With the Golden Gate Bridge, its hilly streets and cable cars, San Francisco is one of America's most iconic cities. Close to Silicon Valley and at the heart of the tech world, it offers a language study experience surrounded by entrepreneurship and innovation.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in San Francisco:
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 San Francisco 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.
Rents in San Francisco are among the highest in America, so homestays and shared residences are the most economical solution for students.
San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in America. Besides rent, food and transport also cost more than average, so plan your budget accordingly.
BART trains, Muni buses and streetcars and the famous cable cars connect San Francisco and the Bay Area.
San Francisco is cool and mild all year, and even in summer fog and cool winds are common. Always carry a jacket.
Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) take about 13 hours. BART trains connect the airport to downtown.
San Francisco 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 San Francisco free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation, the I-20 and visa documents.
No. Summers in San Francisco are cool and foggy, while inland parts of the Bay Area are warmer.
Yes. The Caltrain commuter rail takes you to tech hubs such as Palo Alto and San Jose.
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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