Language school San Diego, EC

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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	L
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.

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

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

CSR Self Assessment

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

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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