Our school in San Diego Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is a vibrant, seaside neighborhood of San Diego that’s popular among Californian surfers, college students and international tourists. PB (as the locals call it) is known for its amazing surf spots, thriving nightlife and mouthwatering seafood. CEL Pacific Beach is situated on Garnett Avenue, making it easy for students to head straight to the beach after class and enjoy local restaurants.
We have 10 modern classrooms, equipped with the latest technology such as TV’s and sound systems for easy audio-visual learning. Students are able to enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning throughout the school and a student lounge with a TV. The school also has space for storing surf boards and bicycles, which is convenient for those interested in enjoying leisure activities like surfing and biking on the beach.
In order to achieve maximum academic success, classes are kept small with an average of 6 - 7 students and a maximum of 12 students per class. Our staff is comprised of experienced teachers who are eager to support students achieve mastery of the English language. Interactive methods of teaching engage students in the learning process to help them communicate effectively and with confidence. Our Student Services, Admissions & Housing teams are always available on site and happy to help students with any inquiries.
Our courses
Course | Avg. students/class | Max. students/class | F1 needed | Registration |
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General English 20 - GE20 | 7 | 12 | No | Apply now |
General English 23 - GE23 | 7 | 12 | No | Apply now |
General English 24 - GE24 | 7 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
General English 30 - GE30 | 7 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
Course | Avg. students/class | Max. students/class | F1 needed | Registration |
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Academic Year 24 - AY24 | 7 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
Academic Year 30 - AY30 | 7 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
Course | Avg. students/class | Max. students/class | F1 needed | Registration |
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Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE 23 - FCE23 | 6 | 12 | No | Apply now |
Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE 30 - FCE30 | 6 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE23 - CAE 23 | 6 | 12 | No | Apply now |
Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE 30 - CAE30 | 6 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
Course | Avg. students/class | Max. students/class | F1 needed | Registration |
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TOEFL Exam Preparation 30 - GE24 + TOE6 | 6 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
TOEFL Exam Preparation 26 - GE20 + TOE6 | 6 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
Course | Avg. students/class | Max. students/class | F1 needed | Registration |
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Private lessons | 1 | 1 | Apply now |
Course | Avg. students/class | Max. students/class | F1 needed | Registration |
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General English 20 & Surfing (20 + 4) | 7 | 12 | No | Apply now |
General English 24 & Surfing (24 + 4) | 7 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
General English 30 & Surfing (30 + 4) | 7 | 12 | Yes | Apply now |
OUR LANGUAGE SCHOOL SAN DIEGO ACCOMMODATIONS – YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Finding your feet in a new environment, especially if you come from another country, is an extremely stressful and life-changing experience. It’s difficult enough having to juggle all your academic responsibilities, even without the need to find adequate accommodation all on your own. It makes little difference if you’ve chosen our San Diego location or you’ve decided to learn English in Los Angeles, CA. In order to achieve foreign language finesse, you need to find a place you can call your own.
That is why we have taken it upon ourselves to give you a range of housing options we have deemed suitable, and let you choose the perfect one for you. It doesn’t matter if you want to adopt American culture to the fullest by choosing a host family, or you’d prefer to share a residence or an apartment with international students that have become your friends. We’ve thought of everything, and there are plenty of options to choose from.
We make our choice of adequate accommodation for our students based on three principles – cleanliness, comfort, and convenience. And you can be sure all the places for you to choose from fit the bill perfectly.
Homestay

- Carefully selected families
- Most families offer free Wi-Fi
- Average distance 30-45 mins
CEL Shared Apartment Standard

- Twin and single rooms
- Shared bathroom
- 10 - 20 minutes to CEL
CEL Shared Apartment Premium

- Private bathroom
- Outdoor pool
- 15 - 35 minutes to CEL
CEL Shared Apartment Superior Pacific Beach

- Apartments managed by CEL
- Private bathroom
- 25-minute walk to CEL
Hostel

- Quad rooms
- Located in Dowtown
- 60 minutes by bus to CEL
Hostel Plus

- Dorm, double and single
- Affordable
- 60 minutes by bus to CEL
Our activities
Pacific Beach – Southern California’s Surfer paradise
Pacific Beach is an iconic beach town in San Diego attracting college students and young adults living the California dream. Located between the neighborhood of Mission Bay and the sophisticated city of La Jolla, PB (as the locals call it) has multiple attractions for everyone to enjoy.
The center of all the excitement is on Garnet Avenue, which stretches perpendicular to the beach ending at the 3-mile Ocean Front boardwalk. One of the most notable attractions in this neighborhood is Crystal Pier, dotted with Cape Cod style cottages and shops overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Beach contains some of the best restaurants and nightlife in all of San Diego. You can easily find whatever type of food, bar, or club you are looking for. It is incredibly easy to travel around Pacific Beach by foot or bicycle. The boardwalk makes it very easy to travel from one end of Pacific Beach to the other very quickly.
And how could we forget about the surf? With nearly perfect year-round weather, you can test out your surfing skills any time whether you’re a newbie or pro!

Contact
+1 619 810 4445
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Pacific Time)