EC San Diego ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
EC San Diego's English language school is located on the always trendy Prospect Street in the La Jolla (pronounced 'la-hoya') area, with its great beaches, spectacular sea views and backed by the steep slopes of Mt. Soledad. La Jolla has a Mediterranean feel and enjoys a unique climate which seldom drops below 10 degrees or rises above 32 degrees. The bustling business district offers unique boutiques, art galleries, outdoor restaurants and the surrounding residential area is a charming mix of traditional Spanish architecture, eccentric modern designs and everything in-between.
San Diego is the oldest, and apart from LA, the biggest city in California. Blue skies and enviable sunlight shine down on 70 miles of beaches. Bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego offers unrivaled options for learning English and pleasure. Let your time here create a new appreciation for all the good things life has to offer. From thrilling ocean adventures, swimming, surfing or scuba diving along the many beautiful beaches, chilled-out siestas under the shadow of palm trees, hiking in the desert, playing golf at more than 90 courses including Torrey Pines, exploring the 15 museums of America's largest cultural park at Balboa Park. However you spend your time in San Diego, it will teach you a new way of life - full of fun, relaxation and beauty. Relax. Soak up San Diego!
LEARNING ENGLISH AT EC SAN DIEGO
Our goal at EC San Diego is to ensure that you leave us with an improved level of English and we will do all that we can to make sure that it happens. In fact, we guarantee that if you fully participate yourself in lessons, your English level will improve.
We know that you have a goal and a special reason to learn English. Accordingly, our English language courses are created with people like you in mind. We have classes to suit every level of English ability and specific courses for Business English and Exam Preparation (we are one of the few schools in America to teach Cambridge ESOL).
If you want to learn English with classmates or individually, we have an English course for you.
Our teachers will build your confidence, encouraging you to speak as much as possible, correcting your mistakes to help you improve.
Our classrooms are secure places where lessons are interactive, challenging and fun. You will be shown how to develop the level of English you had when you arrived and how to access it immediately and effectively. At our English language school you not only practise your speaking skills, but also your listening, reading and writing, so your English ability will improve as a whole. To create a more natural environment for you to practise in, you will learn English from more than one teacher, giving you the chance to interact with different native speakers.
Outside of the classroom we will provide you with the opportunity to mix and practise your English naturally with fellow students and in the local community with our social programmes and on excursions. All in all, we want you to make the most of your time in San Diego and leave with a new confidence and real improvement in your English.
ENGLISH COURSES AT EC SAN DIEGO
ENGLISH COURSES AT EC
Whether you want to improve your English language skills for business or self improvement, intend to sit for accredited exams, or are looking for some well-spent time abroad, with EC English language schools you will be sure to find an English course that’s right for you.
GENERAL ENGLISH: General English is our standard course which gives you a good solid foundation in all aspects of the English language. The course provides the essential structures and vocabulary you need, using a course book and supplementary materials, while giving you plenty of practice in all four language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
With regular Speaking and Listening practice and new language input, the course is designed to improve your level and to maximise your ability to use all the English you know. You will have two teachers, one of whom will be your class teacher who will look after your academic progress throughout your stay.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH: 30 Lessons per week; 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
Make the most of your time abroad with this fast track learning course. The Intensive English course is the same as our General English programme but with the advantage of two extra lessons in the afternoon (30 lessons per week). This gives you more study time, enabling you to progress and gain greater fluency and accuracy at a faster pace. Your teachers will guide your progress every step of the way.
EXAM PREPARATION COURSES: 20 or 30 Lessons per week / 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
If you want to gain entrance into an English speaking university, have a competitive edge when applying for a job, enhance your career or move to a different country, you need an internationally recognised qualification. Certification will prove you have the necessary standard of English language skills required by employers and universities.
We provide a number of Exam Preparation Courses which guarantee to improve your English and prepare you for your chosen examination. You will enjoy the highly structured course and our motivational teachers will guide your continual improvement through interesting lessons and topical discussions.
The primary focus of the course is to ensure that you attain or surpass the level of English skills you require to sit your chosen exam. The more time you dedicate to learning English, the more you will improve and therefore achieve your desired exam score. You will also receive exam preparation skills specific to your chosen exam, ensuring that you are 100% prepared on the day of your examination.
We know that every student is different, which is why we combine a structured course with a personal study plan, individual tutorials and a personal reading programme to ensure you maximise your personal potential. To thoroughly prepare for the exam we recommend a 10-13 week study period.
