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Converse International School of Languages, San Diego, USA

What we like about the school

  • Small class sizes

Converse International School of Languages

The language school Converse International School of Languages was founded in San Diego, USA in 1972. CISL San Diego is conveniently located in the Gaslamp District in downtown. The school is close to the best restaurants, bars, and nightlife of the city.

The school address is: 636 Broadway Suite 210, 92101 - San Diego, USA (see on map)

Accreditations and Quality seals

AAIEPNAFSAWYSE/FIYTOSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEnglish USA

School Size:

Facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

Facilities for disabled students

  • Wheelchair access to classroom

  • Wheelchair access to reception

Classroom equipment

  • TV in all classrooms

  • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

  • Air conditioning in all classrooms

  • Heating in all classrooms

  • Ample natural light in all classrooms

Number of classrooms:

30

Number of public PC workstations:

15

Prices include

  • Internet access and use of school computers
  • Wireless LAN zone at school
  • Free certificate of course attendance
  • Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Course material:

Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.

Average number of students

  • Adult courses in summer: 300
  • Adult courses throughout the year: 200
  • Junior courses in summer: 50

Average age of students

Average number of levels

  • Adult courses in summer: 10
  • Adult courses throughout the year: 10
  • Junior courses in summer: 10
  • Junior courses throughout the year: 10

Minimum age of students

  • 18 years
  • 13 years for specific Junior courses

The school is an official exam center

The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

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):

13
6
9
15
5
10
9
17
0
5
10
15
20

Optional airport transfer

San Diego International Airport:
80 US$ pick up
160 US$ return (both ways)

Days without class

In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 28.May.2018, 04.Jul.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 22.Nov.2018, 23.Nov.2018, 24.Dec.2018, 25.Dec.2018In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 27.May.2019, 04.Jul.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 28.Nov.2019, 29.Nov.2019, 24.Dec.2019 - 25.Dec.2019

If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.

