GEOS, San Francisco, USA
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1. San Francisco Show all language schools in San Francisco and USA
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.
For San Francisco city map with location of school click hereEvents 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.
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.
Click here for a detailed San Francisco city guideAirport 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 | |
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| 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 % |
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 | ||||||||||
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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 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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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 | -- |
| 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. |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 140 US $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in San Francisco | ||||
| 2 Homestay - outside San Francisco // private room, half board | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 100 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| 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 | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 20 |
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GEOS, San Francisco, USA
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