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. To participate in this course you need basic knowledge of English.

The intensive course with 20 lessons per week takes place from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:40 AM.

The intensive course with 28 lessons per week takes place from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:40 AM + from Monday to Thursday from 01:30 - 03:10 PM.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8 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 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks 21 weeks 22 weeks 23 weeks 24 weeks 25 weeks 26 weeks 27 weeks 28 weeks 29 weeks 30 weeks 31 weeks 32 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 869 1203 1537 1885 2233 2581 2892 3235 3578 3922 4265 4361 4685 5010 5334 5658 5983 6307 6632 6956 7280 7605 7929 8134 8454 8774 9093 9413 9733 10052 10372
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1632 2281 2825 3460 4094 4729 5325 5954 6584 7214 7843 8225 8836 9446 10057 10668 11278 11889 12500 13110 13721 14332 14942 15434 16039 16646 17251 17858 18463 19070 19675
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 1670 2319 2901 3556 4208 4863 5477 6126 6775 7424 8072 8473 9103 9733 10362 10992 11622 12252 12881 13511 14141 14770 15400 15912 16536 17161 17785 18411 19035 19661 20285
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1727 2395 3016 3699 4380 5063 5706 6384 7061 7738 8416 8845 9504 10162 10820 11479 12137 12795 13454 14112 14770 15429 16087 16627 17280 17934 18587 19241 19894 20549 21201
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1775 2481 3130 3842 4552 5263 5935 6641 7347 8053 8759 9217 9904 10591 11278 11965 12652 13339 14026 14713 15400 16087 16774 17343 18024 18707 19388 20072 20753 21436 22117
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 4008 4629 5210 5825 6441 7056 7672 8039 8635 9232 9828 10424 11021 11617 12213 12810 13406 14002 14599 15077 15667 16260 16850 17443 18034 18626 19217
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 4924 5698 6431 7199 7967 8736 9504 10024 10773 11522 12271 13020 13769 14518 15267 16016 16765 17514 18263 18893 19636 20382 21125 21870 22613 23359 24102
  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 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks 21 weeks 22 weeks 23 weeks 24 weeks 25 weeks 26 weeks 27 weeks 28 weeks 29 weeks 30 weeks 31 weeks 32 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 1031 1446 1861 2290 2720 3149 3540 3965 4389 4814 5239 5415 5821 6226 6632 7037 7443 7848 8254 8659 9065 9470 9876 10162 10563 10963 11364 11765 12166 12566 12967
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1794 2525 3149 3865 4580 5296 5973 6685 7395 8107 8817 9280 9971 10664 11355 12047 12738 13431 14122 14814 15505 16198 16889 17461 18148 18835 19522 20209 20896 21583 22270
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 1832 2563 3225 3960 4695 5429 6126 6857 7586 8317 9046 9528 10238 10950 11660 12372 13082 13793 14503 15215 15925 16637 17347 17938 18644 19350 20056 20762 21468 22174 22880
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1890 2640 3340 4103 4867 5630 6355 7114 7872 8632 9389 9901 10639 11379 12118 12858 13597 14337 15076 15816 16555 17295 18034 18654 19388 20123 20858 21592 22327 23062 23796
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1937 2725 3454 4246 5038 5830 6584 7372 8158 8946 9733 10273 11040 11809 12576 13345 14112 14881 15648 16417 17184 17953 18720 19369 20133 20896 21659 22423 23186 23949 24712
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 4494 5196 5859 6556 7252 7949 8645 9094 9771 10449 11126 11804 12480 13159 13835 14514 15190 15869 16545 17103 17776 18449 19121 19794 20467 21139 21812
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 5410 6264 7080 7930 8778 9629 10477 11079 11908 12739 13568 14399 15228 16059 16889 17720 18549 19380 20209 20920 21745 22570 23396 24221 25046 25872 26697
Starting dates:  

every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum stay is 6 weeks.

A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Upon arrival, a refundable security deposit of $ 500 / € 478 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 48 - $ 100 / € 96 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 96 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival included when staying with a host family and arriving in the weekend between 09.00 - 21.30

In 2023, the school is closed on: 20/02/2023, 29/05/2023, 04/07/2023, 04/09/2023, 23/11/2023, 24/11/2023, 25/12/2023. 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. You may want to improve your English at work, your secretarial skills in English, learn how to write letters or just develop excellent social skills.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 1670 2405 3140 3889 4638 5387 6097
Combined with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2434 3483 4428 5464 6498 7534 8530
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard 2472 3521 4504 5559 6613 7668 8683
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2529 3598 4618 5702 6784 7868 8912
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 2577 3683 4733 5845 6956 8069 9141
Combined with residence, double room , no meals 6412 7434 8416
Combined with residence, single room , no meals 7328 8503 9637
Starting dates:  

every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum stay is 6 weeks.

