San Diego / La Jolla English Program

About the School

The language institute sits within a university extended-studies division. It offers international learners English courses for everyday communication and specialist interests, serving personal, academic and professional goals.

Course Overview

Conversation and fluency: 15-hour version

City

San Diego / La Jolla · California

Program code

ESL-008

Entry Requirements

Age and education

18+

English level

High beginner to advanced, levels 1–8; online placement and orientation

Visa requirements

Short visitor/incidental-study course; contact an adviser about applicable visa and entry requirements.

Supervision and accompaniment

This course is for students aged 18 and over.

Course Content

• Conversation and fluency: 15-hour version

Class Schedule

Course length

Fixed four-week session; not a flexible two-week enrollment

Weekly class hours

15 hours/week, 60 hours over four weeks. Separate 20/25-hour versions have different fees and status requirements

Class times

Monday–Friday; sample morning 08:30–11:20. Placement can change the timetable; longer versions add afternoon classes

2027 course dates

2027: January 4–29; February 1–26; March 1–25; April 5–30; May 3–28; June 1–25; July 6–30; August 2–27; August 30–September 24; October 11–November 5; November 8–December 3.

The 15-hour course is for eligible Tourist/ESTA participants; the separate 20-/25-hour courses have F-1/J-1 requirements.

Fees

School Fees

Reference fee

US$1,795 · per 4-week session, 15-hour version

Fee period

2027 fees; the 2026 insurance rate differs.

The fees above are charged by the school and do not include ASCWORLD’s application service fee.

Additional Costs and Fee Notes

Insurance, accommodation and similar costs are charged according to the selected arrangements and provider.

• Application: $225 once. Student services: $250 per four weeks. 2027 school insurance: $260 per four weeks. Books: $0; ask an adviser about any class-specific book charges. The separate 20-hour course has tuition of $2,095 and different status requirements.

Ask an adviser about individual eligibility, morning classes, cancellation deadlines and total 2027 charges.

Fees are a guide for choosing a course. Contact an adviser for itemized charges and cancellation terms. Unless explicitly included above, housing, meals, flights, transfers and personal expenses are not automatically included. Contact an adviser about other costs.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not automatically included. Contact an adviser about arrangements.

School and Course Photos

Enquiries and Applications

Speak with an ASCWORLD course adviser about entry requirements and applying for this course.

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