Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : San Diego : Embassy CES

English school in San Diego: Embassy CES

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

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).
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 or 14:10-17:40

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (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 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Beginner
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (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 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (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 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

TOEIC course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (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…

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 or 14:10-17:40

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

Intensive course beginner
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 8 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Beginner
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (Mon-Thu) or 12:20–14:00 + 14:10–17:40 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (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 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (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 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:40 + 13:30-15:10 (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.
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.
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
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

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Quality marks

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Testimonial

Matteo Busato When I was a child I was lazy about speaking English. But to be here and speak English in America is amazing. You must learn English for the world, to find a job, to travel all over…someone, anywhere and everywhere will be able to understand you. San Diego is an amazing city on the coast. The downtown is wonderful. People feel free here. The air from the sea lets you feel free and you don’t want to sleep. After school I walk back to my residence and I meet people from everywhere. I've learned a lot about the culture of other places.
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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
  • Location in the heart of the city
  • Accommodation in host family or student residence
  • Course and work experience placement

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.78) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
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
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 740 640
2 week(s) 1331 1131
3 week(s) 1922 1622
4 week(s) 2513 2113
6 week(s) 3695 3095
8 week(s) 4797 3997
12 week(s) 7001 5801
16 week(s) 9285 7685
24 week(s) 12749 10349
Extra week (24+) 525 425
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 815 715
2 week(s) 1481 1281
3 week(s) 2147 1847
4 week(s) 2813 2413
6 week(s) 4145 3545
8 week(s) 5349 4549
12 week(s) 7829 6629
16 week(s) 10389 8789
24 week(s) 13685 11285
Extra week (24+) 564 464
Intensive course beginner A B
4 week(s) 2813 2413
6 week(s) 4145 3545
8 week(s) 5349 4549
12 week(s) 7829 6629
16 week(s) 10389 8789
24 week(s) 13685 11285
Extra week (24+) 564 464
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6649 5649
Exam fee ~422
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 8134 6834
Exam fee ~422
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 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 week(s) 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 week(s) 131
8 week(s) 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 (on arrival) 91
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +305/w.
Residence/double room/no meals -100/w.
Host family/double room/half board -65/w.
Low/high season

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

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.78) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 03.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 11.12.2011
Bank holidays: 17.01 / 21.02 / 30.05 / 04.07 / 05.09 / 10.10 / 24.11 / 25.11 / 26.12 .2011

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
Standard course A B
2 week(s) 1303 1161
3 week(s) 1878 1665
4 week(s) 2453 2169
6 week(s) 3603 3177
8 week(s) 4665 4097
12 week(s) 6801 5949
16 week(s) 9017 7881
24 week(s) 13185 11481
Extra week (24+) 543 472
Intensive course A B
2 week(s) 1457 1315
3 week(s) 2109 1896
4 week(s) 2761 2477
6 week(s) 4065 3639
8 week(s) 5233 4665
12 week(s) 7653 6801
16 week(s) 10153 9017
24 week(s) 14145 12441
Extra week (24+) 583 512
Intensive course beginner A B
4 week(s) 2761 2477
6 week(s) 4065 3639
8 week(s) 5233 4665
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
10 week(s) 6503 5793
Exam fee ~435
additional night compulsory (FCE)
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7933 7010
Exam fee ~435
additional night compulsory (FCE, 12.09)
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 2761 2477
Extra week (4+) 652 581
Exam fee ~170
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 117
Work experience placement (4 weeks) 992
Work experience placement (8 weeks) 1549
Insurance during work placement
4 week(s) 131
8 week(s) 230
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 100
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Airport transfer (on arrival) 94
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +280/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (J Street Inn) -71/w.
Host family/double room/half board -40/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (02.07.11 - 30.09.11) +30/w.
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