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San Diego, CEL Pacific Beach
San Diego CEL Pacific Beach
4.1 /5 88 Reviews

English school in San Diego: CEL Pacific Beach

From 399.- EUR
420.- USD
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Key points

  • School located steps from the most beautiful beaches in San Diego
  • High quality teaching and dedicated teachers
  • Excellent accommodation options
  • A wealth of watersports, excursions and visits

The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Exams
Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced), TOEFL
School size
M
Accommodations
Host family, Shared apartment
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
16 years
Average age
24 years
Nationality mix
Switzerland, Japan, Brazil, etc..
ratings
88 authentic opinions

Located steps from the popular Pacific Beach in Southern California, our partner school offers a winning combination: high quality English classes in a relaxed atmosphere. This means students can not only enjoy the beach and the many cafés and restaurants that line it, but also benefit from excellent language programmes specifically designed for international students. What’s more, the Mission Bay beaches are just a few hundred meters away, offering participants access to two very popular hotspots! The school building is entirely air-conditioned and includes 8 bright classrooms, a student lounge, a few computers and free Wi-Fi. Classes are made up of 7 students on average (max. 12) so teachers may devote enough time to each student without slowing down the teaching pace.

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  • Level and needs assessment
  • Welcome activity
  • End-of-course report and certificate

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Standard course

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 403.- EUR
(420.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00 (possibly afternoon during summer, 14:00-17:15)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
1
420 USD
820 USD
1000 USD
2
740 USD
1440 USD
1800 USD
3
1060 USD
2060 USD
2600 USD
4
1380 USD
2680 USD
3400 USD
6
2020 USD
3920 USD
5000 USD
8
2580 USD
5080 USD
6520 USD
12
3820 USD
7520 USD
9680 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Intensive course

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 48 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 422.- EUR
(440.- USD)
Lessons
24 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 48 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00 + 12:15-13:45 2x/week. (possibly afternoon during summer, 14:00-17:15 + 12:15-13:45 2x/Week.)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
1
440 USD
840 USD
1020 USD
2
780 USD
1480 USD
1840 USD
3
1120 USD
2120 USD
2660 USD
4
1460 USD
2760 USD
3480 USD
6
2140 USD
4040 USD
5120 USD
8
2740 USD
5240 USD
6680 USD
12
4060 USD
7760 USD
9920 USD
16
5220 USD
10120 USD
13000 USD
24
7540 USD
14840 USD
19160 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (B2 First), 20 lessons/week

Intermediate to Advanced, 10 week(s)
10 week(s) - From 3360.- EUR
(3500.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
10 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
10
3500 USD
6600 USD
8400 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
07.01 / 17.06.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (B2 First), 20 lessons/week

Intermediate to Advanced, 12 week(s)
12 week(s) - From 4013.- EUR
(4180.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
12 week(s)
+ 1 Extra week(s) of accommodation (Exams)
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
12+1
4180 USD
8180 USD
10520 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
18.03 / 09.09.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (B2 First) 30 lessons/week

Intermediate to Advanced, 10 week(s)
10 week(s) - From 3936.- EUR
(4100.- USD)
Lessons
30 of 45 minutes
Course duration
10 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-13:45

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
10
4100 USD
7200 USD
9000 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
07.01 / 17.06.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (B2 First) 30 lessons/week

Intermediate to Advanced, 12 week(s)
12 week(s) - From 4704.- EUR
(4900.- USD)
Lessons
30 of 45 minutes
Course duration
12 week(s)
+ 1 Extra week(s) of accommodation (Exams)
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-13:45

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
12+1
4900 USD
8900 USD
11240 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
18.03 / 09.09.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (C1 Advanced) 20 lessons/week

Upper intermediate to Advanced, 10 week(s)
10 week(s) - From 3360.- EUR
(3500.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
10 week(s)
Levels
Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
10
3500 USD
6600 USD
8400 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
07.01 / 17.06.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (C1 Advanced) 20 lessons/week

Upper intermediate to Advanced, 12 week(s)
12 week(s) - From 4013.- EUR
(4180.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
12 week(s)
+ 1 Extra week(s) of accommodation (Exams)
Levels
Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
12+1
4180 USD
8180 USD
10520 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
18.03 / 09.09.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (C1 Advanced) 30 lessons/week

Upper intermediate to Advanced, 10 week(s)
10 week(s) - From 3936.- EUR
(4100.- USD)
Lessons
30 of 45 minutes
Course duration
10 week(s)
Levels
Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-13:45

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
10
4100 USD
7200 USD
9000 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
07.01 / 17.06.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Cambridge course (C1 Advanced) 30 lessons/week

Upper intermediate to Advanced, 12 week(s)
12 week(s) - From 4704.- EUR
(4900.- USD)
Lessons
30 of 45 minutes
Course duration
12 week(s)
+ 1 Extra week(s) of accommodation (Exams)
Levels
Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-13:45

