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Converse International(CISL) - San Diego

Converse International(CISL) - San Diego

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 120students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • (619) 239-3363
  • Fax
  • (619) 239-3778
  • Address
  • 636 Broadway, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92101

Options

  • Urban
  • Homestay
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Private language school

Why This School?

  • - 8 students MAXIMUM per class
    - Over 40 years of experience
    - Excellent mix of nationalities

Converse International(CISL) - San Diego About the

  • Converse International School of Languages (CISL) is an excellent choice to learn English and foreign languages in San Diego and San Francisco, California. Our language schools offer programs and courses designed to provide you with the best options to study English (ESL), as well as TOEFL and Cambridge exam preparation. Founded in 1972, Converse International School of Languages (CISL) is a group of private language schools committed to providing the highest quality English language training experience. For over 30 years, CISL has specialized in teaching English to foreign students, professionals and visitors from all around the world and continues to significantly improve their English skills and prepare them for success, whether at an institution for higher learning, in a professional setting or for personal satisfaction.The school offers independent students exposure to different cross-cultural ideas in a vibrant living environment that will deepen English communication skills and cultural understanding. Students enjoy a strong academic framework that helps them to learn quickly and efficiently. Each school offers a comfortable learning environment equipped to support students in their studies. The school is a friendly and inclusive place that encourages students during lessons and outside the classroom. Maintaining a balanced mix of nationalities is a top priority at CISL. With over 40 years of experience, CISL's English language schools in San Diego and San Francisco are internationally recognized as leading centers for effective language training.Whether your interest is to study English for personal enrichment or for professional or academic purposes, our language schools provide challenging and intensive English courses and classes designed to help you achieve maximum results quickly so you can begin communicating effectively and with confidence.

About the  Converse International(CISL) - San Diego



Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    To obtain sufficient knowledge and become fluent in all areas of the English language. In order to achieve this end, the program’s rigorous curriculum focuses on developing students’ fundamental English skills in the areas of: Grammar, Writing, Conversation, Pronunciation, Listening, Reading and Vocabulary.
     
    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    The CISL Standard Courses in San Diego and San Francisco provides an integrated general English curriculum to help students communicate effectively and confidently. Each unit presents a wide variety of conversational activities: discussion, listening comprehension, idiomatic expressions and role-playing as well as reading, grammar, and writing.

    Curriculum :
    CISL's Standard English Courses are designed for students at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels who must maximize their study time in San Diego and San Francisco. They include Standard English classes daily from 9-12:40, Monday through Thursday. Students may begin their course on any Monday. The program is offered with 10 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced. When students arrive at the school, they are given a comprehensive placement test to evaluate their grammar, listening, speaking and writing skills and guarantee their proper placement into an ability level. Students study from the core curriculum that focuses on skill area development. In addition, students will study Social English to learn language useful for everyday social, study or work life including discussions, conversations, presenting information and telephoning. The student will use a text book, which forms the basis of the study, but which is augmented by a variety of other materials such as video and audio recordings, supplementary text books and authentic materials.Outside of the classroom, students are encouraged to independently explore the local areas of interest and experience the city’s vibrant, eclectic neighborhoods to gain real, practical insight into the culture of the city. Many students participate in school-organized events, as well, and enjoy the local entertainment and leisure activities. Classroom sizes range from 6 to 8 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.

    Classroom Hour :
    20 hours per week
    am = Morning Classes:
    Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:40 pm

Course Information

Class size 8 Students Schedule 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks
Course Level 10 VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 150        Detail
Tuition
2 Week 3 Week 4 ~ 7 Week 8 ~ 12 Week 13 ~ 24 Week
(USD)$ 180 / Week (USD)$ 116 / Week (USD)$ 345 / Week (USD)$ 340 / Week (USD)$ 320 / Week
25 ~ 52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 315 / Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 75
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (USD)$ 275 (USD)$ 215

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 80
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    To obtain sufficient knowledge and become fluent in all areas of the English language. In order to achieve this end, the program’s rigorous curriculum focuses on developing students’ fundamental English skills in the areas of: Grammar, Writing, Conversation, Pronunciation, Listening, Reading and Vocabulary.
     
    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    The CISL Standard Courses in San Diego and San Francisco provides an integrated general English curriculum to help students communicate effectively and confidently. Each unit presents a wide variety of conversational activities: discussion, listening comprehension, idiomatic expressions and role-playing as well as reading, grammar, and writing.

