Maximum 8 Students per Class

2024 Course Prices & Information
San Diego Adult Programs | Junior Programs
Since 1972

Lessons
per WkLessonTimes

Price per week (starts any Monday)
2

3

4-7

8-12

13-24

Standard

20

am

$380

$370

$365

$360

$340

$335

Standard Plus (F1)

21.8

am/pm

$380

$370

$365

$360

$340

$335

Intensive (F1)

28

am/pm

$465

$455

$450

$445

$425

$420

Afternoon Elective ~

8

pm

$190

$190

$190

$190

$190

$190

$975

$970

$965

$960

$950

930

$1080 $1075

$1070

$1065

$1045

1025

Premier English (max 4 students per class)
Executive English

20

am

Executive
Intensive (F1)^

28

am/pm

^”Executive Intensive 28 lessons” is a combination of 20 lessons of Executive English (premier class), plus 8 hours of anafternoon elective.
~Afternoon Elective choices include Conversation, Business English, & English for Academic Purposes.

Lessons
per WkLessonTimes

B2 FCE20

B2 FCE Intensive (F1)*

Test
Preparation

Price per Session (start dates
vary)

1 lesson

5 lessons

10 lessons

15 lessons

20 lessons

Standard Private*

To bearranged

$95

$420

$790

$1,145$1,525

Executive Private*

To bearranged

$105

$465

$910

$1,235$1,590*50 minutes per lesson

Summer Program at University of San Diego			NEW

Accommodation and optional meals with classes at CISL downtown location

Other Programs

Placement Fee

CourseTotal CISL Cost

Career English Package**$1,430$2190+$3620+

Academic Year Program (AYP)$1,430$6800+$8230+

University Pathway***$1,430$6800+$8230+** Placement between December 15 and January 15 is limited.
*** AYP and Pathway prices based on Intensive English. Other courses may not be substituted. Additional weeks ofstudy may be added.

11 wksLesson times

amx$4,850

28

am/pm

x

$5,360am = Morning Classes:
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 12:40 pm

CI CAE20amx$4,850

CI CAE Intensive (F1)*

28

am/pm

x

$5,360

TOEFL

20

am

$1,500

x

IELTS

20

am

x

$4,4202 CISL

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Time

4 wks

* 20 Lessons of CAE / FCE & 8 lessons of elective course.

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pm = Afternoon Classes:
Mon -Thurs 1:30 pm - 3:10 pm(F-1) Plus Class:Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 12:40 pm&
Wed 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Other Charges
Application Fee (Non-refundable)............................... $150

Airport transfer (one way)..................................... $100

Books/materials............................................................................ $0

CAE/FCE Exam Fee.......................................................... $350

Credit Card fees............................................................. 3%-4%

08/2023

A D U LT P RO G R A M S

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Standard English: A combination of speaking,listening, reading and writingStandard Plus (F1 only): Standard class plus
self-study Study Hall class
Intensive English: Standard English plus
a choice of afternoon elective
Afternoon Elective-Conversation: Focus on
fluency in speaking and pronunciation

Academic Year Program (AYP):CISL Intensive English course followed by one
semester at Grossmont College. Begins May
or August. AYP students receive assistancewith College admission process.
University Pathway: 12+ weeks Intensive
English plus EAP and assistance with
University admission process

C1 Advanced CAE: Preparation forsuccess on “Cambridge Assessment English:
Advanced” exam at the C1 level to include
practice speaking & writing tests
TOEFL: Preparation for success on
TOEFL exam to include practice tests
IELTS: Preparation for success on IELTS
exam to include practice tests

Afternoon Elective-Business: Focus
on general business topics

Standard Private Lessons: Focus on areasof interest to the student with a certified
English teacher

Afternoon Elective-English for
Academic Purposes (EAP): Focus
on academic writing (university-bound students)

Family Program: Focus on practicing English
in a fun, safe environment in customized
private or semi-private lessons for children.

Executive English: Accelerated course
focusing on developing skills needed in an
English business environment.

