Language school San Francisco, St Giles International

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: 16 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.

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: 16 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.

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 9:00–13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 20 or 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 or 12 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard or intensive course

Preparation for TOEFL exams
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 6 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course

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, 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.