CISL Course Info, Calendar, & Fees
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- 2012 Adult Course Info, Calendar, & Fees
- 2012 Premier Executive Course Info
- 2012 Junior Course Info & Calendar
- 2012 Hoilday Schedule
2012 CISL San Diego Adult English Courses
- Prices are per week.
- For all courses a non-refundable $100 registration fee is required.
| Course | Lessons Times |
Lessons/ week |
2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4-7 weeks | 8-12 weeks | 13-24 weeks | 25-52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard |
Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
20 | $305 | $295 | $290 | $285 | $270 | $265 |
| Intensive | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
28 | $385 | $375 | $370 | $365 | $360 | $355 |
| Intensive 5 | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
25 | $680 | $675 | $670 | $660 | $655 | $650 |
| Intensive 10 | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am -12:40pm plus 10 private lessons |
30 | $1055 | $1045 | $1040 | $1035 | $1030 | $1025 |
| Business English | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
28 | $410 | $400 | $395 | $390 | $385 | $380 |
| Afternoon Elective | 8 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
Notes: Prices are per week. Prices include books & materials. There is a $100 nonrefundable registration fee.
All lessons are 50 minutes. Minimum of 5 private lessons.
| Course | Info | Start Dates | Weeks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer English |
Supplemental activity in conjunction with a Volunteer English six-week English course (priced separately) | Any Monday | 8 |
$1305 |
2012 CISL San Diego Academic Prep Courses
- Prices are per week.
- For all courses a non-refundable $100 registration fee is required.
| Course | Lesson Times | Weeks | Start Dates | SD Prices 20 lessons/wk |
SD Prices 28 lessons/wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge First |
Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
11 | March 26, Sept. 17 | $3600 (11 weeks) |
$4015 (11 weeks) |
| 8 | Jan. 9, April 16, June 25, Oct. 8 | $2700 (8 weeks) |
$2920 (8 weeks) |
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| Cambridge Advanced | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
11 | March 26, Sept. 17 | $3600 (11 weeks) |
$4015 (11 weeks) |
| 9 | Jan. 9 | $3015 (9 weeks) |
$3285 (9 weeks) |
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| 8 | April 16, June 25, Oct. 8 | $2700 (11 weeks) |
$2920 (8 weeks) |
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| Cambridge Business English Certificate (Vantage Level) |
Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
8 | April 9, July 23 | $3160 (8 weeks) |
N/A |
| TOEFL Exam Prep | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
6 | Jan. 9, March 5, April 30, Aug. 27, Oct. 29 | $1740 ( 20 lessons per week) |
N/A |
| 4 | July 9 | $1160 ( 20 lessons per week) |
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| Pre-University Academic Year | 16 weeks at CISL + 1 semester on a college campus | May & August* | $7770 ** (approx. price) | ||
Cambridge Exam Course |
I-20/ Student Visa
Please see page our Visa Information page for 1-20/ student visa requirements. Pre-University Academic Year *Dates to be confirmed. **This is an approximate price only. Prices are subject to change by the college. Books for campus classes not included.This price is based on a 16 week Standard course and one semester at a community college. Accommodation is not included in this price. A $250 administration fee will be required. |
2012 CISL San Francisco Adult English Courses
- Prices are per week.
- For all courses a non-refundable $100 registration fee is required.
- Start any Monday except for school holidays.
| Course | Lesson Times | Lessons/ week |
2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4-7 weeks | 8-12 weeks | 13-24 weeks | 25-52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard |
Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm | 20 | $395 | $365 | $350 | $335 | $310 | $295 |
| Intensive | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
28 | $565 | $535 | $520 | $505 | $480 | $460 |
| Intensive 5 | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm
|
25 | $895 | $865 | $850 | $835 | $810 | $790 |
| Intensive 10 | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm
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30 | $1395 | $1365 | $1350 | $1330 | $1305 | $1290 |
| Business English | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
28 | $565 | $535 | $520 | $505 | $480 | $460 |
| Afternoon Elective | Mon.- Thur. 1:30pm - 3:10pm | 8 | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 |
| Volunteer English | Supplemental activity in conjunction with a six-week English course (priced separately) | You must first take a 6-8 week English course. | $1380 (8 weeks; Start Date: Any Monday) |
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| Private Lessons | As Scheduled | To br arranged | $95/ 50 minute lesson | |||||
All lessons are 50 minutes. Minimum of 5 private lessons.
| Cambridge Exam Course There is a $350 fee to take the official exam. The cost of the exam is not included in the course price and is subject to change by the Cambridge Exam Syndicate. If the student plans to take the exam after the course, an extra week of accommodation will be necessary. The student must request exam registration prior to the course start date. TOEFL Exam Prep Course It is the student’s responsibility to register for the test. The cost of the official exam is not included in the course price. The test fee is $175. |
I-20/Student Visa Please see page 8 for 1-20/student visa requirements. Pre-University Academic Year *Dates to be confirmed. **This is an approximate price only. Prices are subject to change by the college. Books for campus classes not included. This price is based on a 16 week Standard course and one semester at a community college. Accommodation is not included in this price. A $250 administration fee will be required. |
2012 CISL San Francisco Academic Prep Courses
- Prices are per week.
