Contact:
Martha Delgadillo, Center Director Tel: 858-456-1212 Fax: 858-456-1217 1012 Prospect St. #200 La Jolla, CA 92037 USA
Established:
1992 
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EC San DiegoDescriptionThroughout the year, students from all over the world come to EC San Diego to improve their English, experience American culture, and enjoy the beautiful coastal community of La Jolla. EC San Diego offers intensive English Programs designed to meet the specific language needs of today's students and professionals.
LocationEC San Diego is located in La Jolla, a resort community just 14 miles north of downtown San Diego. Our center with its spectacular ocean views, is just a minute's walk to La Jolla's many beaches, shops, restaurants, and galleries.
Teaching QualificationsEC San Diego's instructors are highly qualified university graduates with specialized training in teaching ESL. They have been chosen not only for their qualifications and experience, but also for their friendliness and enthusiasm for teaching.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Test Preparation Classes include: Toefl, Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Proficiency. Our Business Mini Group Program emphasizes communication in professional contexts and focus on the English spoken both in the workplace and in social settings. Our Executive Program is designed to meet the diverse requirements and goals of executives who need English for their careers.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 12
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 2
In our General English Program, we offer all levels, beginning to advanced. In our Business Mini Group Program, we offer two levels of instruction, upper intermediate & advanced, and a maximum class size of 6.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 22
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Open enrollment program with Monday starts. Generally students enroll for 8 - 12 weeks; however, students may enroll for any number of weeks, from 1 to 52. Set start dates for Cambridge, TOEFL Crash, and Business Mini Group.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 1%
Asia: 25%
Europe: 45%
Latin America: 9%
Middle East: 20%
Average Enrollments:
February: 110
July: 220
October: 150
FacilitiesEC San Diego is located in a three-story, modern, red brick building. We have 23 classrooms, many with ocean views! A Self Access Study Center and a computer lab with free internet and e-mail are available to our students. Wireless internet access is available throughout the school.
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 Pickup: 150, Housing Placement: 80, Security fee (apartments only): 150
Notes on Fees:
Exam fees not included. Approximately $150 to $400.
Student ServicesSports, activities, and excursions to local points of interest are organized every week. Weekend excursions to amusement parks and sights throughout California are also available. Educational Service OpportunitiesAcademic counseling, University Transfer counseling, student library, free internet access, 24 student computers TransportationEC San Diego is 25 minutes from the San Diego International Airport. Public buses link San Diego County with an express line going into La Jolla. |
