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Q International SchoolSan Diego, USA

1770 Fourth Avenue, 1st Floor - 92101 San Diego - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free yoga classes.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • Optional language workshops.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 20%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: Q International School is an English language school in San Diego. The school is on the edge of the Banker Hill neighbourhood and close to the border with Cortez Hill.

Travelling within the city: There are regular bus routes close to the school that reach all the main sites within the city. The central San Diego tram line is a 10-minute walk from the school entrance, which goes throughout San Diego as far as the airport and Mission bay.

Local attractions in the city: The school is a few streets away from the Balboa Park, which houses the San Diego Zoo, the Mingei International Museum and the Palisades. The waterfront is walkable from Q International School.

Courses: The selection of English programmes at Q International School include general group classes, business packages, academic programmes, exam preparation courses and individual lessons.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Q International School include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Q International School

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalBPPE, SEVIS
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
Students should arrive at 8:45
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 Q International School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2012
Legal name/parent company
Q International School, Inc. | Tax registration ID: FEIN: 47-1732008

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Lockers

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 12
Junior courses In summer: 12
Junior courses Throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 30%
France 15%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Brazil 10%
Korea 10%
Turkey 10%
China 10%

Information for all courses offered by Q International School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
125.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 115 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Health Insurance for F-1 students: USD 20-32 per week (depending on age).

Compulsory fees:
Textbook Fee: USD 115
Material Fee: USD 50

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 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 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 16 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 15 Jan 2025, 19 Feb 2025, 27 May 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 02 Sep 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 29 Nov 2025, 16 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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
San Diego International Airport:
150 US$ one way
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 Singapore can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
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)
150 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
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Game days, beach volleyball, picnic, Balboa Park, yoga, hiking, speed friending, pronunciation class

Adults - Paid activities

San Diego Zoo (USD 25), Disneyland (USD 100), USS Midway Museum (USD 10), Padres Baseball Game (USD 50)

Junior - Free activities

Game days, beach volleyball, picnic, Balboa Park, yoga, hiking, speed friending, pronunciation class

Junior - Paid activities

San Diego Zoo (USD 25), Disneyland (USD 100), USS Midway Museum (USD 10), Padres Baseball Game (USD 50)

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FAQ about Q International School, San Diego

  • English courses at Q International School start at 314 US$ for Vacation English course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • 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 Q International School varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 10 students (Academic English)
  • 100% of teachers at Q International School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Q International School comes from Japan with a 30% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and Saudi Arabia (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Q International School offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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