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Language school San Diego, EC

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School

The EC school in San Diego is located in the lively community of "La Jolla", on the very fashionable Prospect Street, where you'll find architecture which is a mixture between Spanish classicism and eccentric modernism. The school's excellent location offers students easy access to the numerous restaurants, cafés, bars and shops nearby as well as a panoramic view out over the Pacific Ocean. The language school building has 23 modern and bright classrooms with audiovisual equipment, and several posts where students can access the Internet for free. You will also be able to borrow books from the school library in order to improve your reading comprehension. During breaks and after classes, you can meet up with your new friends in the common area designated for students within the school.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:15-11:30 or 14:45-18:00

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 24 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:15-11:30 + 13:10-14:40 (2x/week) or 14:45-18:00 + 11:35-13:05 (2x/week)

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:15-11:30 + 13:10-14:40 or 11:35-13:05 + 14:45-18:00

English for Work
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 "English for Work")
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:15-11:30 + 13:10-14:40 or 11:35-13:05 + 14:45-18:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:15-11:30 + 13:10-14:40 (3x/week) + 14:55-16:25 (2x/week)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (3x/week) + 14:55-16:25 (2x/week)

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (3x/week) + 14:55-16:25 (2x/week)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 / 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (3x/week) + 14:55-16:25 (2x/week)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 / 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (3x/week) + 14:55-16:25 (2x/week)

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (3x/week) + 14:55-16:25 (2x/week)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 / 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (3x/week) + 14:55-16:25 (2x/week)

Accommodation

Host family
Discover the American way of life by choosing to stay with a host family in San Diego. It is a bonus to your learning as you have the opportunity to speak English outside of class too. You will have your own room, and if you are travelling with a friend, you can share a double room on request. For your meals, you have the choice of having breakfast only included or to opt for half board. The host families, carefully selected by EC, generally live approximately 30-90 minutes away from the school by bus.

Shared apartment (recommended 18-25 years)
You also have the possibility of living with other students from the school, around 30 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a double room and share the common rooms and utilities in the apartment, such as the kitchen, the bathroom, the living/dining room, with the other students. According to availability, it is also possible to stay in a single room. Contact us for more information on this offer.

Leisure

Our EC partner school offers a wide choice of cultural and sports activities which allows students to put into practice the English they have learned in class in an authentic context. San Diego's location is ideal for outdoor sports and all water activities. Our partner school will offer you a live impressive spectacle of whale-watching, a visit to the Zoo, surfing classes and weekend excursions to such places as San Francisco, Hollywood and even Las Vegas. Close by, students can also spend the day in one of the amusement parks, the best-known of which is Disneyland, or simply go for a walk through the nature preserves of San Diego.

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants
1'300'000
School size
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Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family/shared apartments
Exams FCE/CAE/CPE/TOEFL

Location of the language school EC

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Linda Fässler What I like most is the atmosphere at the school. Everyone is very friendly, especially the teachers who are very helpful. I like the spirit. It’s very free. I feel very comfortable in my class. I know I have improved a lot since I started here. The teachers do the best they can.

I have so many memories but the Halloween party was very nice. I had a really good time. I also think it’s very good that the school organizes activities because I got to go skydiving. I think without the school I wouldn’t have done that. Because of the school, I had this opportunity. I have also met a lot of people that I know I will miss a lot.

The tips I would give is that you don’t have to be shy and you should relax and enjoy as much as possible. It’s a very nice experience to meet people from all around the world. Share the moments and free time with all the students. Be very open-minded.

I chose to study here because I wanted to study in America. At first, I didn’t know if I wanted to go to San Francisco or here, but I chose San Diego because of the weather. It is a very good location.
Read more See all of the testimonials - EC

Key points

  • Excellent location in a lively district right beside the ocean
  • Modern and welcoming school
  • Maximum 12 participants per class
  • School specialised in the preparation of official exams

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Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Dates and prices in USD (USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 11 w.: 03.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.: 03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 4+1 w.: 23.07.2012 - 25.08.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.: 19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 4+1 w.: 23.07.2012 - 25.08.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.: 19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Bank holidays: 02.01 / 16.01 / 20.02 / 28.05 / 04.07 / 03.09 / 08.10 / 12.11 / 22.11 / 23.11 .2012
School holidays: 26.12.2011 - 01.01.2012
22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Travel documents
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 815
2 week(s) 1400
3 week(s) 1985
4 week(s) 2570 2470
6 week(s) 3740 3590
8 week(s) 4710 4510
12 week(s) 6950 6650
Semi-intensive course A B
1 week(s) 845
2 week(s) 1460
3 week(s) 2075
4 week(s) 2690 2590
6 week(s) 3920 3770
8 week(s) 4910 4710
12 week(s) 7250 6950
16 week(s) 9590 9190
24 week(s) 13790 13190
Extra week (24+) 565 540
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 895
2 week(s) 1560
3 week(s) 2225
4 week(s) 2890 2790
6 week(s) 4220 4070
8 week(s) 5270 5070
12 week(s) 7790 7490
16 week(s) 10310 9910
24 week(s) 14630 14030
Extra week (24+) 600 575
English for Work A B
1 week(s) 895
2 week(s) 1560
3 week(s) 2225
4 week(s) 2890 2790
6 week(s) 4220 4070
8 week(s) 5270 5070
12 week(s) 7790 7490
16 week(s) 10310 9910
24 week(s) 14630 14030
Extra week (24+) 600 575
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6530 6280
Exam fee ~400
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
11 week(s) 7160 6885
Exam fee ~400
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CPE) A B
10 week(s) 6530 6280
Exam fee ~400
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
4+1 week(s) 3175 3050
12+1 week(s) 8075 7750
Exam fee ~400
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
4+1 week(s) 3175 3050
12+1 week(s) 8075 7750
Exam fee ~400
Cambridge course (CPE) A B
12+1 week(s) 8075 7750
Exam fee ~400
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 2890 2790
8 week(s) 5270 5070
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (20 lessons/week) 1440
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 150
Extra night with host family 41
Extra night in a shared apartment (double room) 38
Sending of I-20 form for visa (Express) 65
Airport transfer (on arrival) 100
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +285/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -25/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +260/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (05.05.12 - 01.09.12) +25/w.

Language schools in San Diego

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