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General English Intensive (20 lessons/week)

CEL San Diego

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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 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 - 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
(23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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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
12

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
9%
South Korea
8%
Italy
4%
Saudi Arabia
4%
Spain
3%
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
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

CEL San Diego 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
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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: 75 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 647
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Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 1,033
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$ 1,033
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Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 566
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$ 566
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CEL Shared Apartment Superior Pacific Beach - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 718
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$ 718
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: 40 minutes by bus
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.
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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.

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