Dear Prospective Student,

Thank you for your interest in Language Studies International in San Diego,
California! We are pleased to present you with information on our programs.

The Language Studies International group of schools has been teaching languages to
students from around the world for over 40 years by immersing students in the
language, the culture, the country and in the homes and families where the
language is spoken.
LSI students are diverse in age, background, profession and nationality. They range
from high school students and university age to professional people such as
diplomats, teachers, business and retired people. Nationality breakdowns vary at
different times of year but throughout a good part of the year, the mix of
nationalities allows for heterogeneous classes and a multinational experience.

THE CITY:
San Diego, often called “America’s Finest City”, lies along the southernmost point of
California on a beautiful natural harbor along the 70 miles of Pacific coastline
between Los Angeles and Mexico. Fantastic weather and proximity to beaches,
islands, mountains and deserts mean that recreational opportunities abound in the
San Diego region.
LSI San Diego is located in a modern building in the heart of the city, close to all
amenities and is easy walking distance to attractions such as the world-famous San
Diego ZOO, the historic Gaslamp District and Balboa Park with its numerous
museums, as well as the San Diego Bay.

OUR EXPERIENCE IS YOUR SUCCESS:

Opportunity to “learn and live” the language
San Diego is the official Cambridge Test Center – FCE, CAE, CPE and BEC
Qualified, friendly and helpful faculty and staff with international experience
An English-only environment with an international atmosphere
An interactive, motivating, and cross-cultural experience with 6 levels, from
Beginner to Advanced/Proficiency
An LSI Certificate upon successful completion of your course as proof of your
language competence
A rich and varied Social Activities Program
Excellent accommodation programs with quality inspected homestays
Free Internet and Wireless access for all LSI students

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS:
In San Diego, as in all US locations, we offer a wide range of Intensive English
courses varying in length from two to fifty weeks (or more). All lessons are 50
minutes long and all group courses have a maximum of 14 students per class.
Standard 20 Course - fulltime course of 20 lessons per week Monday through
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Friday, morning integrated-skills class only
Intensive 30 Course – fulltime course of 30 lessons per week Monday through
Friday, morning integrated-skills class and afternoon options such as Conversation
(Pronunciation, Fluency, Idiomatic Language, Vocabulary Development, etc),
TOEFL/Academic Skills, TOEIC Preparation, English for Business (other elective
options vary by time of year)
Plus Courses – 5 (Plus 5) or 10 (Plus 10) One-to-One lessons in the afternoon
may be added to any program
English for Business Course – offered as part of the Intensive 30 course to
Intermediate and higher levels
Cambridge Exam Courses – First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE),
Proficiency (CPE - if sufficient enrollment), and BEC (Vantage and Higher); 30 lessons
per week for 10 or 12 weeks
TOEFL & TOEIC Preparation course – offered as part of the Intensive 30
course
ISY - International School Year – long-term, 24-, 30-, 36-, or 48-week
programs with a choice of either Standard 20 or Intensive 30 courses
One-to-One courses – individual lessons for those who wish to improve
professional English skills or develop English for specific purposes; 20, 30, 40 or
50 One-to-One lessons may be selected
Mini Group Course – 20 lessons per week, maximum 5 participants,
Intermediate and higher levels. Includes general grammar and skills, with a focus
on negotiations, presentations and meetings, and is relevant in business and non-
business situations.
9-Day Compact Course – 82 or 92 One-to-One lessons in 9 consecutive days,
suitable for those with exacting needs that must be met in a short space of time
(Berkeley, Boston and San Diego only)
Multi-center Courses – allow you to learn and live the language in more than
one LSI location
Work Experience Programs – English classes followed by short- (up to 8 weeks,
unpaid), mid- (3-9 months, unpaid) or long-term placements (10-18 months, unpaid
or 12-18 months, paid)

ACCOMMODATION:
Integration into the American way of life is important for students to gain a
meaningful cultural experience. With this in mind, LSI San Diego offers the following
optional accommodation choices:

Homestay – a wonderful way to meet local people and to use the language the
student is learning in the classroom; it also affords a very different experience
from that which a typical tourist might have; placements are with a carefully
selected host family in a private home or apartment with 2 meal plans to select
from: breakfast only or breakfast and dinner; locations are within 50 minutes on
public transportation from LSI.

