Language school San Diego, Embassy CES

School

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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 17 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).

Courses

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: 08:30-12:10 or 14:30-18:10

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: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Intensive course beginner
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Beginner
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 FCE + 8 general)
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 FCE + 8 general)
Course duration: 10 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 CAE + 8 general)
Course duration: 10 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

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: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Business course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 Business)
Course duration: 4 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

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 and single 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.

Residence 500 West Hotel (from 18 years)
This spacious and comfortable residence is located in the centre of San Diego, around fifteen minutes' walk from the course centre. The single bedrooms are bright and contain a desk with a chair, a television and Internet access via WiFi, You will share the bathrooms with the other residents and will use the common kitchen in order to prepare your meals. Close to Petco Park, the residence will allow you to relax and to enjoy the calm of this green oasis in the very heart of the city.

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.

Information

At a glance

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

Location of the language school Embassy CES

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.

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

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Dates and prices in USD (USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate

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 :	03.01 / 30.01 / 27.02 / 26.03 / 23.04 / 21.05 / 25.06 / 23.07 / 27.08 / 24.09 / 22.10 / 19.11 .2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 10+1 w.:	02.04.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 24.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 10+1 w.:	03.01.2012 - 18.03.2012 / 02.04.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 24.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 16.01 / 20.02 / 28.05 / 04.07 / 03.09 / 08.10 / 22.11 / 23.11 / 25.12 .2012

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 residence
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals

Standard course	A	B
2 week(s)	1341	1203
3 week(s)	1934	1727
4 week(s)	2527	2251
6 week(s)	3713	3299
8 week(s)	4803	4251
12 week(s)	7007	6179
16 week(s)	9291	8187
24 week(s)	13595	11939
Extra week (24+)	560	491

Intensive course	A	B
2 week(s)	1501	1363
3 week(s)	2174	1967
4 week(s)	2847	2571
6 week(s)	4193	3779
8 week(s)	5395	4843
12 week(s)	7895	7067
16 week(s)	10475	9371
24 week(s)	14579	12923
Extra week (24+)	601	532

Intensive course beginner	A	B
4 week(s)	2847	2571
6 week(s)	4193	3779
8 week(s)	5395	4843
12 week(s)	7895	7067

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
10 week(s)	6705	6015
Exam fee ~457
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
10+1 week(s)	6991	6232
Exam fee ~457
additional night compulsory (24.09-09.12.12)

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
10+1 week(s)	6991	6232
Exam fee ~457
additional night compulsory (03.01-18.03.12)

TOEFL course	A	B
4 week(s)	2847	2571
Extra week (4+)	673	604
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl

Business course	A	B
4 week(s)	2847	2571
6 week(s)	4193	3779
8 week(s)	5395	4843
12 week(s)	7895	7067

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson)	118
Work experience placement (4 weeks)	1002
Work experience placement (8 weeks)	1564
Insurance during work placement
4 week(s)	135
8 week(s)	237
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) (17.12.12-01.01.13)	100
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) (500 West)	50
Airport transfer (on arrival)	99

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board	+286/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (J Street Inn)	-69/w.
Host family/double room/half board	-41/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (500 West Hotel)	+70/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (J Street Inn)	+80/w.