Welcome to ESI
Located on the UC Berkeley campus only 20 minutes from San Francisco, California, English Studies Institute (ESI) can help you meet the changing needs of your academic, professional and personal life.

	Take quality classes from highly trained and experienced faculty who have a true passion for teaching English Choose from a wide range of courses to fit your individual needs Practice English in conversation exchanges with UC Berkeley students

Participate in exciting activities that can enhance your experience such as social and cultural events, musical productions, sports tournaments, salsa dancing, and more

Select from many housing options for a comfortable stay

Learn a new language Live near the enchanting city of San Francisco, California. Form lifelong friendships San Francisco and Berkeley are vibrant, cosmopolitan cities, located on the eastern shore of beautiful, San Francisco Bay. Experience the world renowned Berkeley campus and its famous surroundings by attending classes on campus and participating in projects that take you out of the classroom and into the community.

Here at ESI, learning means exploring new cultures, developing skills that open doors and communicating for success.

Join us and discover for yourself how we can help you succeed in our changing world!