West Chester, west of Philadelphia, is a college town known for its historic centre and West Chester University. It offers a calmer, safer student life close to Philadelphia.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in West Chester. West Chester University's international programs and options in Philadelphia are worth considering.
In West Chester 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 and campus housing are the most common accommodation options in West Chester.
Living costs in West Chester are close to the US average and lower than in New York or California.
Buses serve West Chester, and walking and cycling are common around campus.
West Chester has cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, and autumn is famous for its colourful foliage.
You can take a connecting flight to Philadelphia (PHL) and reach West Chester by road in about 45-60 minutes.
Because the US uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: West Chester is 8 hours behind Turkey in winter and 7 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.
About 45-60 minutes by road.
Yes. This page focuses on the town of West Chester, west of Philadelphia; see our Philadelphia page for the city itself.
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. F-1 students at language schools cannot work off campus, and working on a tourist visa is prohibited.
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