Seattle, in America's north-west, is the birthplace of companies such as Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks. Set between mountains, forests and the sea, it is an appealing place for those who want to combine a tech career with a love of nature.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Seattle:
In Seattle 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.
Staying in neighbourhoods linked to downtown by light rail is an advantage on rent in Seattle.
Living costs in Seattle are high, and rents have risen with the growth of the tech industry.
Seattle has the Link light rail, buses and ferries across Puget Sound.
Seattle has a mild, rainy climate; autumn and winter are wet, while summers are dry and sunny.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA) take about 11-12 hours, and the Link light rail runs to downtown.
Because the US uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: Seattle 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.
It rains often but usually lightly in autumn and winter, while summers are dry and sunny.
Vancouver is about 3-4 hours away by road or train, but remember that Canada requires a separate visa.
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.
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