South Carolina, on the Atlantic coast, is known for Charleston's historic streets, the beaches of Myrtle Beach and Southern hospitality. With low living costs and a mild climate, it offers students a comfortable setting.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in South Carolina. English programs at South Carolina's universities are the most common options.
In South Carolina 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.
Host families near the school in South Carolina offer students a safe setting rich in language practice.
Living costs in South Carolina are below the US average, with rent noticeably lower than in the coastal cities.
Public transport in South Carolina is limited, so staying near your school makes daily life much easier.
South Carolina has hot, humid summers and short, mild winters.
Charleston (CHS) or Charlotte (CLT) airports are reached from Turkey with connecting flights.
Because the US uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: South Carolina 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.
No. Living costs are below the US average.
Charleston, Columbia and Greenville are the state's main cities.
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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