Best English schools in San Diego by category - student age group, leisure/fun
Students < 18 years
Students 18-30 years
Students 31-49 years
Students 50+ years
Students all ages
Quality of teaching
14 language schools in San Diego from 482US$ for a 1 week English course
English course types in San Diego
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General English courses
Universal English language courses allow students to move up the different English levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule.- Learn English & Live With Teacher - San Diego (130)
- Standard English Courses for Adults - San Diego (55)
- English & Culture - San Diego (38)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - San Diego (10)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - San Diego (6)
- Language Year - San Diego (6)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - San Diego (5)
- Afternoon Courses - San Diego (4)
- Evening Courses - San Diego (3)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - San Diego (2)
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English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - San Diego (17)
- TOEFL Preparation Courses - San Diego (16)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - San Diego (16)
- IELTS Preparation Courses - San Diego (12)
- TOEIC Preparation Courses - San Diego (6)
- Cambridge Proficiency Preparation Courses - San Diego (4)
- Other Exams - San Diego (2)
- GMAT Preparation Courses - San Diego (1)
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Junior English courses
Junior English courses are available as a day course or as a package with accommodation and activities included. These are often divided into two age ranges; children and teens. -
Business English courses
Private or group business classes teach the English terminology in a general business environment or specialise in a particular field of interest. -
English plus activity courses
Combination courses of English classes and an after class activity results in a very productive use of time whilst studying abroad as you can perfect your English and a hobby at the same time. -
Private English courses
Weekly packages of English one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse. -
Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category.
San Diego ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in San Diego
What our students said about San Diego
Relaxed, friendly atmosphere, lots of positive encounters with locals. Large selection of really great activities, especially for children. Beautiful beaches, weather was good in July. Often overcast and cool in the morning, sunny and warm from midday, always a pleasant breeze. The sea is choppy and rather cool. The pavements in the city centre are sometimes very dirty and it stinks a lot. There are a lot of homeless people camping by the roadside and leaving a lot of rubbish behind.
SD is a beautiful city with a strong identity. The weather is consistently mild and the party scene and leisure activities are great. Unfortunately, there are a lot of homeless people at the moment. Crime is also increasing dramatically in some neighbourhoods, you just have to be careful when you're out and about.
Cool city to visit, choose places to stay where there are no homeless people and no stink on the street. Very expensive city in terms of hotels.
I highly recommend San Diego for its safety and excellent weather, with plenty of places to explore!
It's a great city to travel to but it's very expensive.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in San Diego
The school is equipped with spacious classrooms, air-conditioning, an equipped kitchen, a large room for rest during breaks. I liked the organisation of the educational process, the principal Mai was pleasant on the first day, gave us a tour of the school and a briefing, we felt at home.
Wonderful school, professional staff, helpful with any questions.
13 August 2024
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 47 years
The teachers' quality was excellent, and the students, who were working adults, took their studies seriously. The small class size provided ample opportunities for in-class conversations.
A very homey school!
12 August 2024
Course: Standard English - 4 weeks
Student age: 48 years
Great team and super, well-prepared teachers. Leisure programme simply fantastic. The school is ideally located in the city centre.
4 March 2024
Course: Standard English - 1 week
Student age: 38 years
Yes , very nice atmosphere, friendly staff . everything top notch
22 January 2024
Course: Standard English - 6 weeks
Student age: 51 years
The people you know.
Classroom space should be expanded.
14 August 2023
Course: English Max - 48 weeks
Student age: 35 years
Information about San Diego
Key Facts about San Diego
- Price index excluding rent: 76* (24% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 69* (31% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:72* (28% cheaper than New York)
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Weather in San Diego
Events in San Diego
11 June 2025 - 06 July 2025The San Diego County Fair runs for about a month every summer and recently has welcomed well over a million visitors each season. The fair has a different theme every year and hundreds of attractions that keep people coming back.
19 July 2025 - 20 July 2025Three days of events celebrating LGBT pride, including a music festival, a rally, and a parade, all in one of the most forward-thinking places in the U.S.
24 July 2025 - 27 July 2025Possibly the largest convention of its kind in the world, Comic-Con San Diego is four days of comic-lovers heaven. Over the years the convention has grown to include books and film even remotely related to the genre: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, manga & anime, games and accessories.
December 2025Every year, the community of La Jolla in San Diego put on a Christmas Parade complete with marching bands, all kinds of performers, and Santa Claus too, of course. The parade has a different theme each year.
What to do in San Diego
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: San Diego Airport - Lindbergh Field & Terminal 1, Broadway & Front St.; Broadway & 1st Av, Broadway 6 5th Av
Taxi: 7 minutes drive to city center of San Diego
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 80 minutes.
Main stops: San Diego Airport, LAX Airport
Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of San Diego
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