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 2024

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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  
Intensive without accommodation 853 1181 1509 1851 2193 2535 2839 3177 3514 3851 4189 4282 4601 4919 5238
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1664 2324 2942 3609 4273 4939 5566 6226 6887 7548 8208 8625 9267 9909 10550
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1762 2460 3149 3866 4582 5300 5978 6690 7402 8114 8826 9295 9988 10682 11375
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 2718 3328 3936 4546 5116 5720 6325 6929 7533 7894 8480 9065 9651
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 3486 4288 5088 5890 6653 7449 8246 9042 9838 10391 11169 11946 12724
  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 1012 1420 1828 2249 2671 3092 3477 3893 4310 4727 5144 5318 5716 6114 6512
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1823 2564 3261 4006 4751 5496 6203 6944 7683 8424 9164 9661 10382 11104 11825
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1921 2700 3467 4264 5060 5856 6615 7408 8199 8991 9782 10331 11103 11877 12649
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 3036 3725 4413 5102 5753 6438 7121 7806 8489 8930 9595 10261 10925
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 3804 4685 5566 6447 7290 8167 9042 9919 10794 11427 12284 13142 13998
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €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 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 47 - $ 100 / € 94 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
double room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 113 [i]

All prices include:

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

In 2024, the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 19/02/2024, 27/05/2024, 04/07/2024, 02/09/2024, 28/11/2024, 29/11/2024, 24/12/2024, 25/12/2024. 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 2024

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 1640 2362 3083 3819 4554
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2451 3505 4517 5576 6634
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 2549 3640 4723 5834 6943
Combined with residence, double room , no meals 4292 5295 6297
Combined with residence, single room , no meals 5060 6255 7449
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €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 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 47 - $ 100 / € 94 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
double room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 113 [i]

All prices include:

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

In 2024, the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 19/02/2024, 27/05/2024, 04/07/2024, 02/09/2024, 28/11/2024, 29/11/2024, 24/12/2024, 25/12/2024. 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.

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

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2024

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  11 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preperation without accommodation 4685
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 8381
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , halfboard 8948
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, double room , no meals 7763
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, single room , no meals 9876
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 18/03, 09/09

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).

Cambridge exam dates 2024*:
FCE: 04/06/2024, 26/11/2024
CAE: 05/06/2024, 27/11/2024

Exam fees:  

€328, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €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 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 47 - $ 100 / € 94 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
double room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 113 [i]

All prices include:

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

In 2024, the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 19/02/2024, 27/05/2024, 04/07/2024, 02/09/2024, 28/11/2024, 29/11/2024, 24/12/2024, 25/12/2024. 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 and has a duration of 4 weeks. 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 2024

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  4 weeks  
TOEFL Prep without accommodation 1546
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2980
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 3186
TOEFL Prep with residence, double room , no meals 2755
TOEFL Prep with residence, single room , no meals 3523
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 25/03, 16/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Prices of the TOEFL exam courses do not include the exam fee (approx. $ 245 / € 230).
Due to the TOEFL course exam date it might be necessary to book extra nights of your accommodation (price on request).

Exam fees:  

€230, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €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 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 47 - $ 100 / € 94 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
double room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 113 [i]

All prices include:

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

In 2024, the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 19/02/2024, 27/05/2024, 04/07/2024, 02/09/2024, 28/11/2024, 29/11/2024, 24/12/2024, 25/12/2024. 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 2024

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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 1968 2868 3758 4662 5566
Mini-Group with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2779 4011 5191 6419 7646
Mini-Group with host family, single room , halfboard 2877 4146 5397 6677 7955
Mini-Group with residence, double room , no meals 4966 6138 7309
Mini-Group with residence, single room , no meals 5735 7099 8461
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €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 / € 469 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 47 - $ 100 / € 94 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Cleaning fees residence:  

€94, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges residence:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
double room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 113 [i]

All prices include:

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

In 2024, the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 19/02/2024, 27/05/2024, 04/07/2024, 02/09/2024, 28/11/2024, 29/11/2024, 24/12/2024, 25/12/2024. 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 2024

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 2999
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3809
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 3908
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 30/06/2024 - 31/08/2024 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 113 [i]

All prices include:

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

In 2024, the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 19/02/2024, 27/05/2024, 04/07/2024, 02/09/2024, 28/11/2024, 29/11/2024, 24/12/2024, 25/12/2024. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one to one lessons will be rescheduled.

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