Our CEL residence is located in the heart of San Diego’s most popular beach Pacific Beach, and it reflects the relaxed surf and beach culture in this area.
Experience individualized attention and a fun learning setting. This means more chances to concentrate on improving your language skills.
Experience cutting-edge language education in our state-of-the-art classrooms, to enhance your learning with interactive and dynamic resources.
Tailor your language learning journey with our diverse range of programs designed to meet the needs of learners of all ages and proficiency levels.
Combine language learning with the thrill of catching waves at one of California's premier surfing destinations.
Combine language learning with the thrill of catching waves at one of California's premier surfing destinations.
Our students remember their time at CEL for the friendships they built, the progress they made, and the moments that stayed with them long after.
You can experience the Californian lifestyle while studying at CEL and residing in one of their great housing options.
Switzerland
Living with my Japanese roommate felt like having a sister. Even after she went home, we still share our daily routines. I also made close friends from many countries. It was an amazing experience.
Brazil
We spent so much time with other students and enjoyed the amenities like bbq parties, played beach volleyball, tennis or went to the gym together.
Japan
Best English school for people who want to learn English in Vancouver, Canada. The kind staff make you feel at home from the first day.
Japan
Answers to common questions about housing, including homestays, residences, amenities, booking, and living arrangements for CEL students.
Some residences are within walking distance (10–25 minutes) of the school, while others require a short public transportation ride. In general, residences tend to be closer, while homestays are usually further away. Both options provide great opportunities to practice English.
Yes. Students can request to live with friends or choose a roommate when booking shared accommodation. When students travel together, we can always place them in the same residence.
All CEL residences and shared apartments are self-catering and include a fully equipped kitchen. Homestays give students the choice of breakfast only or breakfast and dinner.
Yes. If you have concerns, our student services team will help you find a suitable alternative.
Yes. CEL schools run a weekly program of social, cultural, and sightseeing activities, plus weekend trips to nearby destinations.
Outside of class, students can join CEL’s weekly activities program. In addition, each city offers beaches, parks, shopping areas, and cultural attractions.
CEL has an English-only policy inside the school to maximize learning. In both homestays and residences, students have many opportunities to practice English. Joining our activities is also a great way to use English in real life while making new friends.
Send us a message and our team will help with course details, admissions, or anything else you’d like to know.
Stories and advice from our students, written to give you a real feel for studying with CEL.
Finding your new home in California or British Columbia begins the moment you book your classes. The College of English Language arranges accommodation for every student who enrolls, guaranteeing a comfortable arrival in San Diego, California, Los Angeles, California, or Vancouver. Across our three West Coast campuses, you choose between living with a local host family, renting a room in a shared apartment, or joining a student-only residence managed directly by CEL. Securing your housing alongside your courses aligns your start date on a single calendar, simplifying visa application timelines. Students arriving from Brazil, Switzerland, and Japan frequently highlight the convenience of having airport pickup, contract paperwork, and move-in logistics handled by our dedicated student services team. Choosing an officially managed placement guarantees quality standards backed by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). Picking the right living arrangement sets the foundation for your study abroad experience. Your new home in California awaits.
A well-chosen student housing arrangement places your new home in California just a short distance from the classroom. Our support team manages every detail of your stay, allowing you to focus on your studies and explore your host city. When you choose to study English in the USA, living near the campus means less time commuting and more time building relationships with classmates from around the world. Yes. Convenience matters.
CEL arranges accommodation for every student who enrols, with three core options across our three locations: a homestay with a local family, a shared apartment in a student-only building, or a CEL-managed residence. Placements sit within walking or short transit distance of class, and our student services team handles airport pickup, contract paperwork, and any change request after move-in. Booking accommodation alongside your course keeps the start date and the housing reservation on one calendar, which simplifies the timeline for visa-relevant deadlines.
In San Diego, students stay in Pacific Beach, the same beachfront neighbourhood where the school sits roughly three blocks from the sand. The CEL-managed residence and the shared apartments here come in Standard, Premium, and Superior tiers, with the Superior building offering amenities like a pool, jacuzzi, gym, and barbecue areas. Los Angeles housing sits beside our partner school near Santa Monica Beach, a ten to fifteen minute walk from the classroom. In Vancouver, accommodations cluster around the downtown core and Gastown, so students can reach class, transit, and the seawall without needing a car. More on the city side of life is on our Vancouver campus page.
Homestays suit students who want everyday speaking practice and a local routine, with the option of breakfast only or breakfast and dinner included in the plan. Shared apartments work well for students who prefer independence, since they are self-catering and come with a fully equipped kitchen. CEL's residences sit between the two, run by our team, with cleaning provided and a quieter setting that many longer-term students choose for stays of three to six months. Length of stay is flexible: some students come for two to four weeks, others for several months inside a pathway or academic-year track.
Accommodation is reserved when you confirm your course, and the move-in date follows your program calendar. Airport transfer is available on request, and a CEL representative greets you on arrival. After move-in, you can switch housing if the placement isn't the right fit, and our student services team helps with everything from late-night maintenance to host-family communication. For specific questions about meals, ages, or what to bring, see the housing FAQ.
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