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 877 1214 1551 1902 2254 2605 2918 3265 3612 3958 4305 4401 4729 5056 5383 5711 6038 6366 6693 7020 7348 7675 8003 8210 8532 8855 9178 9500 9823 10145 10468
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1647 2302 2851 3492 4132 4773 5374 6009 6645 7280 7916 8301 8918 9534 10150 10766 11383 11999 12615 13232 13848 14464 15080 15577 16188 16800 17411 18023 18634 19246 19857
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 1686 2340 2928 3588 4247 4908 5528 6183 6838 7492 8147 8552 9187 9823 10458 11094 11729 12365 13000 13636 14272 14907 15543 16059 16689 17320 17950 18582 19212 19843 20473
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1743 2418 3043 3733 4420 5110 5759 6443 7126 7810 8494 8927 9592 10256 10920 11585 12249 12914 13578 14243 14907 15572 16236 16781 17440 18100 18759 19420 20078 20739 21398
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1792 2504 3159 3877 4594 5312 5990 6703 7415 8128 8840 9303 9996 10689 11383 12076 12769 13463 14156 14849 15543 16236 16929 17503 18191 18880 19568 20257 20945 21634 22322
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 4045 4672 5258 5879 6500 7122 7743 8113 8715 9317 9919 10521 11123 11725 12326 12928 13530 14132 14734 15216 15812 16410 17006 17604 18200 18798 19395
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 4969 5750 6491 7266 8041 8816 9592 10116 10872 11628 12384 13140 13896 14652 15408 16164 16920 17676 18432 19068 19818 20570 21320 22073 22823 23575 24325
  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 1040 1459 1878 2312 2745 3178 3573 4002 4430 4859 5287 5465 5875 6284 6693 7102 7512 7921 8330 8739 9149 9558 9967 10256 10660 11065 11469 11874 12278 12683 13087
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1811 2548 3178 3900 4623 5345 6029 6747 7463 8182 8898 9366 10063 10763 11460 12159 12856 13555 14252 14951 15649 16348 17045 17623 18316 19009 19703 20396 21089 21783 22476
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 1849 2587 3255 3997 4738 5480 6183 6920 7656 8394 9129 9617 10333 11051 11768 12486 13203 13921 14638 15356 16072 16791 17507 18104 18817 19529 20242 20955 21667 22380 23092
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1907 2664 3371 4141 4912 5682 6414 7180 7945 8711 9476 9992 10738 11485 12230 12977 13723 14470 15215 15963 16708 17455 18200 18826 19568 20309 21051 21792 22534 23275 24017
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1955 2751 3486 4286 5085 5884 6645 7440 8234 9029 9823 10368 11142 11918 12692 13468 14243 15019 15793 16569 17343 18120 18894 19549 20319 21089 21860 22630 23400 24171 24941
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 4536 5244 5913 6617 7319 8023 8725 9178 9861 10546 11229 11913 12596 13281 13963 14648 15331 16016 16698 17262 17940 18619 19298 19977 20656 21335 22014
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 5460 6322 7146 8004 8860 9718 10574 11181 12018 12857 13694 14533 15369 16208 17045 17884 18720 19559 20396 21113 21946 22779 23612 24445 25278 26111 26944
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 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 / € 482 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 49 - $ 100 / € 97 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 97 [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 1686 2427 3169 3925 4680 5436 6154
Combined with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2456 3515 4469 5514 6558 7604 8609
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard 2495 3554 4546 5611 6674 7739 8763
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2552 3631 4661 5755 6847 7941 8995
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 2600 3718 4777 5900 7020 8143 9226
Combined with residence, double room , no meals 6472 7503 8494
Combined with residence, single room , no meals 7396 8581 9726
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 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 / € 482 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 49 - $ 100 / € 97 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 97 [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 4064 4815
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 6809 8138
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , halfboard 6982 8349
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 7242 8667
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , halfboard 7502 8985
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, double room , no meals 6679 7979
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, single room , no meals 8065 9673
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 / € 338 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 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 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 / € 482 will be required at your check-in. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $ 50 / € 49 - $ 100 / € 97 will also be charged, depending on your room type.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 97 [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 1589 2302
TOEFL Prep with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2889 4180
TOEFL Prep with host family, double room , halfboard 2966 4295
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3082 4469
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 3198 4642
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 / € 188).
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 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 97 [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 1243 1763 2283 2817 3352 3886 4382
Commercial English with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2013 2851 3583 4407 5229 6054 6838
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard 2052 2889 3660 4503 5345 6188 6992
Commercial English with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2109 2966 3775 4648 5518 6391 7223
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard 2158 3053 3891 4792 5692 6593 7454
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 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 97 [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 3082
One-to-One with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 3852
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 3891
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 3949
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 3997
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Transfer upon arrival at San Diego airport : EUR 97 [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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