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CEL College of English Language DowntownSan Diego, USA

233 A Street, Suite 400, 4th Floor - 92101 San Diego - see on map
What we like about the school
  • The popular Horton Plaza shopping mall is within a few-minute walk from the school.
  • Orientation and city tour for new students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 20%
18-24 years 45%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 11%
>50 years 4%

Location: CEL College of English Language Downtown San Diego is located in the vibrant coastal city of San Diego, California, USA. Housed in the heart of Downtown San Diego and close to Broadway, the school is in a unique location for any student wishing to study in the centre of the bustling and popular American city. There are many amenities, links to public transport and attractions nearby. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include the Balboa Theatre, the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy, the Maritime Museum of San Diego, the San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park and much more.

Course selection: The school offers a fantastic range of English courses, with something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English courses taught over various schedules and intensities, students can also take the Academic Year programme and Exam Preparation (TOEFL). Please note that some exam courses have specific start dates and course durations. Students interested in surfing also have the opportunity to take English & Surfing programmes. Teen programmes are also readily available during the summer months for students aged 12-18 years.

Accommodation: CEL Downtown San Diego can provide accommodation in Homestay, shared apartments and residences throughout the year, subject to availability. Please note that the distance to, and travel times from, the school can vary.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for CEL College of English Language Downtown include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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CEL College of English Language Downtown (CEL)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPALTOQESEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA, English USA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at CEL College of English Language Downtown and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1981
Legal name/parent company
College of English Language Inc. | Tax registration ID: 33-0169378

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 21%
Brazil 12%
Switzerland 12%
Korea 12%
Saudi Arabia 6%
Germany 6%
Italy 5%
Other nationalities 26%

Information for all courses offered by CEL College of English Language Downtown

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 US$ per week.
Comments about courses

Optional health insurance: USD 4 per day.
Course change fee: USD 75.
College/University counseling fee: USD 500.

Classes missed on 29 Nov will be made up.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Los Angeles International Airport:
500 US$ one way
1000 US$ return (both ways)
San Diego International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near San Diego and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our San Diego page. For flight comparisons to San Diego, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Conversation groups.

Adults - Paid activities

Surf lessons, excursions

Junior - Free activities

As part of teen program: Paddleboarding, SeaWorld, Disneyland, Belmont Park, Escape Room, Fashion Valley, Baseball game, and more.

Junior - Paid activities

Surf lessons, excursions
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
 Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)

Accommodation

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FAQ about CEL College of English Language Downtown, San Diego

  • Yes, we have the following courses:
    Half day: English lessons only.
    Full day: English lessons + lunch + activities(in the afternoon).
    Full package: English lessons + lunch + activities(in the afternoon) + Homestay(Twin/HB).
    Ellie Satto, Admissions & Housing Coordinator from CEL College of English Language Downtown - Feb 11, 2020
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (500 US$), San Diego International Airport (150 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at College of English varies from 1 students (One to One) to 15 students (Teen Programme)
  • 100% of teachers at CEL College of English Language Downtown hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at CEL College of English Language Downtown comes from Japan with a 21% representation, followed by students from Brazil (12%) and Korea (12%).
  • CEL College of English Language Downtown offers courses from 14 years (Teen Programme, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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