Contact:
Susanne Kramer-Wilkins, Director Tel: 408-374-9954 Fax: 408-374-9429 591 West Hamilton Avenue Suite 101 Campbell, CA 95008-0521 USA
Established:
1979 
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Golden Gate Language SchoolsDescriptionGGLS' Intensive English Program has 12 levels of instruction (beginning to college level). The program offers more than 50 classes including TOEFL Preparation, Business English, Pronunciation and Speaking Naturally. All classes are small to ensure that a student receives individualized attention and opportunities to participate. Students can study from one week to one year. GGLS recognizes that each person is unique with different goals and English language abilities. As a result, each student receives an individually designed English program to learn most effectively.
LocationGolden Gate Language Schools is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and in a suburb of San Jose named the "Safest Big City in America." The mild climate and proximity to San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean, and several major universities offer students many world class cultural and recreational activities.
Teaching QualificationsInstructors have master's degree in ESL or a related field, TESL certificate, teaching credential and/or experience teaching abroad. (GGLS instructors have an average of 15 years teaching experience.)
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:TOEFL and iBT TOEFL Preparation, Executive English, College Preparation, Guaranteed Transfer without TOEFL, Vacation Study Programs
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 12
Average Class Size: 8
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 4
Intermediate Levels: 4
Advanced Levels: 4
Unlike many programs, which put a student at the same assessment level for all classes, GGLS places the student at the correct level for each skill to provide the most effective learning experience.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 25
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Each session is 6 weeks, year-round. Full-time (I-20) students have a minimum requirement of 1 session (6 weeks). GGLS has a Vacation Study Program for students that wish to study full-time for less than 6 weeks.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 5%
Asia: 60%
Europe: 15%
Latin America: 15%
Middle East: 5%
Average Enrollments:
February: 100
July: 110
October: 100
FacilitiesGGLS has spacious classrooms, a computer laboratory with free internet and e-mail and a well-equipped lunchroom facility with complimentary coffee and tea.
FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Airport Pick-up or Return: San Francisco $75 each way, San Jose $50 each way. Homestay Placement Fee $200
Notes on Fees:
Tuition amount is related to the number of instructional hours from a minimum of 5 hours per week to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
AccommodationsHomestay: $700-950
Hotel: $79+
GGLS offers two homestay programs: Standard and Executive. Meals are included with all Executive programs and many Standard programs. All American homes have been visited and approved for our service by our experienced coordinator. Information on special hotel rates are available from the school. The student books hotel accommodations directly. Student ServicesGGLS offers a wide range of services including airport pick-up, academic counseling, college transfer programs, Institutional TOEFL testing and housing referral service. There is also a wide range of free social and sports activity clubs which meet each week, as well as cultural events, holiday celebrations and potluck lunches. Educational Service OpportunitiesGGLS offers academic advising and two college transfer programs: the Mutual Acceptance Program and the Guaranteed Transfer Program. The Mutual Acceptance Program allows students to apply simultaneously for admission to GGLS and one of its nine affiliate local and national colleges and universities. The Guaranteed Transfer Program allows students to waive the TOEFL requirement to an affiliate institution after satisfactory completion of level 12 of the GGLS program. TransportationThe school is easily accessible by car with free parking on the premises or by bus with a major bus stop in front of the school. Airport pickup is available from San Francisco and San Jose Airports. |