- For all courses a non-refundable $100 registration fee is required.
| Course | Lesson Times | Weeks | Start Dates | San Francisco Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge First | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm | 20 | March 26, Sept 17 | $3640 (11 weeks) |
| Jan. 9 April 16 June 25 Oct.8 |
$2740 (8 weeks) |
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| Cambridge Advanced | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
11 | March 26, Sept. 17 | $3640 (11 weeks) |
| 8 | Jan. 9 April 16 June 25 Oct. 8 |
$2740 (8 weeks) |
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| TOEFL Exam Prep | Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 12:40pm |
6 | Jan. 9 March 5 April 30 August 27 Oct. 29 |
$2160 (6 weeks) |
| 4 | July 11 | $1340 (4 weeks) |
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| Pre-University Academic Year | 16 weeks at CISL + 1 semester on a college campus | May & August* | $7900** (approx. price) |
2012 Premier Prices
2012 Prices do not include accommodation.
Tutorial Classes (1:1) |
Quatorial Classes (1:4) |
Please note: These timetables are subject to change. Lessons are sometimes grouped together to enable greater concentration and progress. Morning and afternoon sessions may alternate.
Compare Tutorial Courses
| 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 | Spoken Performance Workshop | Self-study | Self-study |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Tutorial |
Self-study | Self-study | Self-study |
Compare Quatorial Courses
| 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 |
2012 Junior Programs
CISL Junior Program at Yale University
| 2012 Yale University Summer International Junior Program Details | |
| Ages | 13-17 |
| Dates |
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| 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 | Yale University Residence, 19 meals per week (Sat. lunch & dinner not included) |
| Optional One-Week trip |
July 23 - 28 6 days /6 nights: New York City Washington DC Includes hotels (shared rooms), coach transportation/tickets. |
| Activities | Afternoon or evening activities Mondays through Saturdays. Monday, July 4th is a national holiday; activities will be provided on this day. |
| Airport Transfers | |
San Francisco Junior Program
| San Francisco International Junior Program at UC Berkeley Details | |
| Ages | 14-17 |
| Dates | Start: July 5 (arrival July 4), July 12 (arrival July 11), July 19 (arrival July 18), |
| Tuition | 20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (17.5 class hours per week + 5 hours "Cultural Workshop" ) with
a maximum of 8 students per group. |
| Accommodation | University Residence: All meals 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; half day Sunday activity. |
| Airport Transfers | |
| Price | Please contact the school for pricing information. |
Los Angeles Junior Program
| Los Angeles International Junior Program at LMU Details | |
| Ages | 14-17 |
| 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. |
San Diego Junior Programs
| 2012 San Diego Summer Junior Program at the University of San Diego | |
| Ages | 14-17 |
| Dates | July 5 (arrival July 4) or July 11 (arrival July 10) or July 18 (arrival July 17) or July 25 (arrival July 24) or August 1 (arrival July 31, 2 weeks max; last departure date Saturday: August 13th) |
| 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 of San Diego Residence, 19 meals/week (Saturday lunch & dinner not included) |
| Optional One-Week trip |
(July 23-28) 6 days /6 nights-Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Disneyland, Hollywood, Orange County/Laguna Beach. Includes hotels (shared rooms), coach transportation/tickets. Last night in San Diego at end of 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 | Transportation Fee: $120 includes airport transfers (SAN), bus and trolley passes Meals- Meals are not included for with the one week trip. |
| Price | Please contact the school for pricing information. |
Junior Program Comparison
| Junior Program Comparison | |||||||
| Program | San Francisco | San Diego | Los Angeles | Yale University | |||
| Class Location | UC Berkeley Campus | USD Campus | LMU Campus | Yale Campus | |||
| Capacity | 100 | 130 | 100 | 75 | |||
| Accommodation | Dorm | Dorm | Dorm | Dorm | |||
| Meals Included | B,L,D | B,L,D | B,L,D | B,L,D | |||
| ESL Levels | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Books/Materials | Included | Included | Included | Included | |||
| Excursions | weekend | weekend | weekend | weekend | |||
| Activities | Included | Included | Included | Included | |||
| Age Group | 14-17 | 14-17 | 14-17 | 13-17 | |||
| Duration | 2, 3, or 4 weeks |
2, 3, or 4 weeks | 2, 3, or 4 weeks | 2, 3, or 4 weeks | |||
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2012 Holiday Schedule
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.
- February 20 (President's Day)
- May 28 (Memorial Day)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- September 3 (Labor Day)
- November 22 & 23 (Thanksgiving)
- December 24 & 25(Christmas Holiday)
- There will be no classes on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
All dates, prices, and courses subject to change.
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