Programme for ages 12-17 years - Course + Activities

Language Studies International (LSI): San Diego (Junior)

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Course description

The programme is based at our central LSI school. For older juniors (12–17 years), the course includes English tuition in the mornings and a variety of activities in the afternoons and at weekends.

• 15 lessons per week
• Elementary to Advanced levels
• Afternoon activities/weekly excursions
• Full board homestay accommodation in shared room
• 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperoned group or if accompanied by their parents
• Max. 16 students per class

Featuring:

• Modern classrooms with projectors
• Computer lounge with WiFi
• Student library

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-7 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (24 Jun - 16 Aug)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025

LSI San Diego (Junior) does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in San Diego.

Class size

Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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based on 8 reviews
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"Friendly but less professional"

Younha Choe, student from USA

In general the school is good. In particular, the teachers are very kind and friendly.
However, the location is not the best for little kind b/c many homeless people are always around the school.
In addition, some facilities such as resting area needs to be maintained well.

Finally, I doubt the class is determined by the age of the students rather than the English level test.

I expect my kids to be able to take classes appropriate to their level of English in the future.

Best Regards,
Ji Eun

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
9 Jan 2023 - 10 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was amazing"

Facundo Ferrer, student from USA

I like all, my teacher Paolo was amazing and the activities whit Nina were amazing i like the facilities and the location but the only
Thingi didn’t like is sometimes the vending machine don’t work

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Jan 2020 - 24 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very improving, good, chill"

Maria José Arizmendi Galvan, student from Mexico

The classes were really good, there were chill, I really learned a lot, my English improved and I’m really happy about it, the teacher was really good and relaxed while giving classes and every other teacher is really nice while talking with you, I had fun while I was in the course, the activities we did were fun, really good for teenagers, in every moment we had something to do.
The location is good, it’s easy to go to the school location, the school is close to a lot of places, it’s really close from a lot of restaurants, the facilities were good, they are in great condition, very clean.
I did not stay with a host family because of my gluten intolerance, so I can’t give you my opinion about it.
I liked everything, there is nothing that I have not liked, everything is really good prepared, everyone is doing a great, everyone was nice while I was there, I also liked that I made friends while I was in the course and that was good cause I wanted to make new friends, I laughed a lot with them, I had a lot of fun with them.
I liked this course so much that I am trying to see with my parents if next year I am going to this course but in Canada.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
1 Jul 2019 - 12 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"That's an important experience very useful"

Sofia Savi Sperafico, student from Brazil

Well , I had good times there , with the people of others countries , some are my friends now , I like the Teacher is very nice , the location is good , good school , activities is ok , all is good .
Everything is good and the people make it better , I don't have any point I don't like , all is fine .
I make an upgrade in my English and I will try to improve always .
Thanks to everyone to make my stay good and my teacher was so nice , to the fellows see you soon , bye

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jul 2017 - 21 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I can praise, encourage, scold, apologize and explain my thoughts in English!"

Sofiia Tankova, student from Russia

Well, I had great fun and it was a cool adventure (and it wasn’t just for 13 year old girls). I found new friends and made a lot of impressions. They were able to change how I pronounced words, to enhance my level of English, and to find me friends and inspiration.

I stayed at a beautiful home with a wonderful family, where I was accepted as a native. The conditions were just gorgeous. There were two downsides though: First, I really really missed my family, but that wasn’t the school’s responsibility. Second were the activities. I can't say they weren’t fun, but everything should be in moderation! We walked mostly in shopping centers, and it was quite exhausting.. But that's not important. The benefits were greater. I am very grateful to you and Jamie!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
22 Jun 2015 - 10 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Children who would like to improve their English, especially speaking, should consider this course."

Arda Baykara, student from Turkey

The SDSU campus and classes are comfortable. Teachers are friendly, funny and helpful. Location is perfect in terms of convenience. Facilities of the university are attractive. Activities are fun.
But on the other hand, there are some enhancements needed especially in the management area.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
14 Jul 2014 - 1 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a fun program!"

Mirii Fukui, student from Japan

I really enjoyed LSI even if I only could join for a week. I enjoyed learning English with my classmates from different countries.
Teacher was great and activities were so much fun. I wish I could stay longer!

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
28 Jul 2014 - 1 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Fun and interesting"

Maria Fernanda Diaz Maciel, student from Mexico

I liked the classes, but sometimes other students that didn't seemed to be very interested distracted the class. The teacher was good. Location was excellent (the SDSU) and the facilities were good. I didn't take the activities or housing.

Maria Fernanda's father’s opinion: The school, the teachers and the facilities were very good. We didn't take the activities or housing because the whole family went to San Diego for the complete period of time of the course. What I would have liked? I would have appreciated if the school had some apartment options for rent. It would have saved me time and effort. I would also have liked if there was a final English evaluation just to see the level of improvement of Maria Fernanda after the course.
In general everything was ok, and I was happy to see my daughter happy with her English classes.
Many thanks to the LSI team.

Note: The overall rating and the rest of the ratings for LSI were done by Maria Fernanda.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
8 Jul 2013 - 19 Jul 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

LSI San Diego (Junior) offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - Half Board

357 €
weekly
Age range: 6 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
357 €
Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis Choice of single rooms with bed and breakfast or half ‐ board

All bed linen and towels provided

Laundry facilities available in the home or at local laundry for about $5

Good and reliable transport links Commutes range from 15 to 45 minutes.

Any number of extra nights may be booked and are subject to availability. If more than 4 extra nights are needed, then the weekly rate will apply.
Extra Night Rate (not pro-rated) BB: $55.00
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to San Diego based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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