Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : English : USA : San Francisco

Language school San Francisco
St Giles International

Our partner school is ideally located in the heart of San Francisco, just near Union Square in the Soma district. The course centre has been recently renovated and provides all the facilities necessary to enable you to study in the best conditions: 16 modern, spacious and bright classrooms, a language lab with a DVD library, two computer rooms with fast and free access to the Internet and your emails. The student café and a comfortable lounge await you during breaks, to relax or chat with your new friends. Located close to the school, the Yerba Buena gardens are a real oasis of peace in the heart of the city. Perfect for relaxing after a day of lessons or a tour of the Museum of Modern Art; unless you would prefer to explore the hills of San Francisco in one of their mythic cable cars.

At a glance

Population
750,000
School size L
Level
 Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Certificates
 FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, IELTS

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 students
Minimum age: 16
Daily schedule: 9:00–13:00
Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 students
Minimum age: 16
Daily schedule: 9:00-13:00 and 13:45-15:30
Preparation for Cambridge certificates (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of courses: 9 or 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Standard or Intensive course
Preparation for TOEFL certificates
 Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of courses: 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Standard course
Preparation for IELTS or TOEIC certificates
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general English + 8 exam preparation)
Duration of courses: 4 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Intensive course

Accomodation

Host family
As California is one of the most mixed states in the USA, there is no such thing as a typical family. Living with a host family will give you a broad idea of the American way of life. The school carefully chooses each family. You will have your own room and breakfast and dinner provided daily.
Vantaggio Cosmo Residence
Just ten minutes on foot from the school, St. Giles offers accommodation in a residence for students desiring a greater level of independence. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped with private bathroom, television, telephone, Internet access, microwave and refrigerator. You can use the communal kitchen to prepare you meals 24 hours a day. Accommodation is in single rooms, though double rooms are available for students travelling together. 

Leisure

The school gives you the opportunity to discover not only the city of San Francisco, but also to visit other destinations such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley and its vineyards or Lake Tahoe and Cruz, for skiing in winter. SF is an excellent base from which to explore California and its magnificent Pacific coast. 

St Giles International
WiFi is free.
Prices 2008

Dates and Prices in American Dollars
(USD 1 ≈ CHF 1.25 / EUR ≈ 0.76)

Arrival day: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Starting dates:
02.01 / 08.01 / 16.01 / 29.01 / 12.02 / 26.02 / 12.03 / 26.03 / 02.04 / 09.04 / 23.04 / 07.05 / 21.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 09.07 / 16.07 / 30.07 / 13.08 / 27.08 / 10.09 / 24.09 / 08.10 / 22.10 / 05.11 / 19.11 / 03.12 / 10.12 / 17.12 / 31.12.2007
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates (new session):
07.01 / 14.01 / 28.01 / 11.02 / 25.02 / 10.03 / 17.03 / 24.03 / 07.04 / 21.04 / 05.05 / 19.05 / 02.06 / 16.06 / 30.06 / 07.07 / 14.07 / 28.07 / 11.08 / 25.08 / 08.09 / 22.09 / 06.10 / 20.10 / 03.11 / 17.11 / 01.12 / 08.12 / 29.12.2008
Starting dates 24 w.:
07.01 / 11.02 / 10.03 / 07.04 / 05.05 / 02.06 / 30.06 / 28.07 / 25.08 / 22.09 / 20.10 / 17.11.2008
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 8 w.:
23.04 - 16.06
22.10 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 9 w.:
08.01 - 11.03
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 12 w.:
26.03 - 16.06
24.09 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 9 w.:
07.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 12 w.:
24.03 - 14.06
22.09 - 13.12
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 8 w.:
23.04 - 18.06
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 9 w.:
08.01 - 12.03
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 12 w.:
26.03 - 18.06
24.09 - 17.12
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 9 w.:
07.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 12 w.:
24.03 - 14.06
22.09 - 13.12
TOEFL Course 6 w.:
10.03 / 16.06 / 07.07 / 06.10.2008
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 15.01 / 19.02 / 06.04 / 28.05 / 04.07 / 03.09 / 22.11 / 23.11 / 25.12.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 21.03 / 26.05 / 04.07 / 01.09 / 13.10 / 11.11 / 27.11 / 25.12.2008
Included in price:
  • Language Course
  • Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/half board
B: Residence/single room/no meals
Standard Course A B
2 weeks 1187 1745
3 weeks 1694 2531
4 weeks 2104 2602
6 weeks 3045 3792
8 weeks 3979 4975
12 weeks 5805 7299
2 weeks 1239 1671
3 weeks 1770 2418
4 weeks 2203 2677
6 weeks 3189 3900
8 weeks 4175 5123
12 weeks 6087 7509