Executive Private Lessons: Focus on areasof interest to the student with a certified
Executive English teacher

ALL COURSES INCLUDE:

Executive Intensive: Executive English(premier class) plus choice of afternoon
elective (general class)

B2 First FCE: Preparation for success on“Cambridge Assessment English: First” at theB2 level exam to include practice speaking &writing tests

Placement Test

Career English: 6+ weeks of English classes
followed by 6 - 8 weeks placement with alocal business (This is not an internship)

Orientation

Books & Materials
Free Internet Access

TEST PREPARATION COURSE START DATES
Course

4 wks

11wks

FCE

x

Mar 18, Sep 9

CAE

x

Mar 18, Sep 9

TOEFL

Mar 25, Sep 16

x

IELTS

x

May 6, Sep 9

Exam Dates (Subject to change)
FCE

June 4, Nov 26

CAE

June 5, Nov 27

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A D U LT P RO G R A M S

2024 Online Program
Hours per Wk

Course Times

Price

Session Dates

10 hours per wk(2 hours/day + 2 hours self-study)

Courses are offered Monday - Thursday
Customizable programs available, including
Cambridge prep courses. Please contact
juniorprograms@cisl.edu$175 per week

All year round

COURSE DESCRIPTIONCISL’s online platform is designed to give
you the personal attention of a live classalong with the flexibility and convenienceof an online course. Our platform is
specifically designed for the language
learning industry.
In addition to the live online classes, students
will also receive learning materials plus
preparation and practice exercises which
they can do on their mobile phones orcomputers.These learning activities help
students practice what was learned in the live
online class and prepare for the next class.

4 CISLPrivate courses (no minimum level required)• English for Beginners (pre-B1)• Business English• Cambridge English: 4 week course• TOEFL - 8 week course• Premier Courses including Global
Success, Executive English, English forEngineers, Aviation English or otherspecialty courses• Conversation Practice• Presentations in English• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)A D U LT P RO G R A M S

Additional Information
Official Exam Information*
There are separate fees for taking an official
exam, which are not included in the course
price and subject to change by the awarding
body. If students plan to take an exam after
a course, an extra week of accommodation
may be necessary.
The official Cambridge English exam fee for
B2 First and C1 Advanced is $350. CISL is anauthorized Cambridge English center.
For TOEFL and IELTS, it is the student’s
responsibility to register for the exam with
the name exactly as it appears
in the passport.
The official TOEFL exam is $245. Students
must register and pay for this exam directlyon the ETS website at www.ets.org
The official IELTS exam is $255. Students
must register and pay for this exam directlyon the IELTS website at www.ielts.org
I-20/Student Visa
Please see page 7 for 1-20/student
visa requirements.

Academic Year Program (AYP)
For the Fall 2024 semester enroll no later that
April 17th. For the Spring 2025 semester enroll
no later that September 5th. Approximate
price is $10,200. Prices are subject to changeby the college. Books for university classes notincluded. This price is based on a 16-week CISL
Intensive course (including 12 weeks of EAP)
and one semester at a community college.
Accommodation is not included in this price.
A $1,360 administration fee will be required.
Pathway Program
The Pathway Program provides students
admission to accredited, highly reputable
American colleges or universities (often
without a TOEFL or IELTS score).12-week
EAP class required.
The length of your program will depend on
your level of English. See price list (page 3)
for English course prices. College prices anddates are different for each college. A $1,360
administration fee will be required.

CISL at a Glance• Capacity: 144• 20 Lessons: 16.67 hours• Classrooms: 18• 21.8 Lessons: 18.2 hours• Student Computers: 10• 28 Lessons: 23.3 hours• Max Students in Class: 8• Minimum Course Length: 2 weeks• Avg Students in Class: 7• Number of Standard Levels: 10• Max Students in Premier Class: 4• Student Lounge• Avg Students in Premier Class: 3• Computer Lab• Lesson Length: 50 minutes• Student Microwaves

School Closure Dates:
January 1, February 19, May 27, July 4, September 2, November 28-29, December 24-25.

