California Language Academy - CLA, San Diego, California, USA

Learning and perfecting a new language can be a daunting task. Finding a language school that treats its students with compassion and understanding helps alleviate some of the apprehension that accompanies that task. California Language Academy is a family-owned a nd operated language school that treats all of its students like an extension of their family with small class sizes, personable teachers, and flexible lessons that incorporate real-world current events. Students from all over the world, as well as international students and employees living in California long-term, are able to choose from General English, Business English, and exam prep courses. Younger students can sign up for an enjoyable Junior Study Tour, which includes a homestay and cultural activities such as a visit to Disneyland, and rising college students can complete the Pathway to College program and gain admittance to a number of colleges without taking the TOEFL exam. San Diego boasts some of the best beaches in the US as well as safety and modernity. The CLA campus is located just 15 minutes from what is considered the best beach in the area, Pacific Beach, as well as within walking distance of Waterfront Park and the Gaslamp Quarter with its theaters, unique restaurants, and interactive fountain. With public transportation just outside the door of the school, students can either plan their own activities around the city or choose events and adventures from CLA's social calendar. Whether it's an afternoon at the famous San Diego Zoo or a relaxing weekend spent exploring the gardens and museums of Balboa Park, San Diego has activities for people from all backgrounds. Students can learn more about the area and the opportunities it affords from host families, or they can live in a shared apartment or residence hall and experience the city with friends.