San Francisco Language Schools & Programs Educational options in for language students in San Francisco include San Francisco State University which offers degree programs in Chinese, classical languages, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. The University of San Francisco offers programs in bilingual education, French, Spanish and teaching English as a second language.

The economic outlook for San Francisco is strong and will remain strong in the coming years. The overall employment rate will increase by 19% by the year 2012. The continuing growth in the foreign born population will result in more opportunities for interpreters and translators. These careers are expected to grow by about 20% by the year 2012. Employment opportunities for ESL, foreign language and bilingual teachers are projected to grow by 18%.

Language Schools, Programs & Courses in San Francisco
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why San Francisco is a Great Place to Study Language
San Francisco has a multicultural population and six schools offering foreign language degree programs. About 38% of the population of San Francisco was born outside the United States. This diversity will bring more jobs for interpreters, translators and educators in the coming years. A variety of annual cultural festivals and events allow students to experience other cultures and practice language skills while pursuing a degree. Information on these can be found at SanFrancisco.com.

Other Resources for Language Education and Careers in San Francisco
  • Bay Area Court Interpreters
  • California Healthcare Interpreting Association, Bay Area Region
  • California Language Teachers Association
  • Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
  • German Consulate General San Francisco
  • Language - Employers in San Francisco
  • Berlitz San Francisco
  • San Francisco Unified School District
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • St Giles Language Teaching Center

  • Language - Internship Opportunities in San Francisco
  • Bar Association of San Francisco
  • Greater Bay Area Make A Wish Foundation
  • International Rescue Committee
  • The Coral Reef Alliance
  • Upwardly Global
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