San Francisco has long been a favourite destination for language travellers. The combination of a mild year-round climate, fantastic sightseeing, shops and restaurants, bars and night-life, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the USA, ensures a steady flow of visitors to this relaxed but vibrant, diverse and above all welcoming city. It is the ideal environment in which to live, study and learn about American culture, offering excellent opportunities in sports, entertainment and the arts. Spectacular beaches surround the city and you can sail or surf here all year round. San Francisco has more restaurants than any other city in the USA, and is the home of many theatres, music and dance companies, as well as a variety of museums. You will also have the opportunity to explore the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Berkeley, Napa Valley and Carmel.
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The all new St Giles San Francisco, in the heart of downtown, has one of the best locations of any San Francisco English language school. All major transport routes stop less than a five-minute walk from the College, which is also just two minutes' walk from the famous Union Square, San Francisco Shopping Centre, the Financial District, Yerba Buena gardens and the Museum of Modern Art.
At St Giles San Francisco, you will also benefit from:
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The confidence and quality assurance that comes with each and every course at St Giles |
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Learning American English, with American teachers |
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Studying in one of the longest-established and best-equipped English language training centres in San Francisco (founded in 1982). |
The San Francisco school itself is equipped with excellent facilities:
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19 newly-furnished and spacious classrooms with natural light |
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A well-equipped modern language laboratory |
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State of the art learning |
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aids including; interactive whiteboards, an Internet café with access to Skype, a language laboratory, DVD library and additional large computer room |
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19 computers available for students' use, together with additional plug-in points for laptops |
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A bigger student café and luxurious recreational lounge |
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A fully-equipped Teacher Training suite with an interactive whiteboard |
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Dedicated Platinum Center with 4 classrooms and a business lounge as well as separate complimentary coffee bar facilities |
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St Giles San Francisco offers students a variety of accommodation options including downtown hotels, residence clubs and self-catering apartments, all within a few minutes' walk of the school. Alternatively you can experience life with an American family in a homestay. California is one of the most diverse states in the USA and this diversity is reflected in our host families! Nevertheless Californians are also known for their friendliness and hospitality and this is one of our key considerations when selecting hosts. All homestays are located within the city limits, approximately 30 minutes from the school by public transport. Our Accommodation officer makes sure that you are safe and comfortable and all hotel accommodation is offered to students at specially discounted prices. Please see Accommodation for more details.
Click here to download information on the cost of living in San Francisco
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Learning with us can be fun! Our Social Coordinator arranges a variety of activities on most weeknights in San Francisco including discos, films and theatre trips and visits to Union Square and Chinatown. See some of San Francisco's famous sights like Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, and at weekends you can visit such exciting places as Hollywood, Yosemite National Park, and Lake Tahoe. You can even travel as far as Los Angeles, Disneyland, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon!
Please do not hesitate to contact our team in San Francisco for further information about the courses and services available.
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Director: |
Marianne Vaccaro |
Senior Teacher: |
Megan McEnulty |
Registrar: |
Nanette Johnson |
Accommodations Officer: |
Nicole McFadden |
Student Services: |
Konstantine Ivanov |
For details of other interesting San Francisco sites, visit:
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