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SAN DIEGO

CEL San Diego is situated in the heart of downtown close to lively Broadway.
Students can enjoy a variety of activities including sports, shopping, dining and art in what is known as America’s Finest City! Our proximity to the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy allows students to enjoy many outdoor events and experience the vibrancy of an American city.

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Fantastic location in
the heart of
Downtown San Diego

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Small classes
(max. 12 students per class)

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12 modern classrooms, equipped with Smart TVs 

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Different programs for
all ages and levels

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Students Lounge
with vending machine,
water filter & microwave

DESTINATION

WHY SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN?
  • Modern Metropolitan City & Nightlife

  • Easy access to public transportation (bus & trolley)

  • Famous restaurants & Bars (Gaslamp & Little Italy)

  • Big sport stadium's atmosphere (Petco Park)

  • Huge park recreation & Museums (Balboa Park)

  • Walkable accommodation options

  • 15-minute drive to the airport

  • 15-minute drive to Pacific Beach

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

ACADEMIC YEAR

✓ Great program to kick-start an American college career

✓ Possibility of mixing courses

✓ Min. age: 16 years

TOFEL EXAM PREPARATION

✓ TOEFL exam preparation course

✓ Min. level: Low Advanced (C1)

✓ Min. age: 16 years

ENGLISH PLUS 
VOLUNTEERING

✓ English + weekly volunteering

✓ Available in different fields

✓ Min. age: 18 years

ENGLISH PLUS SURFING

✓ English + 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

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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HOSTEL

From $250/week

  • Quad room(max. 4)

  • Self-catering

  • 15 min. walk

  • Shared bathroom

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HOSTEL PLUS

From $300/week

  • Dorm(max. 6), Double, Single

  • Self-catering

  • 10 min. walk

  • Shared bathroom

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CEL RESIDENCE
STANDARD

From $295/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 12 min. walk

  • Private bathroom

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CEL SHARED APARTMENT STANDARD

From $270/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 30 - 45 min. by bus

  • Shared bathroom

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CEL SHARED APARTMENT COMFORT DOWNTOWN

From $320/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 18 min. walk

  • Private bathroom

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CEL SHARED APARTMENT PREMIUM

From $320/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 30 - 45 min. by bus

  • Private bathroom

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CEL SHARED APARTMENT SUPERIOR

From $380/week

  • Twin / Single room

  • Self-catering

  • 45 min. by bus

  • Private bathroom

Surfer

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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