San Diego, near the Mexican border, is one of California's best-loved cities thanks to its constant sunshine, long beaches and relaxed lifestyle. With surfing, sailing and outdoor activities, it is ideal for those who want language study with a holiday feel.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in San Diego:
How long you study depends on your goal: 2-4 weeks for a short summer course, 3-6 months for fluent communication and usually 6-12 months for a university pathway. Programs that require an F-1 visa are planned in sessions.
Fees vary from school to school, and university-based language programs and private language schools can sit in different price ranges. Planning your course, accommodation and airport transfer together lowers the total cost. Ask NGGlobal for a quote with current prices and discounts.
Language schools accept students all year round. For programs requiring an F-1 visa, preparing the I-20, paying the SEVIS fee and getting a visa appointment take time, so plan several months ahead. Summer is the busiest period.
Your visa type depends on how intensive your course is: an F-1 student visa for programs of more than 18 hours a week, and a tourist visa for shorter, lighter programs. Appointment waiting times can grow at certain times of year, so NGGlobal helps you prepare your documents early.
Students on an F-1 visa at a language school are not allowed to work off campus, and working on a tourist visa is prohibited. You should therefore plan your budget for language study in America without relying on income from work.
Homestays are common in San Diego, and accommodation near the beach fills up quickly in summer.
Living costs in San Diego are high but a little more reasonable than in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
San Diego's light rail, called the Trolley, and its buses serve the city, and cycling is very common in beach areas.
San Diego is warm and sunny all year, and even winters are mild.
San Diego Airport (SAN) is reached from Turkey with connecting flights; you can also fly direct to Los Angeles and continue to San Diego by road or train in about 2-3 hours.
When it is 20:00 in Turkey, it is 09:00 in San Diego in winter and 10:00 in summer.
NGGlobal offers free guidance for San Diego at every step, from choosing a school to enrolment, accommodation and your F-1 visa. Contact us to find the right program for you together.
Almost. San Diego has one of the most stable climates in America, mild and sunny all year.
The border is very close, but check the rules for your visa and F-1 status before crossing into Mexico and returning.
No. F-1 students at language schools cannot work off campus, and working on a tourist visa is prohibited.
Because of visa appointment times, we recommend applying at least 4-6 months ahead for long programs, and 1-2 months ahead for short courses on a tourist visa, depending on your visa status.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week need an F-1 student visa; shorter, lighter courses can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
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