San Diego University San Diego, USA
5998 Alcala Park - 92110 San Diego - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Cultural workshops included.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
Location: San Diego University is located close to the pristine coastline of San Diego, California, USA. The University runs an English Language Academy (ELA) on its campus. There are several eateries, cafés and amenities nearby.
Course selection: San Diego University's ELA provides language courses for students looking to gain access to further education, for business and for students looking to develop specific aspects of their English such as Accent Modification, Graduate Writing or TOEFL. They also run summer programmes for Young Learners. Customised programmes are also available for personal, academic or professional reasons.
Getting around: The school is 500m from the Morena/Linda Vista Trolley station, ensuring that Downtown San Diego and its attractions are no more than a 30-minute journey from the school.
English Courses
General Language
English for Global Success-Summer Program for Teens (13 to 17 years old)
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from$2,470$2,409 / week Includes accommodationMore
English for Global Success-Summer Program for Teens (13 to 17 years old)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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$2,470$2,409 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 2,470 2,409 | 4,870 4,749 | 6,880 6,708 | 8,750 8,532 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive English Language Program 30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from$489$465 / week More
Intensive English Language Program
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Weeks | 14 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 6,850 6,508 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 20 Jan 2026, 25 Aug 2026
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Short-Term Intensive English Language Program25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from$600$570 / week More
Short-Term Intensive English Language Program
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Weeks | 5 | 7 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 3,000 2,850 | 3,900 3,705 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 20 Jan 2026, 10 Mar 2026, 19 May 2026, 23 Jun 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 13 Oct 2026
Dates include 1 week of orientation plus 7 weeks of classes for Spring and Autumn; 5 weeks for Summer.
Springs Dates:
- Session A: 20 Jan–13 Mar
- Session B: 10 Mar–08 May
Summer Dates: - Session A: 19 May–26 Jun
- Session B: 23 Jun–31 Jul.
Autumn Dates: - Session A: 25 Aug–16 Oct
- Session B: 13 Oct–04 Dec.
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Summer Intensive English Language Program 25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from$518$493 / week More
Summer Intensive English Language Program
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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$518$493 / week
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| Weeks | 10 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 5,175 4,917 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 19 May 2026
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Work & Study
USD Undergraduate Pathway Program30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from$489$465 / week More
USD Undergraduate Pathway Program
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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$489$465 / week
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| Weeks | 14 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 6,850 6,508 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 20 Jan 2026, 25 Aug 2026
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San Diego University
- Accreditations and Quality seals
CEA; WASC- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at San Diego University.
- Year of school foundation
- 2008
General school facilities
Restaurant
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Auditorium
Games room
Movie room
Library
Computer lab
Soccer field / football pitch
Self-study areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Tennis courts
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Gym
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Additional comment about facilities of school
Fulltime Intensive English students are provided with student ID cards and have access to the gym, pool, and other facilities on campus just as any fulltime degree seeking student.
Student Age
- Average number of students
- In summer: 30Junior courses - In summer: 100
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 19 yearsThroughout the year: 19 years
Information for all courses offered by San Diego University
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $200
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $375 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Additional Expenses:
- Health Center Health Insurance: USD 170
- Student Activity Fee: USD 135.
Textbooks included in the tuition.
- Health Center Health Insurance: USD 170
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jul 2026, 04 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 25 May 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 03 Jul 2027, 04 Jul 2027, 07 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$275/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | 1100 | -- | -- | -- | 2200 | -- | 3300 | -- | 350 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Pricing is approximate.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 350US$.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Off-Campus Residence Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | 950 | -- | -- | -- | 1900 | -- | 2850 | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
On-Campus Residence Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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$1,000/ week Show more
On-Campus Residence
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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$1,000/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5000 | -- | -- | 8000 | -- | 12000 | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 5 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Rates range from USD 5000 to USD 6844 per month depending on the type of accommodation.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about San Diego University, San Diego
What is the best price for a course at San Diego University, San Diego?
“English courses at San Diego University start at 465 US$ for a Intensive English Language Program course with 30 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
San Diego University offers courses for which ages?
“San Diego University offers courses from 13 years to 99. The average age is 19 during the summer and 19 the rest of the year.”
Terms of San Diego University
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 95-2544535
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
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