GEOS, San Francisco, USA


Students rated GEOS, San Francisco with: (20 evaluations)

General Information on San Francisco

San Francisco isthe financial capital of the Amercian West Coast. Quality of life is highly prioritized in this environmentally conscious city, ranked among the top five cleanest in the US. The Bay, which fits neatly between the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, is home to 14 small islands, including Alcatraz.

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Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit San Francisco :

(31.Aug), Halloween (31.Oct- 01.Nov), Thanksgiving (27.Nov), San Francisco Jazz Festival (22.Sep- 30.Nov)



Cost of living in USA

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.

2. Language School  GEOS, San Francisco

General Information on GEOS

The language school GEOS was founded in San Francisco, USA in 1972. The school is located in downtown San Francisco. It is in walking distance of the historical San Francisco cable car system, Union Square, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. There are many other attractions in the Bay Area, including the Golden Gate Bridge, that can be reached by an excellent public transportation system.

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Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is San Francisco International.  It takes 32  minutes by public transportation  to school.

2.1. Language School GEOS in Figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 120
Adult courses throughout the year: 60
Average no. of levels: in summer: 6
throughout the year: 6
English teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: yes
Average age of students: in summer: 25 years
throughout the year: 25 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
Student nationalities: Brazil 5 %
China 5 %
France 5 %
Holland 3 %
Italy 10 %
Japan 20 %
Korea 20 %
Switzerland 5 %
Spain 10 %
USA 3 %

3. English Courses

All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

1
General English 22 hours  / Lessons per week: 26  / Max. group size: 14
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 275 500 750 900 1125 1350 1800 2250 2640 220
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 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
2
Intensive English 17 hours  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 14
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 250 450 675 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 1950 --
Comment Maximum duration: 12 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
TOEFL Preparation Course  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 14
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 275 500 750 900 1125 1350 1800 2250 2640 --
Comment 12 week course which students must test into. Students may only join the class during the first 8 weeks of each cycle.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 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 Lower intermediate (B1)
Lesson duration (minutes): 50 minutes
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Note: All courses offered by GEOS, San Francisco 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 70 US $.
Exams offered: TOEFL
Average examination results: 80+ 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): Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: English
Comments on the school: Also offered:
- Holiday/Vacation course which consists of 12 lessons/week, no visa required, additional excursions can be booked.

4. Accommodation

All prices in US $ (convert currency)

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Homestay - outside San Francisco // private room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price US $ 180 720 150
Comment .
Includes: Kitchen, 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.
3
Homestay - city // private room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price US $ 200 800 150
Comment Homestay in the city is very limited. .
Includes: Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 29 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
4
Sweden House Residential Hotel / / Single room
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price US $ 210 840 150
Comment No tax needed for the rent if students book a room via our school..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private washbasin, shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 30 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
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 100 US $ (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     1 km
Golf     3 km
Horse riding     10 km
Mountainbiking     10 km
Music     1 km
Sailing     2 km
Skiing     85 km
Tennis     1 km
Volleyball     3 km
Windsurfing     2 km
Other leisure options: Shopping, museums, bowling, skating, and movies
Examples of social activities
organised by GEOS:
Parties, excursions

6. Evaluation

No. of evaluations: 20
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GEOS, San Francisco, USA
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8. Brochures

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