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Course description

Students that apple for a Student Visa are eligable for our Super Intensive Course. This course has the maximum lessons per week , 28 lessons. Super Intensive is available for General English and Cambridge FCE/CAE Preparation.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration

1-52 weeks

Start dates

Every Monday

Classes per week

30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)

Class days

Monday - Friday

School holidays

27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024

CEL San Diego does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session

08:45 AM - 02:00 PM

Afternoon session

12:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average	7 students
Maximum	12 students

Student age

Age range	16 years old and older
Average	22 years old (23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

School description

San Diego Downtown school is located in the middle of the Metroplitan District of San Diego, close to all of San Diego’s biggest attractions including Balboa Park, The Gaslamp District and Little Italy.

Year opened

1981

Number of classrooms

Accreditations

Facilities

Library
Social Activities
Cultural Trips
TV Room
Free Internet
Wireless Internet
Computers
Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers

All

Teachers with English teaching certification

All

Teachers with college degrees

All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at CEL San Diego varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 23.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan

22%

Switzerland

17%

Germany

10%

Brazil

South Korea

Italy

Saudi Arabia

Spain

Other

23%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates

Year round

School holidays

27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024

School location

Downtown San Diego is well known for its lively nightlife and perfect weather! Students are able to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer in this school’s central location. From art to food and Southern California culture, students can experience the most out of their travels by attending CEL Downtown San Diego!

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housing

Housing

CEL San Diego offers the following housing types:

Homestay » Student residence » Apartment »

homestay

Homestay

Housing fees

Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in San Diego. These homes are often around 60 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

NZ$ 594

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Distance to school: 60 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 594

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Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 649

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Distance to school: 60 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 649

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Student residence

Housing fees

Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 1,036

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Location: Little Italy

Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet

Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, after 04:00 PM

Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM

NZ$ 1,036

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Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 567

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Location: Little Italy

Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet

Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, after 04:00 PM

Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM

NZ$ 567

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apartment

Apartment

Housing fees

It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in San Diego, but this tends to be more expensive. CEL San Diego provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing

CEL Shared Apartment Superior Pacific Beach - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 721

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Location: Pacific Beach

Housing type: Shared apartment

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, sports facilities, and other

Distance to school: 40 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 721

The Shared Apartment Superior PB is in a resort-style apartment complex which has volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, a full indoor/outdoor fitness center, a large outdoor swimming pool, two hot tubs, and plenty of indoor lounges. The best thing about the Shared Apartment Superior is that it’s managed by CEL, so you know you’re getting the best quality and service when you stay in one of our apartments. Choose between single and twin rooms with a private bathroom per bedroom.

CEL Shared Apartment Superior Pacific Beach - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 1,441

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Location: Pacific Beach

Housing type: Shared apartment

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, sports facilities, and other

Distance to school: 40 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Saturday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

NZ$ 1,441

visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $75 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to San Diego based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from CEL San Diego staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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General English Super Intensive (28 lessons/week)

Course description

Course topics

Class schedule

Class times

Class level

Class size

Student age

Certificate

School description

Accreditations

Facilities

Teacher qualifications

Nationality and age mix

School holidays

School location

Take a video tour

Photos

Housing

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

CEL Shared Apartment Superior Pacific Beach - 2-person shared room - No meals

CEL Shared Apartment Superior Pacific Beach - Single-person room - No meals

Visa support

Flights and airport transfer

Travel insurance

Questions and answers

General English Super Intensive (28 lessons/week)

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Duration

Course fees

Course + housing

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