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University of San Diego English Language Academy

Intensive English Language Program

San Diego, CA

University of San Diego English Language Academy is one of 9 English-language programs we list in San Diego, independent or university-run.

Location
San Diego, CA
School-reported weekly class load
Not confirmed
Accreditation
CEA site 158
Can issue a Form I-20
Not confirmed
Record date
Check the evidence for each fact

The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.

  • Tuition: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
  • Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
  • Start dates: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source

University of San Diego English Language Academy tuition and fees

School source dated September 15, 2026. Rates shown are for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Totals cover the listed items only; additional required fees and living expenses may apply. Weekly class-load figures use each school's unit and are not converted to 60-minute hours. Source.
OptionLengthClass load/weekTuitionListed total
7-week Intensive English7 weeks$3,900
14-week Intensive English14 weeks$6,850

Application or registration charge: $200. Confirm the refund terms with the school.

Program details to confirm

Materials and textbooks are included in tuition. The $200 application charge is separate and non-refundable. The page advertises a 15 percent direct-enrollment discount for selected sessions when enrollment is completed by September 18, 2026; undiscounted tuition is shown here because eligibility and timing are conditional. The course page labels its schedule in units, not weekly instructional hours, so no hours figure is inferred.

Do you need a visa for this program?

For this course at English Language Academy, University of San Diego, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.

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How this compares

At $489 a week this is number 77 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 19 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. Minnesota English Language Program$455
  2. USC International Academy$464
  3. English Language Academy, University of San Diego$489
  4. New England School of English$499
  5. Dallas Baptist University$513

Lower-tuition programs in California

These programs have a lower calculated weekly tuition figure in the same state, based on information published by the schools. Course length, fees, class load, housing and admission terms may differ, so this is a tuition comparison, not a total-cost ranking.

Recorded start dates and timing

  • Fall 2026, Session B: to 2026-12-04
  • Spring 2027, 14-week session: to 2027-05-07
  • Spring 2027, Session A: to 2027-03-12
  • Spring 2027, Session B: to 2027-05-07

Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page

Before you apply to English Language Academy, University of San Diego

Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.

  • Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
  • Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
  • Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
  • If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.

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Choosing within San Diego

We list 9 English-language programs in San Diego. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. California has 44 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in San Diego, 3 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $90 to $586 a week.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 158, next reviewed August 2032. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.

Not confirmed in our record

  • class hours a week and how the school counts them

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Common questions

How much does English Language Academy, University of San Diego cost?

$489 a week, calculated from the $6,850 published for its 14-week "14-week Intensive English". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at English Language Academy, University of San Diego?

For a course at English Language Academy, University of San Diego, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.

Is English Language Academy, University of San Diego accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 158, next reviewed August 2032. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.

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