San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. San Francisco is known for its eclectic mix of neighborhoods; rolling hills and cable cars; and world famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 and Chinatown. The San Francisco Bay Area is home to 7 million permanent residents.
- Mild year-round climate allows for diverse outdoor recreational activities!
- A large number of beautiful national parks and beaches open to the public such as Yosemite and Lake Tahoe
- Home to world champion San Francisco Giants baseball team.
- World class museums, symphony and opera attracting top names in the arts and music.
- Nearby attractions include Napa Valley wine country, Santa Cruz beach, and Monterey / Carmel.
- Public transportation allows access anywhere: Metro, cable cars, ferries and buses.
- Home to famous universities including Notre Dame de Namur University, Stanford University, San Francisco State University, and the University of California, Berkeley!
NDNU is a one of the great Universities. There are a lot of international students on campus and we have a full access to university facilities such as gym, dormitory and food court. People are cheerful and friendly. I’m sure you will enjoy studying at TALK at NDNU.
Mr. Akihiro Tamada – Kyoto, Japan
TALK’s San Francisco Center is located on the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University. With approximately 2,000 undergrad and graduate students, NDNU provides a strong sense of community among students and faculty.
NDNU is located on a peaceful, wooded campus in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Belmont, CA. Students attending our San Francisco location have access to a number of NDNU amenities including:
- Classrooms located throughout the campus with multimedia availability
- Dedicated full-time teachers and staff
- Access to NDNU facilities including Library, Arts Center, and sports complex with basketball courts, pool and fitness center.
- Computer labs
- Cafeteria offering vegetarian, organic and locally-farmed meal options
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Weekly activities
- ACCET accredited
Enroll now to learn English in the San Francisco Bay area! Contact us today!
NDNU Website
English Courses
- General English
- Intensive English
- Intensive English Plus 5 Private
- Intensive English University Track
Test Preparation Courses
- TOEFL iBT Exam Preparation
- IELTS Exam Preparation
- Cambridge Exam Preparation
- GRE/GMAT/SAT Preparation
One-to-One
On-Campus Dormitory at Notre Dame de Namur University
TALK students may reside on-campus at NDNU in the student residence. The university residence allows international students to meet and interact with American students on a daily basis. Students selecting this option are required to complete the Notre Dame de Namur University Residence Hall Contract and are bound to the terms and conditions of that agreement. A minimum stay of 2-weeks is required. Students may purchase a flex-card to use for their meals on-campus.
For those students interested in other option, TALK also offers Homestay; our Host Families offer single or shared accommodations with breakfast and dinner provided daily. TALK works with great care to ensure we provide you with the best host family experience to fully immerse yourself in American culture! Special long-term prices are available for those opting to stay with a TALK host family for the duration of their course! (Single – 14 meals per week, Shared – 14 meals per week)
