Description
Created in 1961, ELS will show you a different lifestyle
and it will help you to improve your knowledge of the
language and culture of the United States. Located in
the southern coast of California and near the Mexico border,
the sunny San Diego is a cosmopolitan city that offers
an idyllic weather and the enchantment and cordiality
of a small city. ELS is in the prestigious NBC building,
ideally located in the heart of the entertainment and
shopping district of the city, with hundreds of stores,
restaurants, cinemas and nightclubs.
Lodging
The options include: host family houses, student’s
residences and apartments. In many cases, the lodging
arrangements can be done before arriving to the United
States.
Academics
ELS offers two English courses: Intensive and Semi-Intensive.
The Intensive Program has 30 weekly lessons and up to
twelve levels - that go from beginner to advanced and
"masters” levels. Before the beginning of the
classes, the student takes a test to determine his level
an how much he /she can speak, understand and write in
English. There are also special programs, including TOEFL
preparation and personalized instruction.
The Semi-Intensive English course was designed for those
who want to make good use of the classes and also have
free time to explore the environs and practice English
outside the classroom. It has 20 weekly lessons, with
emphasis on the communication skills and the practice
of the everyday English, with flexible schedules for the
beginning of each session and twelve learning levels,
from beginners to "masters".
Activities
The students can visit Horton Plaza, the main commercial
center of the city, and the Gaslamp Quarter, with its
attractive nightlife, both near the Center; to enjoy strolls
by the beach, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World,
Wild Animal Park and Mexico, or to spend a weekend visiting
Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
ELS
/ San Diego
225 Broadway, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 233-5433
Fax: (619) 233-5461
Email: sd@els.com
Web: www.els.com
