View all courses at this school »

General English 20 (20 lessons/week)

College of English Pacific Beach
Q&A
Price
school-reference
detail

Course description

Intensive Courses are mainly for students studying on a Tourist Visa. The course is 20 lessons per week and focuses on all apects of English.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

CEL Pacific Beach 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 - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:15 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
(21 in the summer)

Certificate

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

School description

Pacific Beach school is located on Garnet Street of Pacific Beach, the seaside gem of San Diego. Students love being within walking distance to the beach, nightlife, and cuisine.

Year opened
2015
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Library
  • Free Internet
  • Cultural Trips
  • Computers
  • Social Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

CEL Pacific Beach has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Grossmont College
Palomar College
West LA College
Westcliff University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at College of English Pacific Beach varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 21.

CEL Pacific Beach teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
25%
Japan
19%
Germany
9%
Brazil
6%
Italy
5%
South Korea
5%
France
3%
Other
28%

School holidays

CEL Pacific Beach 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
25 Dec 2024

School location

Pacific Beach one of San Diego’s most popular seaside neighborhoods. In Pacific Beach, students can enjoy the ocean breeze and California sunshine from their classrooms. Pacific Beach is well known for its surf spots and lively clubs and nightlife.

Take a video tour

Read more...
photos

Photos

  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 1/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 2/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 3/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 4/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 5/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 6/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 7/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 8/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 9/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 10/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 11/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 12/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 13/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 14/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 15/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 16/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 17/35
  • Apartments offered by College of English Pacific Beach 18/35
  • Classes at College of English Pacific Beach 19/35
  • Classes at College of English Pacific Beach 20/35
  • Building of College of English Pacific Beach 21/35
  • Students of College of English Pacific Beach 22/35
  • Corridor inside College of English Pacific Beach 23/35
  • Common room at College of English Pacific Beach 24/35
  • Activities offered at College of English Pacific Beach 25/35
  • Activities offered at College of English Pacific Beach 26/35
  • Activities offered at College of English Pacific Beach 27/35
  • City of San Diego 28/35
  • City of San Diego 29/35
  • City of San Diego 30/35
  • Activities offered at College of English Pacific Beach 31/35
  • Activities offered at College of English Pacific Beach 32/35
  • Activities offered at College of English Pacific Beach 33/35
  • City of San Diego 34/35
  • City of San Diego 35/35
reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 1 review
5 stars
0
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing

"It was very amazing and helpfull for my English and socialize skill"

Sofia Perseghin, student from Italy

I really enjoyed the thing that it's not a big school so I knew everyone and I could make new friends every week.
The only that I didn't like it's that sometimes I had afternoon class and when we finished school the day was finished and we couldn't enjoy the day in San diego, but the lessons were very helpfull to improve my English and they weren't boring because we didn't only study on the book but we did other methods to learn new things.

Read more...

My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
5 Jun 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

CEL Pacific Beach offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

NZ$ 593
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: 75 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 593
Text

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 647
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: 35 - 75 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 647
Text
apartment

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

NZ$ 575
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: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 575
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$ 1,437
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: 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,437
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.
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 »

Read more...
questions

Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from College of English Pacific Beach staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

Ask a question
Show prices