*Cost of the exam is subject to change by the exam syndicate.

C O U R S E P R IC ES & IN FO R MAT IO N 5

A D U LT P RO G R A M S

2024 San Diego Accommodations
Homestay

2 wks only

3 wks only

4+ wks(cost per week)+ nights

Homestay
Private room / shared bath - breakfast & dinner$795$1,055$400/wk$65

Private room / shared bath - breakfast only

$685

$950

$370/wk$60$875$1,165$420/wk$75

Executive Homestay*Private room & bath / breakfast & dinner*Executive Homestay available for Premier students only.

4+ wks ~+ nights

Private room/private bath$490/wk$65

Double Room /private bath*$285/wk$65$470/wk$65

Private room/private bath$585/wk$65

Double Room /shared bath$440/wk$65

Residences(cost per week)

State Street

Hillcrest
Private room/private bath
University of San Diego Summer Residence **~ 4 week minimum stay.
* Two people need to book together, price per person.
** Exclusively available June 30 - Aug 10

Other Charges
Accommodation Placement Fee (non refundable) .....................$150
Reservation Deposit.......................................................................................$250
Residences Security Deposit......................................................................$500
Residences Cleaning Fee - required ...........................................$50-$100

6 CISLADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Homestay
All prices are per person.
Typical travel time by public
transportation to the school fromhost family is 30-55 minutes.		
Note: For arrivals from July 1st throughAugust 31st there will be an additional$25 per week charge.

State Street / Hillcrest / USD
All prices are per person.
State Street commute is approximately 15
min by foot. Hillcrest is approximately 20 min
by bus.
Rooms Include: Free Wifi, television,
telephone, mini refrigerator, and microwave,
computer room, laundry room, and shared
kitchen onsite.
No meals provided.
Non-Smoking Residence.
Shared = two students traveling together.
Two twin beds.
Note: For arrivals from July 1st throughAugust 31st there will be an additional $25
per week charge.
Reservation Deposit: A $250 depist isrequired for all confirmed room reservations.
The deposit is non-refundable if a cancellationor change is made less than 30 days prior tocheck-in.
Additional Fees: Refundable security depositof $500 due at check-in and non-refundable
cleaning fee of $50-$100 depending on room
type and length of stay.

A D U LT P RO G R A M S

Adult Programs Terms and Conditions
Course Confirmation and Payment
All tuition and fees must be paid in full before you start classes at
CISL. Upon receipt of your application and payment, we will send
you a letter confirming your acceptance. Payment may be sent by
any of the following: international money order, electronic banktransfer (wire transfer), credit card (MasterCard or Visa only). We
cannot process your application unless we receive your payment.
Bank Transfers
CISL will provide the school’s bank information for wire transfers
upon request. Please include the student’s name and student
ID as part of the bank transfer information. The payment must
include all sending and intermediary wire transfer charges. CISL
will pay all receiving fees.
1-20 Form/F-1 Student Visa
CISL is authorized to issue a Certificate of Eligibility (Form
I-20) to qualifying full-time students. The I-20 form is used when
applying for a student visa (F-1) and will only be issued for thenumber of weeks that your tuition is paid and that you areenrolled full-time (18 hours or more per week). You can extend
your course at CISL, and a revised I-20 will be issued. The visa
must be obtained at the U.S. Embassy in your home country
before your departure. If you are denied a student visa, you will
receive a refund of all prepaid tuition (minus the $150 application
fee or other non-refundable fees) when you (i) give the school acopy of the denial letter from the U.S. Embassy and, (ii) return theoriginal I-20 form issued by the school.
If you require an I-20 form, you must provide CISL with
documents showing that you have enough money to pay for allof your tuition and living expenses while you are studying at CISL
as well as a copy of your passport and your home address. Please
send these documents with your application. Financial means canbe demonstrated with:(1) Evidence of financial means (e.g. a copy of a recent bankstatement) to pay your tuition and living expenses for theduration of your stay; or(2) A letter of sponsorship from your parent or legal guardianaccompanied by evidence of their financial means (e.g. a copy ofa recent bank statement); or(3) A letter of sponsorship from your company or organization
together with evidence of its financial means.
Students taking any 20-lesson per week course and who arerequesting an I-20 for a student visa will also need to take either
an Afternoon Elective, private lessons, or attend a 1.5 hour Study
Hall session each week in order to meet the 18-hour per week
minimum requirement for the student visa. There is no extra
charge for the 1.5 hour/week Study Hall. Students who choose
the Study Hall option will have the designation “Plus” on theirconfirmation (e.g. “Standard Plus”). Failure to adhere to ourminimum 85% attendance policy may result in termination of I-20
and dismissal from the school.
For more information about visas and travelling to the UnitedStates, please visit the following website: http://studyinthestates.
dhs.gov/students
Accommodations
A non-refundable accommodation placement fee of $150 isrequired for all accommodations. A deposit of $250 is required
for all accommodations and will be applied to the total
accommodation cost. If you cancel your accommodations after
they have been confirmed, the deposit may not be refundable.
Please read the Refund Policy carefully. If you are requestinghomestay accommodations, please make flight reservations sothat you arrive no later than 21:30.
Course Extension
You can extend your course after you arrive. The additionalcourse fee must be paid before the start of the extension.
You can pay the school directly or through your official CISL
representative in your country.
Airport Transfers
Please send us your flight information as soon as possible. If you
are requesting homestay accommodations, please make flightreservations so that you arrive before 21:30.

