GEOS, Los Angeles, USA
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General Information on Los Angeles
Los Angeles, this modern city offers a great deal of luxurious shopping centres, restaurants, and theatres. Also famous theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios are nearby. Students can experience all the best southern California has to offer.
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In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in USA is around US$ 2.51.
General Information on GEOS
The language school GEOS was founded in Los Angeles, USA in 1989. The school is ideally located in the beautiful, safe environment of Orange County, one hour south of Los Angeles. The school is minutes away from all the major attractions, scenic beaches and mountains.
Click here for a detailed Los Angeles city guideFacilities
Eight Computers for student e-mail usage. We are also WiFi wireless so students can bring their personal computer and use at anytime. Lunch room with microwave and refrigerator.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of GEOS, Los Angeles
We are accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuning Education and Training, Washington D.C.). Also and approved SEVIS school autorized to issue student I-20's by the US Government Homeland Security.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is LAX. It takes 50 minutes by car/shuttle to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 19 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 3 % | Japan 35 % Korea 30 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 8 % |
| 1 General English / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 275 | 500 | 750 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | For Student Visa/Student I-20. It consists of three sessions each lasting 4 weeks, so 12 weeks is one level. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Mar, 27.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive English (IE-17) / Lessons per week: 17 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 250 | 450 | 675 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2340 | 195 |
| Comment | For students holding a Tourist Visa or part of the Visa Waiver Program. The Intensive English Program (IE-17 hours per week) consists of three sessions each lasting 4 weeks, so 12 weeks is one level. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Mar, 27.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 GMAT Prep Course - Part time (8hours/week) / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3990 | 167 |
| Comment | Student must be enrolled in IE+GMAT or TOEFL+GMAT for a total of 32 Hours per week GMAT+Intensive English: 400 on GMAT test or 60% on GEOS placement test. GMAT+TOEFL: 60% on GEOS placement test. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 31.Mar, 23.Jun, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 14:15 Afternoon: 15:30 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 4 TOEFL Preparation / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 18 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 275 | 500 | 750 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | For both Student Visa/I-20 and Tourist Visa or Visa Waiver students. Consists of three sessions each lasting 4 weeks, so 12 weeks is one level. Classes are Mon. to Thu. 9:00~2:15 and Student Visa holders attend Fri. 9:00 to 12:00. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Mar, 27.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by GEOS, Los Angeles can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 100.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 50 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 60 US $. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL |
| Average examination results: | iBT 535 at TOEFL |
| School closed: | National holidays in USA: 01.Jan, 21.Jan, 18.Feb, 26.May, 04.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 27.Nov, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 28.Nov |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | Other courses offered: -Holiday Courses- These courses are individually designed and priced between local country agents or Holiday agencies and the school with English lessons, homestay and excursion/activities offered. |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 98 US $ week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay //, private room with half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price US $ | 180 | 720 | 180 | |
| Comment | All homestays are 60 minutes or less to the school campus. Rooms are single placement with a bed, dresser and closet. . Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 26 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 150 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 5 km | |||
| Diving | 30 km | |||
| Golf | 5 km | |||
| Horse riding | 10 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 10 km | |||
| Music | 2 km | |||
| Sailing | 10 km | |||
| Skiing | 300 km | |||
| Tennis | 5 km | |||
| Volleyball | 10 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 10 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Amusement parks, animal parks, kayaking. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS: | Beach parties, great shopping. | |||
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your English course at GEOS, Los Angeles when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.












