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

Semester, academic year

The Language Year programme is designed especially for students who wish to follow a progressive academic course of study over 6 or 9 months. Based on continuity, this programme allows for structured, efficient language training and is therefore suitable for anyone wishing to study in an intensive way. It also involves more homework, giving you the opportunity to improve your skills according to your needs and to make fast progress. From level upper intermediate and upwards, it is possible to take a Cambridge course during the last trimester.

The programme is divided into 11-week terms, interrupted by 1-, 2- or 4-week breaks (holidays)*. Thus, the academic semester programme includes 22 weeks of courses (2 x 11) with a 1-, 2- or 4-week break (holidays)*. In the same way, the academic year includes 33 weeks of courses (3 x 11), with a 2-, 3- or 5-week break (holidays)*, depending on the time of year.

You can start a semester or an academic year with the trimester that matches your level. For instance, an intermediate student with a B1 level can complete a semester by enrolling in trimesters 2 and 3.

The prices include accommodation for the whole duration of your stay, breaks included (holidays)*. The courses consist of a total of 28 lessons per week, including 20 lessons of general English followed by 8 lessons related to 2 thematic courses out of several to choose from (at a rate of 4 lessons for each course)

*see dates

Language Year

Trimester 1 (11 weeks)
(pre-intermediate level required)
The first period of 11 weeks focuses on the acquisition of general language skills (grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, speaking).

Trimester 2 (11 weeks)
(Intermediate level)
From the second trimester onwards, participants with an upper intermediate level can follow the Cambridge exam preparation course in the morning. The afternoon options allow students to focus on a range of specific areas: culture and society, pronunciation and conversation, business communication, film presentation or study.

Trimester 3 (11 weeks)
(upper intermediate level)
Trimester 3 can be dedicated to preparing for Cambridge exams, from level upper intermediate and upwards. During trimester 3, the options allow you to focus on the following areas: business communication, media, academic English.

The Language Year programmes start in January, April, June and September.

Language Semester Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 24 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Semester Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 23 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Semester Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 26 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Year Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 36 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Year Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 35 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Year Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 38 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Year Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 39 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Year Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 49 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Year Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 51 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:10 + 12:40-14:20 or 12:40-18:10

Language Year Abroad
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 options)
Course duration: 50 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 16 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

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

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

Dates and prices in USD (USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.82) Not-binding exchange rate

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

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Language Semester Abroad 24 w. :	03.01 .2012
Language Semester Abroad 23 w. :	02.04 / 25.06 .2012
Language Semester Abroad 26 w. :	24.09 .2012
Language Year Abroad 36 w. :	03.01 .2012
Language Year Abroad 35 w. :	02.04 .2012
Language Year Abroad 38 w. :	25.06 .2012
Language Year Abroad 39 w. :	24.09 .2012
Language Year Abroad 49 w. :	03.01 .2012
Language Year Abroad 51 w. :	02.04 / 25.06 .2012
Language Year Abroad 50 w. :	24.09 .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

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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

Language Semester Abroad	A	B
24 week(s)	13659	12003
2 weeks of holiday: 17.03-01.04.2012 options: Cambridge course (FCE) 03.01-09.03.2012/02.04-08.06.2012, exam dates: 10.03, 09.06, 12.06.2012, Cambridge course (CAE) 03.01-09.03.2012/02.04-08.06.2012, exam dates: 17.03, 13.06.2012

Language Semester Abroad	A	B
23 week(s)	13373	11786
1 week of holiday: 16.06-24.06.2012 or 08.09-23.09.2012 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 09.06, 12.06, 04.12, 08.12.2012 (additional night compulsory) Cambridge course (CAE) 02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 13.06, 01.12, 05.12.2012

Language Semester Abroad	A	B
26 week(s)	14231	12437
4 weeks of holiday: 08.12.2012-02.01.2013 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 04.12, 08.12.2012 (additional night compulsory) Cambridge course (CAE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 01.12, 05.12.2012

Language Year Abroad	A	B
36 week(s)	20091	17607
3 weeks of holiday: 17.03-01.04.2012/16.06-24.06.2012 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 03.01-09.03.2012/02.04-08.06.2012, exam dates: 10.03, 09.06, 12.06.2012, Cambridge course (CAE) 03.01-09.03.2012/02.04-08.06.2012, exam dates: 17.03, 13.06.2012

Language Year Abroad	A	B
35 week(s)	19805	17390
2 weeks of holiday: 16.06-24.06.2012/08.09-23.09.2012 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 09.06, 12.06, 04.12, 08.12.2012 (additional night compulsory, Cambridge course (CAE) 02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 13.06, 01.12, 05.12.2012

Language Year Abroad	A	B
38 week(s)	20663	18041
5 weeks of holiday: 08.09-23.09.2012/08.12.2012-02.01.2013 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 04.12, 08.12.2012 (additional night compulsory) Cambridge course (CAE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 01.12, 05.12.2012

Language Year Abroad	A	B
39 week(s)	20949	18258
5 weeks of holiday: 08.12.2012-06.01.2013/23.03-31.03.2013 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 04.12, 08.12.2012 (additional night compulsory) Cambridge course (CAE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 01.12, 05.12.2012

Language Year Abroad	A	B
49 week(s)	26674	23293
5 weeks of holiday: 17.03-01.04.2012/16.06-24.06.2012/08.09-23.09.2012 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 03.01-09.03.2012/02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 10.03, 09.06, 12.06, 04.12.2012 Cambridge course (CAE) 03.01-09.03.2012/02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 17.03, 13.06, 05.12.2012

Language Year Abroad	A	B
51 week(s)	27246	23727
7 week of holiday: 16.06-24.06.2012/08.09-23.09.2012/08.12-06.01.2013 or 08.09-23.09.2012/08.12-06.01.2013/23.03-31.03.2013 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 09.06, 12.06, 04.12, 08.12.2012 (additional night compulsory) Cambridge course (CAE) 02.04-08.06.2012/24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 13.06, 01.12, 05.12.2012

Language Year Abroad	A	B
50 week(s)	26960	23510
6 weeks of holiday: 08.12.2012-06.01.2013/23.03-31.03.2013/15.06-23.06.2013 option: Cambridge course (FCE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 04.12, 08.12.2012 (additional night compulsory) Cambridge course (CAE) 24.09-30.11.2012, exam dates: 01.12, 05.12.2012

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)

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.