claim area holding a sign with your name on it. Please be sure
to carry your “Airport Transfer Confirmation” with you so thatyou have the emergency assistance number to call in case of aproblem. If your flight is delayed to after 21:30, you will needto take a taxi or shuttle van to the host’s home at your own
expense. If your flight arrives Monday-Friday, please contact theschool in advance to make arrangements for getting from theairport to your host family’s home. For students not staying witha host family (or those arriving late or on weekdays) a privatetransfer service is available for $120 (one-way).
Medical Insurance
The school does not provide medical insurance. However, we
strongly recommend that you purchase medical insurance fortravelers to the United States or you ensure that your current
policy is valid in the United States. You should do this before
departing your country. Medical treatment in the United States
is very expensive. You are responsible for any medical expenses
incurred, so please be sure that you review the terms of yourinsurance policy, including covered services, deductibles,
co-payments, length of coverage, etc., prior to arrival.
Liability
CISL, its staff, and its representatives will not be liable for loss,
damage or injury to persons or property however caused, except
where liability is expressly imposed beyond exclusion by statute.
Media Release
Students agree to allow photos and videos taken during CISL
programs to be used for publicity purposes.
Change of Enrollment
A $250 course change fee may be charged.
Premiere English (max 4 students per class)
20 lessons per week: Regular group classes in the morning plus one
private Executive class per day in the afternoon Mon-Thurs .
28 lessons per week: Regular group classes in the morning plus two
private Executive classes in the afternoon per day Mon-Thurs.

If you are staying with a host family the arrival airport transfer will
cost $120 and you must arrive between 9:00 and 21:30 on theweekend. Your host will meet you at the airport in the baggage
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JUNIOR PROGRAMS

1 Week2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks

Activities/Excursions

July 6/13/20/27$2,660July 13/20/27$4,850July 20/27$6,800July 27$9,000June 30

Barnard Residencewith full roomand board

4 half day excursions,
1 full day excursion
and 1 afternoon
campus activity

Arrival Dates Departure Dates

Price

July 6/13/20/27 $2,325

2 weeks

June 30
July 7/14

July 13/20/27$4,6503 weeks

June 30
July 7

July 20/27$6,6804 weeks

June 30

July 27$8,870

Activities/Excursions

Pepperdine
Residencewith full roomand board.

