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Host:
St. Giles Language Teaching Center
Contact:
Marianne Vaccaro, Center Manager Tel: 415-788-3552 Fax: 415-788-1923 785 Market St. Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94103 USA
Established:
1983 |
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
DescriptionMorning and full-day general English year-round, Business English for Executives, preliminary English test, Cambridge exam prep, TOEFL & TOEIC Exam Preparation, English for Academic Purposes, Group Business, Courses every 2 weeks. Extended Study Year Abroad Programs and CELTA teaching certificate.
LocationSt. Giles is located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, close to theater, shopping, dining, cultural and sporting events. Weather is mild throughout the year, with cooler temperatures and rainfall during the winter and spring sessions, and warmer temperatures and sunshine during the summer and fall months. Ideal place for studying both English and American Culture. Nearby are headquarters for some of the West Coast's business, finance, retail and computer industries.
Teaching QualificationsFirst Degree + CELTA Minimum Teacher Training MA + CELTA + DELTA
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): No
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Cambridge English examinations (CSE, CPE, CAE) TOEFL Preparatiion Executive English Cambridge CELTA teacher Training Program
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 12
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 2
Students tested on first day with written test and personal interview. All six levels run throughout the year.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 16
Maximum Hours Per Week: 28
Part Time Available: No
Session Length:
Courses start every other week and run from two week to 48 weeks
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 1%
Asia: 35%
Europe: 60%
Latin America: 12%
Middle East: 1%
Average Enrollments:
February: 90
July: 140
October: 120
Facilities20 themed classrooms, Student lounge, IT room with 12 work stations and free Internet Access, Self Access Center with computers, video monitors and tape decks, student cafeteria, Business Executive suite with allocated teaching rooms and Executive Lounge with Internet Access.
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:
Accommodation Placement 55 Accommodation in Host family from 145 per week Accommodation in Residence Club from 200 per week Airport Pickup 60
Notes on Fees:
Study year Abroad programs at lower rates
AccommodationsDormitory: $200 - 288
Apartment: $288
Hotel: $126 per night
Weekly aaccommodation costs quoted include hotel tax applicable to residence clubs. Monthly residence clubs are from 510 per month. An accommodation officer inspects the host families and all the hosts are within the city of San Francisco. Maximum journey time to hosts is 45 minutes. Student ServicesSocial program with movies, sightseeing, sports, dining out, bars, dancing and overnight excursions to Yosemite National Park, Disneyland, LA, Las Vegas and other popular destinations most weekends. Educational Service OpportunitiesAcademic advising on a daily basis, self-access center with computers and listening laboratory, library, Free Internet access. TransportationSt. Giles is located above Powell Street Station with easy access to all of the city through BART metro system, street cars and city buses all of which stop outside the school. In addition the trunaround for the Cable Car and Street trams is outside the school Application InformationStudents must send an application, a $50 non-refundable registration fee, a $50 refundable course deposit, and $100 accommodation deposit. Non-immigrant alien student documents are provided for students taking a minimum of 20 lessons per week upon receipt of applcation form, deposit and proof of financial means |
