Download the 2010 Course Info and Prices.
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| Course | Lessons/ week |
CISL Location |
2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4-7 weeks | 8-12 weeks | 13-24 weeks | 25-52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard |
20 | San Diego | $285 | $285 | $270 | $265 | $260 | $255 |
| SF | $370 | $340 | $325 | $310 | $295 | $280 | ||
| Intensive | 28 | San Diego | $355 | $355 | $345 | $340 | $335 | $330 |
| SF | $540 | $510 | $495 | $480 | $465 | $450 | ||
| Intensive 5 | 25 | San Diego | $660 | $660 | $645 | $640 | $635 | $630 |
| SF | $845 | $815 | $800 | $785 | $770 | $755 | ||
| Intensive 10 | 30 | San Diego | $1035 | $1035 | $1020 | $1015 | $1010 | $1005 |
| SF | $1320 | $1290 | $1275 | $1260 | $1245 | $1230 | ||
| Business English | 28 | San Diego | $450 | $450 | $440 | $435 | $430 | $425 |
| SF | $540 | $510 | $495 | $480 | $465 | $450 | ||
| Volunteer English | You must first take a 6-8 week English course. | San Diego | $1145 (8 weeks) |
$1505 (9-12 weeks) |
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| SF | $1145 (8 weeks) |
$1505 (9-12 weeks) |
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| Private Lessons | San Diego | $75/ 50 minute lesson | ||||||
| SF | $95/ 50 minute lesson | |||||||
| Course | Lessons/ week |
Lesson Times | Start Dates | San Diego Prices | San Francisco Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge First |
20 | 9:00 - 12:40 Monday - Friday |
Jan. 4 | $3050 (10 weeks) |
$3185 (10 weeks) |
| Mar. 29, Sept. 20 | $3345 (11 weeks) |
$3495 (11 weeks) |
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| April 19, Oct. 11 |
$2525 (8 weeks) |
$2600 (8 weeks) |
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| Cambridge Advanced | 20 | 9:00 - 12:40 Monday - Friday |
April 19, Oct. 11 | $2525 (8 weeks) |
$3185 (10 weeks) |
| March 29, Sept. 20 | $3345 (11 weeks) |
$3495 (11 weeks) |
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| April 19, Oct. 11 |
$2525 (8 weeks) |
$2600 (8 weeks) |
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| TOEFL Exam Prep | 20 | 9:00 - 12:40 Monday - Friday |
July 5 | $1080 (4 weeks) |
$1300 (4 weeks) |
| Feb. 1, May 3, Aug. 23, Nov. 1 | $1620 (6 weeks) |
$1950 (6 weeks) |
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| Pre-University Academic Year | 16 weeks at CISL + 1 semester on a college campus | May & August* | $7770** | $8715** | |
| Community College Bridge Program | 8+ weeks at CISL + 1 semester on a college campus |
Please contact CISL for 2010 date and price information. | |||
Tutorial Classes (1:1) |
Quatorial Classes (1:4) |
| Tutorial 30 | Tutorial 25 | Tutorial 20 | Tutorial 15 | |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | news review | news review | news review | news review |
| 09:15 – 10:45 | Tutorial | Tutorial | Tutorial | Tutorial |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Tutorial | Tutorial | Tutorial | Tutorial |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Self-study | Self-study | Self-study | Self-study |
| 14:00 – 14:05 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 14:05 – 15:05 | Tutorial | Tutorial |
Tutorial |
Self-study |
| 15:05 – 15:20 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 15:20 – 16:20 | Tutorial | Tutorial | Self-study | Self-study |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Tutorial |
Self-study | Self-study | Self-study |
| Quatorial + 15 | Quatorial + 10 | Quatorial + 5 | Quatorial | |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | News review | News review | News review | News review |
| 09:15 – 09:40 | Preparation | Preparation | Preparation | Preparation |
| 09:40 – 10:40 | Comprehension & Expression | Comprehension & Expression | Comprehension & Expression | Comprehension & Expression |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Comprehension & Expression | Comprehension & Expression | Comprehension & Expression | Comprehension & Expression |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | Preparation | Preparation | Preparation | Preparation |
| 11:40 – 12:40 | Accuracy of Grammar | Accuracy of Grammar | Accuracy of Grammar | Accuracy of Grammar |
