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Six fun things to do near the school
- Walk up, or take a cable car down, Lombard street, the 'world's crookedest street' and also one of its steepest.
- Join one of the 'movie tours' which take you around famous film locations in the city.
- Stroll round exclusive Pacific Heights, viewing its elegant properties. On a sunny day, enjoy a picnic or sunbathing in Lafayette Park.
- Visit Chinatown, the largest one outside Asia.
- Ascend Russian Hill and take a photo of the famous Bay Bridge.
- Ride a bicycle across the Golden Gate Bridge, have lunch in Sausalito and take the ferry back.
San Francisco Events
January Sea lions arrive. Nature-lovers can view these marine creatures in the Bay area each January.
Chinese New Year: With such a prominent Chinatown, San Francisco's Chinese New Year celebrations are predictably spectacular.
March Street Performers' Festival : Enjoy free entertainment from buskers and musicians.
4th July Independence Day: Fireworks and music.
September Chocolate Festival: In Ghirardelli Square, home to SF's own chocolate manufacturers.
Fringe Festival: 12 days showcasing theatrical productions from around the world.
November Tree-lighting ceremony: Listen to Christmas carols and see the 50-foot-high Christmas tree lit up.
Summer and autumn Neighbourhood street fairs: Castro, Folsom, Union, Haight-Ashbury, and Japantown’s Cherry Blossom festival.
Links
SanFrancisco.com An all-inclusive guide to San Francisco featuring information on attractions, sports, events, nightlife and more.
San Francisco Attractions This site provides a full list and descriptions of the most popular attractions in San Francisco.
Alcatraz History Notorious maximum security prison. The site offers diagrams, details of famous inmates, escape attempts, a historical guide and photo tour.
San Francisco Chinatown Everything you need to know about the region, from its history to coming events.
Lombard Street The "world's crookedest street".
San Francisco: local information
All the practical details you need. Can't find something? Just ask us a question.
School facts:
- Class size average 15 -16 students
- Number of students average 130, maximum 400
- Number of teachers 14
- Minimum student age 16
- Average student age 25
- Internet Unlimited free access; wireless internet available throughout the school, plus access to on-site computers.
- Facilities Large student lounge; silent study area; library; interactive whiteboards.
- Accessibility Accessible to students with visual impairment, hearing impairment and wheelchairs.
- Nearest bus stop: Corner of the street
- Nearest shopping centre: 2 minutes' walk
- Nearest park: 15 minutes' walk
- Nearest post office: 10 minutes' walk
- Nearest mosque: 15 minutes' walk
- Nearest church: 15 minutes' walk
- Nearest newsagent: Corner of the street
- Nearest coffee shop: Across from the school
- Nearest restaurant: Across the street
- Nearest supermarket: 5 minutes' walk
- Nearest bank: 3 minutes' walk
Cost of Living
We currently advise that students should budget approximately US $350 per week. This will cover all transport, food and entertainment costs.
A few sample prices (all in US $):
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Item | Price |
| A cup of coffee (in a chain like Starbucks) | 2.50 |
| Can of Coca Cola | 1.00 |
| Big Mac hamburger | 3.00 |
| Three course meal in a mid range restaurant | 25.00 |
| Takeaway, e.g. from a noodle bar | 10.00 |
| Cinema ticket | 8.50 |
| Nightclub entrance | 5.00 - 20.00 |
| Public transport | 2.00 per ride (15.00 weekly; 55.00 monthly) |
| Taxi | 5.00 - 15.00 |
(information last updated 2009)
Prices are in US $. Access a currency converter here.
How to reach Embassy San Francisco
Embassy is located at 800 Market Street, near the corner of Stockton and Market Streets. The school is a two minute walk from the Powell Street Station, which is the main hub for all subway, street car and most bus lines as well as the BART which services Berkeley, Oakland and the East Bay.
Please note that the entrance to the school is on Ellis Street.
(information last updated September 2010)
Links:
San Francisco International Airport The official airport site has a useful feature that will provide a map of the airport showing your terminal.
BART - Bay Area Rapid Transport Find out all about San Francisco's subway system.
Welcome to Union Square A guide to the many shops and restaurants in this busy district next to our school.
San Francisco facts
Hottest months September and October, 70° F. Bring: t-shirts, shorts, sandals, sun hats, light sweaters, light trousers, light outer wear.
Coldest month January, 53° F. Bring: light clothes plus shower-proof jackets, sweaters, and trousers or jeans for the cooler evenings. San Francisco weather can be changeable. It's also advisable to bring comfortable walking shoes.
Weather now Five-day forecast from the BBC
Time zone Pacific Standard Time (PST) Time now World Clock
Best known for The bay views; the hills; the cable cars; the Golden Gate Bridge; its tolerance towards all cultures and political views; food of every kind.
