Language school San Francisco, St Giles International
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School
For its juniors programme, St. Giles has reserved the best, a university campus in a district known under the name of «Heart of the Bay». Studies, meals, accommodation, activities, everything is organised directly on the campus. This is an optimal solution which offers great comfort to the participants and quality supervision. For students' security and ease, everything is found only a stone's throw away from their bedrooms, from classrooms or sports halls to the cafeteria or cinema. Sports of all kinds, films, bowling, disco evenings...St. Giles also has great excursions in store for you to allow you to immerse yourself fully in the Californian dream, including visits to Monterey Aquarium & Beach, the Six Flags Marine World attractions park, Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco city centre!
Information
Passport info
If you are of Swiss or European nationality, no visa is necessary to participate in the programme, insofar as you are in possession of a valid biometric passport which is valid for at least six months following your return date, in accordance with current legislation. However, the student will need to obtaina electronic travel authorisation to be completed over the Internet a minimum of one week prior to departure. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information.
Important!
San Francisco is a great destination for a language study trip abroad, however, it is essential to know that it is necessary to allow for a relatively long journey in order to get there with, generally, one or two stopovers. Most airline companies will be able to propoes an escort service to you, therefore, plese do not hesitate to contact us for further information. Nevertheless, it is necessary that the student feels capable of managing this long journey. Them, all that's left for the student to do is to enjoy American life!
If you are of Swiss or European nationality, no visa is necessary to participate in the programme, insofar as you are in possession of a valid biometric passport which is valid for at least six months following your return date, in accordance with current legislation. However, the student will need to obtaina electronic travel authorisation to be completed over the Internet a minimum of one week prior to departure. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information.
Important!
San Francisco is a great destination for a language study trip abroad, however, it is essential to know that it is necessary to allow for a relatively long journey in order to get there with, generally, one or two stopovers. Most airline companies will be able to propoes an escort service to you, therefore, plese do not hesitate to contact us for further information. Nevertheless, it is necessary that the student feels capable of managing this long journey. Them, all that's left for the student to do is to enjoy American life!
Courses
In San Francisco, you will take 20 lessons of 50 minutes per week. These classes are given by dynamic and motivated teachers, which love teaching English to young people. The students are split up into six levels and each class has a maximum of 15 people. In order to make the learning more exciting, St. Giles is not content with exercises. With the use of games, films and practical projects, learning English is a pleasure!
Accommodation
Residence
The residence is located in the district of Hayward, on the same campus as the classrooms. You will stay in a double room and will share the bathroom. The residence also has lounge areas which are shared by between six and eight students. They are equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, tables, chairs and armchairs. You also find a study room on each floor. Finally, a computer room, a games room and a laundry room are available to students. The St. Giles team live on-site and the security of the campus is constantly assured. For meals, full board is included. Three meals per day are served in the campus cafeteria, and packed lunches are prepared for excursions.
The residence is located in the district of Hayward, on the same campus as the classrooms. You will stay in a double room and will share the bathroom. The residence also has lounge areas which are shared by between six and eight students. They are equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, tables, chairs and armchairs. You also find a study room on each floor. Finally, a computer room, a games room and a laundry room are available to students. The St. Giles team live on-site and the security of the campus is constantly assured. For meals, full board is included. Three meals per day are served in the campus cafeteria, and packed lunches are prepared for excursions.
Leisure
You won't get bored in San Francisco! St. Giles has planned a whole range of activities, one more exciting than the next, especially for you. You will be perfectly supervised and will discover the city in the best conditions. Every week, two excursions (one full-day and one half-day) are organised. Here are some examples of destinations: San Francisco city centre, the famous "Jelly Belly"ice-cream factory, the Six Flags Marine World attractions park, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Your afternoons and evenings will also be well filled. On the programme, sport (football, volleyball, basketball...), films, bowling, and evening disco outings reserved for juniors! Have fun!
At a glance
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| Ages | 10-17 years |
| Accommodation | Residence |
| Camp start dates | 04.07 / 11.07 / 18.07 / 25.07 / 01.08.2010 |
| Closest airport | San Francisco |
| Price 2 weeks | CHF 3150 |
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Dates and Prices
/ Dates and Prices
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
Arrival day: Sunday
Departure day: Sunday
Departure day: Sunday
| Residence 2 w. : | 04.07 / 11.07 / 18.07 / 25.07 / 01.08 .2010 |
| Residence 3 w. : | 04.07 / 11.07 / 18.07 / 25.07 .2010 |
| Residence 4 w. : | 04.07 / 11.07 / 18.07 .2010 |
| Residence 5 w. : | 04.07 / 11.07 .2010 |
Included in price:
- General English course (20 lessons of 50 minutes per week)
- Number of students per class: max. 15
- Course material
- Visitor's tax
- Student card and city map
- Accommodation in residence with full board
- Activities and excursions programme
- Supervision during activities
- Course guide and certificate
| Residence | CHF | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 3150 | 1900 |
| 3 weeks | 4725 | 2850 |
| 4 weeks | 6300 | 3800 |
| Extra week (4+) | 1575 | 950 |
| Options/Extras | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airport pick-up and drop-off | 189 | 121 |
| Airport transfer (pick-up) (one-way, except Sunday) | 277 | 178 |
| Extra night | 126 | 81 |
| Residence deposit (to be paid on site) | USD 100 | |
| Return flight booking (prices on request, depending on availability) | ||
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