Language course English in San Diego

Converse International School of Languages

CISL San Diego is located on Broadway Street in Downtown San Diego, in the city’s fashionable Gaslamp District. The school’s modern facilities and bright classrooms provide students a welcoming environment; when class is not in session, students interact with friends in the expansive student lounge or take advantage of CISL’s state-of-the-art computer lab.

Key features of our partner English school in San Diego:

  • Accredited by FIYTO
  • Small groups with a maximum of 8 Students per class
  • Highly dedicated and experienced staff
  • Convenient city centre location
  • Computer laboratories with free internet and WIFI access
  • Language laboratories
  • Large mix of different nationalities
  • Café and restaurant with varied menu’s
  • Airport pick-up included with host family accommodation (for arrival in the weekend between 09:00 and 21:30)

Commitment to small class sizes

The school commits to maintaining small classes. Because of the small class sizes the teachers have the time to help you learn English in the best possible way. The limited class sizes are important to the school as it ensures that you, as a student, will feel comfortable and confident. All of which will help you learn both faster and better.

Social Programme

Converse organises a number of extra-curricular activities outside of lesson time for you to enjoy whilst you learn English in San Diego. Taking part in these activities is an ideal opportunity to make new friends and practise what has been learnt at school. Example activities include:

  • Sports such as kayaking, surfing, rock climbing, football and rollerblading
  • San Diego Zoo
  • Weekend excursions to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Universal Studios and Mexico 

Intensive

The intensive course consists of 20 or 28 lessons per week (1 lesson=50 minutes). The course combines grammar, vocabulary building, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Small classes (maximum 8 students) guarantee that you will receive a high level of personal attention and maximum learning opportunities. The goal of the course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 10 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
28
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 881 1219 1556 1907 2259 2610 2924 3270 3617 3964 4310 4413 4741 5069 5397
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1687 2352 3017 3698 4376 5056 5697 6372 7046 7721 8395 8826 9482 10138 10794
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1799 2521 3242 3979 4713 5450 6147 6878 7608 8339 9070 9557 10269 10981 11693
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 2826 3459 4089 4722 5315 5942 6568 7195 7822 8205 8813 9421 10029
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 3576 4396 5214 6033 6814 7628 8442 9256 10071 10641 11437 12232 13028
  4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 1837 2259 2680 3102 3486 3903 4320 4737 5154 5327 5725 6123 6522
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3299 4048 4798 5547 6259 7005 7749 8495 9239 9741 10466 11193 11918
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 3523 4329 5135 5941 6709 7511 8311 9113 9913 10472 11253 12036 12818
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 3107 3809 4511 5213 5877 6575 7271 7969 8665 9120 9797 10476 11154
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 3857 4746 5635 6524 7376 8261 9145 10030 10914 11556 12421 13287 14152
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum stay is 4 weeks.

A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Upon arrival, a refundable security deposit of $ 500 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 40 / € 38 - $ 60 / € 57 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 141 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025, the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 26/05/2025, 04/07/2025, 01/09/2025, 27/11/2025, 28/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

Combined

This is a combination course consisting of an intensive course in the morning (20 lessons per week) and private lessons (one-to-one teaching) in the afternoon (5 lessons per week).This course is ideal for students who want to improve their general spoken English while focusing on an area of particular interest. 

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 10/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 2924 3617 4310
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 4385 5407 6428
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 4610 5688 6765
Combined with residence, double room , no meals 4194 5168 6141
Combined with residence, single room , no meals 4944 6105 7266
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum stay is 4 weeks.

A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Upon arrival, a refundable security deposit of $ 500 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 40 / € 38 - $ 60 / € 57 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 141 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025, the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 26/05/2025, 04/07/2025, 01/09/2025, 27/11/2025, 28/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

Cambridge Exam

The Cambridge exam course prepares you specifically for the Cambridge exams (FCE and CAE). You can take the official exam directly after completing your course, as the language school is an authorized Cambridge Exam Center and several staff members are trained language examiners.

The course consists of 20 lessons per week. Exam dates can be found below.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 10 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  4 weeks 7 weeks 11 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 1650 2774 4273
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3111 5219 8030
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 3336 5613 8648
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, double room , no meals 2920 4885 7504
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, single room , no meals 3670 6196 9566
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 21/04, 05/05, 08/09, 06/10, 27/10

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

The prices for the Cambridge course do not include the exam fees. (approx. $ 350 / € 328)
The exam takes usually place one week after ending of the course, which is why an extra week of accommodation might be necessary (prices on request).

2025 Start dates
FCE: 24/03/2025 (11wks), 21/04/2025 (7wks), 12/05/2025 (4wks), 08/09/2025 (11wks), 06/10/2025 (7wks), 27/10/2025 (4wks)
CAE: 17/03/2025 (11wks), 14/04/2025 (7wks), 05/05/2025 (4wks), 08/09/2025 (11wks), 06/10/2025 (7wks), 27/10/2025 (4wks)

Cambridge exam dates 2025*:
FCE: 10/06/2025, 25/11/2025
CAE: 04/06/2025, 26/11/2025

Exam fees:  

€328, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum stay is 4 weeks.

A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Upon arrival, a refundable security deposit of $ 500 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 40 / € 38 - $ 60 / € 57 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 141 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025, the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 26/05/2025, 04/07/2025, 01/09/2025, 27/11/2025, 28/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

Commercial English

This course consists of 20 lesson hours per week and is specially designed for motivated students and business professionals who want to focus on the skills needed to effectively conduct business in English. The classes are very small, with a maximum of 4 students per class.

This course is designed to address a variety of real-life business situations, as well as writing skills for business reports, giving presentations, conducting meetings, and handling negotiations.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 4 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Mini-Group without accommodation 1977 2877 3767 4671 5575
Mini-Group with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2783 4011 5229 6462 7693
Mini-Group with host family, single room , halfboard 2896 4179 5453 6743 8030
Mini-Group with residence, double room , no meals 5037 6223 7406
Mini-Group with residence, single room , no meals 5787 7160 8530
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum stay is 4 weeks.

A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Upon arrival, a refundable security deposit of $ 500 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 40 / € 38 - $ 60 / € 57 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 141 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025, the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 26/05/2025, 04/07/2025, 01/09/2025, 27/11/2025, 28/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

One-to-One

The one-to-one course is based on the student´s linguistic skills, his or her professional or social needs and personal expectations. Flexibility is the main feature of this course. As the only student in class you decide the content of the course. The one-to-one course is recommended above all for students with only a short amount of time available. During 2 weeks you will receive 20 private lessons per week.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 3008
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3814
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 3926
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 141 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025, the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 26/05/2025, 04/07/2025, 01/09/2025, 27/11/2025, 28/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

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