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PACIFIC BEACH

Pacific Beach is a vibrant, seaside neighborhood of San Diego that’s popular among
Californian surfers, college students, and international tourists.
CEL Pacific Beach is situated on Garnett Avenue, making it easy for students to head straight
to the beach after class and enjoy local restaurants.

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Amazing
beach location

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Small classes
(max. 12 students per class)

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14 modern classrooms, equipped with Smart TVs 

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Different programs for
all ages and levels

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English & Surfing at
one of California's top
surfing spots

DESTINATION

WHY PACIFIC BEACH?

  • Over 3 miles/5km of white sandy beach

  • Home to Californian surfers, college students and international tourists

  • Exciting and vibrant neighborhood

  • Experience the "Southern Californian lifestyle"

  • Close to Los Angeles and Las Vegas

  • Amazing surf spots

COURSES

CEL offers 6 levels of general English language courses, as well as TOEFL exam preparation courses throughout the year. Each class has an average of 6 - 7 students and a maximum of 12 students.
All courses are accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation(CEA).

GENERAL ENGLISH

✓ Incl. grammar, writing, speaking,         listening and pronunciation

✓ All levels from basic to advanced

✓ Min. age: 16 years

BUSINESS ENGLISH

✓ Project based learning

✓ Min. level: High intermediate (B2)

✓ Min. age: 18 years

ACADEMIC YEAR

✓ Great program to kick-start an American college career

✓ Possibility of mixing courses

✓ Min. age: 16 years

ENGLISH PLUS
VOLUNTEERING

✓ English + weekly volunteering

✓ Available in different fields

✓ Min. age: 18 years

ENGLISH PLUS
SURFING

✓ English classes + 4 lessons of surf

    per week

✓ No prior surf experience required

✓ Min. age: 16 years

ENGLISH PLUS
EXPERIENCE

✓ Work in qualified companies (unpaid)

✓ Duration: 8-36 weeks

✓ Min. level: High intermediate(B2)

✓ Min. age: 18 years

TOFEL EXAM
PREPARATION

✓ TOEFL exam preparation course

✓ Min. level: Low Advanced (C1)

✓ Min. age: 16 years

CAMBRIDGE EXAM
PREPARATION

✓ Cambridge exam preparation 

✓ Min. level: High intermediate (B2)

✓ Min. age: 16 years

HOUSING OPTIONS

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HOMESTAY

From $260/week

  • Double / Single room

  • Breakfast / Breakfast & Dinner

  • 30 - 75 min. by bus

  • Shared / Private($) bathroom

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Managed by CEL

CEL SHARED APARTMENT
STANDARD

From $270/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 10 - 20 min. by bus

  • Shared bathroom

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CEL SHARED APARTMENT
PREMIUM

From $320/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 20 min. by bus

  • Private bathroom

  • Pool, fitness room, jacuzzi, BBQ

Managed by CEL

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Managed by CEL

CEL SHARED APARTMENT
SUPERIOR

From $380/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 25 min. walk

  • Private bathroom

  • Pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, BBQ, jacuzzii, beachvolleyball

Dramatic Sunset

ACTIVITIES

Our dedicated activity coordinator compiles a weekly program exclusively for students.
These activities are not compulsory, but we do encourage students to participate and
sign up if they are interested.

​Schedule is subject to change without prior notice

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SIGN UP GENIUS

Students have to use the Sign Up Genius app to sign up for any activity. They will be added to the list as soon as they start their program at CEL.

AMAZING PLACES

TO VISIT IN SAN DIEGO

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