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Embassy Agent Manual San Diego Study Centre

Key San Diego Centre Staff

Centre Director Antonella Piazza

Academic Manager Esra OrhanStudent Services Rose Wong


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Address

Embassy San Deigo Study Centre600 B Street, Suite 1700San DiegoCA 92101

For information and bookings

T: +1 857 362 8980

F: +1 857 362 7336www.partners.studygroup.com

Emergency telephone number

T: +1 610 906 3462 from outside the USA

T: +1 888 881 5415 from inside the USA


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The City

SanDiego is a beautiful, modern, clean city that attracts people from all over the world with its wonderfulclimate, sunny skies, beautiful beaches, islands and peninsulas. The climate is warm all year which meansthat you can practice almost any sport any time.

Embassy San Diego is located in a modern high-rise building right in the heart of downtown San Diego. It isjust a short walk from Horton Plaza (one of the citys main shopping districts), and the historic GaslampQuarter (the pride of downtown with museums, international restaurants, clubs, boutiques and theatres).

Embassy is also within easy reach of some of the city's most prominent attractions such as Seaport Village,Sea World, the San Diego Marina and the trolley to Las Americas Outlet Shopping center.

Explore Balboa Park, which hosts a number of museums as well as the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Take aday cruise on the Pacific Ocean from the citys impressive marina, or spend a day at the Wild Animal Park.Other regional areas of interest include Los Angeles and Disneyland (only 2 hours away by car), Las Vegas,the Grand Canyon, and Joshua Tree National Park.

Population

Approximately 800,000.

Climate

Hottest month and its temperature: August 30CColdest month and its temperature: December 15C

Major local events

Restaurant week: Each year, for a week in January and September, the city's finest chefs prepareamazing menus designed to give food lovers an opportunity to explore the regions exciting dining scene fora fraction of the normal expense. Prix-fixe menus are set at $20, $30 and $40.

San Diego Comic Con: The largest comic book and pop culture convention in the world held every July.

Whale Watching Season: From December through March, visitors to San Diego have the unique

opportunity to glimpse one of natures most extraordinary eventsthe migration of California gray whales.

Art Walk: Every April, hundreds of emerging and established artists showcase a variety of media includingpainting, sculpture, poetry, drama, video and design. Performance artists, music and the charmingneighborhood of Little Italy add flavor to this vibrant and popular event.


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Travel Directions

Transfer

A private driver will meet individual students arriving on their own if a transfer has been booked. If atransfer has not been booked, a local taxi may be used. We recommend using our private transfer service.Average journey time to student residences and host families from the San Diego Airport is 30 minutes.

Public Transport

The Metropolitan Transit System(MTS) in San Diego operates trolleys on 3 lines (Blue, Orange and Green)and travels across 51 miles with a total of 53 stations. There are also 100 bus routes.

Take the orange or blue Trolley line to the Downtown 5th Avenue and C Street trolley stop. Exit and walk up6th Avenue (away from the Bay) one block to B Street. There you will see the Bridgepoint building. Enter thebuilding and take the set of elevators on the right to the 17th floor.

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Take bus route, 7, 7A, 34 or 15 to the 10th Avenue and Broadway. Exit in downtown San Diego. Exit andwalk North (away from the Bay) to B Street. Turn left and walk 3 blocks to 7th Avenue. There you will seethe Bridgepoint building. Enter the building and take the set of elevators on the right to the 17th floor.


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Facilities

Our spacious centre is located in a modern air-conditioned high-rise building with stunning views of the city.Situated right in the heart of downtown San Diego, it is just minutes from the main shopping district atHorton Plaza and the historic Gaslamp Quarter with its wide range of international restaurants and musicclubs. Nearby are Seaport Village and beautiful Balboa Park. The centre is accessed via an elevator and islocated on the 17th floor.

Computer centre with 24 computers17 modern classrooms with interactive whiteboardsStudent lounge area with vending machines and microwavesWireless and internet e-mail access

Surrounding area information

Post office - 5 min walkGym - 5 min walkSupermarket - 5 min walkBank- 5 min walkShopping mall - 5 min walkRestaurants - 5 min walkMovie Theater - 5 min walk


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Courses

CertificateofEnglishThis general English course covers all the main skills and language areas, with a focus on fluency andeffective communication.Number of lessons available: Standard 20 and Intensive 28.Class size: 15Start dates: Every Monday

CertificateofBusinessEnglishThis is an intensive English course designed to improve business communication skills.Number of lessons available: Intensive 28, of which 8 lessons are Business EnglishClass size: 15Start dates: Every Monday

ExampreparationStructured courses with teachers experienced in studying for and achieving success in internationallyrecognised examinations.Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Number of lessons available: Exam 20 (Student study a Standard 20 or an Intensive 28 course, but only 20lessons are exam preparation).Start dates: Fixed start dates, 10 weeks of study2012: Jan 3, Apr 2, Sep 24TOEFL PreparationNumber of lessons available: Exam 8. (Students must study an Intensive 28 course but only 8 lessons areexam preparation).

