Study abroad
Destinations
AustraliaItaly
AustriaJapan
BrazilMalta
CanadaNew Zealand
ChinaNorthern Ireland
Costa RicaPortugal
DubaïRussia
EgyptScotland
EnglandSouth Africa
FranceSpain
GermanySwitzerland
Great BritainUnited States
IrelandWales
Which are you?
I would like to
Study abroad

Prices and reservations

Secured paymentActiva languages - BookingActiva languages - Booking
Language study programs - Activa Langues specializes in study abroad programs
EC is a modern school with bright classrooms, airy student lounge, computer areas and outdoor terraces with ocean views. Everyhting help to create the relaxed Californian atmosphere.

Course description

EC San Diego is located in the beautiful area of La Jolla. The neighbourhood is well known for its lovely homes, up market shopping and an incredible coastline, where seals can be spotted next to surfers and sunbathers.

Pedagogy

Professors are all certified and specialize in teaching English to non-native speakers.
There is an activity program proposed by the school to permit you to meet people, and speak English outside the classroom.

Activities

EC New York has developed a social activity program which will help you make the most of your time in the Big Apple. Our social program is a great way to make new friends, practice your English and explore this great city, and was created with you in mind.

Equipment

Classrooms are modern and fully equipped.
  • Minimum age : 16 years and 23 for certain programs
  • Number of classrooms : 16
  • Services : internet access, library, student lounge, wifi
  • Environment : Suburbs
  • Transportation : Bus, Metro
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

Accreditations

  • Our advice

Besides the English courses of excellent quality, you will have the possibility of shopping, relaxing on a terrace or in the beach. The pleasant climate and the relaxed atmosphere make San Diego one of the most popular destinations of California.

  • Minimum age : 16 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 10 October 2011 - 23 December 2011 to 2 January 2012 - 2,16 January - 20 February - 28 May - 4 July - 3 September - 8 October - 12,22 November 2012 - 24 December 2012 to 4 January 2013


Course - 24 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 45 min.
32 weekCourses start every Monday April 2012
Included in the price: course books and educational materials, activities and workshops proposed by the school, welcome dinner and internet access.



Course - 30 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 45 min.
32 weekCourses start every Monday April 2012
Options
I-20 express mail 51 € 
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have2 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay, shared apartment.
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay

Language Travels living accomodation united-states san-diego
Internet access available upon request when booking with $25/week. High season fees 20 € per week from 05 May 2012 to 01 September 2012 . High season fees 50% per week from 23 December 2012 to 29 December 2012 .
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 45-90 min. by transportation
Accommodation options1 week
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom221 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom174 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Shared apartment

Language Travels living accomodation united-states san-diego
Minimum 4 weeks stay. bed linen and towels provided. On the first day, the school will collect Students’ Credit Card Details instead of the deposit for all apartments.
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 30 min. by transportation
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom201 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom402 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
155 €: San Diego Lindberg Field - CA Airport - Roundtrip78 €: San Diego Lindberg Field - CA Airport - One way

Your language travel price

Academic Year Abroad

Study abroadtuition 32 week(s)6927 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee116 €
Study abroadI-20 express mail0 €

accomodation

Study abroadAccomodation 0 week(s)0 €
Study abroad0 extra night(s)0 €
Study abroadPlacement fee0 €

Transportation

Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesSan Diego Lindberg Field - CA Airport 0 €
 