EXAM PREPARATION COURSES AVAILABLE ARE: IELTS & TOEFL crash courses, GMAT and GRE, and Cambridge ESOL examinations, including FCE, CAE and CPE.
ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMME: 20, 24 or 30 Lessons per week / 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
University Access: Studying at an English speaking university can open up a whole world of opportunities for your future. If you would like to embark on an undergraduate degree or post graduate course in an English speaking destination, EC's University Access Programme will provide you with the skills you need to achieve your goals and chosen degree.
The Course: Your English must be at the highest possible level if you want to study at an English speaking university. Without an advanced level of English, you will not achieve the results you are cable of.
Your choice of Exams: You can choose to sit for a Cambridge ESOL exam, IELTS or TOEFL tests to ensure your time spent perfecting your English is qualified by an internationally recognised exam. Preparing for exams also provides you with goals to strive for and more experience taking tests in English under strict academic conditions.
English For Academic Purposes: Your course will be dedicated to preparing you for life in an English speaking university. You will improve your English to an Advanced level, whilst also learning all the techniques needed to succeed in an English speaking university. The English for Academic Purposes course covers the following:
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Academic writing
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Academic reading and critical thinking
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Vocabulary for academic purposes
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Grammar for academic purposes
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Academic listening and note taking
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Academic communication skills
BUSINESS ENGLISH MINI GROUP: 20 Lessons per week / 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
Business English Mini Group course is designed to help you make maximum progress in a limited period. Study together with people from around the world in a small class of 6 people. The aim of this course is to focus on the language needed to conduct core professional skills such as communicating on the telephone confidently, participating effectively in meetings, making clear presentations, conducting negotiations and discussions, writing professional reports, emails and letters.
Together with your teacher you will discuss your English language learning priorities and the core professional skills you wish to focus on. Meeting people from a variety of professional backgrounds adds to the unique experience of this course.
Supplement with Personal Tuition and benefit from both group and private tuition by combining the Business English Mini Group with 10 or 20 Business English One-to-One lessons.(note: this option is only available in low season - 14th Sept to 14th June)
BUSINESS ENGLISH ONE-TO-ONE: Maximise your time with a course specifically created for you. After discussing your language requirements with your teacher we will design a course unique to your requirements. This will include practising English language skills in the work context which are specific to your needs. You could choose to focus on a number of core professional skills or focus on a particular project. We encourage you to bring materials from your workplace in order to perfect your documents and presentations while you are with us.
Whatever your needs, this is the ideal course for making rapid progress in a limited period of time. You can choose to study 20, 30, 40 or 50 lessons per week. Prices given on the right are based on 20 lessons per week.
SPECIALIST BUSINESS ENGLISH ONE-TO-ONE: EC can provide Specialised One-to-One Lessons specific to your profession, for example: English for Marketing, Accountancy, Human Resources, Advertising, Finance, Banking, Tourism and Law.
SEMI-INTENSIVE ENGLISH: The Semi-Intensive course gives you extra classes 2 days per week. The extra time in class helps to further consolidate your English knowledge, allowing you extra time to practice all skills.
FULL IMMERSION: Full Immersion is our most intensive course designed for a one or two week duration. You will combine 40 One-to-One lessons in class with 15 hours out of class in the company of a teacher. By means of an interview on the first day, the course is designed specifically for you. The out of classroom activities are included and are arranged to suit your interests. For example, if you are interested in finance you may wish to visit Lloyds of London when studying at EC London.
Each day you have lunch with a teacher. You will also have 2 accompanied activities and an excursion each week to maximise your exposure to English and provide ‘real life’ opportunities in which to practise and improve your English skills out of the classroom. Throughout your course your progress will be monitored and recorded. At the end of your course you will receive a linguistic profile detailing your strengths, weaknesses, what you have covered, how you have developed, what you now need to do to consolidate your learning and how to improve further after you have returned home
ACCOMMODATION EC SAN DIEGO
EC offers you a variety of accommodation options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for an independent residence, such as a hotel or apartment, or have decided to share with other students or experience daily life with an English speaking host-family, you can be sure that EC will help you find a place you can call a home away from home. Your comfort is our priority.
