Host:
University of California, San Diego
Contact:
Ms. Roxanne Nuhaily, Director, English Language Institute & International Student Services Tel: 858-534-6784 or 534-8563 Fax: 858-534-5703 9500 Gilman Drive Dept. 0176-DD La Jolla, CA 92093-0176 USA
Established:
1980 
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English Language InstituteDescriptionUC San Diego is a major research university which is ranked 8th overall in the USA. It is ranked 14th internationally in the 2008 Academic Rankings of World Universities conducted at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China. UC San Diego is situated on 5 kilometers overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and has access to 100 kilometers of beaches, mountains up to 2,000 meters, and the best climate in the United States. International students get much more than a language program! International students also have access to a variety of certificate programs and university courses leading to work experience, and all of the university's resources such as 10 libraries, 20 tennis courts, computer labs, and more. LocationSan Diego is on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, two hours south of Los Angeles by car, and about 30 minutes north of the Mexican border. The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is about 20 kilometers north of downtown San Diego, in a wealthy part of San Diego called La Jolla. San Diego is a small city (1.3 million people in the city itself, and a total of 2.8 million in the area), with a great quality of life. The natural beauty of the ocean and beaches, and the perfect climate (an average high temperature of 18.3 Celsius in January, and 25.6 in August), make San Diego a place you won't want to leave. UCSD is a well-known research university, with over 27,000 students and a huge campus of over 5 square kilometers overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is one campus of the ten-campus University of California system (UC Berkeley and UCLA are other campuses in the system). San Diego is well known for its high-tech companies, focused on biomedical research, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and telecommunications.
Teaching QualificationsOur instructors are highly qualified professionals with extensive training and experience in teaching English as a second language (ESL). Most have Master's degrees in ESL or a closely related field. Most have lived and taught in other countries, and they are sensitive to both the academic and personal needs of our students.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:The English Language Institute offers a variety of programs for special purposes: Medical English, Intensive TOEFL Preparation, Intensive Legal English, Business English for Professionals, Medical English, Medical English Online, and Special Studies in TEFL. The University and Professional Studies Program, a design-your-own program, allows non-admitted students to enroll in UCSD university credit or UCSD Extension credit classes. In addition, UCSD Extension offers a variety of business Certificate programs and a TEFL Certificate.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 22
Average Class Size: 14
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 6
Advanced Levels: 3
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 25
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
10 Weeks (2009): Jan 5 - March 20; Mar 30 - Jun 12; June 22 - Sept 4; Sept 21 -Dec 4 4 Weeks (2009): Jan 5 - 30; Feb 2 - Feb 27; Mar 2 - 26; Mar 30 - Apr 24; Apr 27 - May 22; May 26 - Jun 19; Jun 29 - July 24; Aug 3 - 28; Aug 31 - Sept 25; Sept 28 - Oct 23; Oct 26 - Nov 20 2 weeks (2009): Jan 20 - 30; Jun 15 - 26; Sept 8 - 18; Nov 23 - Dec 4; Dec 7 - 18 Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 2%
Asia: 53%
Europe: 20%
Latin America: 15%
Middle East: 10%
Average Enrollments:
February: 450
July: 600
October: 550
FacilitiesAll our English Language Institute classes are on the university campus. All 10-week program classes, and most of our other classes, are in a center on the west side of campus, with 30 classrooms, 2 fully Internet-connected computer labs, 2 language labs, and a patio with an outdoor cafe.
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:
Bus pass $35; photo ID card $15; Recreation card $85 for three months; Library card $15; airport pickup: $50 for most housing options, otherwise we suggest a shuttle service for approximately $40 USD from the San Diego airport.
Notes on Fees:
Payments may be made by cash, international money order, check, wire transfer ($1,000 minimum), or credit card. Payments made by wire transfer must include the additional bank wire fee of $25. All payments must be made 30 days prior to the program start date. For more information on all fees please email ipinfo@ucsd.edu or go to our website at www.ip.extension.ucsd.edu
AccommodationsDormitory: $1685
Homestay: $725
Apartment: $825
Hotel: $varies
Several different housing options are available to students: Homestay, Off-campus apartments, On-campus apartments (summer only), Hotel accommodations. Prices listed above are the less expensive options. Other options may be found at our website at www.ip.extension.ucsd.edu Student ServicesOur International Student Services team provides a variety of useful services to students: Academic advising, visa/immigration counseling, housing assistance, special social events and trips, etc. Educational Service OpportunitiesThe English Language Institute provides the following educational services: Access to most university facilities, including libraries and student clubs; academic advising, including assistance with application to U.S. colleges and universities, and conditional acceptance to certain colleges and universities. If you have very advanced English skills, we have: Certificate programs leading to work experience in the U.S.; and university courses at UCSD throughout the year. TransportationStudent transportation needs depend very much on the housing option chosen. Many students who live on campus during the summer simply rent a bike to get around on campus. Students living in an apartment complex close to the campus can take the public bus free of charge with their student ID card. Students living further away from UCSD can either ride the bus or rent a car. Many students rent cars to be more independent and flexible. Certificate students and some students living in homestay must have access to a car. Airport pickup available. AffiliationsUniversity of California, San Diego (UCSD); member of AAIEP, NAFSA, and the UC Extension Consortium of International Program; anticipated CEA accreditation in 2010 |
