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Intensive English Language Certificate - Full Session

University of San Diego

English Language Academy — San Diego, California, United States

Study Level
Foundation / Pathway · English as Second Language (ESL)
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 11,900
Application Fee
USD 200
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) provides non-native English speakers with specific language skills to prepare them for entering a U.S. university or the global marketplace. University of San Diego's English Language Academy (ELA) maintains a rigorous academic course of study, with a focus on five core skills and TOEFL preparation. Many successful graduates have gone on to undergraduate and graduate programs across the country. Learner Outcomes Develop and expanded English language skills Build an academic vocabulary and stronger grammar skills Form an understanding of different English dialects and idioms Use engaging communication activities to significantly improve listening and understanding Prepare for and increase TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Training System) score Become familiar with American culture to better understand the background and values of Americans Apply new skills to successfully transition to college or enhance career
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
English as Second Language (ESL)
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 11,900
Application fee
USD 200
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
11 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

English Language Academy

San Diego, California, United States

5998 Alcalá Park.

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

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About the Institution

Learning English opens up a world of opportunity — in business, education, arts, culture, professional settings and more. Where you learn English can also shape this experience in important ways. That's why the English Language Academy (ELA), located on the beautiful campus of the University of San Diego, takes great care to create a supportive, family-like atmosphere that helps students thrive and that has been one of the keys to our ongoing success. Whether you are taking an English language course here on campus or through our leading-edge remote learning option, you will find a top-quality...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.