San Francisco Discover - Apply for Summer 2023

International Students - No Student Visa Required

Improve your English, and experience the entrepreneurial and innovative City of San Francisco. San Francisco Discover is an English language and culture program that uses the city of San Francisco as the classroom. The program combines language study at the San Francisco State University campus and SF State Downtown Campus, with excursions throughout the city’s colorful and exciting neighborhoods.

As a student in the program you will improve your English skills while you learn how San Francisco has become a global center of entrepreneurship and innovation. You will have the opportunity to explore the arts, business, culture and technology of the city as you practice your English skills with locals from a variety of backgrounds.

Two- to four-week sessions are available.

In-Person Program: 

• Apply by May 15 to start in July
• Apply by June 1 to start in August

Virtual Program:

• Apply by June 21 to start in July
• Apply by July 2 to start in August