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EF International Language CenterSan Diego, USA

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Price at School 790€
From 751€ per week
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What we like about the school
  • Fitness facilities includes a fully-equipped gym, dance studio, sand volleyball courts and football fields.
  • Student leisure amenities include a movie theatre, foosball table and outdoor terrace for amazing views.
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • One of the oldest English schools in San Diego founded in 1965
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: EF International Language Center San Diego is located in the vibrant and friendly city of San Diego, California, USA. The school is housed in new campus facilities in the esteemed Point Loma neighbourhood and offers students many on-site amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a dance studio and much more. There are several shopping malls, cafés and eateries, in addition to many attractions close by, ensuring that students have all they need to enjoy their time in San Diego. EF San Diego has excellent access to public transport, allowing that the beaches and coves of La Jolla, Mission Beach and other sites such as the Balboa and Belmont Parks, are just shorts trips from the school. San Diego International Airport is within 3 kilometres of the school, ensuring all international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The school offers facilities complete to give adult students a unique and pleasant experience in San Diego. The facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, dance studio, movie theatre, a gym, volleyball courts, table games and free WIFI. Each classroom is equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Social and Cultural: EF San Diego regularly organises weekend trips to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
  • The language school EF International Language Center was founded in San Diego, USA in 1965.
  • Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
  • Abbreviated name of school: EF San Diego
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.

Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in San Diego. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:

  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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, 12 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 05 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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.

Our price includes

  • 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 before arrival
Note: All courses offered by EF International Language Center, San Diego can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Foosball and billard tables
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  • Team work after lessons
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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EF International Language Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Billiards

  • Gym

  • Volleyball court

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Table tennis

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • There is a large community of Saudi students. The cafeteria does not offer Halal but many students have chosen the vegetarian menu instead.
  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 35
    Number of public PC workstations: 50
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Size of wheelchair will matter; and student will need to be able to move in & out of wheelchair on their own.

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses

Airport transfer

Los Angeles International Airport:
580 € return (both ways)
San Diego International Airport:
110 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around San Diego and how to get from the airport to San Diego on your own here on our San Diego page.

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)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
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
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities:
- Movie nights (movie theater on-campus)
- Soccer (soccer field on-campus)
- Volleyball (sand volleyball court on-campus)
- Pool parties (pool on-campus)
- Yoga/Dance classes (studio on-campus)
- Fitness (fitness gym on-campus)
- Outdoor markets

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Gulls Hockey Games USD 20 (5-minute walk from EF, meals not included)
- Sea World USD 100 (transportation not included, $5 by public transit, 4km from EF, meals not included)
- San Diego Zoo USD 40 (transportation included, meals not included)
- Cinemas USD 12-USD 15 (10-minute walk from EF, meals not included)
- Surf Lesson USD 65 (transportation included with 6+ participants, meals not included)
- Concerts USD 20-USD 200 (assistance available upon request, transportation/meals not included)

Action and Discovery Packs:

- Action Pack - Surf Pack San Diego - (APSDO) 160 USD

- Action Pack - Disneyland Adventure - (AP2SDO) 215 USD
- Discovery Pack - San Diego Zoo - (DCPSDO) 40 USD
- Discovery Pack - Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Tour - (DCP2SDO) 540 USD
- Discovery Pack - Los Angeles & Universal Studios - (DCP3SDO) 395 USD

Accommodation

Map  

3455 Kenyon Street - 92110 San Diego
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Questions and answers about EF International Language Center

  • The EF school can offer you accommodation only for the duration of your course. Alternatively, you can book, for example, accommodation only for the first 2 weeks of your course and find your own accommodation for the rest of your stay, or you can choose not to book accommodation with the school and find your own. What they cannot offer you is accommodation if you are no longer taking a course with them.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 07, 2023
  • The EF school can offer you accommodation only for the duration of your course. Alternatively, you can book, for example, accommodation only for the first 2 weeks of your course and find your own accommodation for the rest of your stay, or you can choose not to book accommodation with the school and find your own. What they cannot offer you is accommodation if you are no longer taking a course with them.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 07, 2023

FAQ about EF International Language Center,

  • English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 751 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport ( €), San Diego International Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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