4 half day excursions,
1 full day excursion
and 1 afernoon
campus activity

July 19$3,3852 weeks+ TripJune 30

July 19$6,7753 weeks+ TripJune 30

July 27$9,0208 CISLPrices

Room and Board

Activities/Excursions

1 WeekJune 30
July 7/14/21

July 6/13/20/27$2,3252 weeks

June 30
July 7/14

July 13/20/27$4,6503 weeks

June 30
July 7

July 20/27

Georgetown Residence with full roomand board.
$6,6804 weeks

June 30

July 27$8,8704 half day
excursions, 1 fullday excursion and
1 afternoon
campus activity

Duration

Arrival Dates

Departure Dates

Price

Room and Board

Activities/Excursions

1 weeks

June 30
July 7/14/21

July 6/13/20/27$2,3252 weeks

June 30
July 7/14

July 13/20/27$4,650USD Residencewith full roomand board.

4 half day
excursions,
1 full day excursion
and 1 afternoon
campus activity

3 weeks

June 30
July 7

July 20/27$6,6804 weeks

June 30

July 27$8,870USD Residencewith full roomand board.
Trip: double/triple
room in hotel;
no meals included

4 half day
excursions, 1 fullday excursion and
1 afternoon campus
activity + Trip

Summer USD Campus + California Coastal Trip

Summer Pepperdine Campus + California Trip
July 7

Departure Dates

Summer USD Campus

June 30
July 7/14/21

1 week +Trip

Arrival Dates

University of San Diego - San Diego
Room and Board

Summer Pepperdine Campus
1 weeks

Duration

Summer Georgetown Campus

Pepperdine University - Malibu / Los Angeles
Durationts per C

Georgetown University - Washington, D.C.

Summer Barnard Campus
June 30
July 7/14/21
June 30
July 7/14
June 30
July 7lasM
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Barnard College, Columbia University - New York City

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Pepperdine
Residence with fullroom and board.
Trip: double/triple
room in hotel; nomeals included

4 half day excursions,
1 full day excursion
and 1 afernoon
campus activity + Trip

1 week +Trip

July 7

July 19$3,3852 wks+
Trip

June 30

July 19$6,775

3 wks+
Trip

June 30

July 27$9,02008/2023

J U N I O R P RO G R A M SUC Berkeley - San Francisco
Duration

Arrival Dates

Departure Dates

Price

July 6/13/20/27$2,325

July 13/20/27$4,650July 20/27$6,680July 27$8,870

Room and Board

Activities/Excursions

UC Berkeley
Residence with fullroom and board.

4 half day
excursions,
1 full day excursion
and 1 afternoon
campus activity

Summer UC Berkeley Campus
1 weeks
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks

June 30
July 7/14/21
June 30
July 7/14
June 30
July 7
June 30JUNIOR COURSES INCLUDE:

20 lessons per week + 2 Cultural Workshops
24 hour supervision
Full Activities Program
WiFi
Full Room and Board
Course Certificate and Final ReportC O U R S E P R IC ES & IN FO R MAT IO N 9

Departure Dates

Price

2 weeks

Jan 7/14

Jan 21/28$3,1803 weeks

Jan 7

Jan 28$4,535slasts per

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Room and Board

Activities/Excursions

Homestay: Double Room with 14 meals per week

5 half day and 1 full day
excursion

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pepperdine University:* For students doing 2 weeks + Trip, final date of the program is
July 19. Students must plan on departing this day, unless extending
their program for additional weeks.
Georgetown University:
An overnight sightseeing trip to NYC is included for those students
attending the program dates during the second week of July 2024.
All meals and accommodation are included. There are additional fees
for non-residential students. Contact juniorprograms@cisl.edu formore information.

University of San Diego:* For students doing 2 weeks + Trip, final date of the program is
July 19. Students must plan on departing this day, unless extending
their program for additional weeks.
There is a 2-day weekend trip (July 18-19, 2024) to Los Angeles for
Summer USD Program students attending during the dates ofJuly 14 - July 20, 2024, 2024. This 2-day trip is included in the program
fees for the campus students however, there is an additional fee forCommuters. Contact juniorprograms@cisl.edu for more information.

