Los Altos Hills, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is one of the most peaceful places in the region, with green hills and quiet residential areas. Home to Foothill College, it is an important starting point for students who want to move on to American universities through college.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Los Altos Hills. English programs for international students at colleges such as Foothill College are the most common options.
In Los Altos Hills you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one English level usually takes 8-12 weeks. Reaching the TOEFL score American universities ask for usually needs a 6-12 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and the I-20 document fee for an F-1 visa. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though some programs have set start dates. Because US visa appointment waiting times can be long, we recommend applying for long programs at least 4-6 months ahead.
Long-term, intensive language study requires an F-1 visa. The application calls for the school's I-20, the SEVIS fee receipt, the DS-160 form, proof of funds and documents showing your ties to Turkey. Visa interviews take place at the embassy in Ankara or the consulate general in Istanbul.
Opportunities to work in America during language study are almost non-existent, and working in breach of visa rules can lead to visa cancellation and refusal of future applications. Prepare a budget that covers your course and living costs from the start.
Accommodation is usually with host families in surrounding towns.
The area is one of the most expensive in America, and homestay is the best way to balance the budget.
VTA buses serve Los Altos Hills, and Caltrain stations are in neighbouring towns.
The area has hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco Airport (SFO) take about 13 hours; San Jose Airport (SJC) is also close by.
Because the US uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: Los Altos Hills is 11 hours behind Turkey in winter and 10 hours behind in summer. Plan calls home accordingly.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa interview to arrival.
Yes. California community colleges offer students who meet certain requirements the chance to transfer to four-year universities.
Yes, as part of Silicon Valley, the area has high living costs.
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.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
No results found!
Apply now for undergraduate and graduate programs in Italy offered in both English and Italian and take advantage of opportunities for scholarships and tuition-free education.
Let Us Call You
You can have our study abroad consultants contact you by filling out the contact form below.