Contact:
Susan Gibbons-Bullock, Director Tel: 619-234-2881 Fax: 619-234-2883 1706 Fifth Avenue 3rd Floor San Diego, CA 92101 USA
Established:
1989 
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Language Studies International (LSI)DescriptionStandard and Intensive Courses, Cambridge First Certificate and Cambridge Advanced programs, English for Business and Professional People, TOEFL Preparation courses and individual instruction.
LocationLSI San Diego is conveniently located in downtown San Diego within walking distance to Balboa Park, the harbor, major attractions, shopping, restaurants, and transportation lines. San Diego, "America's Finest City," offers a warm climate year round which is suited to a wide variety of sports activities, including sunbathing, surfing, jetskiing, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Enjoy the natural beauty of Mission Bay Aquatic Park, the historic sights of Old Town, the excitement of Sea World and the famous San Diego Zoo.
Teaching QualificationsAll LSI teachers hold at minimum a Bachelor's Degree; most have ESL certification, fluency in other languages and most importantly, several years of ESL teaching experience.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:In addition to Standard 20 and Intensive 30 general English Courses, LSI also offers Conversation, TOEFL, Business English, and English for Teaching afternoon options in the Intensive course. Additionally, the Cambridge exam preparation courses are available 4 times per year starting in January, March, June and September. Individual lessons are also available.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 14
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 2
While all skills are studied, there is a heavy concentration on speaking.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 25
Part Time Available: No
Session Length:
Students may enter each Monday. They undergo testing and orientation and are placed in leveled classes based on test score results. Students may study from 2-52 weeks.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 25%
Europe: 40%
Latin America: 15%
Middle East: 20%
Average Enrollments:
February: 100
July: 180
October: 100
FacilitiesLSI San Diego is located in the downtown area, not far from the Gaslamp Quarter. The school is in a modern, owner-occupied office building, with spacious classrooms, a computer lab with internet access, student resource room, and a student lounge.
FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Airport transfer is $85 from Lindbergh Field; the accommodation placement fee is $75, although some residence hotels charge a $100.00 deposit, which is forfeited if the booking is canceled.
Notes on Fees:
Fees reflect prices for standard 20 and Intensive 30 courses.
AccommodationsHomestay: $210 - 265
Apartment: $650-1000
Hotel: $250-500
Accommodation prices are per week. Student ServicesTwo to five activities per week including dinners, museums, parks, parties, weekend excursions, etc. Educational Service OpportunitiesAcademic advising, computer lab, video equipment and lending library. Application InformationStudents must send an application, the $130 application fee, and fees for at least the first month of course and accommodation. All fees are due on or before the start of course. Transfer students must submit a status report from their previous school, financial certification, and their home and current address. |
