English Language Academy

Testimonials - Jill and Tucky

2011-01-31T01:38:00.000-08:00

“The ELA provides helpful environment with experienced instructors who helped me to achieve my goal in the U.S.
My goal is to graduate from the University of San Diego,
with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.”

Chieh-Jou Chan (Jill), Taiwan
Currently enrolled at USD

“In my experience it was a great idea to attend to the ELA before
I got involved in my second degree at the Art Institute of California in San Diego, because it was not only about learning how to speak the language, it was also about getting along well with other cultures.”

Ricardo (Tucky) Gonzalez Barrera, Mexico
Attending the Art Institute of California

Testimonials - Abdullah from United Arab Emirates

2010-12-29T10:58:00.000-08:00

I am so thankful for my time at ELA. The instructors there really showed an interest in my success. I felt that I had a support system and this, along with the knowledge I gained there, well prepared me for my classes at the university. My writing and speaking skills greatly improved with the help of my instructors at ELA and the experience eased the transition between arriving in the U.S. and starting college.

Testimonials - Hamad from Saudi Arabia

2010-11-23T00:26:00.000-08:00

Hamad, Saudi Arabia -
MBA student, University of San Diego

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single
step.” Learning English at ELA was more than education
for me; it was a great experience. In fact, it has opened the
doors to obtain my masters in business at University of
San Diego. The small classes provided me the opportunity
to interact with my teachers and classmates. I have learned a lot from both about the American culture and lifestyle as well as the other cultures.

On top of that, the friendly environment and the outdoor
activities allowed me not only to discover the beauty of San Diego but also to make new friends. Now I am half the way to accomplish my journey.

Testimonials - Woo-Jung from Korea

2010-08-17T23:23:00.000-07:00

My Happy Life at USD

In 2008, I enrolled in the English Language Academy (ELA), University of San Diego (USD). My parents flew with me to America to help me settle in at the ELA. I had never been independent before. My parents were worried about me but my teacher assured them with a big smile, "Don't worry, we're going to be her family here". I will never forget how safe and warm I felt at that moment. This was my first impression of the ELA.

I was living in the dormitories. It was perfect! I was not used to living on my own. There were so many conveniences such as, study rooms, cafeterias, and a laundry room. Everything you could imagine was at my disposal. The campus was so safe!

ELA provided a strong academic preparation program. The number of students in a classroom was small for each level - basic, low intermediate, high intermediate, and advance. Each class had 15 or less students. The atmosphere was like a family made up of teachers and classmates. If I did not understand the meaning of something my teachers reviewed it again and again until I got it. I think this is one of the best things about the ELA.

This picture is with my ELA friends in Point Loma. We went there for a field trip. The weather was nice, the view was beautiful....we were so excited! We viewed an interesting video about the history of Point Loma.

The other picture is with my teachers and friends from the ELA before I went back to Korea. Time flies, it has been two years since I left USD. I will never forget the happiness I felt at the University. If I ever get an opportunity, I will return to USD. My time at the ELA was not just about improving my language skills but learning to have a thankful mind, friendships, independence, and love. The ELA gave me more than any other language program. There are so many lovely memories I have that are vivid in my head. My teachers and friends were my family. I will always remember this experience. I miss them so much.

Enrich your English classes with Online Conference!

2010-02-15T07:24:00.000-08:00

The best way for students to find out important information about their opportunities to study abroad is direct contact with school representatives. English Language Academy has brought a new dimension of direct presentation – Online Conference.

Through this online interactive presentation students at high schools all over Europe can get all kinds of information they need to know, when they think about going to study abroad. Our online conference focuses mainly on studies in USA. In addition students can find out more information about American educational system, about their opportunities to work while studying in USA and what kind of documents they need to get visa and permissions. They will learn how to get accepted to university and what kind of level of English do they need.

Conference is held by principle of English Language Academy – Jennifer Preimesberger. English Language academy is part of prestigious University of San Diego in California and provides different kinds of English courses including University Preparation.

Any school that wants to know more about English Language Academy can contact our office and find out suitable date. All you need to perform online conference is to have good connection to internet and a Skype account. You will also need speakers and microphone. Very helpful would be projector so all students can see everything. Students can ask any questions and this way communicate with native speaker.

Look at our demonstration video here:

Testimonials - Alessandro from Italy

2010-01-08T00:35:00.000-08:00

I was studying in the ELA last year in the fall semester. It was so fantastic and the most important experience of my life. I remember that before I took this decision I was so worried to live in a new country alone and with no one to rely on, but I was so excited to came to California and in particular to San Diego.

I didn´’t understand why all the people that came to this American State came back and they were so sad but after my experience I had understand the point. San Diego is the best place in the world for me, why?

Because the lifestyle is amazing, all the people are so relaxed, the city is very safe and the people of San Diego are very friendly, in particular if they understand that you are a visitor. They help you every day, they solve all your problems with a big smile and they know how the life is beautiful.

In San Diego you will have all you need: an amazing beach, a lot of fun in the 5 th Avenue in Downtown, a lot of nature with its natural area and you could discover a lot of amazing animals in SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo.

