Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco Bay, is home to the headquarters of tech giants such as Apple, Google and Meta, and to Stanford University. Learning English at the heart of the tech world is a strong motivation for career goals.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Silicon Valley. English programs at local colleges such as Foothill and De Anza, and language schools in San Francisco and Berkeley, are among the options.
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 Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley are among the highest in America, so homestay is the most economical option.
Silicon Valley is one of the most expensive places to live in America, so plan your budget accordingly.
The area has Caltrain commuter rail, VTA light rail and buses, and distances between towns mean you need to plan travel well.
Silicon Valley has hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, and it is sunnier than San Francisco.
Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco Airport (SFO) take about 13 hours; the nearest airports to the area are SFO and San Jose (SJC).
Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation, the I-20 and visa documents.
No. Silicon Valley is a region that includes cities such as San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View and Cupertino.
The Caltrain commuter rail reaches San Francisco in about 1-1.5 hours.
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.
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.
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