Residence Hotels – more economical than hotels, therefore, offer a more limited
service; maid service will vary based on hotel and some residence hotels have
kitchen facilities - please, check with LSI San Diego for options or special requests
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 Hotels – LSI can advise you on different categories of hotels available

Shared Apartments – LSI can place you in an apartment where you have a private
bedroom and share the rest of the facilities (kitchen, bath, and common area).
Check with us for availability

It is highly recommended to book housing as early as possible to ensure a smooth

placement process. Housing in San Diego can be limited, especially in the summer
time as San Diego is a large tourist destination. LSI needs a minimum two-week
notice prior to the course start date if you require accommodation. Please, note that
residence hall / hotel accommodation is based on availability. Also, if you plan on
booking a double room (with your spouse or a friend) then please allow a little extra
time for booking a host family as it can sometimes be a little more difficult to find a
double room as opposed to a single room.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM:

The ongoing program provides LSI students with a variety of weekday and weekend
activities and excursions, ranging from day trips, museum and gallery visits, cinema
and theater outings, restaurants and bars to international as well as sport events
and more. Fantastic weather and proximity to beaches, islands, mountains and
deserts mean that recreational opportunities abound in the San Diego region.
Students have opportunities to go on organized tours to Los Angeles including
Universal Studios and Disneyland, Las Vegas, Magic Mountain Theme Park (one of
the largest roller-coaster parks in the world) or even take a trip after the end of their
course to tropical Hawaii! The choices are unlimited!

VISA INFORMATION:
The F-1 student visa is the appropriate category for those whose primary reason for
coming to the United States is to study. In order to apply for an F-1 student visa, you
will need to receive an I-20 document from LSI and make an appointment at the US
Consulate in your home country for a visa application interview. Please note there is
a $200 fee payable to the US Government for SEVIS Registration. LSI issues I-20
documents for all courses (4 weeks or longer) of 20 lessons per week or more. In
order to receive an I-20 document, LSI will need to receive the following:
Financial Certification - a bank statement showing that you or a sponsoring
party has the necessary funds to provide for your stay while in the United States. If
the bank statement is from a 3rd party sponsor, LSI will need a letter or affidavit of
support from the sponsor. The bank statement must have enough funds for the
course and living expenses.
$120.00 enrollment fee and full payment for course and accommodation (if
booked).

Additional student or general visa information can be obtained at

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

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 ***Immigration requires that anyone coming to the US with the main intent of
studying must obtain an F-1 student visa and I-20. However, LSI will accept
enrollments on any visa status. Ultimately, the type of visa that you decide to come
to the US on is your decision.

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION:
Courses start every Monday with Registration, Placement Testing and Interview, and
Orientation. If Monday is a holiday, then courses start on the following Tuesday. You
will begin classes on Monday afternoon if you have booked a full-day course. The
test consists of an oral interview, a listening test, as well as reading, writing and
grammar. Students are placed in various levels depending on the outcome of their
test. They receive class sets of level-specific textbooks to use or they may purchase
copies of their own if they prefer to be able to write in the books.
To process your enrollment, LSI will need to receive the following:
Signed and dated LSI Enrollment Form (mailed, faxed, emailed or can be
completed online at www.LSI.edu or www.LSI-SanDiego.com)
$120 Registration Fee (non-refundable)
Documents + Payment for an I-20 to be issued (see above)
Full payment is due before an I-20 can be issued or the accommodation details
can be sent. If no I-20 or accommodation is requested, full payment is due before
the course start.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Acceptable forms of payment are as follows:
Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard or American Express (Credit Card Authorization
Form available upon request)
Bank Wire Transfers (banking information available upon request)
Checks payable to “Language Studies International”
Money Orders drawn on a US bank payable to “Language Studies International”

Please refer to the enclosed materials and the LSI Worldwide website at www.LSI.edu
or the website for San Diego specifically at www.LSI-SanDiego.com for additional
information. If you have any further questions, please, do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to your enrollment!

Best regards,

LSI San Diego

LSI San Diego | 1706 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor | San Diego, CA 92101
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