Total booking price7123 €
Séjour Linguistique Australie . Language studies abroad Australia . Cursos de idiomas Australia . Soggiorni Linguistici Australia . Séjour Linguistique Autriche . Language studies abroad Austria . Cursos de idiomas Austria . Soggiorni Linguistici Austria . Séjour Linguistique Brésil . Language studies abroad Brazil . Cursos de idiomas Brasil . Soggiorni Linguistici Brasile . Séjour Linguistique Canada . Language studies abroad Canada . Cursos de idiomas Canada . Soggiorni Linguistici Canada . Séjour Linguistique Chine . Language studies abroad China . Cursos de idiomas China . Soggiorni Linguistici Cina . Séjour Linguistique Costa Rica . Language studies abroad Costa Rica . Cursos de idiomas Costa Rica . Soggiorni Linguistici Costa Rica . Séjour Linguistique Dubaï . Language studies abroad Dubaï . Cursos de idiomas Dubaï . Soggiorni Linguistici . Séjour Linguistique Egypte . Language studies abroad Egypt . Cursos de idiomas Egipto . Soggiorni Linguistici . Séjour Linguistique Angleterre . Language studies abroad England . Cursos de idiomas Inglaterra . Soggiorni Linguistici Gran Bretagna . Séjour Linguistique France . Language studies abroad France . Cursos de idiomas Francia . Soggiorni Linguistici Francia . Séjour Linguistique Allemagne . Language studies abroad Germany . Cursos de idiomas Alemania . Soggiorni Linguistici Germania . Séjour Linguistique Grande-Bretagne . Language studies abroad Great Britain . Cursos de idiomas Gran Bretaña . Soggiorni Linguistici Gran Bretagna . Séjour Linguistique Irlande . Language studies abroad Ireland . Cursos de idiomas Irlanda . Soggiorni Linguistici Irlanda . Séjour Linguistique Italie . Language studies abroad Italy . Cursos de idiomas Italia . Soggiorni Linguistici Italia . Séjour Linguistique Japon . Language studies abroad Japan . Cursos de idiomas Japón . Soggiorni Linguistici Giappone . Séjour Linguistique Malte . Language studies abroad Malta . Cursos de idiomas Malta . Soggiorni Linguistici Malta . Séjour Linguistique Nouvelle Zélande . Language studies abroad New Zealand . Cursos de idiomas Nueva Zelanda . Soggiorni Linguistici Nuova Zelanda . Séjour Linguistique Irlande du Nord . Language studies abroad Northern Ireland . Cursos de idiomas Irlanda del Norte . Soggiorni Linguistici Irlanda nord . Séjour Linguistique Portugal . Language studies abroad Portugal . Cursos de idiomas Portugal . Soggiorni Linguistici Portogallo . Séjour Linguistique Russie . Language studies abroad Russia . Cursos de idiomas Rusia . Soggiorni Linguistici Russia . Séjour Linguistique Ecosse . Language studies abroad Scotland . Cursos de idiomas Escocia . Soggiorni Linguistici Scozia . Séjour Linguistique Afrique du Sud . Language studies abroad South Africa . Cursos de idiomas Sudáfrica . Soggiorni Linguistici Sudafrica . Séjour Linguistique Espagne . Language studies abroad Spain . Cursos de idiomas España . Soggiorni Linguistici Spagna . Séjour Linguistique Suisse . Language studies abroad Switzerland . Cursos de idiomas Suiza . Soggiorni Linguistici Svizzera . Séjour Linguistique Etats-Unis . Language studies abroad United States . Cursos de idiomas Estados Unidos . Soggiorni Linguistici Stati Uniti . Séjour Linguistique Pays de Galles . Language studies abroad Wales . Cursos de idiomas Pais de Gales . Soggiorni Linguistici Galles
Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
ALTO
ALTO is a global non-profit organization and sector association of the World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation.
ALTO membership is a symbol of quality. Members are vetted by the larger membership community, examined for financial health, and referred by other ALTO members. In addition, ALTO members adhere to the ALTO Charter, Members’ Guarantees of Quality, and other guidelines issued by the association.
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
ACCET
ACCET was founded in 1974, for the purpose of improving continuing education and training, and has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a “reliable authority” on the quality of education and training provided by the institutions we accredit. In 1998, ACCET became the only recognized accrediting agency to be certified as an ISO 9001-Quality Management System, under the international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization, and continues to hold that unique status.
Population Diversity
No diversityStudy abroad Population Diversity
Little diversityStudy abroad Population Diversity
Sufficient mix of nationalities Study abroad Population Diversity
Diverse mix of nationalitiesStudy abroad Population Diversity
Very diverse mix of nationalitiesStudy abroad Population Diversity
Distance from school to living accommodations
Housing location is too far away
(commute is more than 1 hour)
Study abroad Distance  from school  to living accommodations
Housing location is far away
(commute is 45 min to 1 hour)
Study abroad Distance  from school  to living accommodations
Proximity of housing is within a reasonable distance
(commute is 30 to 45 minute
Study abroad Distance  from school  to living accommodations
Proximity of housing is close
(commute is less than 30 minutes)
Study abroad Distance  from school  to living accommodations
Proximity of housing is very close
(commute is less than 15 minutes)
Study abroad Distance  from school  to living accommodations
This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
