Language course English in San Diego

CISL Juniors

Our partner school in San Diego, Converse International School of Languages, receives students (13-17 years old) from many countries for its youth course each year. The youth course is an all-inclusive programme which takes place in July and August. The program features a two, three, or four-week English language training course, daily afternoon activities, and weekend excursions.

The programme takes place at the University of San Diego Campus. The University of San Diego’s landscaped courtyards with its Spanish Renaissance and Mission Style buildings pale only in comparison to its stunning views of San Diego, Mission Bay, and the Pacific Ocean.

Key features of our partner English school in San Diego:

  • Accredited by FIYTO
  • Small groups with a maximum of 10 students per class
  • Highly dedicated and experienced staff
  • A lovely, secure, and centrally located campus with great views of Mission Bay
  • 10 minutes from San Diego International Airport by taxi/bus
  • Easy access to city center by public transportation

Social programme

The school offers a full program of activities designed to help students make friends and practice their English! A variety of interesting and focused afternoon entertainment is provided on the weekdays and a full-day excursion on Saturdays to a variety of attractions.

Junior activity programme San Diego

Intensive (13 - 17 years)

  • Ages: 13 -17
  • Minimum level: suitable for all levels
  • Lessons: 20 lessons per week (17 real hours), plus afternoon cultural workshops (3 hours per week). 8 students average in a class, with a maximum of 10 students.
  • Accommodation: Youth Residence, in double bedrooms, with full board (21 meals per week) or host family in double room withs full board.
  • Curfew: students cannot leave the campus without supervision.
  • Supervision: 24 hours/ 7 days a week.
  • Airport transfer: included when stayin in a host family and arriving on saturday/sunday between 09:00 AM and 09:30 PM. When arriving outside these hours or when stayin in the residence this service is NOT included; prices on request
  • Social programme: included.

English lessons

The English course offers a complete and thorough academic program consisting of grammar, comprehension, expression, vocabulary building, and fluency development. The course includes 20 lessons per week and afternoon cultural workshops twice a week. In addition to English classes Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30 pm, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:00pm, students will engage in lively discussions and conversation exercises which relate directly to their afternoon/weekend activities.

Social Programme

The school offers a full program of activities designed to help students make friends and practice their English! A variety of interesting and focused afternoon entertainment is provided on the weekdays and a full-day excursion on Saturdays to a variety of attractions.

Junior activity programme San Diego

Minimum age is 13 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 10 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Intensive with university residence, double room , fullboard 4266 6125 8138
Starting dates:  

03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

There is a 3-day weekend trip to Los Angeles for students attending the program during the dates of July 23 - 30, 2023. Students must plan to depart San Diego July 31 or August 6. If students wish to depart on July 30 it must be from airport LAX (Los Angeles). This 3-day trip is included in the program fees for campus students, however, there are additional fees for homestay students (prices on request).

Transfer:   Roundtrip Airport Transfer from San Diego Airport : EUR 193
UNMS upon arrival : EUR 135
UNMS upon departure : EUR 169

All prices include:

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

If students are staying in a host family and arrive on Sunday between 09:00 - 21:30, the transfer will be for free.

Arrival: Sunday

Departure: Sunday

IMPORTANT: There is a 3-day weekend trip to Los Angeles for students attending the program during the dates of July 28 - 30, 2023. Students must plan to depart San Diego July 31 or August 6. If students wish to depart on July 30 it must be from airport LAX (Los Angeles). This 3-day trip is included in the program fees for campus students, however, there are additional fees for homestay students (prices on request).

Intensive (13-17 years) + Studio Tour

Students have the possibility after the 2 or 3 week course (intensive of 20 lessons per week), to take a 6 day trip. During this trip students will visit Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland.

During the study tour, there will be no English classes and students will stay in double rooms without meals. The cost of meals is approx. USD 35 - 40 per day and can be paid at destination by credit card or cash.

Prices of 3 or 4 weeks refer to respectively 2 or 3 weeks of course + 1 week of tour (= 6 days excursion).

In the following the itinerary:

Day 1: Disneyland
Day 2: Universal Studios
Day 3: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Venice
Day 4: Las Vegas
Day 5: Grand Canyon
Day 6: Shopping and return to San Diego
Day 7: return home

Minimum age is 13 years.

Prices 2023

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:
  2 weeks 3 weeks  
Intensive + Study tour with university residence, double room , fullboard 6212 8272
Starting dates:  

03/07
from beginner : 03/07

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Transfer:   Roundtrip Airport Transfer from San Diego Airport : EUR 193
UNMS upon arrival : EUR 135
UNMS upon departure : EUR 169

All prices include:

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

If students are staying in a host family and arrive on Sunday between 09:00 - 21:30, the transfer will be for free.

Arrival: Sunday

Departure: Sunday

IMPORTANT: There is a 3-day weekend trip to Los Angeles for students attending the program during the dates of July 28 - 30, 2023. Students must plan to depart San Diego July 31 or August 6. If students wish to depart on July 30 it must be from airport LAX (Los Angeles). This 3-day trip is included in the program fees for campus students, however, there are additional fees for homestay students (prices on request).

Residence

Students live at the University of San Diego Campus Residence, in double bedrooms, with full board (21 meals per week). Four students share a bathroom and four rooms share one common area. Students have Wi-Fi acces and acces to laundry facilties against a supplement.

Host Family

The youth course with accommodation in a homestay includes: accommodation in double rooms, half board (and lunch at campus from Mon-Fri), an activity program + 1 Saturday (all day) excursion and transfer upon arrival. On Saturdays, lunch and dinner are provided during the activity that will be organised. On Sundays, students must purchase their own lunch. Students staying with a host family will have a bus/trolley pas included in the price.

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