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LSI - Language Studies InternationalSan Diego, USA

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

22 students - overall rating
1706 5th Avenue - 92101 San Diego - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • The famous San Diego Zoo, the Symphony Hall and San Diego Bay are all within easy walking distance.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 22.448979591837%
18-24 years 41.836734693878%
25-34 years 24.489795918367%
35-50 years 8.1632653061224%
>50 years 3.0612244897959%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: LSI in San Diego is located in the Bunkers Hills, an uptown part of the city. It is close to Balboa Park, which has a number of golf courses, museums and gardens. Little Italy is the neighbourhood next to Bunkers Hill. This is a pedestrian area, with small boutiques, music venues and cocktail bars. The centre of the city is a 13-minute walk from the school building.

Public transportation: The Santa Fe Depot Train Station is 20 minutes from the school. Students can catch the Pacific Surfliner from the station and travel along the coast of San Diego. There is a central tram system that runs around the GasLamp district and south, along the coast. The closest tram stop from the school is 13 minutes by foot. The silver, orange and silver lines both run through this station.

Main attractions: The attractions in San Diego are spread out throughout the city. Aside from the Balboa Park, the closest attractions, such as the USS Midway Museum are navigable by public transportation from the centre of the city. The things to do further afield, including the Cabrillo National Monument and La Jolla Cove, are easier to reach by car.

*Course structure: The school has general English courses, exam preparation courses in a range of popular English exams, private lessons, mini groups, afternoon classes, a pathway programme and Academic English. Business English courses teach students how to use specific English language used in the business environment, and LSI offers this as a course for students.

School facilities: The school has a student lounge, roof deck and a selection of computers that students can use for self-study. It also has a fridge and microwave for those that want to stay for the lunch break.

Chain school: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada.

For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.

English Courses

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

Our prices for LSI - Language Studies International include

  • 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
  • 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

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Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, San Diego

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
LSI - Language Studies International, San Diego
22 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Other
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 18-30 years (11 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
- all teachers and the headmistress were very, very nice and competent and were able to enthuse the children for the lessons - the teaching methods were interactive, varied and modern - the children were encouraged to speak English in a playful way - the school is very centrally located directly on the No.5 freeway with parking spaces right outside the door - the rooms are spacious and modern with WIFI, lounges and a small kitchen
Disliked
- the rooms were too air-conditioned, you had to come in long clothing even if it was 25 degrees outside (but this is apparently normal in the USA) - a bit more homework would have been good for personal progress - some other course participants did not take the rules seriously (were massively late every day, were very fixated on their phones, often got up and went out to buy snacks), which often disrupted the lessons. The teachers could be a bit stricter here.
Insider tip: San Diego Zoo
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The age range was a little too wide, many very young children with little knowledge of the language.
Other comments We had to fill in and sign lots of useless forms on arrival. Too much bureaucracy. We had already filled everything in online beforehand.
Course: Junior Program (Summer) - Tuition only - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024 by Leya Stammler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school is equipped with spacious classrooms, air-conditioning, an equipped kitchen, a large room for rest during breaks. I liked the organisation of the educational process, the principal Mai was pleasant on the first day, gave us a tour of the school and a briefing, we felt at home.
Disliked
I didn't quite like the location of the school - there were a lot of homeless people nearby every day, my daughter was afraid of them.
Insider tip: Take courses of 4 weeks or more.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good course, professional teacher, if something is not clear - he explains several times, friendly to all students, classes are interesting, free textbooks and stationery available.
Other comments Wonderful school, professional staff, helpful with any questions.
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024 by Galina Brinshinova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
I liked about this school that people deal with each other very openly, and that the lessons are designed playfully. It is the best language school that I have ever been to until now.
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2011 by Lisa-marie Häge
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers, unforgettable experience! He had 29 years, one of the most major, I was alone, and do not know how to explain, I guess the best month of my life.
Insider tip: Rent a car if you have the old, traveling to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Tijuana. Easily if you have rental car.
Review details
Other comments There are many rules but then they are very funny, outgoing, modern .. the worst .. progress very quickly just on one night.
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 24. Mar. 2010 by Sabrina Salvador Lopez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Openness of the teachers, the atmosphere, contacts to people from all over the world
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Aug. 2011 by Svenja Kurz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The teacher are very kind and they have a lot of nice activities
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 10 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2009 by Katja Hewener
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers were all very friendly, patient and helpful!!
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Apr. 2011 by Boris Liebert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The number of students is ideal with the institute size.
Review details
Other comments Generally, the institute is good and in a unique location in downtown San Diego. However, the following would make it even better: Increase of facilities such as toilets. Create an open room or space for students to gather outside the institute instead of blocking the walkway(s).
Course: Private lessons 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Mar. 2014 by Abdulrahman Bamardouf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers, and the other students are great!!!
Insider tip: Sure! The beachs of San Diego and Downtown is a great place!!
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Aug. 2011 by Francisco Jose Romero Ríos
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
That we had to speak english all the time
Review details
Other comments once a week you have to perform a test. the limit is 70% to get your certificate at the end of the course.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2007 by Lissa Thiele
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Relaxed atmosphere in the classroom
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2011 by Diethard Fohr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers and my classmates
Insider tip: They must bring a pullover because the classrooms are so cold
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Sep. 2007 by David Ciudad De La Puerta
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Morning trips and games
Insider tip: You can have a different teacher every week
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2008 by Sara Sorrentino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Classmates, teachers
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 22. Oct. 2008 by David Valiente García
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Not too many french
Insider tip: Don't take afternoon class if you want to take advantage of the beach
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 6 weeks
Review date: 20. Aug. 2007 by Stanislas Soubies
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Social activities
Insider tip: Enjoy your time!!!
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Nov. 2008 by Martin Ramos Martin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers!
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2011 by Sara Romero Ríos
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 LSI - Language Studies International San DiegoAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETNAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalBPPE, CATESOL, PIER, EnglishUSA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% 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 8:40
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 LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1989
Legal name/parent company
Language Studies International (LSI) | Tax registration ID: 133158005
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • 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

