EC English Language Schools: San Diego
1225 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA CA 92037, USA
EC English Language Schools: San Diego
The Academic Semester/Year course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates. The additional 4 lessons in this course allow students extra time to learn and practice all of their newly learned skills.
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood
Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.
Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.
EC 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 schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 11 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 25 years old (22 in the summer) |
EC San Diego's English language school is located on the always trendy Prospect Street with great beaches nearby, spectacular sea views and backed by the steep slopes of Mt. Soledad, making it a wonderfully relaxing place to learn English. Modern classrooms, small class sizes, and friendly and professional staff further enrich a positive learning environment.The goal at EC San Diego is to ensure that students leave with an improved level of English.
Launched: 2008
Center capacity: 120
Classrooms: 8
Minimum age: 16
Students per class: Average 12 (Max. 15)
School Includes
8 classrooms + computer lab
Free wireless internet access throughout the centre
Modern facility
Custom built for EC
Student lounge
Social and cultural programme
Close access to La Jolla beach
University Admissions Service
The nationality and age mix at EC English Language Schools: San Diego varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 22.
EC 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.
EC San Diego is located in the beautiful area of La Jolla, well-known for its up-market shopping and incredible coastline, where seals can be spotted next to surfers and sunbathers! The school is bright and airy with ocean views, an outdoor terrace and a truly relaxed Californian atmosphere.
I like my classmates. They were very fun and each of them has their dream.
Without them I couldn't improve English within short time. The location of EC was awesome. The teachers are fantastic too.
All of them have their passion on teaching English and being together with young people.
House was a little far but very nice. The host didn't only provide good meals but also corrected my English a lot.
The build-up from the classes was great. I had great teachers. They explained everything and the lessons were always fun! The school’s location was perfect! If you walked 15 minutes by foot, you were already at the wonderful La Jolla Shores. Also, the activities were greatly planned and you could choose a lot of different stuff to do! I am very happy that I was at EC San Diego.
Show details » Read more...I had a great time at La Jolla. The teachers were excellent.
Show details » Read more...First of all I improved my skills in English and that was the point for me. I moved up only one level from low into intermediate. I was hoping to do more but I didn't get enough time. The academic director’s name was Ms. Heather. She was laughing at me but I didn't care. I tried to do my best and I went to the self study section and Mr. Daniel Heckmyer helped me a lot in improving my writing skills. After that I took a level test and I passed. My goal was improving but the academic director wasn't really helpful. She just gave me a chance after she was laughing. About teachers Mr. brine was really creative and useful. The activities were fun but about the same thing every month. However we have fun in the classes. It was most of the time without any air conditioning. About my host family, they were really good. They were easygoing. Finally I paid for my health insurance and I didn't get it from school or in my email box. I asked the front desk in EC San Diego but they didn't know anything. Next seven months I would like to be in EC again if I hear new changes to make it the best.
Regards
Rawwad Al Zahrani
It was a unique experience. At first I thought it was going to be like a typical class but even my first day was great! I loved every single teacher I had the chance to know and all my classmates are such great people and even now we're still friends. Every day I would laugh and just have a good time... I loved going to this school.
Show details » Read more...There are very friendly and professional teachers. I met a lot of interesting people there. I like my class and all my friends. Location is very beautiful and convenient. I would recommend this school for everybody who wants to study English!
Show details » Read more...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 between 45 - 65 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
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in San Diego, but this tends to be more expensive. EC San Diego provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
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 $80 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.
The closest airport to the school is San Diego International Airport (SAN).
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from San Diego International Airport is $100. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.
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.
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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