Intensive Course A B
2 weeks 1327 1885
3 weeks 1896 2733
4 weeks 2375 2873
6 weeks 3465 4212
8 weeks 4535 5531
12 weeks 6555 8049
16 weeks 8147 10139
24 weeks 10379 13847
Extra week (24+) 427 571
2 weeks 1385 1817
3 weeks 1980 2628
4 weeks 2483 2957
6 weeks 3627 4338
8 weeks 4751 5699
12 weeks 6867 8289
16 weeks 8775 10671
24 weeks 10554 13902
Extra week (24+) 424 563
Extra week (24+) A:427 / B:726

Extra week (24+) A:426 / B:566

Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week A B
8 weeks 3979 4975
9 weeks (CFE, CAE) 4460 5580
12 weeks 5805 7299
8 weeks 4091 5039
9 weeks (CFE, CAE) 4586 5652
12 weeks 5973 7395
Examination fee to be paid on site ~210

Examination fee to be paid on site ~210

Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week A B
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 2205 3325
12 weeks 2895 4389
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 4680 5746
12 weeks 6087 7509

Examination fee to be paid on site ~240

Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week A B
8 weeks 4535 5531
9 weeks (FCE, CAE) 5085 6205
12 weeks 6555 8049
8 weeks 4647 5595
9 weeks (FCE, CAE) 5211 6277
12 weeks 6723 8145
Examination fee to be paid on site ~210

Examination fee to be paid on site ~210

Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week A B
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 2205 3325
12 weeks 2895 4389
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 5328 6394
12 weeks 6867 8289

Examination fee to be paid on site ~240

TOEFL or IELTS Course A B
4 weeks 2375 2873
4 weeks 2431 2905
TOEFL: Exam fee to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
IELTS: Exam fee to be paid on site ~85

TOEFL: Exam fee to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
IELTS: Exam fee to be paid on site ~85

TOEFL Course A B
6 weeks 1515 2262
6 weeks 3189 3900

Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl

Options/Extras
Materials fee (to be paid on site) 45
Materials fee (to be paid on site) 85
Private Tuition (per lesson) 60
Private Tuition (per lesson) 65
Private bathroom (homestay) (per week) 95
Private bathroom (homestay) (per week) 81
Christmas at the hostfamily's (per week) 0
Christmas at the hostfamily's (per week) 40
Airport pick-up 75
Airport pick-up 75
Airport pick-up (Week-end) 62
Airport pick-up (Week-end) 70
Airport pick-up (22:00-07:00) 0
Airport pick-up (22:00-07:00) 95
Homestay, twin room -25/w.
Homestay, twin room (24+) -22/w

High season (29.06-24.08):
Homestay, single room (24+) +21/w.

Homestay, breakfast (01.01-31.12):
Single room -63/w.
Single room (24+) -42/w.
Twin room -81/w.
Twin room (24+) -60/w.

Key points of the language school in San Francisco

• School with an excellent academic reputation in the heart of San Francisco
• Good facilities and quality equipment
• Very good program of extracurricular activities
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