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CEL College of English Language Pacific BeachSan Diego, USA

919 Garnet Avenue - 92109 San Diego - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Unique location - just a 5-minute walk to the beach
  • Orientation and city tour for new students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5.1020408163265%
18-24 years 53.061224489796%
25-34 years 28.571428571429%
35-50 years 11.224489795918%
>50 years 2.0408163265306%

Location: CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach San Diego is located in the coastal American city of San Diego, California. Housed in the vibrant area of Pacific Beach and two blocks from the beachfront, the school is perfectly located for students wanting to soak up the sun and the waves whilst furthering their English. CEL Pacific Beach is close to many amenities, shops, eateries, restaurants, modes of public transport and several of the city's attractions. The area is dominated by beachside activities such as surfing and relaxing along the shores, beachside bars, and an active social nature.

Course selection: The school offers a fantastic range of English courses, with something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English courses taught over various schedules and intensities, students can also take the Academic Year programme and Exam Preparation (TOEFL, CAE, FCE). Please note that some exam courses have specific start dates and course durations.

Accommodation: CEL Pacific Beach San Diego offers accommodation with local homestay families and in shared apartment facilities, subject to availability.

School facilities: The school facilities include WIFI, a lounge area, a movie room and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms have air conditioning and televisions. There is also free parking for students within 500m of the school's front doors.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

Photos

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  • Learning together in San Diego
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  • Students in class
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  • Exploring
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  • Pacific Beach
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  • San Diego
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  • Beach
    Beach10/20
  • Group activity
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  • Shared Apartment
    Shared Apartment12/20
  • Host Family
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  • Group class
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  • Hostel accommodation
    Hostel accommodation 16/20
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CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach (CEL)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOQESEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA, English USA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2015
Legal name/parent company
College of English Language Inc. | Tax registration ID: 33-0169378

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 25%
Japan 16%
Germany 8%
Brazil 6%
Saudi Arabia 6%
Italy 5%
Spain 4%
France 4%
Korea 4%
Other nationalities 22%

Information for all courses offered by CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 US$ per week.
Comments about courses

Optional health insurance: USD 4 per day.
Course change fee: USD 75.
College/University counseling fee: USD 500.

Classes missed on Thanksgiving will be made up.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 Mar 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Los Angeles International Airport:
500 US$ one way
1000 US$ return (both ways)
San Diego International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near San Diego and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our San Diego page. For flight comparisons to San Diego, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Free activities are offered on Tuesdays and included volleyball at the beach, Old Town walking tour, seaport village visit, sports on campus, and much more.

Adults - Paid activities

Most activities carry a small charge and include the following:

- Midway Museum
- Baseball game
- Shopping at Las Americas Outlet Mall
- Shopping at Fashion Valley Mall
- Bonfire in Mission Beach
- Sports on the beach (e.g. basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball)
- Movie nights
- Kayaking in La Jolla
- San Diego Zoo
- Birch Aquarium
- Torrey Pines National Park
- Harbor cruise
- Beach bike tour
- Belmont Park
- Hiking in Balboa Park
- Mini golf
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- Old Town walking tour
- City tour
- Kayaking in Coronado
- Museum of Man
- Museum of Modern Art
- Indoor skydiving
- Paintball
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
 Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)

Accommodation

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FAQ about CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach, San Diego

  • English courses at CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach start at 328 US$ for FCE Exam Preparation 23 course with 23.75 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation CEL Shared Apartment (Superior) is the most popular among all our clients of College of English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (500 US$), San Diego International Airport (150 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at College of English varies from 12 students (General English 23) to 12 students (General English 23)
  • 100% of teachers at CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from Japan (16%) and Germany (8%).
  • CEL College of English Language Pacific Beach offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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