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
12+1
4900 USD
8900 USD
11240 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
18.03 / 09.09.2019
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

TOEFL course

Advanced to Advanced, 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 403.- EUR
(420.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Advanced to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00 (possibly afternoon during summer, 14:00-17:15)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
1
420 USD
820 USD
1000 USD
2
740 USD
1440 USD
1800 USD
3
1060 USD
2060 USD
2600 USD
4
1380 USD
2680 USD
3400 USD
6
2020 USD
3920 USD
5000 USD
8
2580 USD
5080 USD
6520 USD
12
3820 USD
7520 USD
9680 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

TOEFL course PLUS

Advanced to Advanced, 1 - 48 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 422.- EUR
(440.- USD)
Lessons
24 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 48 week(s)
Levels
Advanced to Advanced
Students/class
max. 12
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00 + 12:15-13:45 2x/week (possibly afternoon during summer, 14:00-17:15 Mon-Fri + 12:15-13:45 2x/week)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Book now
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18 y.o.)
1
440 USD
840 USD
1020 USD
2
780 USD
1480 USD
1840 USD
3
1120 USD
2120 USD
2660 USD
4
1460 USD
2760 USD
3480 USD
6
2140 USD
4040 USD
5120 USD
8
2740 USD
5240 USD
6680 USD
12
4060 USD
7760 USD
9920 USD
16
5220 USD
10120 USD
13000 USD
24
7540 USD
14840 USD
19160 USD
Extra week (24+)
310 USD
610 USD
790 USD
All prices are in USD.   USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.95   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 27.05 / 04.07 / 02.09 / 28.11 / 29.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Options/Extras

Exam fee (B2 First, C1 Advanced) 385 USD
Extra night with host family, half board (Single room) 80 USD
Extra night with host family, half board (Double room) 65 USD
Airport transfer (on arrival) (San Diego) 85 USD
Airport pick-up and drop-off (San Diego) 145 USD
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Los Angeles) 350 USD
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Los Angeles) 650 USD

Other accommodation options

Host family, shared room, half board
Shared apartment, double room, no meals (18 y.o) (Pacific Beach)

Course info

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.1/5
Overall rating

89% of students recommending this school

Destination
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/ 5
Accommodation
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Value for money
/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
/ 5

88 students gave their opinion about this school

30 years old - Germany
/ 5
2 weeks, September 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (5 / 5)
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Nationality mix
Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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School highlights
« Die Freundlichkeit der Lehrer und des Teams. »
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22 years old - Germany
/ 5
Super Sprachreise! Ich hab so viele tolle Leute kennengelernt und San Diego ist eine so schöne und entspannte Stadt!
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8 weeks, July – August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (3 / 5) (Host family)
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17 years old - Italy
/ 5
L'atmosfera è piacevole e spensierata perché nonostante vogliano farti imparare bene la lingua inglese il loro primo obiettivo sembra quello di farti divertire. Le indicazioni di livello che ti danno loro però non sono molto attendibili soprattutto comparate al livello degli esami di Cambridge.
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4 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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School (2.8 / 5)
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Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
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Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
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Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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18 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, July – August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
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Nationality mix
Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Oui car mon niveau d'anglais était très bas et les profs sont très compétents »
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School highlights
« Le fait d'avoir des petites classes et de garder toujours le même professeur »
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« Faire un weekend à Los Angeles, l'organisation était au top et visiter San Diego car la ville est super sympa, je conseil également d'aller nager un jour avec les phoques à la Jolla car c'est une bonne expérience et d'aller voir un match de baseball »
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21 years old - Germany
/ 5
4 weeks, July – August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Overall impression of the country
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School (4.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
26 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, June – July 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
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Meals
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja, viel Englisch gesprochen in der Schule und in der Freizeit, da ich mich einer Gruppe verschiedener Nationalitäten anschloss. Voci ausgebaut und etwas Grammatik repetiert. »
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« Nette Lehrer, abwechslungsreicher Unterricht »
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« Alle Strände besichtigen, sie sind alle unterschiediche und bieten verschiedenes an. Surflession nehmen. Uss Midway Museum besuchen »
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20 years old - Italy
/ 5
2 weeks, June – July 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.7 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
20 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
12 weeks, March – June 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Leisure (3.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Oui, j'ai amélioré mon parlé malgré le nombre élevé de francophone. »
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« L'ambiance de la ville.L'école a une très bonne ambiance ; personne n'est isolé. »
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« Road Trip dans les alentours »
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20 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
18 weeks, February – June 2019
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (3.3 / 5)
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Nationality mix
Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.7 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (3.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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23 years old - Italy
/ 5
Prima volta negli usa, piacevolmente sorpreso dal modo di fare dei californiani Lezioni molto divertenti, poca grammatica e tanta conversazione, sicuramente più utile Bella zona, attaccato alla baiaunica pecca la pulizia
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8 weeks, March – May 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Overall impression of the country
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School (4 / 5)
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Nationality mix
Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Sicuramente nell'ascolto e nel lessico, anche se logicamente in 8 settimane non si possono fare miracoli »
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« Insegnanti e staff, super friendly »
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« Fare un giro nei parchi della california »
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Testimonials

