California, with world-famous cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, Silicon Valley and its long Pacific coast, is America's most popular state for language study. Its sunny climate and multicultural character make it a top choice for international students.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in California:
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in California. Language schools in California are concentrated in cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, San Diego and Santa Barbara; see our city pages for details.
Short programs last 1-4 weeks, while long-term programs run from 12 weeks to a year. Most schools use a system of 8-12 levels, and on an intensive course you should allow about 4-8 weeks per level.
Language school fees in California depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Language schools do not require a diploma or any prior knowledge of the language. After you complete the enrolment form and pay the deposit, the school sends you a confirmation. For long programs, the school reviews your proof of funds, such as bank statements, and prepares the I-20 needed for an F-1 visa.
June to August is the busiest time for both courses and accommodation, so booking early pays off. In autumn and winter, classes are quieter and accommodation is easier to find.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week require an F-1 student visa. Once the school sends you the I-20, you pay the SEVIS fee and book a visa appointment at the US Embassy or a consulate. Short courses of fewer than 18 hours a week can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
Language students in America have very limited work rights: the F-1 visa does not allow off-campus work, and a tourist visa does not allow work at all. Once you move on to university, on-campus jobs and internship options open up.
Shared flats and student houses are easier to find in California than in the big coastal cities.
Living costs in California are above the US average, with rent the biggest part of the budget.
The bus network in California links downtown and the campuses, and ride-sharing apps are used for longer trips.
California has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) take about 13-14 hours.
California is in the Pacific time zone, 11 hours behind Turkey in winter and 10 hours behind during US daylight saving time (mid-March to early November).
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in California free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation, the I-20 and visa documents.
Los Angeles for film and entertainment, San Francisco and Silicon Valley for tech, and San Diego and Santa Barbara for coastal living.
It is an affordable, popular route where you start at a two-year college and transfer to a four-year university.
No. F-1 students at language schools cannot work off campus, and working on a tourist visa is prohibited.
Because of visa appointment times, we recommend applying at least 4-6 months ahead for long programs, and 1-2 months ahead for short courses on a tourist visa, depending on your visa status.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week need an F-1 student visa; shorter, lighter courses can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
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