| 12:40 – 13:30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Quatorial Project | Quatorial Project | Quatorial Project | Quatorial Project |
| 14:00 – 14:05 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 14:05 – 15:05 | Tutorial | Tutorial | Tutorial | Masterclass™ |
| 15:05 – 15:20 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 15:20 – 16:20 | Tutorial | Tutorial | Spoken Performance Workshop | Spoken Performance Workshop |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Tutorial | Self-study | Self-study | Self-study |
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| San Francisco International Junior Program at UC Berkeley Details | |
| Ages | 15-18 |
| Dates | Start: July 5 (arrival July 4), July 12 (arrival July 11), July 19 (arrival July 18), July 26 (arrive July 25), and August 1 (arrival July 31) |
| Tuition | 20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a maximum of 8 students per group. |
| Accommodation | University Residence, 19 meals/week (Saturday lunch & dinner not included) |
| One-Week trip | California Coast (July 25-30) 6 days/6 nights- San Francisco, Carmel, Monterey, Big Sur, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara (2 nights). Includes hotels (shared rooms), coach transportation/tickets. Last night in San Francisco near airport at the end of the trip (in hotel, shared room). |
| Activities | Afternoon or evening activities Mondays through Saturdays. |
| Airport Transfers | Included in Transportation Fee (see below) both ways from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Additional fees apply if arriving at any other airport. |
| Additional Costs | |
| Price | Please contact the school for pricing information. |
| Los Angeles International Junior Program at LMU Details | |
| Ages | 15-18 |
| Dates | Start: July 5 (arrival July 4) or July 13 (arrival July 12) |
| Tuition | 20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a maximum of 8 students per group. |
| Accommodation | University Residence, 19 meals/week (Saturday lunch & dinner not included) |
| One-Week trip | California Coast (July 25-30) 6 days/6 nights- San Francisco, Carmel, Monterey, Big Sur, Solvang, Santa Barbara (2 nights). Includes hotels (shared rooms), coach transportation/tickets. Last night in Los Angeles at the end of the trip (in hotel, shared room). |
| Activities | Afternoon or evening activities Mondays through Saturdays. |
| Airport Transfers | Included in Transportation Fee (see below) both ways from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Additional fees apply if arriving at any other airport. |
| Additional Costs | |
| Price | Please contact the school for pricing information. |
| 2010 San Diego Junior Program Comparison | |||||||
| Program | Residential @ USD |
Junior Homestay | Study Tour Southwest |
Study Tour Hawaii |
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| Age Group | 15-18 | 15-18 | 15-18 | 15-18 | |||
| Class Location | USD Campus | CISL SD | CISL SD | CISL SD | |||
| Student Capacity | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||
| Duration | 3 or 4 wks | 2, 3 or 4 wks | 3 or 4 wks | 3 or 4 wks | |||
| Accommodation | Dorm | Homestay | Dorm or Homestay | Dorm or Homestay | |||
| Meals Included | B,L,D | B,D | Dorm: B,L,D Homestay: B,D |
Dorm: B,L,D Homestay: B,D |
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| ESL Levels | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Maximum Students/Class | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Books/Materials | Included | Included | Included | Included | |||
| Activities | Included | Included | Optional | Optional | |||
| Excursions | 1 wk Trip | Optional | 1 wk Trip | 1 wk Trip | |||
| Pricing | Please contact CISL for pricing information. |
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Converse International School of languages is only closed on certain national holidays.
Except for private lessons, no credit or make-up time will be granted for lessons lost because of holidays.
All dates, prices, and courses subject to change.
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