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • We can make accommodations for disabled students as long as they notify us prior to arrival on what they will need to be comfortable.
Additional comment about facilities of school
Video equipment Self-study room

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 200
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 140
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 26%
Brazil 24%
Switzerland 14%
Korea 13%
Turkey 4%
Japan 4%
China 2%
Italy 2%
Spain 1%
France 1%
Germany 1%
Thailand 1%
Vietnam 1%
Venezuela 1%
Other nationalities 5%

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Beginners must book 12 weeks minimum.

Health Insurance (65+): USD 70 per week

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 95 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, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 05 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 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 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

San Diego International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 Russia can travel and attend a language course of up to 18 hours per week and for a maximum of 90 days on a holiday/visitor visa.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
95 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 possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Diving30 km
Golf30 km
Horse riding60 km
Mountainbiking60 km
Music1 km
Sailing30 km
Skiing280 km
Tennis30 km
Volleyball30 km
Windsurfing30 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Balboa Park
- Top of the Hyatt
- Harbor Walk
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Beach

Adults - Paid activities

- Country dancing (USD 20)
- Salsa dancing (USD 20)
- Baseball game (USD 18)
- Sailing (USD 20)
- Taco Tuesday (USD 15)
- Nightlife tour (USD 40)
- Rock climbing (USD 30)
- Paintball (USD 30)
- Zoo (USD 25)
- Dinner and a movie (USD 25)
- Dinner and drinks (USD 35)

Junior - Free activities

- Balboa Park
- Top of the Hyatt
- Harbor Walk
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Beach

Junior - Paid activities

- Go-karts (USD 25)
- Laser Tag (USD 20)
- Bowling (USD 15)
- Sea World (USD 90)
- Belmont Park (USD 20)
- Wavehouse (USD 20)
Videos about leisure activities at LSI - Language Studies International San Diego

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about LSI - Language Studies International

  • We have something called Club40 which is our General 20 programme plus 3 activities per week with a teacher.
    Lauren Chodas, LSI USA Admissions from LSI, San Diego - Jul 12, 2024

FAQ about LSI - Language Studies International, San Diego

  • English courses at LSI - Language Studies International start at 219 US$ for Afternoon 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Language Studies International
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from San Diego International Airport (150 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Studies International varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 18 students (Junior Program (Summer) - Full programme)
  • 100% of teachers at LSI - Language Studies International hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at LSI - Language Studies International comes from Saudi Arabia with a 26% representation, followed by students from Brazil (24%) and Switzerland (14%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • LSI - Language Studies International offers courses from 6 years (Junior Program (Summer) - Tuition only, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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