    Curriculum :
    CISL's Intensive English Courses are designed for students at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels who must maximize their study time in San Diego and San Francisco. They include General English classes daily from 9-12:40, and Intensive afternoon classes 1:30-3:10 pm, Monday through Thursday. Students may begin their course on any Monday. The program is offered with 10 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced. When students arrive at the school, they are given a comprehensive placement test to evaluate their grammar, listening, speaking and writing skills and guarantee their proper placement into an ability level. Students study from the core curriculum that focuses on skill area development. In addition, students will study Social English to learn language useful for everyday social, study or work life including discussions, conversations, presenting information and telephoning. The student will use a text book, which forms the basis of the study, but which is augmented by a variety of other materials such as video and audio recordings, supplementary text books and authentic materials.Outside of the classroom, students are encouraged to independently explore the local areas of interest and experience the city’s vibrant, eclectic neighborhoods to gain real, practical insight into the culture of the city. Many students participate in school-organized events, as well, and enjoy the local entertainment and leisure activities. Classroom sizes range from 6 to 8 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.

Course Information

Class size 8 Students Schedule 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks
Course Level 10 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 150        Detail
Tuition
2 Week 3 Week 4 ~ 7 Week 8 ~ 12 Week 13 ~ 24 Week
(USD)$ 222 / Week (USD)$ 145 / Week (USD)$ 430 / Week (USD)$ 425 / Week (USD)$ 405 / Week
25 ~ 52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 400 / Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 75
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (USD)$ 275 (USD)$ 215

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 80
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • International Junior Programs

    Accredited by:
    CISL is fully accredited by the Commission for English Language
    Accreditation (CEA), which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary
    of Education and is the only specialized accrediting agency for
    English language programs in the United States.
    Junior Programs Highlights
    20 lessons per week
    2 program-specific Cultural Workshops per week
    Maximum 10 students per class
    Fast-paced, exciting classes with valuable course
    content that builds confidence
    Five half-day excursions/activities per week + 1
    full day excursion
    21 meals per week for campus programs (meal
    money provided during off-campus activities/
    excursions as well)
    CISL Programs for ages 13 to 17 feature two, three, or four
    week course options which include engaging English classes,
    Cultural Workshops, daily afternoon activities, full-day excursions,
    room and board
    and 24-hour supervision.

    14 meals per week for January Homestay
    program, 13 meals per week for San Francisco
    January Residence program and 20 meals per
    week for USD Homestay program
    10:1 student: adult ratio in accommodations
    (campus programs) and on activities/excursions
    Diverse mix of nationalities from every corner
    of the globe
    Accredited by the Commission for English
    Language Accreditation (CEA)

    USD/San Diego – Environment and Sustainability
    LMU/Los Angeles – Film and Music
    LUC/Chicago – Arts and Architecture
    Georgetown – D.C. - Leadership and Business
    Yale – College Readiness
    UCB – Technology and Tech Start-Ups

Course Information

Schedule 2, 3 Weeks Minimum age 13-17
Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
※ From the Course Starting Dates 2, 3Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee        Detail
Tuition
2 Week 3 Week 4 Week Week Week
(USD)$ 3,985 (USD)$ 5,725 (USD)$ 7,595
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location


Accommodation

  • Homestay
    To maximize the opportunities for speaking the language, CISL has a policy of never allowing two students of the same mother tongue to stay in any one host family. Each student has a private room. Meals are included in our homestay rates, either breakfast only or breakfast and dinner, 7 days per week.Our host families are carefully selected and monitored according to strict criteria established by CISL. Homes must be comfortable, the families welcoming and, most importantly, CISL homestay families are genuinely interested in receiving students and helping them to develop fluency in English.
    San Diego Student Residence Clubs
    Vantaggio State Street in San Diego lies in the heart of Little Italy, a charming and trendy place lined with sidewalk cafes and numerous restaurants. Your new home here is just blocks away from Downtown and the harbor, and only minutes away from the Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego airport.

    San Diego Hotels
    Please contact CISL San Diego for San Diego hotel information or visit SanDiegoHotels.com for extensive information and direct booking options for a wide array of San Diego hotels.

