Learn English at GEOS Language School in San Francisco/Berkeley

If you want to learn English at GEOS Language School in San Francisco/Berkeley, AEI Study Abroad Agency offers free counseling and placement services for English courses!

Contact us to know the cost of your language trip, including school registration, English course, course material, airport reception service, international insurance and accommodation.

The Language School 

GEOS is located right in the heart of the city, within walking distance to all the great department stores and Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman Wharf and Nob Hill. San Francisco is known as the best city in America in terms of public transportation. The students can ride the famous cable cars and trolleys. They can also take the subways, streetcars, trains, ferries and buses.

The English Courses

Private English Tuition

Private lessons consist of the teacher and student only. The course content can be tailored to the needs of the student. This is a wonderful opportunity for highly motivated students to concentrate on the skills they need most. Course is subject to availability at the school.

Intensive English

This course starts every Monday and caters for students from beginner to advanced level. This course is for students with an interest in improving their English in a wider, general context, whether it is for travel, friendship or their career. The course is divided into morning and afternoon components, making it possible for students to study full-time and take electives. Regular testing is done to monitor the students’ performance and give feedback.

TOEFL Exam courses

TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. Many universities and institutions around the world use TOEFL scores as a condition of entry, especially in the USA and Canada.
TOEFL can now be taken as a written test or as a computer-based test. The test has four sections, which must all be answered. The sections are Listening, Structure, Reading and Writing. The difference between the written and the computer-based tests is that the computer-based test is computer-adaptive. This means that the computer chooses the next questions on how well you answered the last question.

Holiday Course English Programsf

Students can have the opportunity to combine an English language course with a sightseeing or adventure holiday! Holiday programs can be designed to focus on English and/or recreational activities, can be combined with homestay and a 24 hour emergency support service.
Our Holiday programs offer the student a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Activities range from pleasant barbecues and picnics to day trips to famous places.
A program can be designed to suit any requests.

Volunteer Program

This is the best program for people who think that just studying in school is not enough! You can use your free time after school to volunteer 2 or 3 days a week. This program gives you a wide view of international culture and high motivation to study English!

NPO (Non-Profit Organization) Most of our volunteer groups work with NPO's that are located within walking distance or 1 hour by public transportation, at most. There are a variety of groups, but remember these are volunteer only. Participants will not receive money for their work. 

Internship Program

Having internship experience in the U.S. will give you more confidence in the work environment. Not only will you improve your English but will also gain valuable work experience. GEOS coordinates with an affiliated partner company to offer two types of internships: F-1 internship and J-1 internship. Both internship programs have positions available in a variety of industries such as: publishing, manufacturing, trade, retail, IT, and etc.

Accommodation options

Students have the following housing options:

Homestay

A Homestay is the greatest experience you can have when you travel. In an instant, you make friends and become a part of a family with whom you will correspond forever. You will play a great part in global exchange, promoting understanding and respect for other cultures and views.

Our Student Services Departments ensure that students are placed in caring and experienced Homestay families, while carefully matching families to students' Homestay requests. Students' welfare is as important to the school as their academic achievement, and we believe that this is what distinguishes us from other schools.

Schools provide 24-hour emergency contact numbers, which allow not only for students to feel safe and at ease, but their families in their own countries can have a peace of mind, too.

Au Pair (dependent on the school)

Au Pair is a program that places students with local host families that seek help with childcare or household tasks. In exchange for working, a student receives accommodation and meals.

Generally to be eligible for the au pair program, students must:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old, in good health, mature and responsible
• Speak English at a minimum of Intermediate level
• Be able to show that they have some experience in childcare and household duties (such as cleaning, ironing and cooking)
• Provide references (An international driver's license, though not compulsory, would be an advantage)

Alternative Accommodation

Although GEOS does not really recommend alternative accommodation we understand that for some students it is the best option. This is why all schools are able to help in finding alternative accommodation i.e. backpackers, flat mates etc.

Schools will always have listings of shared accommodation arrangements and the friendly staff is always there to help any student who may have an enquiry.