Based upon academic standards and ethical business principles, the mission of the American Academy of English, a private, commercial educational institution, is to effectively and responsibly teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to individuals from non-English speaking countries who want to learn English for academic, business, or general purposes. Studying English can be the most important step in your education or career. At the American Academy of English, we have been helping students take this step since 1982. The school was opened to address the needs of the international student to assist with the necessary English language training for academic and professional growth. Today we have grown to continue to meet the same needs for those students. To help you, we offer the latest in modern programs and facilities. Our professionally university-trained instructors are a distinct feature of our program. Conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco, students have easy access to everything this renowned city has to offer. Our nationally accredited program ensures that we meet and exceed the standards necessary to fulfill your academic and professional goals. The American Academy’s English as a Second Language Program is specially designed for international students. The Academy focuses on teaching students who want to use English in colleges, universities, business and daily life.