English Courses

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Intensive English Recommended English course Most Popular English course
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 28 | Max. group size: 8
Less
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 13 25
Price in US$ -- 870 827 1275 1212 1680 1596 2100 1995 2520 2394 3320 3154 4150 3943 4980 4731 5135 4879 9750 9263
Standard + afternoon elective: conversational English, business English or English for academic purposes.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30  - 15:10
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Standard English Popular English course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
Less
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 13 25
Price in US$ -- 700 665 1020 969 1340 1273 1675 1592 2010 1910 2640 2508 3300 3135 3960 3762 4030 3829 7625 7244
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Afternoon Elective
Lessons per week: 8 | Max. group size: 8
119 US$ per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price in US$ -- 250 238 375 357 500 475 625 594 750 713 875 832 1000 950 1125 1069 1250 1188 1500 1425
Options: conversational English, business English or English for academic purposes.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 50 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: 13:30  - 15:10
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Career English
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
539 US$ per week (Based on the price of 6 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ -- -- -- -- -- 3400 3230 -- -- -- -- --
6 weeks of English classes (Standard English) followed by a 6 or 8 weeks placement with a local business.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
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Executive English Individual Course
Lessons per week: 15 | Max. group size: 8
1098 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week
Price in US$ 1155 1098 2310 2195 3465 3292 4620 4389 5775 5487 6930 6584 8085 7681 9240 8778 11550 10973 13860 13167 1155 1098
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
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Executive English
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
708 US$ per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price in US$ -- 1510 1435 2250 2138 2980 2831 3725 3539 4470 4247 5215 4955 5880 5586 6615 6285 7350 6983 8820 8379
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
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TOEFL Preparation course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
332 US$ per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ -- -- -- 1395 1326 -- 2095 1991 -- -- -- -- --
4-week course: 04.06, 02.07, 26.11.
6-week course: 08.01, 26.02, 16.04, 13.08, 08.10.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 26.Feb.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 26.Nov.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 01.Apr.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Exam fee
185 US$
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Cambridge FCE Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
0 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3465 3292 -- 4125 3919
9-week course: 08.01, 09.04, 18.06, 01.10.
11-week course: 26.03, 17.09.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 25.Mar.2019, 08.Apr.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Exam dates
12.Mar.2018 - 16.Mar.2018, 11.Jun.2018 - 15.Jun.2018, 20.Aug.2018 - 24.Aug.2018, 03.Dec.2018 - 07.Dec.2018
Exam fee
350 US$
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Cambridge FCE Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 28 | Max. group size: 8
0 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3735 3549 -- 4565 4337
9-week course: 08.01, 09.04, 18.06, 01.10.
11-week course: 26.03, 17.09.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 25.Mar.2019, 08.Apr.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30  - 15:10
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Exam dates
12.Mar.2018 - 16.Mar.2018, 11.Jun.2018 - 15.Jun.2018, 20.Aug.2018 - 24.Aug.2018, 03.Dec.2018 - 07.Dec.2018
Exam fee
350 US$
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Cambridge CAE Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
366 US$ per week (Based on the price of 8 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3080 2926 3465 3292 -- 4125 3919
8-week: 02.01.
9-week course: 09.04, 18.06, 01.10.
11-week course: 26.03, 17.09.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jan.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Exam dates
26.Feb.2018 - 02.Mar.2018, 11.Jun.2018 - 15.Jun.2018, 20.Aug.2018 - 24.Aug.2018, 03.Dec.2018 - 07.Dec.2018
Exam fee
350 US$
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Cambridge CAE Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 28 | Max. group size: 8
383 US$ per week (Based on the price of 8 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3220 3059 3735 3549 -- 4565 4337
8-week: 02.01.
9-week course: 09.04, 18.06, 01.10.
11-week course: 26.03, 17.09.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jan.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 25.Mar.2019, 08.Apr.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Exam dates
26.Feb.2018 - 02.Mar.2018, 11.Jun.2018 - 15.Jun.2018, 20.Aug.2018 - 24.Aug.2018, 03.Dec.2018 - 07.Dec.2018
Exam fee
350 US$
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IELTS Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
357 US$ per week (Based on the price of 6 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ -- -- -- -- -- 2250 2138 -- -- -- -- 4125 3919
6-week course only possible starting date is 29.01.
Starting dates
2018: 29.Jan.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 24.Sep.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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  - 12:40
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Exam fee
225 US$
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Note: All courses offered by Converse International School of Languages, San Diego can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
School's administrative fee: 125.00 US$
Individual classesSingle 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.

Accommodation

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Vantaggio State Student Residence Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
Double room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 740 US$ per month
Less
weeks 1 2 3 4 Additional Week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$ -- -- -- 740 185 500
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Cleaning fee: USD 30-60.
Price extra night:
30 US$ (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
25 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates

High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
Executive Homestay
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1400 US$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 Additional Week One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ -- 830 1104 1400 -- 75
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price extra night:
70 US$ (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
40 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Breakfast & 1 meal, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Dates

High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
Homestay
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1260 US$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 Additional Week One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ -- 756 1005 1260 -- 75
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price extra night:
60 US$ (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
40 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Dates

High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
Homestay
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1100 US$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 Additional Week One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ -- 650 900 1100 -- 75
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price extra night:
55 US$ (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
40 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Dates

High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
Vantaggio Gaslamp
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1500 US$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 Additional Week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$ -- 1125 1500 1500 375 500
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Cleaning fee: USD 30-60.
Price extra night:
55 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates

High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
Vantaggio Gaslamp
Double room, No meals
From 820 US$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 Additional Week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$ -- -- 820 820 205 500
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Cleaning fee: USD 30-60.
Price extra night:
40 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates

High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
Vantaggio State Student Residence
Single room, No meals
From 1120 US$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 Additional Week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$ -- 825 1120 1120 280 500
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Cleaning fee: USD 30-60.
Price extra night:
40 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
25 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates

High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$

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