SAN DIEGO HOMESTAY
Experience more of the American way of life by choosing to do a homestay. Homestaying lets you spend time with an American family, being treated like a family member. It's a great way to naturally practise your English, in a relaxed atmosphere, outside of the classroom, gaining an invaluable insight into American culture. If you are travelling alone, you will be given your own private room. If you are traveling with a friend you can request a shared room
STANDARD HOMESTAY
Homestays are located close to bus lines with an approximate travel time to EC of 45 – 75 minutes (by bus).
You may choose from two meal plans: Breakfast only or Breakfast and Dinner.
Breakfast Only
If you choose this plan are:
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Provided with breakfast foods every morning
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Responsible for your own lunch, snacks and dinner
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Typically quite independent, planning to spend evenings outside the home
Breakfast and Dinner
If you choose this plan are:
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Provided with breakfast foods and dinner every day
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Responsible for your own lunch and snacks
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Seeking more interaction and planning to spend time in the evening at home
SAN DIEGO SHARED APARTMENTS
If you want an independent lifestyle you might prefer to stay in an apartment. All our apartments are located in a luxury complex, conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets.
Costa Verde Villa - The La Jolla Village Square mall is only minutes away. Taking the bus from the stop outside the residence, EC is approximately 35 minutes away (15 minutes if you drive). The city centre is reachable in 20 minutes. Apartment complex facilities include a fitness centre, swimming pool and BBQ area, internet and telephone access, and business centre.
Bay Pointe is in the fashionable Mission Beach area. Chilled out by day and the place to be for easygoing nightlife in the evenings. This accommodation has wonderful amenities and a resort- like feel.
COSTA VERDE VILLAGE: Do you want to meet new people from around the world? Then you should try a Student Shared Apartment. Each apartment accommodates a maximum of four students. Two bedrooms in each apartment means you will be sharing with other students. EC will try to place you away from people from your own country, so you will speak English at home too. Apartments have one or two shared bathrooms, a living room and dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing your own meals.
Amenities Include:
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Fully furnished luxury units
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Patios and balconies
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Large screen movie theatre
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Access to tennis and basketball courts
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Bed linens and towels
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Cable television and telephone
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Business centre with fax, copier and computers
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Washer and dryer in unit
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Fully equipped kitchens
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Heated swimming pools and Jacuzzi
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Fitness Centre
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Barbecue area
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Parking
EC SAN DIEGO BAY POINTE ACCOMMODATION: A great destination like San Diego deserves great accommodation and so we are pleased to announce our excellent new accommodation option for you in desirable Mission Beach. Here you will have miles of golden beaches for a neighbour in this relaxed by-day neighbourhood. In the evening the Mission Beach is the place to be for bars, restaurants and other wonderful hot-spots. Choose from single or shared apartments with private bathroom and a self-catering kitchen. Feeling more like a resort than your typical student accommodation, you’ll have access to a heated Olympic-size pool, male and female saunas, separate cardio room and weight room, basketball courts, lighted tennis courts with an on-site tennis pro shop and a newly opened business center. Bay Pointe also has hosted water and ground aerobics, and offer movie nights in their in-house theatre room. Each apartment includes a spacious balcony or patio, walk-in closets, a kitchen including appliances, and air conditioning.
The apartments themselves have everything you’ll need for a more than comfortable stay. Escape from the summer heat in your air-conditioned room and invite friends over for dinner without having to worry about the washing up – there’s a dishwasher; and the kitchen has all the mod-cons you’ll need to make this a home away from home, only better. Not in the mood for cooking? No problem, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes for you right on your doorstep.
BAY POINTE: Mission Beach spans nearly two miles of beautiful sandy beaches - the place to be for water sports, sunbathing or simply watching the sunset. This is where you will find the resort-like Pointe Bay. Although Mission Beach is very laid-back in the daytime, the area really comes to life at night. You'll never be lost for something to do. A great place grab a cocktail and meet locals in a beach-style bar or savour some sublime seafood at one of the many restaurants. That is, of course, if you can leave Point Bay - the complex has so much to offer! It includes:
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A heated Olympic-size pool
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Male and female saunas
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Separate cardio weight rooms
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Basketball courts
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Lighted tennis courts with an on-site tennis pro shop
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Newly opened business center.
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Water and ground aerobics
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Movie nights in the in-house theatre room.
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A laundry room for when you find the time to do it!
Each Bay Pointe Bay apartment has:
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A spacious balcony or patio
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Walk-in closets
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Air Conditioning & ceiling fans
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Bed linens, blankets and towels
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A fully equipped kitchen including a refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and garbage disposal
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Junior Programs - English