CAE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or if you wish to follow a career path that requires strong language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering).
Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with their favorite sport.
Improve your skills in surfing and practice your English in a fun way. Here you will have the opportunity to study abroad and surf!
The Intensive TOEFL Preparation Course is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to get a high TOEFL score.
TOEFL is recognized throughout the world by universities and businesses as a measure of English proficiency. A high TOEFL score is required of international students by most U.S. colleges and universities for admission.
Services and facilities
Insufficient selection of services and equipmentStudy abroad Services and facilities
Limited selection of services and equipmentStudy abroad Services and facilities
Satisfactory selection of services and equipmentStudy abroad Services and facilities
Large selection of services and equipmentStudy abroad Services and facilities
Very large selection of services and equipmentStudy abroad Services and facilities
Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
Environment
Unsatisfactory environmentStudy abroad Environment
Satisfactory environmentStudy abroad Environment
Good environmentStudy abroad Environment
Very good environmentStudy abroad Environment
Exceptional environmentStudy abroad Environment
British Council
The British Council is a state organization that controls and attests to the quality of language schools.
Diversity of activities
Very unsatisfactory proximity to a variety of activitiesStudy abroad Diversity of activities
Unsatisfactory proximity to a variety of activitiesStudy abroad Diversity of activities
Decent proximity to a variety of activitiesStudy abroad Diversity of activities
Close proximity to a variety of activitiesStudy abroad Diversity of activities
Very close proximity to a variety of activitiesStudy abroad Diversity of activities
WYSE
The World Youth and Student Educational Travel Confederation is a non-profit association that comprises more than 550 members who represent the travel community for young people, students, and educational endeavors. WYSE’s mission is to promote international understanding by encouraging travel and educational opportunities for young people.
Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
Choose a small group course to focus intensively on your own needs.
A mini group course is ideal for highly motivated people who have only a short period of time to study. You will improve your speaking and listening skills, and correct and develop what you have already learned.
This training guarantees a maximum amount of progress in a short amount of time. Courses are organized in a seminar style with a maximum of 6 students.
The course will help you develop your general English skills in several key areas, including conversation, listening, reading and grammar.
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
You only know a few words and phrases
The CPE test is ideal if you want to work or study abroad, or if you want to develop a career that requires language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering) Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. The CPE certificate is recognized by thousands of universities and employers throughout the world.
English UK
Formed in 2004 from two previous associations (ARELS and BASELT), English UK has 340 centers in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities.
All their members are accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK Scheme, which we run in partnership with the British Council.
Their key roles are to promote quality and to represent their members' interests.
For students, enrolling at an English UK center is the best way to ensure that they have a positive experience in the UK, and that they get the most out of their English language course.
San Diego is California's second largest city. It has endless blue skies, 70 miles of coastal beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate that ensures an active and pleasant stay. Bordered by Mexico,…
The FCE indicates level of English proficency and practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, particularly tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates must have the ability to handle routine letters and telephone inquiries.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
AAIEP
Through its support for ethical and professional standards for intensive English programs, the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) promotes the well-being and educational success of its English language students.
Through its advocacy efforts with both governmental and nongovernmental actors, AAIEP communicates the value of English study in the U.S. and make studying the language more accessible.
FELTOM
FELTOM is a self-regulating association of the major schools in Malta. It is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Tourism, and holds consultative status with the Malta Tourism Authority.
Housing accomodations
1 housing accommodation option availableStudy abroad Housing accomodations
2 housing accommodation options availableStudy abroad Housing accomodations
3 housing accommodation options availableStudy abroad Housing accomodations
4 housing accommodation options availableStudy abroad Housing accomodations
5 housing accommodation options available Study abroad Housing accomodations