Class size: 15Start dates: Every Monday

LanguageYearAbroadThe perfect solution for students looking to gain fluency during a gap year of study abroad. This course is themost cost-effective way to build your language skills.Number of lessons available: Standard 20, Intensive 28Class size: 16Start dates: 4 terms per annum, each term is 11 weeks2012: Jan 3, Apr 2, Jun 25, Sept 24

Diploma for University EntranceFor students intending to pursue university and further education courses. Successful completionguarantees entry into one of our university partners provided student is academically qualified

Number of lessons available: Intensive 28Class size: 16Start dates: 4 terms per annum, each term is 10 weeks, except the September term which is 122012: Jan 3, Apr 2, Jun 25, Sept 24

BusinessEnglishinActionGain valuable language skills in a native English-speaking environment.Study on an Intensive 28 course for a minimum of 4 weeks and you will be placed in an Americanorganisation for 4 to 8 weeks where you can interact with native speakers. A student visa is required for thisopportunity and the placement will take place during the 8 week period you are allowed to remain in thecountry after the completion of your course.

One-to-one lessons: 5 or 10 lessons per week. Can be arranged upon arrival.

Levels

Pre-intermediate to Advanced


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Placement Test

On first day students will sit a placement test to determine their level. Classes do not normally commenceuntil day 2.

Timetables

Day 1 consists of placement test and orientation when students learn more information about their course,the city, accommodation and activities.

Classes usually start on day 2. Students may find that they are joining a class which already exists. This isperfectly normal and is because students arrive on different dates and stay for different lengths of time. Theimportant thing is that each week is a separate teaching unit and students will be placed in the class which ismost appropriate for their level of English. Teachers will help integrate new students into the group.

At peak times students might study in the afternoon instead of the morning. While every attempt will bemade to accommodate any specific requests it might not be possible during these times to guarantee eithermorning or afternoon only.


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Homestay Accommodation

All Embassy homestays are required to meet the criteria laid out in our published HomestayGuidelines and are inspected regularly by our accommodation staff. The most important thing forstudents and parents to know is that by choosing homestay, a student will be sharing someones homeand the hospitality of the family. As modern life has developed over the last decade, homestays maybe different from the traditional family structure to which some students may be accustomed in their owncountries. The key point is that whether the homestay is composed of a single person or a traditionalfamily, all have a proven track record of receiving, caring for and enjoying hosting international

students.

Bedrooms Standard sized bed with bedside table lamp. Sheet and pillowcases are provided and changed each

week. Towels also provided (but not for swimming) Adequately sized wardrobe and drawer space for each students clothing and possessions Table or desk and chair for private study (or access to a study area) for long stay students

Laundry A reasonable amount of laundry included in the household wash once a week

Telephone Students are asked to use prepaid phone cards to make calls. These can be purchased from student

services or most convenience stores. Students should try to ensure any calls for them are received

after 8am (9am weekends) and before 9pm

Keys Students are normally provided with door keys. If not, alternative arrangements for access are madewith the student

Meals Options to have room only, half board and full board Evening meal normally served from 18.00

Students sharing No speakers of the same native language in the same homestay, except by request. There are

normally no more than 3 students per house.

Distance from schoolThe majority of our homestay are within 60 minutes journey by public transport.

Type of houseThe residential areas around Embassy San Diego are comprised of many styles of home, from turn-of-the-last-century Victorians to contemporary designs. Students may also be placed at apartments or townhouses.


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Residential Accommodation J Street Inn

Accommodation is offered on request in the student residence, J Street Inn. Our own Residence Assistant isliving on-site to oversee the services to students there.

General characteristics and facilitiesWork desk

Closet

CabinetsPhoneTelevisionMicrowaveMini-fridgeFull bathLinens.There is also a Study Room, for use by Embassy students only; this is one of the wireless areas.The other wireless area is located in the lobby.If students rent a car underground parking is available at a weekly or monthly fee.

Only a 15- minute walk from the school, J Street Inn is situated downtown with easy access to the attractiveGaslamp Quarter with its marvellous range of restaurants, nightclubs and shopping. Access to publictransportation is simple, as the trolley station is only 1 block away.

Located only 2 blocks away is also Ralphs, a large food market. One block further is the famed Horton Plaza,a unique 7-story outdoor shopping mall with wonderful shops, boutiques, restaurants and movie theatres.

During peak seasons, other local residences are utilized as well. There is a front desk person on duty at alltimes, and check-in begins at 15:00.


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Student Services

All centres have dedicated student support staff, who can provide assistance with the following:

Travel details around USA or on departure Opening a bank account in USA Local services and leisure activities

Medical and related services Visas and immigration regulations Police registration Accommodation matters Transferring money Insurance information Counselling and help for individual and personal problems Entering for an international examination Postal information Emergency contact


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Trips and excursions from the San Diego Study Centre

Trips and excursions are an excellent way to explore the rich culture of the country as well as makingfriends. From San Diego there are a large number of exciting places and popular tourist destinations to visit.There are trips organised almost every weekend and there is a fee for these..

Favourite trips from San Diego

Los Angeles. Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, Rodeo Drive and Santa Monica to name a few famous places.La Jolla. Beautiful and exclusive beach resort with boutique shops and restaurants with great ocean viewsGrand Canyon. Experience the spectacular natural beauty of the carved valleys and peaks.

ExcursionsDisneyland $99Los Angeles From $210Las Vegas $300La Jolla $30Universal Studios $80Whale watching $35


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Sample weekly activity programme

Monday Walking tour Old Town San Diego a Mexican fiesta

Tuesday Taco Tuesdays

Wed Soccer

Thurs Coronado Island

Fri Salsa DancingWeekend trip Las Vegas & Grand Canyon

Leisure activitiesHarbour Cruise $30Whale watching $35City Tour by bus $35Clubs $10 to $30 (aged over 21 only)Bowling $10Baseball $20

Swimming $10San Diego Zoo $25Sea World $70

Museum/Art Galleries Balboa Park Free to $10

Snorkelling in La Jolla Cove $30

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