María José García Giménez
María José García Giménez
College of English Language (CEL), San Diego
Duration: 4 weeks

Last summer, I went to San Diego for a language stay and I had the chance to meet people from all over the world. I travelled and had fun like never before. I practised my English skills and improved my level; when I came back to Spain, my English was much better! San Diego is just perfect. It was the best summer of my life and the only thing I want is to live it all over again!

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Host family
This option is always a great bet: immersed in the daily life of a local family, you'll strengthen your English skills in a more in-depth manner and pick up the real day-to-day language. Plus, you'll enjoy authentic insight into American culture. Staying in a single or twin room (with a student of the same sex), you will receive half-board. Families live within 30-45 minutes (max. 60 minutes) of the school and all students will be able to get to school using public transport.

Pacific Beach premium shared apartment (from 18 years)
A 10-minute bus ride or a 25-minute walk from the school, you can share an apartment with other international students. You'll stay in a single or twin room (with another student of the same sex) complete with an ensuite bathroom. All apartments include a fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher, a living room, a balcony, TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Bed linen and bath towels are available and changed weekly; however, it's recommended to bring your own beach towel. The apartments are cleaned weekly. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a BBQ area, a fitness centre, tennis courts and basketball courts.

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Pacific Beach Shared Apartment

General information

The Pacific Beach Apartments (located in the Bay Pointe Apartments Complex) are in a walking distance to Mission Bay, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach, close to night life in Pacific Beach (bars, nightclubs, …), walking distance to Pacific Beach with great waves for surfing and more. It is also a very active neighborhood with lots of surfers, volleyball players, basketball, inline skates, running and more.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:
7 minutes
Means of transportation:
By bus
Average public transport cost:
One way bus is $2.25, monthly ticket is $71
Walking distance to public transport:
1 minute

Walking Distance

Supermarket:
15 minutes
Coffee shops:
1 minute
Restaurants:
5 minutes
Shops:
10 minutes
Pharmacy:
15 minutes
Beach:
20 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

Check-in / Check-out
Saturday from 4:00 pm
Saturday until 11:00 am
Flexible check in/check out
Entry card (building)
Key (building)
Code (building)
Staff on-site 24h
Deposit
$150 credit card recommended; cash deposit also available

Meals

Use of kitchen
Meal-plan

Facilities

Reception desk
Smoking area
Only outside in certain areas
Cafeteria
Shared kitchen
Full kitchen with dishwasher, platers, cuttlery, fridge etc. per apartment
Oven
Microwave
Cutlery available
Vending machine
Laundry
Number of washing machines: 20+. Number of dryers: 20+ Cost: about $2-2.50 per load
Common area/lounge
Wi-Fi internet access
Free of charge
Cable internet access
TV in common room
DVD-player in common room
Balcony/terrace
Garden
BBQ area
Large BBQ area in apartment complex
Wheelchair accessible
Parking (cars)
$25 per week
Parking (bicycles)
Swimming pool
Gym
Free of charge

Room types and facilities

Twin
110 rooms
min.: 16 m2/ max.: 20 m2
Twin can be booked as single rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Smoking
Duvet and pillow provided
Bed sheets provided
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Ensuite toilet
Ensuite shower
Wash basin
Shared toilets
Shared showers
Cleaning
Once per week
Desk
Wardrobe
Cooking facilities
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi internet access
Cable internet access
Floor
Carpet or vinyl
Balcony
each apartment has a balcony
Safe deposit box
Room key provided

The school already has a foot in the ocean, so no doubt you will spend most of your time in the water too! But San Diego and its area offer a multitude of other fascinating activities. Visit Balboa Park, the heart of the local cultural scene, with its three museums, historical gardens and exact replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Also explore the Old Town district, known as the cradle of California, and its 17 documented historical sites. The school will organise activities to allow you to get to know the other students from throughout the world. Every Tuesday, the programme is free, with activities including beach sports and trips in the area. From Wednesday to Friday, excursions (Los Angeles, Six Flags Amusement Park, San Diego Zoo, etc.) and sports activities (surfing, kayaking, etc.) are offered at a charge, as are weekend trips to Las Vegas or San Francisco. If you want to discover some must-see attractions on your own, the Grand Canyon, Disneyland and Universal Studios are ideal for a daytrip with friends!

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