San Diego January Homestay:
Local bus/trolley pass is included.
For LAX Transportation fee contact
juniorprograms@cisl.edu.
Custom San Diego Homestay Programs:
Custom Homestay Programs available at othertimes during the year.
Please contact juniorprograms@cisl.edu

JUNIOR PROGRAMS AIRPORT & UNMS FEES
Airport/Destination
Homestay Airport Fee (9:00 - 21.00)

Round Trip Airport Transfer Fee

UNMS Departure

$150

$185

$100 each way

San Diego International Airport /University of San Diego USD$200 ($100 each way)

LAX/University of San Diego (USD)$950 ($475 each way)

LAX/Pepperdine University$240 ($120 each way)

LaGuardia/Barnard College, Columbia University$300 ($150 each way)

JFK/Barnard College, Columbia University$400 ($200 each way)

Washington D.C. - Dulles / Georgetown University$400 ($200 each way)

San Francisco International Airport/
University of California, Berkeley (UCB)$400 ($200 each way)

10 C I S L

Additional Fees
UNMS Arrival

J U N I O R P RO G R A M S

Junior Programs Terms and Conditions
Group Leaders
Accommodations, transportation, and activities/excursions for one
group leader are included for each group of 12 students. Group
leaders will be required to sign agreement prior to arrival.

Refund and Cancellation Policy
Please refer to the junior application for the refund andcancellation policy. All prices and conditions are subject tochange.

Insurance
The junior programs do not provide medical insurance. Eachstudent and group leader must have medical insurance and proof
Airport Transfers:of this insurance is required prior to arrival. Please ensure that
Campus Programs- Airport transfers are NOT included, but are an
your policy is valid in the United States. Medical treatment in
option for an additional fee. Please contact juniorprograms@cisl.edu.
the United States is very expensive. You are responsible for any
January Junior Homestay Program (San Diego), July Homestay
medical expenses incurred, so please be sure that you review
at USD Program (San Diego)-Local two-way airport transfer
the terms of your insurance policy, including covered services,from San Diego (SAN) is for an additional charge. Please contact
deductibles, co-payments, length of coverage, etc., prior tojuniorprograms@cisl.edu.
arrival. Parents must also sign a waiver allowing CISL staff to act
Unaccompanied Minor Service- Additional applicable fees will
as guardians on their behalf should it become necessary for abe applied for any student requesting the Unaccompanied Minor
medical issue.
Service (UNMS) from CISL. These fees are in addition to the
Refundable Security Deposit /Campus Programs:
airline UNMS fees. Please contact Junior Program Director for
A $150 refundable security deposit is required upon arrival to theinformation and pricing at juniorprograms@cisl.edu.
campus; deposit is returned after check-out is completed by CISLand University Staff to ensure nothing is lost or broken. Security
deposit may also be withheld for rule infractions.

Media Release
Students agree to allow photos and videos taken during the
program to be used for publicity purposes.

Age
All programs are for students between the ages of 13 and 17.
Program Application
A parent or guardian must complete the 2024 CISL Junior
Program application (with their signature) in order to enroll astudent into one of the CISL Junior Programs.

Liability
CISL, its staff, and its representatives will not be liable for loss,
damage or injury to persons or property however caused,
except where liability is expressly imposed beyond exclusion
by statute.

C O U R S E P R IC ES & IN FO R MAT IO N 11

San Diego Adult Programs:
636 Broadway, Suite 210
San Diego, California 92101 USA
Ph. +1 619 239 3363
Fax. + 1 619 239 3778
E-mail: info@cisl.edu
Skype: cisl.san.diego

San Diego Junior Programs:
636 Broadway, Suite 210
San Diego, California 92101 USA
Ph. +1 619 239 3363
E-mail: juniorprograms@cisl.edu
Skype: cisl.juniors

For more information visit cisl.edu

The mission of Converse International School of Languages (CISL) is to help our clients learn to communicate effectively and with confidence in English.
CISL is fully accredited by the Commission for English Language
Accreditation (CEA), which is recognized by the U.S. Secretaryof Education and is the only specialized accrediting agency for
English language programs in the United States.

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