Orange County, south of Los Angeles, is one of Southern California's most popular areas, with Disneyland, beaches such as Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, safe cities and universities.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Orange County. English programs at universities in Irvine and around Orange County, and Los Angeles language schools, are among the options.
In Orange County 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.
Homestays are common in Orange County and offer safe accommodation in a family setting.
Living costs in Orange County are high, with rent above the California average.
Orange County has OCTA buses and Metrolink trains, but the area is car-oriented.
The area has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters with some rain.
Direct flights from Turkey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) take about 13-14 hours; Orange County's own airport is John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Because the US uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: Orange County 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.
No. Orange County is a county that includes cities such as Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana and Newport Beach.
Metrolink trains and the freeways get you to Los Angeles in about an hour.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
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.
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