The school occupies the 17th floor of a large, modern and air-conditioned building offering an uninterrupted view of the city. Located in the heart of San Diego’s city-centre, our partner school is only a few minutes on foot from the Horton Plaza shopping district and the historic area of Gaslamp, with its numerous international restaurants and music clubs. The 16 classrooms are spacious and comfortable, the computer room allows you to access the Internet free of charge and you can take advantage of the student lounge to relax and get to know your new friends over a coffee.
At a glance
Population
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1,300,000 |
School size
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L |
Level
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Beginner to advanced |
Minimum age
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16
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Accommodation
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Host family / student residence |
Certificates
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FCE
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| Special |
Work experience placement
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Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 students
Minimum age: 16
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 or 12:00-15:40
Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:40 and 12:20-14:00 (Monday-Thursday)
Details: see Standard course
Preparation for Cambridge certificate (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general English + 8 Cambridge preparation)
Duration of course: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate
Students/class: max. 12 students
Details: see Inensive course
Work experience placement
Following the completion of an Intensive language course of at least one month's duration, Embassy CES offers you the option of undertaking a period of unpaid work experience.
Duration: 4 or 8 weeks
Domains: marketing, tourism, finance…
Accomodation
Host family
Host families offer accommodation in single rooms with two meals provided daily. They live in the city’s residential areas, about 20 minutes from the centre of town. They have been selected by our partner school to offer you a warm welcome in the best conditions.
J Street Inn residence
This residence offers double rooms in a beautiful part of the city-centre, 20 minutes on foot from the school. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom as well as a TV, a microwave and a small refrigerator.
Leisure
The school organises beach volleyball tournaments, basketball and football, 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. On weekends, students can participate in various outings and excursions. Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Los Angeles are offered regularly and, for something different, it’s also possible to visit Tijuana, the first town after the Mexican border.
Prices 2008
Dates and Prices in American Dollars
(USD 1 ≈ CHF 1.25 / EUR 0.76)
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Cambridge Course 10 w.:
02.01 - 11.03
Cambridge Course 10 w.:
02.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
19.03 - 16.06
17.09 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
17.03 - 14.06
15.09 - 13.12
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 15.01 / 19.02 / 28.05 / 04.07 / 03.09 / 08.10 / 22.11 / 23.11 / 25.12.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 26.05 / 04.07 / 01.09 / 13.10 / 27.11 / 28.11 / 25.12.2008
Included in price:
- Language Course & Course Materials
- Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/half board
B: Residence/twin room/no meals
| 2 weeks |
1195 |
995 |
| 3 weeks |
1725 |
1425 |
| 4 weeks |
2255 |
1855 |
| 6 weeks |
3315 |
2715 |
| 8 weeks |
4335 |
3535 |
| 12 weeks |
6315 |
5115 |
| 16 weeks |
8375 |
6775 |
| 24 weeks |
11655 |
9255 |
| Extra week (24+) |
480 |
380 |
| 2 weeks |
1260 |
1050 |
| 3 weeks |
1820 |
1505 |
| 4 weeks |
2380 |
1960 |
| 6 weeks |
3500 |
2870 |
| 8 weeks |
4540 |
3700 |
| 12 weeks |
6560 |
5300 |
| 16 weeks |
8700 |
7020 |
| 24 weeks |
12140 |
9740 |
| Extra week (24+) |
500 |
400 |
| 2 weeks |
1345 |
1145 |
| 3 weeks |
1950 |
1650 |
| 4 weeks |
2555 |
2155 |
| 6 weeks |
3765 |
3165 |
| 8 weeks |
4935 |
4135 |
| 12 weeks |
7275 |
6075 |
| 16 weeks |
9655 |
8055 |
| 24 weeks |
12375 |
9975 |
| Extra week (24+) |
510 |
410 |
| 2 weeks |
1400 |
1190 |
| 3 weeks |
2030 |
1715 |
| 4 weeks |
2660 |
2240 |
| 6 weeks |
3920 |
3290 |
| 8 weeks |
5100 |
4260 |
| 12 weeks |
7460 |
6200 |
| 16 weeks |
9900 |
8220 |
| 24 weeks |
13220 |
10820 |
| Extra week (24+) |
545 |
445 |
Examination fee to be paid on site ~370
Examination fee to be paid on site ~390
Examination fee to be paid on site ~370
Examination fee to be paid on site ~390
| TOEFL or TOEIC Course |
A |
B |
TOEFL: Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEIC: Examination fee to be paid on site ~100
Options/Extras
| Internship Placement (4 weeks) |
977 |
| Internship Placement (4 weeks) |
890 |
| Internship Placement (8 weeks) |
2555 |
| Internship Placement (8 weeks) |
1395 |
| Christmas at the hostfamily's (per week) (20.12.08-04.01.09) |
0 |
| Christmas at the hostfamily's (per week) (20.12.08-04.01.09) |
100 |
Compulsory Insurance for internship:
4 weeks 124
8 weeks 217
Homestay/twin room -65/w.
Homestay/twin room (20+) -40/w.
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