Intensive English Language Program (IELP) Calendar

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Program Costs

How to Register for The ELA’s IELP Program

If you have completed high school in good academic standing, you may register for the IELP by
completing the instructions below. We advise you to apply in advance of the program start date
in order to secure housing and an F-1 student visa.

Step 1: Create A Student Account

• To create your student account, go to http://sandiego.edu/EnglishLanguageAcademy
  • Click on Login in the top navigation then select Student Login. Under “I am a new user,” enter your primary email and then Continue. Create your student profile by completing the requested information.
  • Click submit and you will receive two emails; one with your username and one with your password.

Step 2: Upload The Required Documents

• Log in to your student account after receiving the username and password. Click on My Applications on the left hand side tool bar to upload your documents.

Step 3: Payment Process

• After completing your application, click on the Programs drop down menu and proceed to English Language Academy. Go to the bottom of the page and click on Intensive English Language Certificate.
• Under Courses click on ELA-X700 Intensive English Language.
• Select a section to enroll in, click on Add to Cart, then Checkout. Continue Checkout and follow the payment instructions.

PLEASE NOTE: The tuition balance must be paid within 10 days prior to the start of the program. Be sure that you have read the Cancellation and Refund Policy. The ELA will send you a letter of acceptance and I-20 form after
receiving all documents and your application fee. You will take your I-20 form to the U.S. Embassy or
Consulate to obtain your F-1 student visa. Be sure that you have read the ELA Enrollment, Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policy. If you have any questions please contact: [email protected].

Pre-Assessment Test Determines Course Placement

When you arrive at the ELA, you will be given a test to measure your proficiency in: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. You will be placed in one of six levels. Once classes begin, your instructors will give a short assessment test in each class to be sure you are appropriately placed.

Post-Assessment

Once the term is complete, you will be re-tested to determine the progress you have made over the course of the
semester.

Student Placements for New Students

Once you are placed in the classes appropriate for your skill level, you will receive a schedule of classes. Your Student Advisor will go over this schedule with you. Should you want to move up to a higher level, you will be required to take a diagnostic test for each class you wish to change.

Note: Students who arrive later than the day required for Orientation and Check-in will not be able to transfer in or out of classes once they receive their schedule.

Individual Course of Study

The ELA offers approximately 18-24 hours of classroom instruction per week at each level. To maintain your student visa, you must attend a minimum of 18 hours of classes per week. In addition to the core courses in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and TOEFL, the ELA offers a variety of other courses designed to make learning English fun and interesting.

Sample Schedule

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Morning	Writing/Reading	TOEFL	Writing/Reading	TOEFL	Writing/ Reading
Afternoon	Grammar	Speaking/Listening/ Elective	Grammar	Speaking/Listening/ Elective	Grammar