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San Diego
by EC English
San Diego
Grab your bathing suit and flippers! Less than 5 minutes away from La Jolla Cove is EC San Diego, a cool, laid-back school where English and surfing go hand-in-hand.
Meet new people and make friends for life
LIVING COSTS IN SAN DIEGO ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC San Diego: approximately USD $225 per week.
Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)
$3.50 – $5.00 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) $1.00 – $2.50 Fast food combo meal $6.00 – $9.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10.00 – $20.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) $23.00 – $80.00
Public transport (local transport)
$2.25 - $3.00 (one-way); $55.00 - $80.00 (monthly pass)
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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.
Why we love EC San Diego
We always recommend giving back to the community by volunteering locally, all the while improving your English. Even better, make life-long memories and build new relationships at our beach events. But don’t forget, one of our students’ favourite activities is visiting the San Diego safari-style Zoo.
On the weekend, you can head out to San Francisco, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, or Los Angeles. While in LA, you can even visit Disneyland and Universal Studios! .
Heather, Centre Director The activities above are a sample and subject to change.
Study
Don’t just sit in the lounge during your breaks! Take part in our free language workshops focusing on either conversation, pronunciation or grammar skills.
General English (20/24/30) English for Work (20 GE + 4 English for Work) English in the City (20 GE + 4 English in the City) Academic Semester/Year (24/30) Cambridge Exam Preparation (30) One-to-One
Sleep
HOMESTAY standard � APART HOTEL superior �
And more...
English Plus: Surfing University Admissions Service
Included with your course
e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Welcome activity e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office
Interactive whiteboards
coast blvd
la jolla cove
la jolla shores
Access to
Interactive Touchscreen TVs Student lounge Self-study room IT Suite
seal watching
museum of contemporary art
la jolla community park
400 m approx. 5 min walk
prospect st
EC
athenaeum music & arts library
girard ave
the wall street plaza shopping centre
pearl st
torrey pines rd
coast walk trail
prospect pl
la jolla country park
distance from ecpacific beach seafront 7km
torrey pines golf course 9kmseaworld 15km
gaslamp quarter 22kmbalboa park 24km
mexico 49kmlos angeles 180km
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Who are your classmates?
Nationality Mix
22% Saudi Arabian
10% Korean
19% Brazilian
4% Italian
15% Swiss
2% French
12% Japanese
16% Other (31)
Age Mix
1225 Prospect Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+
Based on 3-year average of student weeks
QUICK FACTS
8 Classrooms
12
Average class size (max 15)
120
Capacity
21
Student computers
16
Minimum age
73
Los Angeles Santa Monica
The City of Angels is on everyone’s bucket list, whether you want to spot celebrities or enjoy surfing on the beach under the balmy sun. At EC Los Angeles, our staff members are as sunny as the weather, with a great location in Santa Monica just a few minutes’ walk from the beach.
The centre of USA’s film and television industry
LIVING COSTS IN LOS ANGELES ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC Los Angeles: approximately USD $250 per week.
Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)
$3.50 – $5.50 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) $1.00 – $3.00 Fast food combo meal $7.00 – $10.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10.00 – $25.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) $25.00 – $70.00
Public transport (local transport)
$1.75 (one-way); $90.00 - $110.00 (monthly pass)
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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.
Why we love EC Los Angeles
When most people think of Los Angeles, they imagine glamorous movie stars, the lush avenues of Beverly Hills or the beautiful sunsets over Santa Monica Pier. You can also see world-class museums such as the Getty Center and the Broad, learn to surf at Venice beach or take a hike on any of the picturesque trails. Foodies can enjoy a Mexican breakfast in Downtown, Dim Sum in Chinatown and Korean BBQ for dinner. Sign-up for a free live TV show taping or possibly a world-premiere of a movie, where you can see your favourite stars in person!
Chris, Director of Studies The activities above are a sample and subject to change.
Study
One of our most popular free workshops is Ask a Teacher Anything, where you can get all your English questions answered! You can also try out our Pronunciation Clinic and Everyday English workshop.
General English (20/24/30) English for Work (20 GE + 4 English for Work) Academic Semester/Year (24/30) One-to-One
Sleep
HOMESTAY standard � SHARED APARTMENT standard �
And more...
University Admissions Service
Included with your course
e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Welcome activity e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office
400 m approx. 5 min walk
3 rd street
Take your education to the next level
wilshire blvd
palisades park
santa monica beach
pacific park
EC
ocean ave pacific coast highway
3 RD STREET PROMENADE
santa monica pier
santa monica place shopping complex
muscle beach
santa monica blvd
broadway
lincoln blvd
colorado ave
santa monica freeway
distance from ec venice beach 4km beverly hills 11km hollywood walk of fame 19km
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401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Access to
IWBs throughout IT suite Self-study room Student lounge Prayer room
Who are your classmates?
Nationality Mix
21% Japanese
5% Korean
19% Brazilian
4% Taiwanese
13% Saudi Arabian
4% Turkish
10% Swiss
24% Other (38)
Age Mix
16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+
Based on 3-year average of student weeks
QUICK FACTS
20 Classrooms
12
Average class size (max 15)
225
Capacity
29
Student computers
16
Minimum age
75
