Connect English - Valley Campus 
San Diego, USA
4560 Alvarado Canyon Road - 92120 San Diego - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Many interesting cultural, sporting and social activities are offered.
- Located just meters away from a major public transportation center for safe and convenient access to attractions.
Location: Connect English - Valley Campus San Diego is located on the outskirts of the bustling Californian city of San Diego. The school is housed in the Mission Valley neighbourhood of Grantville, within a short drive of several commercial shopping centres, supermarkets, hiking routes and eateries. There are several links to public transport in the area.
Getting around: The school is a moment's walk from the Grantville bus and tram stations, leaving the centre of San Diego and its attractions within a 50-minute journey via public transport.
Social and cultural: Although the school is on the outskirts of the city, Connect English - Valley Campus provides valuable insights for students who would like to take in the sites of San Diego and its surroundings via its weekly activities calendar.
English Courses
General Language
English Max
For the summer, only limited places left!18 lessons per week | 30 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from290US$276US$ / week More
English Max
For the summer, only limited places left!
18 lessons per week | 30 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
290US$276US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 290 276 | 435 414 | 510 485 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1640 1558 | 2088 1984 | 3062 2909 | 3318 3153 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:25
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:25
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 30 / Average: 23
Lesson duration
60 min
Student comments about "English Max" at Connect English - Valley Campus
Silvia
"No."
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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English Focus12 lessons per week | 30 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from265US$252US$ / week More
English Focus
12 lessons per week | 30 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
265US$252US$ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 265 252 | 398 379 | 466 443 | 530 504 | 663 630 | 795 756 | 928 882 | 1060 1007 | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Business English18 lessons per week | 30 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from290US$276US$ / week More
Business English
18 lessons per week | 30 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
290US$276US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 290 276 | 435 414 | 510 485 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1640 1558 | 2088 1984 | 3062 2909 | 3318 3153 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Students per class
Maximum: 30 / Average: 23
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Business English Evening18 lessons per week | 30 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from290US$276US$ / week More
Business English Evening
18 lessons per week | 30 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
290US$276US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 290 276 | 435 414 | 510 485 | 580 551 | 725 689 | 870 827 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1640 1558 | 2088 1984 | 3062 2909 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 30 / Average: 23
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Max
For the summer, only limited places left!18 lessons per week | 35 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from290US$276US$ / week More
TOEFL Max
For the summer, only limited places left!
18 lessons per week | 35 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
290US$276US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 290 276 | 435 414 | 510 485 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1640 1558 | 2088 1984 | 3062 2909 | 3318 3153 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:10 - 13:25
Morning: 9:00 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:10 - 13:25
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 35 / Average:
Lesson duration
60 min
Average TOEFL exam score of former students of this course
85
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Connect English - Valley Campus include
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about Connect English - Valley Campus, San Diego
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Silvia
35 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The people you know.”
“Too many students per class, classes too small and badly distributed.”
Insider tip: “None.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: No.
Other comments Classroom space should be expanded.
Course: English Max - 48 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2023 by Silvia Olmeda
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Connect English - Valley Campus
Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
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 Connect English - Valley Campus and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2012
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 25% |
| China | 20% |
| Japan | 20% |
| Thailand | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | 15% |
| Korea | 5% |
| France | 3% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 45% |
| 25-34 years | 45% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 180
Throughout the year: 180
Minimum age of students
15 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Connect English - Valley Campus
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 100 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses
Inscription fees:
EGoals (No visa required): USD 25.
No F-1 Students: USD 75.
F-1 Students: USD 365.
App Fee (B1/B2 visa): USD 125.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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
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:
200 US$ one way
400 US$ return (both ways)
400 US$ return (both ways)
San Diego International Airport:
75 US$ one way
150 US$ return (both ways)
150 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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Pronunciation class.
- Soccer match.
- Hikes and excursions.
- Soccer match.
- Hikes and excursions.
Adults - Paid activities
Some activities may carry a small charge.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 5 km |
| Baseball | | 10 km |
| Basketball | | 5 km |
| Cooking | | 5 km |
| Dancing | | 5 km |
| Diving | | 10 km |
| Field Hockey | | 5 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
| Golf | | 5 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 10 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 2 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | | 10 km |
| Sailing | | 10 km |
| Skiing | | 193 km |
| Squash | | 5 km |
| Swimming | | 5 km |
| Table Tennis | | 5 km |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 10 km |
| Windsurfing | | 10 km |
| Yoga | | 3 km |
Questions and answers about Connect English - Valley Campus
- What day do the courses start? Is it always Monday? I will probably only be able to arrive on Monday or Tuesday because of the flights.“Our official start date in on Mondays but that's fine if you miss 1 or 2 days of classes.”Fabiana, Adminstration from Connect English - Valley Campus, San Diego - Jan 22, 2025
FAQ about Connect English - Valley Campus, San Diego
- I'm from Russia, I want to buy courses in the U.S. for 2 at least 4 months. Do you now have students who come from Russia?
“What are the nationalities of the students you enroll in your programmes?”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022 - What is the probability that I will get a visa and be allowed into the country? Are there any statistics?“The school knows that the process with obtaining visas is a bit delayed, if before it was about 2 weeks, now it can take up to a month, it all depends on the Consulate. The school's European company does not work with visa centers or Consulates directly, they prepare documents for students to study, which must be attached to the full list of documents for a visa, but they do not inform students what documents for a visa are needed, or the probability of obtaining it.
The consulate reviews each visa application individually; it considers the student's financial situation (bank statements, account activity, etc.) and a reference from work or study. Since the school is not related to such documents, it is difficult for them to answer your question about the percentage of probability of getting the visa requested, as it is a different case for each person. ”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022 - What is the number of students per class at Connect English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Connect English varies from 30 students (English Max) to 35 students (TOEFL Max)
- Which countries are students of Connect English - Valley Campus from?The highest Nationality percentage at Connect English - Valley Campus comes from Brazil with a 25% representation, followed by students from China (20%) and Japan (20%).
- Connect English - Valley Campus offers courses for which ages?Connect English - Valley Campus offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Connect English - Valley Campus
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Sacco-Cooke Unlimited, LLC | Tax registration ID: EIN26-4109285
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)
100 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.
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This is an evening course based around learning Business English, which is on Monday to Thursday from 17:00 to 21:30.