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EC English
San Diego, USA

1225 Prospect St., Suite 200 - CA 92037 San Diego - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • School is in beautiful La Jolla
  • Outdoor terrace with sea views
  • A short walk away from the beach
  • Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
  • Class time is shorter than in other schools at 45 minutes per lesson.

Location: EC English San Diego is located in the beautiful, sun-filled San Diego, in California, USA. The school is housed within the prestigious La Jolla area of the city. La Jolla is a clean and safe neighbourhood, known for seal spotting, surfing and sunbathing, within walking distance of many attractions, shops and the beautiful coastline! Local attractions such as La Jolla Cove, Boomer Beach, La Jolla Underwater Park and Rocky Point are all close by, students of EC San Diego having all they need to reach their language goals whilst having a fantastic time. San Diego International Airport is within a 20-minute drive of the school, ensuring that international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The school's facilities offer everything adult students may need to reach their language goals from a motivating and friendly environment. Facilities include a library, lounge area, computer lab, rooftop terrace and free WIFI throughout the premises. Classrooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: EC San Diego can assist with accommodation in various Homestay, Residence and Aparthotel facilities local to the school. Meal plans and double room facilities for students travelling together are also available.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

EC San Diego offers participants 20 classes per week in their sunny location, not far from excellent surf spots and the major-league baseball stadium.

All students will be assigned to a group that is suitable for their level, from beginner all the way up to advanced. The teaching staff are passionate and motivated when it comes to making sure every student gets the results they are looking for, and they often host workshops focused on developing a variety of skills - which might include CV writing, or pronunciation skills.

You will meet plenty of new people, usually from different countries around the world. This means you’re in an environment where people are looking for company, and you’ll find great language practice partners straight away.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
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.
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes three days per week.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.

Core Classes and Special Focus Classes from Monday to Friday.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.

Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for USD 155 each.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course consists of General English lessons and English in the City lessons. These lessons are focused around learning more about the city you are learning English in. You will learn about the art and culture and focus on how the locals use the language. Depending on the available timetable, students enrolled in this course will be taken outside the classroom 1 or 2 times per week. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and an exit test. Students will receive a certificate on completion in recognition of the skills they have learnt.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes three days per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.

Core Classes and Special Focus Classes from Monday to Friday.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Work & Study
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

The price listed includes the General English 20 ONLY. Please, note that there's the Virtual Internships Placement Fee of USD 1300.

Internship duration: From 4 to 16 weeks (minimum 120 hours).

If not combining with an EC language course, a level test fee of USD 75 will also apply.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
4-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Business
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course includes general English lessons and English for work lessons. These lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 15 Sep 2025
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is designed to prepare the students for the FCE exam.
Exam fees are not included.

Last exam date is scheduled to fall on Nov 25, but due to the Thanksgiving holiday Nov 27–28 testing will either occur during the last week of the program or week following. Details will be available one month prior to course start.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
10 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
14 Mar 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 25 Nov 2025
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 14 Mar 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 25 Nov 2025
Special Offers:
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Last exam date is scheduled to fall on Nov 25, but due to the Thanksgiving holiday Nov 27–28 testing will either occur during the last week of the program or week following. Details will be available one month prior to course start.

General English 20 plus 10 Cambridge Exam Preparation lessons.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
14 Mar 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 25 Nov 2025
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 15 Sep 2025
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is designed to prepare the students for the CAE exam.
Exam fees are not included.

Last exam date is scheduled to fall on Nov 26, but due to the Thanksgiving holiday Nov 27–28 testing will either occur during the last week of the program or week following. Details will be available one month prior to course start.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
10 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
22 Mar 2025, 04 Jun 2025, 26 Nov 2025
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 15 Sep 2025
Special Offers:
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Last exam date is scheduled to fall on Nov 26, but due to the Thanksgiving holiday Nov 27–28 testing will either occur during the last week of the program or week following. Details will be available one month prior to course start.

General English 20 plus 10 Cambridge Exam Preparation lessons.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Language Plus Activity
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 surfing lessons per week.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for EC English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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  • Using computers
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  • Interactive whiteboard
    Interactive whiteboard8/9
  • Students in class
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Student opinions about EC English, San Diego

3.0
Overall school rating of
EC English, San Diego
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Facilities
3.0 
Social activities
3.0 
Organisation
4.5 
Course
Quality of teaching
3.5 
Value for money
3.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Great location, close to the sea, international participants and nice teachers
Details of the review
Other comments very good organization
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2013 by Bjoern Roesler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 EC English San DiegoAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating3.04.1
Location of the school0.04.8
Facilities3.03.8
Social activities3.03.8
Organisation4.54.1
Quality of teaching3.54.1
Value for money3.03.7
Homestay5.04.0
Shared flat5.03.9

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETALTONAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2008

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some 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: 22
Additional comment about facilities of school
* Outdoor terrace with sea views

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 22%
Brazil 19%
Switzerland 15%
Japan 12%
Korea 10%
Italy 4%
France 2%
Other nationalities 16%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 63%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 2%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Throughout the year: 55
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 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

Students under 18 must book homestay accommodation, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.

High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
  • Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 20 (per week).
  • US Priority International Mail: USD 40.
  • Course material:
    From 1 to 11 weks: USD 10 per week,
    From 12 to 23 weeks: USD 120.
    Courses of 24 weeks or more: USD 140.

    Classes are offered every day in the mornings. Exact schedules will vary depending on season and course booked.


Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
550 US$ one way
1100 US$ return (both ways)
San Diego International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is San Diego International Airport.
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

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- BBQ at the beach.
- Conversation class.
- Pronunciation class.
- Monthly birthday celebration.
- Volunteer activities.

Adults - Paid activities

- Surf classes.
- Las Vegas trip.
- Amusement parks.
- Hollywood & Venice Beach.
- San Diego Zoo trip.
- Sea World.
- Grand Canyon.
activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Accommodation

Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
60 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
70 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
60 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
55 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
75 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Check-in
Saturday 15:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
75 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Check-in
Saturday 15:30 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
125 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$

Student Testimonial Videos

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FAQ about EC English, San Diego

I am interested in taking an English course in San Diego. I would like to take a class over 30.
Currently (2024), we do not have partner schools in San Diego exclusively for students over 30. We have a specific programme, Home Tuition, where you live and study in the teacher's home, or we can suggest the EC school: it is a school chain where the average age of students tends to be higher than other schools in the area. You could for example choose a Business English course, there are usually older students there.
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 02, 2024
What is the most popular accommodation offered by EC English?
The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English
Is airport pickup offered by EC English?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (550 US$), San Diego International Airport (150 US$)
Which countries are students of EC English from?
The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 22% representation, followed by students from Brazil (19%) and Switzerland (15%).
EC English offers courses for which ages?
EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of EC English

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Tax registration ID: 95-4304137

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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
80 US$
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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