Fundamental English 16

(Vacation English)

Best for tourists.

Students seeking a firm understanding of English basics will appreciate the lessons in this fast-paced course. An in-class experience designed for travelers at every English level. This course will improve your English while providing plenty of time for you to explore the city.

Program Details.

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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:45am – 9:35am Listening, Speaking, & Vocabulary Make Up Class
9:35am – 9:45am Break
9:45am – 10:35am Listening, Speaking, & Vocabulary: Unit Presentation
10:35am – 10:45am Break
10:45am – 11:35am Reading & Writing
11:35am – 11:45am Break
11:45am – 12:45pm Reading & Writing: Unit Essay
*Sample Schedule, Subject to Change
Q School Class Code Level CEFR TOEFL(IBT) IELTS TOEIC
Level 99 Basic <A1 —- —- —-
Level 100 Low Beginner A1 0 – 18 1.0 – 1.5 0 – 250
Level 101 Beginner
Level 102 Mid Beginner 19 – 29 2.0 – 2.5 255 – 400
Level 103 High Beginner
Level 104 Low Intermediate A2 30 – 40 3.0 – 3.5
Level 105 Intermediate
Level 106 Mid Intermediate B1 41 – 52 4.0 405 – 600
Level 107 High Intermediate 53 – 64 4.5 – 5.0
Level 108 Low Advanced B2
Level 109 Advanced 65 – 78 5.5 – 6.0 605 – 780
Level 110 Mid Advanced C1 79 – 95 6.5 – 7.0
Level 111 High Advanced
Level 112 C2 96 – 120 7.5 – 9.0 785 – 990

The program begins on any of the following dates:

  • March 27, 2023
  • April 24, 2023
  • May 22, 2023
  • June 20, 2023
  • July 17, 2023
  • August 18, 2023
  • September 11, 2023
  • October 10, 2023
  • November 6, 2023

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Students take a placement test to find out their Listening & Speaking + Reading & Writing levels.

Students are placed into Split Levels according to their Conversation Skills & Comprehension Skills.

Students take Midterm / Final Exams & attend 1-on-1 sessions with teachers to review their progress.

Fundamental English 16 FAQs.

ESTA Visa Waiver or Tourist Visa (B)

You will have classes in the morning until lunchtime, Monday through Thursday.

Vacation English 16 consists of 16 lesson hours and is available for tourist students. Both programs focus on integrated learning of the four skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening.)

However, General English 18 includes two additional elective classes per week.

Yes, you get a 10-minute break in between each class.

Students can enroll up to 24 weeks depending on their visa status.

Student Testimonial.

“This city offers a lot of things to do and many events to go to so I’m never bored here. The people are so friendly, relaxed, and laid-back. These are the main reasons why I chose to study here in San Diego.”
Ceren Aksoy
Turkey

1. Program Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:45am - 10:25am Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking Student Activities
8:45am - 10:25am Reading & Writing Reading & Writing Reading & Writing Reading & Writing

2. Level Chart

Q School Class Code Level CEFR TOEFL(IBT) IELTS TOEIC
Level 99 Basic <A1 ---- ---- ----
Level 100 Low Beginner A1 0 - 18 1.0 - 1.5 0 - 250
Level 101 Beginner
Level 102 Mid Beginner 19 - 29 2.0 - 2.5 255 - 400
Level 103 High Beginner
Level 104 Low Intermediate A2 30 - 40 3.0 - 3.5
Level 105 Intermediate
Level 106 Mid Intermediate B1 41 - 52 4.0 405 - 600
Level 107 High Intermediate 53 - 64 4.5 - 5.0
Level 108 Low Advanced B2
Level 109 Advanced 65 - 78 5.5 - 6.0 605 - 780
Level 110 Mid Advanced C1 79 - 95 6.5 - 7.0
Level 111 High Advanced
Level 112 C2 96 - 120 7.5 - 9.0 785 - 990

3. Start Dates

Every Monday is a start date for all other English programs except for midterms and finals week.

Download 2022 Academic Calendar

4. Fees

Course Length: 1-12 weeks

Weekly Fee: $330

Course Length: 13-23 weeks

Weekly Fee: $310

Course Length: 24+ weeks

Weekly Fee: $295

*All fees are in U.S. Dollars. Prices are subject to change.

Textbooks are not included in tuition fees.

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