Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : San Francisco : St Giles International

Language school San Francisco, St Giles International

  • School

School

Our partner school is ideally located in the heart of San Francisco, only a stone's throw away from Union Square in the Soma district. The language school building is well-equipped and provides all the facilities necessary to enable you to study in the best conditions: 29 modern, spacious and bright classrooms, a language lab with a DVD library, two computer rooms with quick and free Internet access. 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 and can be easily accessed by students during their free time.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 9 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 9 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk.
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

TOEFL course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

TOEIC course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 TOEIC)
Course duration: 4 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Accommodation

Host family
As California is one of the most multicultural states, there is no such thing as a typical family. Staying with one of them allows you to get an idea of the American way of life. Renowned for their hospitality, the Californians welcome you in a single room with half board or breakfast only provided, depending on your choice.

Residence "Vantaggio Cosmo" (from 18 years)
St. Giles also proposes the accommodation option of staying in a residence, with breakfast included, ten minutes' walk away from the school. The bedrooms, for single use, are well-equipped, each with a private bathroom, a TV, telephone, Internet access, microwave, fridge. In addition, the residents have access to the common kitchen for preparing their meals.

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. San Francisco remains an excellent base from which to explore California and its magnificent Pacific coast.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
809'000
School size L
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, TOEIC

Location of the language school St Giles International

Quality marks

/ language school St Giles International

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Key points

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

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.7)

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 11.01  / 05.04  / 28.06  / 30.08  / 04.10 .2010
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12 w.: 29.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 20.09.2010 - 11.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 12 w.: 29.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 20.09.2010 - 11.12.2010
TOEFL course 6 w. : 08.03  / 21.06  / 02.08  / 04.10 .2010
TOEIC course 4 w. : 08.02  / 21.06  / 02.08  / 04.10 .2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 18.01 / 15.02 / 02.04 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 06.09 / 25.11 / 26.11 / 24.12 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010
School holidays: 26.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/single room/breakfast (18 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1349 1951
3 weeks 1920 2823
4 weeks 2385 3041
6 weeks 3441 4425
8 weeks 4501 5813
12 weeks 6561 8529
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1489 2091
3 weeks 2121 3024
4 weeks 2653 3309
6 weeks 3867 4851
8 weeks 5061 6373
12 weeks 7317 9285
16 weeks 9365 11989
24 weeks 11349 15837
Extra week (24+) 455 642
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
9 weeks 5043 6519
Exam fee ~240
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
9 weeks 5673 7149
Exam fee ~240
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 5585 7225
Exam fee ~240
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. A B
10 weeks 6285 7925
Exam fee ~240
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
12 weeks 6561 8529
Exam fee ~240
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
12 weeks 7317 9285
Exam fee ~240
TOEFL course A B
6 weeks 3441 4425
Exam fee ~150
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEIC course A B
4 weeks 2653 3309
Options/Extras
Course material (varies depending on level)
Course materials fee (Cambridge) 65
One-to-one course (per lesson) 65
Private bathroom (host family) (per week) 87
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 40
Airport transfer 95
Airport transfer (22:00-07:00) 120
High season
Host family/single room/half board (24+ weeks) (27.06–28.08) +34/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +264/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast (18 y.o.) +301/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -68/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) +87/w.
High season
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +11/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +8/w.
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