. She is so nice to me. She listens to my problems and she always tries to help me the best possible way she can. I feel like I am home away from...

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Pronunciation & Accent Reduction Classes
Free Brochure
Pronunciation
9 Levels of Intensive English Classes Esl
Institutional Toefl Test Center
Conversational
Gmat/Gre/Ielts Preparation
Institutional Toefl
Greg/Gmat
Morning & Evening Classes
First Class Free
Gmat/Gre/Toefl Preparation
Test Center
Small Classes
Ibt/Paper-Based Toefl/Gmat Preparation
Year Round Program With Open Enrollment...

Preparation for Toefl Ibt & Paperbased, Gre, GMAT, Free Brochure, Courses In Business English, Authorized Under Federal Law to Enroll Non-Immigrant Alien Students

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