English schools
CEL San Diego
CEL San Diego is located in the heart of Pacific Beach, one of San Diego’s most popular coastal neighborhoods. Just steps from the ocean, the school offers students an ideal California lifestyle with easy access to the beach, cafés, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Pacific Beach also sits between Mission Bay and La Jolla, making it a great base for students who want to study English while enjoying outdoor activities and a relaxed beachside atmosphere.
CEL San Diego focuses on interactive English learning with small class sizes for more personal attention and faster progress. The school highlights an average of 7 students and a maximum of 12 students per class, creating a friendly and supportive environment where students can build confidence and practise English actively every day.
Price starting from
$530
CEL San Diego
School features
Accepts Beginners
Conversation-focused
Business English
Cambridge Preparation
CEL San Diego
Our Courses
CEL San Diego
General English
The General English Course is designed to help students speak with confidence, expand their vocabulary, and enjoy learning in a vibrant, international classroom.
Course length
from 1 week, there is no set maximum
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon class: 12:30-14:00 (depending on number of lessons 2 or 4 days per week)
Course hours per week: 20 hours
School intensity
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition covers your English classes for the selected duration. Learning materials are not included and are charged separately at $10 per week. Other costs such as accommodation, flights, visa fees, transport, and personal expenses are not included unless stated separately.
Beginner
You will build a a strong linguistic foundation across all major skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking) across all the levels.
Students begin with General English to progress step-by-step.
Intermediate
Students must reach a minimum level, often Completed Lower Intermediate (B1), before they can transfer into specialized programs like English Plus Academic Skills, English Plus Career Development Skills, or the Global Pathway program.
Advanced
The highest specialized courses, such as TOEFL/Cambridge Exam Preparation, generally require students to have reached the Completed Upper Intermediate (B2) level or higher
CEL San Diego
English + Career Development Skills
The English Plus Career Development Skills (CD) course is designed to boost your English for the workplace and help you gain the professional skills necessary to stand out in your career.
This specialized program combines general English language improvement with targeted professional training. The course typically includes 20 lessons of General English per week plus one or two specialized electives focused on career development skills. The primary aim is to improve English for career advancement or internships, develop professional communication and workplace skills, and enable students to communicate confidently at work.
This course is ideal for students who want to improve their English specifically for their career or internships, need professional communication and workplace skills, and aim to communicate confidently at work.
Course length
1+ weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon class: 12:30-14:00 (depending on number of lessons 2 or 4 days per week)
Course hours per week: 20 hours
School intensity
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition covers your English classes for the selected duration. Learning materials are not included and are charged separately at $10 per week. Other costs such as accommodation, flights, visa fees, transport, and personal expenses are not included unless stated separately.
Beginner
Access to Career Development Course: Not eligible to enroll directly.
Students must first enroll in the regular General English course. They will focus entirely on core language skills (speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing) until they reach the required entry level.
Once the student achieves the necessary level, they may transfer into the English Plus Career Development Skills course
Intermediate
The minimum requirement to enter the Career Development Skills course is Completed Lower Intermediate (B1) and higher.
Students receive 20 lessons of General English per week plus one or two specialized electives focused on career topics.
At this level, students utilize their improving General English fluency to integrate practical workplace skills. Electives cover topics such as business communication, job interview strategies, and presentation skills. The goal is to gain the professional communication and workplace skills necessary to communicate confidently at work
CEL San Diego
English + Academic Skills
The English Plus Academic Skills (AE) course is specifically designed to help students gain the academic English necessary to excel in higher education while simultaneously improving their overall English fluency. It is ideal for students who plan to study at a college or university, wish to develop academic English skills, or seek strong English proficiency for higher education goals
Course length
1+ weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon class: 12:30-14:00 (depending on number of lessons 2 or 4 days per week)
Course hours per week: 20 hours
School intensity
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition covers your English classes for the selected duration. Learning materials are not included and are charged separately at $10 per week. Other costs such as accommodation, flights, visa fees, transport, and personal expenses are not included unless stated separately.
Beginner
Not eligible to enroll directly.
Students must first enroll in the General English course, which is available for all levels, including beginner (A1). They will focus on core language development to progress step-by-step.
Once a student reaches the necessary minimum level (Completed Lower Intermediate/B1), they can transfer into the English Plus Academic Skills course"
Intermediate
The minimum entry level required for the English Plus Academic Skills course is Completed Lower Intermediate (B1) and higher.
Students receive 20 lessons of General English per week plus one or two Academic Skills electives.
At this level, students begin to develop essential skills needed for academia, such as academic writing, presentations, and critical thinking. Specific electives include "Academic Listening and Note-Taking Strategies," "Speaking with Impact: Presentations and Classroom Communication," and "Writing Essays"
Advanced
Students continue with the core General English component and deepen their focus through the one or two Academic Skills electives.
Students at advanced levels utilize the Academic Skills electives to excel in higher education. These skills are essential for university success, and advanced students may be aiming toward meeting English entry requirements for partnered institutions. The Academic Skills training provides students with strong English proficiency needed for higher education goals
CEL San Diego
Campuses & Location
San Diego
School is located in San Diego Pacific Beach, just a 5 minute walk away from the beach and pier. Garnett Avenue (main road of Pacific Beach) is just a minute away and offers plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes. PB is a great beach neighbourhood with tourist infrastructure but also widely residential. Perfect for young adults.
~2 min walk to Mission Bl & Hornblend St (bus stop)
Accommodation
Available accommodations
Homestay – from $290 per week (+ Placement fee $200)
Homestay is a great option for students who want to practise English every day in a local home environment. CEL San Diego homestays include single or double rooms, breakfast or breakfast and dinner, and are usually 30–75 minutes by bus from school (premium homestay has a shorter commute). It is a good choice for students looking for cultural immersion and extra support while settling in.
Shared Apartments – from $290 per week (+ Placement fee $100)
If you’re interested in exploring other accommodation options, please feel free to take a look at our other accommodation options.
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CEL San Diego
Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.
