Learn English in San Diego
A modern city in California
San Diego is recognised as one of the most alluring and beautiful cities in the United States. San Diego is a popular destination in California with students from all over the world who wish to study and learn English. It has a good reputation for being a safe and friendly city.
This enticing, modern, clean city attracts all types of people due to its wonderful climate, blue skies, sandy beaches, islands and peninsulas. The weather is warm all year round so you are guaranteed bright sunshine and the chance to enjoy sporting activities any time of the year.
The Language School in San Diego
In San Diego we recommend:
CISL, Converse International School of Languages
Converse International School of Languages is an English language school located in San Diego which provides its students with an excellent, communication-based program to help you study and learn English as effectively as possible.
The CISL school is ideally positioned in Downtown's trendy Gaslamp District, close to public transportation and just a short walk from the scenic San Diego Bay.
Take a walk along the Embarcadero and experience the sight of the beautiful Coronado Island. The school is only a quick walk from the Horton Plaza shopping district, the historic Gaslamp Quarter and the new baseball stadium, Balboa Park and the world-famous San Diego Zoo is also nearby.
Courses
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General English Course
Schedule Mon - Fri: 09.00-12.40 (with 20 min break) Starting dates May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013, Feb/04/2013, Feb/11/2013, Feb/18/2013, Feb/25/2013, Mar/04/2013, Mar/11/2013, Mar/18/2013, Mar/25/2013, Apr/01/2013, Apr/08/2013, Apr/15/2013, Apr/22/2013, Apr/29/2013, May/06/2013 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 1 - 52 weeks Age Group 18+ Students per Class Max: 8 Check Prices -
Intensive English Course
Schedule Mon - Fri: Mornings 9.00 - 12.40
Mon - Thur: Afternoons 13.30 - 15.10Starting dates May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013, Feb/04/2013, Feb/11/2013, Feb/18/2013, Feb/25/2013, Mar/04/2013, Mar/11/2013, Mar/18/2013, Mar/25/2013, Apr/01/2013, Apr/08/2013, Apr/15/2013, Apr/22/2013, Apr/29/2013, May/06/2013 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 28 Duration 2 - 52 weeks Age Group 18+ Students per Class Max: 8 Check Prices -
Business Course
Schedule Mon - Fri: Standard Course 09.00-12.40
Mon - Thu: Business Course 13.30-15.10Starting dates May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013, Feb/04/2013, Feb/11/2013, Feb/18/2013, Feb/25/2013, Mar/04/2013, Mar/11/2013, Mar/18/2013, Mar/25/2013, Apr/01/2013, Apr/08/2013, Apr/15/2013, Apr/22/2013, Apr/29/2013, May/06/2013 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 28 Duration 2 - 12 weeks Age Group 18+ Students per Class Max: 8 Check Prices -
Combination Course
Schedule Mon - Fri: 09.00-12.40
Private lessons in the afternoon.Starting dates May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013, Feb/04/2013, Feb/11/2013, Feb/18/2013, Feb/25/2013, Mar/04/2013, Mar/11/2013, Mar/18/2013, Mar/25/2013, Apr/01/2013, Apr/08/2013, Apr/15/2013, Apr/22/2013, Apr/29/2013, May/06/2013 Minimum level Absolute Beginner Lessons / Week 20+5, 20+10 Duration 2 - 8 weeks Age Group 18+ Students per Class Max: 8 Check Prices -
FCE Preparation Course (11 weeks)
Starting dates Sep/17/2012 Minimum level Intermediate 2 (B2) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 11 weeks Check Prices -
Cambridge Preparation Course
Schedule Mon - Fri: 20 lessons per week. Starting dates Jun/25/2012, Oct/08/2012 Minimum level Intermediate 2 (B2) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 8 weeks Age Group 18+ Students per Class Max: 8 Check Prices -
CAE Preparation Course (11 weeks)
Starting dates Sep/17/2012 Minimum level Advanced (C1) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 11 weeks Check Prices -
TOEFL Preparation Course
Schedule Mon - Fri: 9.00 - 12.40 Starting dates Jul/09/2012 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 4 weeks Age Group 18+ Students per Class Max: 8 Check Prices -
Junior Course
Starting dates Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 2 - 3 weeks Check Prices -
One-to-one
Schedule Will be arranged at school. Starting dates May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013, Feb/04/2013, Feb/11/2013, Feb/18/2013, Feb/25/2013, Mar/04/2013, Mar/11/2013, Mar/18/2013, Mar/25/2013, Apr/01/2013, Apr/08/2013, Apr/15/2013, Apr/22/2013, Apr/29/2013, May/06/2013 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 15, 20, 25, 30 Duration 1 - 8 weeks Age Group 18+ Students per Class 1 Check Prices -
Junior Course + Study Tour (2+1 weeks)
Starting dates Jul/09/2012 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 3 weeks Check Prices -
Junior Course + Study Tour (3+1 weeks)
Starting dates Jul/02/2012 Minimum level Elementary 1 (A1) Lessons / Week 20 Duration 4 weeks Check Prices
Accommodation
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Host family
Room Single room Bath Shared Bathroom Board Breakfast only, Half board Availability all year Kitchen No Notes Minimum Age: 14 (for junior programs)
Cleaning: Yes (student cleans own room)
Laundry: Yes
Towels: Yes
Internet: Available in some homes but not guaranteed.
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Residence Vantaggio
Room Single room, Double room Bath Private Bathroom Board no board Availability all year Kitchen Two shared kitchens on each floor. Fully equipped. Notes Age: 18+
Cleaning: Bi-weekly
Laundry: Yes, laundry room in the basement with coin-operated machines
Towels: Yes
Internet: Yes, free wireless and two computer rooms -
Gaslamp Studios
Room Studio Bath Private Bathroom Board no board Availability all year Kitchen No fully equipped kitchen is available, only microwave and refrigerator in the rooms. Notes Minimum age: 18
Cleaning: Available for $30 per week
Laundry: Yes, coin operated
Towels: Yes
Internet: Free Wifi -
Host family - Junior Course
Room Double room Bath Shared Bathroom Board Half board Availability 2012/07/01 - 2012/08/11 -
Junior Residence (USD)
Room Shared room Bath Shared Bathroom Board Full board Availability 2012/07/01 - 2012/08/11 -
Junior Residence + Study Tour (2+1 weeks)
Room Shared room Bath Shared Bathroom Board Full board Availability all year -
Junior Residence + Study Tour (3+1 weeks)
Room Shared room Bath Shared Bathroom Board Full board Availability 2012/07/01 - 2012/008/11
Location
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English school in San Diego

At a Glance:
City feature:
- Modernity in California
Located:
- Gaslamp District
School established in:
- 1972
Age of students:
- Twenty somethings
Students per class:
- Maximum 8
Nationality balance:
- 27% Switzerland, 18% South Korea, 11% Brazil, 10% Spain, 9% Japan, 6% Italy, 6% France, 5% Belgium and 8% others
Internet:
- Free access and Wifi throughout the building
Activities:
- Sea World, World Famous San Diego Zoo, Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive, Las Vegas/Grand Canyon, Palm Springs and more
Teaching Method:
- Communicative Approach
Teachers:
- All native university graduates, specially trained to teach English
Dates & Fees:
- Check prices and availability above