    San Diego Student Residences

    Vantaggio Gaslamp
    927 6th Ave 
    San Diego, CA 92101 
    Phone: (619) 595-0111 - Fax:(619) 595-0555








    Gaslamp Residences







    Vantaggio State Street
    1736 State Street 
    San Diego, CA 92101 
    Phone: (619) 595-0111 - Fax:(619) 595-0555 






Surrounding Area

  • Converse International School of Languages is an English language school in San Diego, California that provides a dynamic, communication-based program to help you study and learn English. Come discover why San Diego is considered one of the most desirable cities in the United States. San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in California for international students to study and learn English because of its reputation for being a safe and friendly city.This beautiful, modern, clean city attracts people from all over the world with its wonderful climate, sunny skies, beautiful beaches, islands and peninsulas. The climate is warm all year which means that you can practice almost any sport any time. As California's second largest city and the nation's seventh, San Diego is home to nearly 1.3 million residents within the metropolitan area and 2.8 million people within San Diego County. San Diego is most widely-recognized for its near-perfect climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches, and a vast assortment of family attractions, including the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, Legoland California and SeaWorld San Diego. The area's idyllic climate makes spending outdoors a daily pleasure. The 600,000-acre Anza Borrego Desert State Park is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise with endless opportunities available to go hiking and camping, fishing, and quietly observe wildlife among the regionally-famous spring wildflowers.

Facilities

  • Modern, comfortable schools in convenient city center locations featuring computer lab with free wireless Internet access

Top Native Language by Center

  • The nationality and age mix ; varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

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FAQ Questions

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Image 2015-10-26 14:28:13

河合かな

ホームステイについて質問
Q:ホームステイは学校からどれくらいの距離にあるのでしょうか?
 ホストファミリーが合わなかった場合、ステイ先を変えてもらうことはできるのでしょうか?
 また、授業終了後でもステイ先に滞在することは可能でしょうか?

A:ホームステイ先はどれも学校から公共交通機関で約30~45分の場所に位置しています。
 万一ホストファミリーと上手くマッチングできなかった場合、正当な理由があればコーディネーターが別のステイ先を紹介いたします。
 また、授業終了後もステイ先に滞在することは可能ではありますが、1~2日の延長のみです。
 基本的にCISLの生徒でない方のステイは認められておりません。


Image 2017-10-31 15:04:14

ゆり

学校周辺の環境
Q、学校周辺の環境について教えて下さい。



A、

サンディエゴは、ラテンとヨーロッパの雰囲気が漂い、気候が温暖な都市です。
広大なビーチもあり、夏になるとサーフィンを楽しむことも出来ます
学校はサンディエゴの中心地にあり、周辺にはレストラン、ショッピングモール、クラブ、映画館などもあります。
またシーワールドや動物園もあり、サンディエゴのエンターテインメントを肌で感じることができ、週末などにはメキシコやロサンゼルスへ行くこともできます。



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  • Review (4.5)
  • School Facility, atmosphere

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  • Faculty&school's counselor

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  • Outdoor Activity

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  • Accommodation quality

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少人数のクラス
  • Classquality

  • Review (5)
  • School Facility, atmosphere

  • Review (4)
  • Faculty&school's counselor

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  • Outdoor Activity

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  • Accommodation quality

  • Review (4)

  • Review (4.6)

Image 2015-10-26 14:43:04

さき

こちらの学校では少人数制を採用していて、私のクラスは7名のクラスでした。

私は人見知りをするほうなので、クラスがこじんまりしていてすごく有難かったです。
おかげ様でクラスメートとわりとすぐに仲良くなれました。
授業内容も、新聞のニュース等について話し合ったり、ロールプレイをしてみたりなど、
楽しい内容のものが多かったです。
サンディエゴの街での生活も楽しくて、有名な動物園にも良くいきました。
想像していた以上に過ごし易い街で、とても充実した留学生活を送ることができました。

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サンディエゴ留学
  • Classquality

  • Review (4)
  • School Facility, atmosphere

  • Review (4)
  • Faculty&school's counselor

  • Review (5)
  • Outdoor Activity

  • Review (4)
  • Accommodation quality

  • Review (4)

  • Review (4.2)

Image 2017-10-31 15:25:48

まき

とてもアットホームな雰囲気の学校でした。


授業は会話中心で進められ、上級クラスになると日本語でも議論するのが難しいような内容になってきます。
やはりヨーロッパ系や南米から来た子達は英語が本当に上手なので、私は授業についていくのでいっぱいいっぱいでしたが、
良い先生と友達に恵まれて、それでも楽しく授業を受けることが出来ました。

宿泊はホームステイを利用しました。
何度も留学生を受け入れた経験のある家庭を学校側が紹介してくれました。
おかげで本当にすばらしいホストファミリーに出会えました。
ホストマザーはいつも美味しい料理を作ってくれ、ホストファザーもいつも私を気にかけてくれていました。
週末は車でどこかに連れていてくれたり、
勉強で分からないところも一緒に考えてくれたりしましたし、やはりホストファミリーとの会話は英語なので、
それだけでも十分英語の練習になると思います。

本当に忘れられない一生の思い出が出来ました。
ありがとうございました。

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