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Exam Preparation TOEFL/ IELTS/ Cambridge - Standard 12

California Language Academy
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Course description

Our Exam Preparation and Pathway to College Programs help students improve their overall English proficiency in our General English courses while practicing the skills necessary to succeed on the exam and in college in upgraded Elective classes.
By upgrading any General Elective Course to a Premium Elective students will have the chance to participate in one of these special programs and take from 6 to 12 hours per week of elective courses focused on exam preparation, business English or a pathway to college!

For the upgrade of one elective course ( Standard 12, 15 & Intensive 18 , 21) - 6 hours of premium electives per week

For the upgrade of upgrade of two elective courses ( Super Intensive 27) - 12 hours of premium electives per week

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
12 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday
School holidays
20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

CLA - 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

Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in San Diego.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(11 in the summer)

Certificate

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

Thousands of students come to California every year to study English, but very few discover an authentic experience. California Language Academy was founded on the idea that language is living and vibrant. It must be experienced in order to be fully appreciated and understood. We believe that learning a language is achieved through hands-on, real world practice.
At California Language Academy, we are passionate about getting to know each person who walks through our doors and we go out of our way to create a warm and personalized classroom experience. That’s what makes us different! Students can also enjoy engaging in after-school activities to ensure that they continue learning and applying their skills.
We are an intimate, student-focused, ACCET-accredited, SEVP approved language school with two Southern California locations. The surrounding area is home to wonderful neighborhoods
and we take great care to select only the most caring homestay families so that each student
s fully immersed and benefifits from a genuine community. We look forward to personally welcoming you to our fun and unique California Language Academy family!

Year opened
2016
Number of classrooms
8

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • 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 California Language Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 11.

School holidays

CLA - San Diego 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
20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

School location

San Diego is America’s finest city and one of the top destinations in the world to study English. With its
gorgeous beaches, friendly people and its safe and modern city streets, San Diego offers a relaxed
environment to study and make friends from all over the world! La Jolla Shores, Coronado Island and
Carlsbad beaches have been rated “Most Gorgeous Beaches” in the USA multiple times.

CLA San Diego:
Location, Location, Location
Walking to public transport
In the city center, just 5 minutes from the famous and historic Gaslamp Quarter
Close to beaches like Coronado Island and La Jolla Shores
Close to attractions like Seaport Village, Petco Park, and San Diego Safari Park

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"It was frustrating"

Yanka Samara de Souza Silva e Silva, student from Brazil

I wanted a course to improve my business English, the school gave me only general English classes. It's a very small school with only two classes, so I had to stay with students under my level. For this reason I believe this school was not able to help me to improve my skills at the English language.

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Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2018
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

CLA - San Diego offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 710
weekly
Age range: 11 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of San Diego
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 710
Accommodation is one of the most important parts of a student’s study abroad experience. We manage and
maintain all our accommodation options in-house to ensure a quality, immersion experience.
Students can live with a caring American Homestay, in apartment style residences or traditional hotels. If
we wouldn’t place our children there, we won’t place our students there eithe

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

NZ$ 835
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of San Diego
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 835
Accommodation is one of the most important parts of a student’s study abroad experience. We manage and
maintain all our accommodation options in-house to ensure a quality, immersion experience.
Students can live with a caring American Homestay, in apartment style residences or traditional hotels. If
we wouldn’t place our children there, we won’t place our students there eithe
apartment

Vera Cortez Hill - Shared apartment - Quad Room - No Meals

NZ$ 449
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 1399 9th Ave San Diego, CA 92101 , San Diego , California 92101, United States
Location: In the city center of San Diego
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 08:00 PM
NZ$ 449
LIT is a new kind of living space. Our apartments in Downtown San Diego on Ninth between Ash and "A" Street provide you with everything you need. This is a choice neighborhood where pizzas meet tacos, double espressos meet mango gelato and shopping depends on your mood of the moment.

Walk to the Gaslamp District, Balboa Park and Petco Park, or take the trolley if you want. There are so many excellent shopping, dining and entertainment venues nearby that you'll never run out of exciting options.

The sky is the limit, experience high rise living and select from your choice of a Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom floor plan. Experience all that we have to offer at LIT and discover your new apartment in San Diego today.
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.

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 »

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