Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : San Diego : LSI
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School

Our partner school LSI is very well located in the heart of San Diego, close to boutiques, restaurants, public transport and other services. Attractions such as the zoo, the Symphony Hall and bay are accessible on foot. The school is modern and well-equipped, with 12 spacious and bright classrooms, as well as a computer room with nine computers allowing free Internet access. If you have a laptop you can take advantage of the WiFi connection. The student lounge is ideal for meeting up with your friends to chat and relax after classes and during breaks.
Our partner school LSI is very well located in the heart of San Diego, close to boutiques, restaurants, public transport and other services. Attractions such as the zoo, the Symphony Hall and bay are accessible on foot. The school is modern and well-equipped, with 12 spacious and bright classrooms, as well as a computer room with nine computers allowing free Internet access. If you have a laptop you can take advantage of the WiFi connection. The student lounge is ideal for meeting up with your friends to chat and relax after classes and during breaks.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50 and 13:50-16:00 (Mon-Thu)
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes (30 FCE, CAE)
(20 general + 10 FCE, CAE if less than 5 participants)
Course duration: 10 or 12 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for TOEFL, TOEIC exams
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 TOEFL, TOEIC)
Course duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

Accommodation

Host family
It's by being continually in the culture of a country that you learn its language best. Living with a host famiy will allow you to share in the way of life of these people reputed for their hospitality daily and to practise English in a warm atmosphere. The families are chosen with care by our school and welcome students in single rooms with the choice of half board or breakfast only provided.

Residence (from 18 years)
Prices and information on request.
Host family
It's by being continually in the culture of a country that you learn its language best. Living with a host famiy will allow you to share in the way of life of these people reputed for their hospitality daily and to practise English in a warm atmosphere. The families are chosen with care by our school and welcome students in single rooms with the choice of half board or breakfast only provided.

Residence (from 18 years)
Prices and information on request.

Leisure

The geographical location of San Diego, in the south of California and beside the Pacific, offers numerous opportunities to those who enjoy outdoor or water sports. The school offers a wide variety of leisure activities such as surfing, scuba diving (with mask and tube) and sailing, as well as evenings at the beach, concerts or even parachuting. Most of these activities are very reasonably priced and sometimes even free of charge. Excursions are also organised to discover Los Angeles, Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon.
The geographical location of San Diego, in the south of California and beside the Pacific, offers numerous opportunities to those who enjoy outdoor or water sports. The school offers a wide variety of leisure activities such as surfing, scuba diving (with mask and tube) and sailing, as well as evenings at the beach, concerts or even parachuting. Most of these activities are very reasonably priced and sometimes even free of charge. Excursions are also organised to discover Los Angeles, Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Population 1'300'000
School size
M
Level Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Certificates FCE/CAE/TOEFL/TOEIC
Population 1'300'000
School size
M
Level Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Certificates FCE/CAE/TOEFL/TOEIC

Location of the language school LSI

Quality marks

/ language school LSI

WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Ideal location, magnificent region
  • Quality school with very good teachers
  • Very good extra-curricular programme
  • Ideal location, magnificent region
  • Quality school with very good teachers
  • Very good extra-curricular programme

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates 24 w.: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 08.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 07.12 .2009
Starting dates 30 w.: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 08.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 07.12 .2009
Starting dates 36 w.: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 08.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 07.12 .2009
Starting dates 48 w.: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 08.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 07.12 .2009
Starting dates Beginner: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 08.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 07.12 .2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12 w.: 30.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 21.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
TOEFL or TOEIC course : 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 08.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 07.12 .2009
Bank holidays: 19.01 / 16.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 25.05 / 03.07 / 07.09 / 12.10 / 26.11 / 27.11 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1220
3 weeks 1770
4 weeks 2200
6 weeks 3240
8 weeks 4280
12 weeks 6120
16 weeks 7960
24 weeks 11400
Extra week (24+) 470
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1340
3 weeks 1950
4 weeks 2440
6 weeks 3600
8 weeks 4760
12 weeks 6900
16 weeks 8920
24 weeks 12360
Extra week (24+) 510
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
10 weeks 5920
Exam fee ~350
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A
12 weeks 6900
Exam fee ~350
TOEFL or TOEIC course A
4 weeks 2440
8 weeks 4760
12 weeks 6900
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 72
Christmas with the host family (per week) 30
Airport transfer 80
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +250/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -65/w.
High season
Host family/single room/half board (28.06.09 - 30.08.09) +30/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (28.06.09 - 30.08.09) +30/w.
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