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English for Academic Preparation - Apply Now for Spring 2026

International Students - Study English in San Francisco, California

The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program gives you an opportunity to study in beautiful San Francisco, California, and learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.

Apply Now for Spring - Starts January 20, 2026

  • Prepare to study in an American university.
  • Learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.
  • Study on campus at San Francisco State University.
  • Conditional admission to SF State is available.

Find out more about EAP.

English Language Programs Information Session - Spring 2024

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about our English language programs for international students.

English for Academic Preparation

  • Learn English skills to prepare for American colleges and universities
  • Held at the SFSU campus
  • Offered in fall, spring and summer
  • Conditional admission to SFSU

San Francisco Discover

  • Improve your spoken English
  • Two- to four-week programs
  • Student visa not required
  • Visit innovative companies, universities and San Francisco neighborhoods
  • Offered multiple times per year

RSVP to receive the Zoom information.

English Language Programs Information Session - Fall 2024

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about our English language programs for international students. RSVP to receive the Zoom information.

Student raises his hand and is called on by the teacher in English class

English for Academic Preparation

  • Learn English skills to prepare for American colleges and universities
  • Held at the SFSU main campus
  • Offered in fall, spring and summer
  • Conditional admission to SFSU
International students in front of a mural about corporatocracy

San Francisco Discover

  • Improve your spoken English
  • Two- to four-week programs
  • Student visa not required
  • Visit innovative companies, universities and San Francisco neighborhoods
Touring English language students outside Intel headquarters

STEM Exploration

  • Gain technical vocabulary and understand of new science and technology concepts
  • Learn and discuss current topics in applied science and technology
  • Create and deliver short academic presentations
  • Two- to four-week programs

Global Programs Virtual Information Session - Summer 2022

The Center for Global Engagement is excited to invite you to join our virtual information sessions and learn about SF State’s global programs. Get program details in an online information session. Our faculty and staff will share the latest updates about classes, program requirements and tuition. All sessions are offered through Zoom.

Find a program that matches your academic or career goals!

International Student Programs:

  • Academic Programs
  • Professional Development Certificates
  • Open University

English Language Programs:

  • English for Academic Preparation
  • Conditional Admission
  • Gateway Program
  • San Francisco Discover
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