CISL San Diego Summer Camp (Ages 13-17)
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Since 1972, Converse International School of Languages (CISL) has been providing high quality English language training. CISL San Diego is centrally located, near San Diego’s beaches and downtown, where students can enjoy and discover the beauty of Southern California. CISL San Diego offers a unique Summer Camp program for students aged 13-17 on the prestigious University of San Diego campus, providing them the opportunity to experience life at an American university.
San Diego is located at the southern tip of California, approximately 190 km south of Los Angeles and has a population of nearly 1.3 million. It encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan and Chula Vista.
THE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Location: San Diego, California, United States
- Age Range: 13 – 17
- Language: English
- Program duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
- Maximum number of students: 120
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Maximum number of students per class: 10
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 10
- Accommodation: Homestay or Residential
- Number of excursions per week: 1 full-day and 4 half-day
CISL San Diego Summer Camp: University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
“With its fantastic climate, natural beauty, number of things to do, and relative compactness for an American city, San Diego is one of the most requested English study destinations in the United States. It is also, not surprisingly, the most desired city in the nation for Americans themselves to live in. The language schools I recommend the most there are in the downtown area, where most of the action during the day and night takes place (the schools located in the suburbs are near beautiful beaches, but not as easily accessible to downtown). Converse is a good choice for students, as it operates almost independently, unlike many American language schools that are part of a chain. The school is one of the oldest in San Diego for English language teaching, and its Summer Camp program is a great value for the fact that it offers five excursions per week for exploring Southern California for a price that is not much more than the other schools. As a program that offers students the opportunity to live with an American host family or on the University of San Diego campus and experience life of an American university student, the CISL summer camp truly stands out from its competitors. I have sent several students to CISL, and they have always been very satisfied with their study experience and accommodation.”
CISL Summer Camp at the University of San Diego
Why study on the CISL San Diego Summer Camp program?
- Established in 1972, Converse International School of Languages (CISL) is recognized throughout the world as a leader in high quality English language training.
- CISL San Diego offers students the opportunity to experience the relaxed atmosphere of Southern California in a central location close to San Diego’s beaches, Downtown and Old Town.
- CISL San Diego Summer Camp classes and accommodation are held at the beautiful University of San Diego campus, where students can experience life at an American university.
- CISL San Diego offers a unique summer camp with English language lessons, enrichment courses, cultural workshops focused on Environment and Sustainability, and activities and excursions showcasing the beauty that Southern California has to offer.
- CISL San Diego also offers camp participants the possibility of a homestay.
- CISL San Diego provides excellent standards of welfare and 24-hour supervision.
The facilities
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Beautiful, secure and centrally located campus
- Easy access to San Diego’s beautiful beaches
- Large fully-equipped classrooms
- Dining hall
- Student lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Sports center
- On-campus university dormitories
MORE ON THE CISL SAN DIEGO SUMMER CAMP SERVICES
Student Welfare
On the campus, there is a dedicated office and staff for student welfare. School staff will provide 24-hour supervision in the student residence.
Airport Transfers
Transfers to and from San Diego and Los Angeles airports are available at an additional cost. Marshall Language Services will need to furnish the participant’s flight information to CISL San Diego so that the airport transfers can be organized. Parents will receive detailed instructions on what the student should do when their flight arrives. It is also possible for parents to accompany their children to the campus personally.
The courses
COURSE CONTENT AND SAMPLE TIMETABLES
English Summer Camp
The CISL San Diego English language summer camp provides English tuition through enrichment courses in topics ranging from Conversation and the Arts, Exam Preparation strategies (TOEFL, SAT, First Certificate and Advanced Cambridge exams), academic subject matter (including STEM), Global Business topics and Leadership. The program also includes cultural workshops focused on Environment and Sustainability.
The programs provide:
- International classes
- 20 English lessons per week
- 2 cultural workshops per week
- Maximum 10 students per class
- Progress monitoring
- All educational materials
- Daily afternoon and evening activities
- 1 full-day and 4 half-day excursions per week
- End of course certificate
Sample timetable:
HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION
CISL San Diego offers students the choice to be totally integrated into American life by staying with a carefully chosen host family located at a maximum distance of 30-40 minutes by public transportation from the school. Homestay accommodation includes single or double bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities.
Meals
Homestay accommodation includes a full board meal plan (breakfast, lunch and dinner.)
Laundry
Bed linen and towels will be provided.
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
CISL San Diego offers residential accommodation in spacious and modern on-campus university dorms. Dormitory accommodation includes shared rooms by 2 students and bathrooms shared by 4 students.
Meals
Residential accommodation includes a full-board meal plan (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Laundry
Bed linen and towels will be provided. Laundry facilities are available on site.
Student Welfare
CISL San Diego guarantees safety with staff living in the same residence, providing full supervision.
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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