| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1645 | $1435 | $1325 |
| 12 Weeks | $4935 | $4305 | $3975 |
| 20 Weeks | $8225 | $7175 | $6625 |
| 24 Weeks | $9870 | $8610 | $7950 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1250 | $1100 | $1000 |
| 12 Weeks | $3750 | $3300 | $3000 |
| 20 Weeks | $6250 | $5500 | $5000 |
| 24 Weeks | $7500 | $6600 | $6000 |
LSI San Francisco/Berkeley is a private English language school located at 2015 Center Street in downtown Berkeley, California, two blocks from the University of California, Berkeley campus and the BART station. Part of the international LSI (Language Studies International) network established in 1965, the Berkeley school offers general and intensive English programs, exam preparation courses including TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge examinations, and university pathway programs. The school accepts F-1 visa students and welcomes international students from around the world.
USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending LSI San Francisco/Berkeley. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate — your furnished room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history needed. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.
Your host family is your first connection to American life. You practice English every day at home — not just in the classroom. You learn how Americans cook, celebrate, and live. Many international students say their host family became some of their closest friends in the US.
Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near LSI San Francisco/Berkeley matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request — contact our office for details.
Yes. USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending LSI San Francisco/Berkeley, including F-1 and J-1 visa students.
Yes. Living with an American host family is one of the most powerful ways to accelerate your English learning. You practice real conversational English at home every day outside the classroom — exactly the kind of full immersion that LSI's English programs are designed to support.
Yes. USH accommodates study abroad groups and student delegations attending LSI San Francisco/Berkeley. Contact our office for group availability and rates.
Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks. You can book short-term or for a full academic term. There is no long-term lease required.