English School in San Francisco, California

Geos English Academy, San Francisco:
GEOS English Academy, San Francisco is located in the convenient and exciting downtown area, on the corner of Market Street and Sutter Street. Our school is on the 4th floor of the historic Flatiron Building, close to world class shopping, restaurants and major transportation facilities. GEOS English Academy was established in 1973 and now has a global network of over 550 schools in Asia, North and South America, Europe, Africa and Australia.

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Accreditation: We are accredited by ACCET, registered with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, and authorized by federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.

Full time and part time English Language (ESL) and iBT TOEFL Preparation courses.

- Intensive English Course: This full-time English class is communicative based with an emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills. Our Intensive English class is designed to help ESL students improve both spoken and written English. With six levels of study from beginner through advanced, this course features a comprehensive curriculum of integrated skills - grammar, vocabulary & idioms, speaking & listening, and reading & writing. Students work with two different teachers (one for the morning class and one for the afternoon class).

- Business English – in both group classes and one-to-one tutoring. This program is designed to help international business professionals prepare to use English in both present and future work situations. The focus of the program is business related communication skills, oral and written.

- iBT TOEFL Preparation Course: This course has be updated to help international students who are preparing to take the iBT TOEFL exam for entrance into American colleges and universities. This comprehensive course helps students prepare for all sections (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) of the iBT TOEFL test by developing the special skills and strategies required for the test. Students work with two different instructors and the most up-to-date, effective textbooks and materials available.

- 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!

We are located 2 minute walk to the BART and Muni lines where you can access the Golden Gate Bridge, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, the Castro District, Haight / Ashbury, Twin Peaks, The San Francisco Public Library, Coit Tower, North Beach, Pier 39, the University of California at Berkeley, Lombard Street, etc.

We are a 5 - 10 minute walk from all 3 cable car lines and 10 - 15 minute walk to Chinatown, the Museum of Modern Art, Union Square and more.

The GEOS Homestay Program is intended to give visiting foreign students a first-hand experience of American culture by sharing with their host family in everyday life. As well as being able to use practical English language skills they have learned in school, it is expected that students will be able to participate in family activities for a holistic view of life in San Francisco. Our host families live inside and outside of San Francisco.

During the first two weeks of study, all new students will be asked to take part in an academic counseling session with the school's academic staff. You will have the opportunity to discuss and workout any problems or concerns you may be having with your studies. On the last day of each four-week session we offer our full time students individual counseling. Students will receive a report card with their grades and comments about their performance during the month.