Cambridge CAE Exam Prep
Converse International School of Languages - San Diego · San Diego, United States of America
From €313.45 per week
- Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Maximum class size: 8
- School admin. fee: €142.68
- Average number of students: 7
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes
- Course materials: Included
- Course certificate: Yes
- Qualifications: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Cambridge exams are recognized throughout the world. CISL offers the Cambridge FCE and CAE in San Diego and San Francisco. You can take the official exam at the end of your San Diego or San Francisco preparation course when you are very well prepared to achieve your best result. Our
2012 Cambridge Courses are offered in 8, 9, and 11 week sessions.
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About the school
Converse International School of Languages in San Diego has over 40 years of experience in teaching English. CISL is one of the most established language schools in the country and one of the very few to promise a maximum of 8 students per class. ---
About the school: Converse International School of Languages - San Diego
Number of classrooms: 10
Average nº of student per classroom: 7
Minimum student age: 16
Placement test on the first day: ✓
Distance from the airport: 7 km.
Closest airport: San Diego International Airport
Year the school opened: 1972
School opening times: 9:00 - 17:00
Facilities
After class/extra curricular seminars · Audio learning · Computer room · Cultural trips · Eating area · Elevator · Free internet access · Internet WIFI · Printing service · Self study material · Social activities · Student room · Study room · Television room
Student information
Since 1972, students from all over the world have learned to communicate effectively and with confidence in English at CISL. With almost 40 years of experience, CISL is recognized throughout the world as a leader for effective language training. The ability to communicate effectively and with confidence in another language is necessary for academic and professional success in today's world. We promise a maximum of 8 students per class which greatly enhances and accelerates the learning process.
Terms & Conditions: Converse International School of Languages - San Diego
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students
Cancellation policy
- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
Visa refusal
- In case a visa is refused to the student, the school will charge 160 U$D and the remaining balance will be refunded to the student upon receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.
Other terms
If you cancel your course prior to the first day of class, you will receive a full refund of all tuition charges minus your $100.00 deposit.
Except for course upgrades, if you change your course after the course begins you will be charged a $250 course change fee.
If you cancel your course after the start date of your classes, the first four weeks is not refundable.
Accommodation
- from USD 499/weekStudent Residences in Downtown San Diego (Small Room) - SingleStudent houseStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Student House · Distance from school: 1.5 Km · Facilities: 24-Hour Front Desk, Bed linen, Cable TV, Car parking, Central location, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Deposit requiered upon arrival, Elevator, Every day cleaning not included, Heating, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Near the School, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Soundproofed Rooms, Towels, TV, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk
The Vantaggio Student Apartments are an excellent place to stay in San Diego. Vantaggio State Street in San Diego lies in the heart of Little Italy, a charming and trendy place lined with sidewalk cafes and numerous restaurants. Your new home here is just blocks away from Downtown and the harbor, and only minutes away from San Diego airport.
• Private Room/Private Bath
• Rooms Include: Mini-refrigerator, microwave oven, telephone with voice mail, and color TV.
$500 Refundable security deposit and $50 cleaning fee collected upon arrival by the residence.
- from USD 420/weekCISL Homestay Program - Private Room, Half-boardHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 20 Km · Facilities: Bed linen, Car parking, Every day cleaning not included, Heating, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Public transport near, Towels, Wireless (WIFI) Internet
To maximize the opportunities for speaking English, CISL has a policy of never allowing two students from the same country to stay in one host family. Each student has a private room/shared bathroom. Our host families are carefully selected and monitored according to strict criteria. Homes must be comfortable, the families welcoming and, most importantly, CISL homestay families are genuinely interested in receiving students and helping to develop fluency in English.
- CISL Homestay Program - Private Room, BreakfastHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 17 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 10 Km · Facilities: Bed linen, Every day cleaning not included, Heating, Internet access, Laundry, Towels, Work Deskfrom USD 370/week
To maximize the opportunities for speaking the language, CISL has a policy of never allowing two students of the same mother tongue to stay in any one host family. Each student has a private room. Meals are included in our homestay rates, either breakfast only or breakfast and dinner, 7 days per week.
• Private Room/ Shared Bath
- Student Residences in Downtown San Diego (Standard Room) - DoubleStudent houseStudents per room: 2 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Student House · Conditions: Only available to 2 students booking together. · Distance from school: 1.5 Km · Facilities: 24-Hour Front Desk, Bed linen, Car parking, Central location, Heating, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Near the School, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Towels, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom USD 299/week
Vantaggio State Street in San Diego lies in the heart of Little Italy, a charming and trendy place lined with sidewalk cafes and numerous restaurants. Your new home here is just blocks away from Downtown and the harbor, and only minutes away from the San Diego airport.
• Shared Room/ Private Bath
• Rooms Include: Mini-refrigerator, microwave oven, telephone with voice mail, and color TV.
• Check in: 3pm; Check out: 11am
Security Deposit ($500) and cleaning fee $60) collected upon arrival
Prices
Price list from 6 Oct 2026
| Weeks | Total | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | €2,639.56 | €329.95 |
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