A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Upon arrival, a refundable security deposit of $ 500 / € 478 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 48 - $ 100 / € 96 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 96 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival included when staying with a host family and arriving in the weekend between 09.00 - 21.30

In 2023, the school is closed on: 20/02/2023, 29/05/2023, 04/07/2023, 04/09/2023, 23/11/2023, 24/11/2023, 25/12/2023. 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. Course start dates and exam dates can be found below.

To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  9 weeks 11 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preperation without accommodation 4027 4771
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 6746 8063
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , halfboard 6918 8273
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 7176 8588
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , halfboard 7433 8903
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, double room , no meals 6617 7905
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, single room , no meals 7991 9585
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 02/01, 20/03, 19/06, 11/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

The prices for the Cambridge course do not include the exam fees. (approx. $ 350 / € 334 for FCE or CAE examen).
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).

Course starting dates 2023:

FCE & CAE: 02/01/2023 (9), 20/03/2023 (11), 19/06/2023 (9), 11/09/2023 (11)

Cambridge exam dates 2023*:
FCE: 10/03/2023, 06/06/2023, 24/08/2023, 28/11/2023
CAE: 11/03/2023, 07/06/2023, 25/08/2023, 29/11/2023

*Please note that during the mentioned weeks, on one day will take place the written exam and on another day within the same week will take place the oral exam, the exact dates will be confirmed once you registered for the exam

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum stay is 6 weeks.

A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Upon arrival, a refundable security deposit of $ 500 / € 478 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 48 - $ 100 / € 96 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 96 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival included when staying with a host family and arriving in the weekend between 09.00 - 21.30

In 2023, the school is closed on: 20/02/2023, 29/05/2023, 04/07/2023, 04/09/2023, 23/11/2023, 24/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

TOEFL

This course prepares you successfully for the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a recognised measure of your English language level and a high score is needed when you apply to attend a university or college. The course consists of 20 lessons per week from Monday to Friday (09:00 to 12:40 AM) and has a duration of 4 or 6 weeks, depending on the starting date. This course requires a minimum level of intermediate (B1) to participate.

To read more about the TOEFL examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  4 weeks 6 weeks  
TOEFL Prep without accommodation 1575 2281
TOEFL Prep with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2863 4141
TOEFL Prep with host family, double room , halfboard 2939 4256
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3054 4428
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 3168 4599
Starting dates:  

02/01, 27/03, 03/07, 18/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Prices of the TOEFL exam courses do not include the exam fee (approx. $ 195 / € 187).
Due to the TOEFL course exam date it might be necessary to book extra nights of your accommodation (price on request).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 96 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival included when staying with a host family and arriving in the weekend between 09.00 - 21.30

In 2023, the school is closed on: 20/02/2023, 29/05/2023, 04/07/2023, 04/09/2023, 23/11/2023, 24/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

Commercial English

The commercial English course combines and intensive course of 20 lessons with 8 extra lessons per week of commercial English. You will have an extra 2 lessons from Monday to Thursday. You will develop the communication skills you need to conduct professional tasks with complete confidence. Based on the needs of the students the course may include telephoning, discussions, conducting meetings, presentations, negotiating etc. These lessons take place after the lunch break (from 13.30 - 15.10 o´clock).

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8/8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
28
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
Commercial English without accommodation 1231 1747 2262 2791 3321 3850 4342
Commercial English with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1995 2825 3550 4367 5181 5998 6775
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard 2033 2863 3626 4462 5296 6132 6927
Commercial English with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2090 2939 3741 4605 5468 6332 7156
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard 2138 3025 3855 4748 5639 6532 7385
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

This course requires an intermediate level of English (B2).

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 96 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival included when staying with a host family and arriving in the weekend between 09.00 - 21.30

In 2023, the school is closed on: 20/02/2023, 29/05/2023, 04/07/2023, 04/09/2023, 23/11/2023, 24/11/2023, 25/12/2023. 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 2023

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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 3054
One-to-One with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 3817
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 3855
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3912
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 3960
Starting dates:  

every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 96 [i]

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival included when staying with a host family and arriving in the weekend between 09.00 - 21.30

In 2023, the school is closed on: 20/02/2023, 29/05/2023, 04/07/2023, 04/09/2023, 23/11/2023, 24/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

Host family

During your stay in San Diego you can live with an American family. You have a single room, but you have to share the bathroom with the rest of the family. The host families usually live 20 to 40 minutes from school (by public transport). You can choose lodging between breakfast our halfboard.

Student residence

The Vantaggio State Street residence is located within 15 minutes walking distance from the school in Little Italy, one of the best districts in San Diego's city centre. The sorrounding area is plenty of shops, restaurants, supermarkets an clubs. Gaslamp Quarter is also within a short walking distance. San Diego's airpot is just 15 minutes by taxi from Vantaggio residence.

You can choose between a single or a double room (only when travelling together with another person). You will have a private bathroom, free WIFI, television, telephone, mini refrigerator and microwave. Towels and bed linen will be provided.

This residence has also 24-hour reception,  computer room, communal kitchen in each floor and laundry service.

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