Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : San Diego : Embassy CES
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The school occupies the 17th floor of a large, modern and air-conditioned building which offers an uninterrupted view of the city. Located in the heart of San Diego, our partner school is only a few minutes' walk from the Horton Plaza shopping district and the historic Gaslamp Quarter with its numerous international restaurants and music clubs. You will also be close to Seaport Village and Balboa Park. There are 16 spacious, comfortable and well-equipped classrooms, a computer room where you can have free Internet access and a a multimedia lab are available. In order to relax and chat with your friends over a coffee, you can go to the student lounge (with newspapers, a microwave, a fridge, vending machines for snacks and drinks).

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 or 14:10-17:40

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 +12:20-14:00 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

Intensive course beginner
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Beginner
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 +12:20-14:00 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 +12:20-14:00 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 +12:20-14:00 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 - 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 +12:20-14:00 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

TOEIC course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 +12:20-14:00 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

Work experience placement
Following the completion of an intensive language course of a minimum duration of 4 weeks, Embassy CES offers the possibility to carry out an unpaid work experience placement.
Duration of work placement: 4 to 8 weeks
Domains: marketing, tourism, administration…

Accommodation

Host family
Host families offer accommodation in single or double rooms with half board. They generally live in residential areas of the city, and are located anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes away from the language school. They have been carefully selected by our partner school in order to ensure that you have a warm welcome and good living conditions during your stay.

Residence "J Street Inn" (from 18 years)
This residence offers double rooms in a beautiful part of the city centre, around 20 minutes away from the school. Each bedroom is equipped with a private bathroom as well as a TV, a microwave and a small refrigerator. Bedlinen is provided. In the residence, students have access to a gym, a laundry room (paying) , common areas with WiFi access and vending machines for snacks and drinks.

Leisure

The school organises beach volleyball tournaments, basketball and football tournaments, as well as offering a wide range of water sports. Themed entertainment evenings are also organised for students in order to encourage friendships in an international atmosphere. At the weekends,  various outings and excursions are included in the programme. Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Los Angeles are regularly proposed.  For something different to do, it is also possible to visit Tijuana, the first town after the Mexican border.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
 1'300'000
School size
 L
Levels
 Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / student residence
Exams
 FCE, TOEFL, TOEIC
Special Work experience placement

Location of the language school Embassy CES

Quality marks

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WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school and residence

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Key points

  • Location in the heart of the city
  • Accommodation in host family or student residence
  • Course and work experience placement

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.7)

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

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Intensive course beginner : 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 26.04  / 24.05  / 28.06  / 26.07  / 30.08  / 27.09  / 25.10  / 22.11 .2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 18.01 / 15.02 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 06.09 / 11.10 / 25.11 / 26.11 / 24.12 / 31.12 .2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1331 1131
3 weeks 1922 1622
4 weeks 2513 2113
6 weeks 3695 3095
8 weeks 4797 3997
12 weeks 7001 5801
16 weeks 9285 7685
24 weeks 12749 10349
Extra week (24+) 525 425
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1481 1281
3 weeks 2147 1847
4 weeks 2813 2413
6 weeks 4145 3545
8 weeks 5349 4549
12 weeks 7829 6629
16 weeks 10389 8789
24 weeks 13685 11285
Extra week (24+) 564 464
Intensive course beginner A B
4 weeks 2813 2413
6 weeks 4145 3545
8 weeks 5349 4549
12 weeks 7829 6629
16 weeks 10389 8789
24 weeks 13685 11285
Extra week (24+) 564 464
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 weeks 6649 5649
Exam fee ~422
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 weeks 8134 6834
Exam fee ~422
TOEFL course A B
4 weeks 2813 2413
Extra week (4+) 666 566
Exam fee ~170
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEIC course A B
4 weeks 2813 2413
Exam fee ~75
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 111
Work experience placement (4 weeks) 963
Work experience placement (8 weeks) 1504
Insurance during work placement
4 weeks 131
8 weeks 230
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 100
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) (19.12.09-02.01.10) 100
Airport transfer 91
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +305/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.) -100/w.
Host family/double room/half board -65/w.
High season

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