2027 program details
Ages
14–17
2027 dates
Sample 2027 windows: January 3–31; February 28–March 28; June 27–July 25
Instruction
15 hours per week
Class sizes
Small class sizes

Ages
14–17
2027 dates
Sample 2027 windows: January 3–31; February 28–March 28; June 27–July 25
Instruction
15 hours per week
Class sizes
Small class sizes
By living with an American host family and attending CISL’s Standard English Program at CISL’s Downtown San Diego location , San Diego English camp students experience full U.S. cultural immersion. After a morning of English instruction, San Diego teen homestay students take full advantage of CISL activities (such as laser tag, trips to the San Diego Zoo, beach days, surfing, indoor rock climbing, and biking) then come home to a meal provided by the host family. Breakfast is also provided for students every day.
- Accommodations with a friendly American host family
- Classes at CISL’s beautiful and modern Downtown campus
- San Diego airport pick up*
- Weekday activities plus Saturday all-day excursions
CISL Standard Courses include:
- 20 English lessons per week
- Small class sizes
- Innovative curriculum focused on improving speaking skills and confidence
- Dynamic and qualified instructors
- Classes from 9:00 am to 12:40 pm, 5 days per week
Homestay Accommodations CISL San Diego Homestay students receive:
- A warm, welcoming home environment from carefully selected host families
- Support of the CISL Junior Staff
- Double room homestay accommodation
- 14 meals per week (breakfast & dinner)
- Easy public transportation access to the CISL school (bus/trolley pass included in program fees)
CISL’s Junior Homestay program includes:
- Access to all CISL afternoon and weekend activities (see the sample January activities calendar )
- Optional 1-week Southwest trip, which provides the chance to see Los Angeles’ Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Disneyland, and Universal Studios before heading to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon
- Homestay Activities
SAN DIEGO JUNIOR ESL HOMESTAY
SAN DIEGO JUNIOR ESL HOMESTAY
Ages
14–17
Classes
20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 12:40pm
Accommodation
Homestay, 14 meals per week (breakfast and dinner)
Activities
Pacific Beach | Coronado Island | San Diego Zoo
Afternoon activities Monday to Friday plus Saturday excursions.
Afternoon activities Monday to Friday plus Saturday excursions.
**Airport Transfers
Airport transportation fee not included in price. For group pricing please contact juniors@cisl.edu
Daily San Diego ESL Homestay Schedule
Daily San Diego ESL Homestay Schedule
Mon
Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun
9:00 – 10:40
English Class | English Class | English Class | English Class | English Class | Saturday Excursions | Host Family Day
10:40 – 11:00
Break | Break | Break | Break | Break
11:00 – 12:40
English Class | English Class | English Class | English Class | English Class
12:40 – 13:30
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch
13:30 – 18:00
Afternoon Activities
Meals are not included on trips. Homestay airport transfers from San Diego International Airport (SAN) cost USD $120 one way. Contact the junior team to confirm arrival arrangements and any additional charges.
Please contact CISL Junior Programs for information.




1-week package
$1,750
2-week package
$3,500
3-week package
$4,950
4-week package
$6,500
These are sample windows. Contact CISL to confirm individual availability and group arrangements.
CISL offers trips to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Yosemite for adult and junior students. Contact the appropriate team for available options and booking details.
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