Quality English Language
Schools in San Diego
and San Francisco

Converse International School of Languages (CISL) is an excellent choice to learn English and foreign languages in San Diego and San Francisco, California. Our language schools offer programs and courses designed to provide you with the best options to study English (ESL), as well as TOEFL and Cambridge exam preparation. Maintaining a balanced mix of nationalities is a top priority at CISL. Click here to view our 2010 nationality mix.

With almost 40 years of experience, CISL's English language schools in San Diego and San Francisco are internationally recognized as leading centers for effective language training.

Whether your interest is to study English for personal enrichment, professional, or academic purposes, our language schools provide challenging and intensive English courses and classes designed to help you achieve maximum results quickly so you can begin communicating effectively and with confidence!

Why serious students choose CISL!

• Small class size of 8 students MAXIMUM per class (average 7) to provide you with a higher level of individualized attention
• Nearly 40 years of success - established 1972
• Teaching style with strong focus on speaking and listening
• Excellent mix of nationalities
• Highly dedicated, caring, and experienced and teachers and staff in SD and SF, many of whom have international backgrounds
• A complete choice of courses at all levels
• Flexible start dates (most Mondays)
• Modern, comfortable schools in convenient San Diego and San Francisco city center locations featuring computer lab with free wireless Internet access/ wireless

The CISL course I took lived up to my expectations and enabled me to reach my goals. The course has been excellent mainly because of the TEACHERS' TALENT."

Valerie, Colombia