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English Language Institute, UC San Diego

Conversation and Fluency

San Diego, CA

English Language Institute, UC San Diego is one of 9 English-language programs we list in San Diego, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 15.

Location
San Diego, CA
School-reported weekly class load
15Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
CEA site 83
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

English Language Institute, UC San Diego tuition and fees

School source dated September 15, 2026. Rates shown are for 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
Conversation and Fluency, 15 hours per week4 weeks15$1,795$2,305
Conversation and Fluency, 20 hours per week4 weeks20$2,095$2,605
Conversation and Fluency, 25 hours per week4 weeks25$2,345$2,855

Application or registration charge: $225. Confirm the refund terms with the school.

Program details to confirm

This record prices UC San Diego's four-week Conversation and Fluency offering. Each total combines tuition with the $250 International Student Services fee and $260 Division of Extended Studies medical-insurance charge for 2027; books are listed at $0. The $225 application fee is separate. The institution publishes other academic English, business, medical, legal, university-credit and certificate offerings with different prices; they are not represented by these session prices.

Do you need a visa for this program?

The school reports a weekly class load of 15; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at English Language Institute, UC 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 $586 a week this is number 92 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 4 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. ELS Nashville$570
  2. ELS Houston$570
  3. English Language Institute, UC San Diego$586
  4. University of Dayton Intensive English Program$645
  5. WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute$660

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

  • January 2027: to 2027-01-29
  • February 2027: to 2027-02-26
  • March 2027: to 2027-03-25
  • April 2027: to 2027-04-30
  • May 2027: to 2027-05-28
  • June 2027: to 2027-06-25
  • July 2027: to 2027-07-30
  • August 2027: to 2027-08-27
  • September 2027: to 2027-09-24
  • October 2027: to 2027-11-05
  • November 2027: to 2027-12-03

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

Before you apply to English Language Institute, UC 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 $489 a week.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 83, next reviewed December 2035. 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.

Common questions

How much does English Language Institute, UC San Diego cost?

$586 a week, calculated from the $2,345 published for its 4-week "Conversation and Fluency, 25 hours per week". 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 Institute, UC San Diego?

For a course at English Language Institute, UC 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 Institute, UC San Diego accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 83, next reviewed December 2035. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.

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