In particular USD is the best university that you could find in this city and in the south of California State. It is really beautiful, full of nature and amazing structure. There are a lot of students from all over the world and you could make your own international family of friends like me. It’s so funny and you could open your mind with a lot of totally different cultures from us and at the end you will be so sad to come back home because you will understand, like me, that San Diego is your new home.

In the ELA Academy there are a lot of very serious, intelligent and funny people and I’m sure that you will love them. All of them will help you to be at home and they will change your mind and your heart because they are the best team in the world for understand the American culture and with it the English languages. Before I came to ELA Academy of San Diego I hate English because all over the world the teachers want you to study a lot of grammar and that’s it. On the other hand they will teach you English but with a lot of discussion and team work in which you will have a lot of fun and you will understand more quickly the languages but much more how to use it in the daily life.

Trust me; you must take now your decision and you must go to ELA Academy in San Diego, after that your life won’t be the same. Good luck and come to visit this amazing place.

Testimonials - Teru from Japan

2009-12-02T03:32:00.000-08:00

I was studying in the ELA last year. It was so fantastic and exciting experience of my lifetime. I remember that before I came to San Diego, I was really nervous because I was scared of missing my family and friends, living in unknown world alone, and studying under new environment. In addition, my biggest anxiety was whether or not I could make new friends.

However, my anxiety was blown off soon after opening the door of the ELA since the ELA gave me a warm welcome. I could make a lot of friends who are from diverse nations. Due to the small size of classes in the ELA, I could build close and very good relationship with the friends. Also, the ELA gave me various discoveries, such as other cultures, American life style and beautiful nature of San Diego. Sometimes, teachers organized a breakfast and a lunch party, and introduced typical American dishes. Last fall in 2008, we were excited about the presidential election, together. We enjoyed traditional American festivals such as Halloween. The ELA was a new family for me. Even after my graduation from the ELA, I keep in touch with my friends in the ELA. Unfortunately, some of the friends have already gone back to their home. It means, however, that I have a lot of place to go all over the world. I look forward to seeing my friends, again.

I am still staying in San Diego and study. I love San Diego so much. In San Diego, people are friendly, weather is perfect and beaches are beautiful! If you are thinking of studying English, I recommend the ELA with assurance. I hope that many students can have great experience in the ELA as I did, and enjoy San Diego!
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Nobuteru "Teru" Takaoka speaks about his studies at English Language Academy and University of San Diego. Check out the video here!

References

2009-11-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

The United States has 4,140 colleges and universities, including both public and private institutions. (Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2006.)

See our rankings in nationwide measure:

Businessweek
School of Business was ranked 29th best in the nation! (details here)

US News & World Report
21st in their listing of "Best Undergraduate Engineering"! (details here)

US News & Report: Best Colleges 2009
USD national rank #102
#9 up and coming institution
#89 High School counselor
for more details, click here

The Princeton Review - details here
Hobsons - details here

Tony Evans with Language Network Ltd. speaks about the University of San Diego. Watch the video here.

University of San Diego

2009-11-04T02:22:00.000-08:00

The University of San Diego began in 1949, with the vision of Bishop Charles Buddy and Mother Rosalie Hill to create an outstanding Catholic university. From a small group of faculty, staff and students, USD has grown to more than 7,200 students and 2,000 employees, with more than 60 degree offerings in six schools. History is alive on campus, from the Spanish Renaissance architecture chosen by our founders to the dedication to excellence, knowledge, compassion and ethics.

Present in less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single unwavering expectation and academic excellence. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.

Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate their minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on wide variety of topics. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.

Academic Organization:
College of Arts and Sciences
Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
School of Business Administration
School of Law
School of Leadership and Education Sciences

Athletics - the university’s athletic team is the famous "Toreros"! Their mascot is a bullfighter - Torero. Toreros are "top shelf" in many sports! Eight men’s and nine women’s teams competing in NCAA Division I. Division I teams compete in the West Coast Conference. Football team compete in the Pioneer League. Toreros have 16 sports and recreation clubs. It is an honor to be a Torero!

Accommodation - USD provides on-campus accommodations that are only a few minutes walk from school. If you prefer not to walk, there is a free bus. Fitness center, swimming pool and tennis courts are for your use! Healthy foods are available at a variety of cafes on-campus.

What is English Language Academy?

2009-11-02T22:59:00.000-08:00

The English Language Academy (ELA) provides language preparation so that you can successfully enter an American university. Even if your TOEFL score seems sufficient, your studies in the U.S. will be easier with proper language and institutional preparation. This is thanks to the English Language Academy, part of the famous and prestigious University of San Diego (USD). The English Language Academy is very different from other language schools. You will learn English exactly the way you will need to know it and use it!

And besides that - we're located in San Diego, California, perhaps the most beautiful place you'll ever visit...

English Language Academy was established by the University of San Diego, Division of Continuing Education in 2003. ELA became widely known not only by USD international students but also by international students wanting to enroll in other U.S. universities. In addition, students and professionals who just want to benefit from quality education and improve their language skills utilize the ELA program.

ELA is located in a modern building with state-of-the-art computer technology. Small classes and a strong connection with professors will make the world of difference for you as you live and study in the United States. ELA offers a language preparation program for students who plan to enter an American university. ELA also provides short-term English language programs for students and business professionals.