University of California San Diego, English Language Institute

UC San Diego Extended Studies International Programs
Located on the beautiful and prestigious UC San Diego campus, Extended Studies International Programs provides opportunities for international students, scholars, professionals, and short-term visitors to study abroad. The diverse array of offerings includes English language studies, professional certificates, short-term international concurrent enrollment, and pathways to undergraduate and graduate degrees for international students seeking to qualify for advanced education in the United States. In addition to our course offerings, Extended Studies International Programs has highly experienced and caring international student services staff to help with every aspect of studying abroad.

UC San Diego English Language Institute
Our English Language programs are developed for students who have high-beginning to advanced English proficiency. We offer general English programs with structured skill-building and high-interest conversation, as well as academic English, and English for specific purposes. Our in-person 4-week and 8-week English programs are CEA-accredited.*
The UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI) offers courses throughout the year to students who are 18 years of age and older. Testing before beginning the program determines your class placement. UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI) offers 8 levels of instruction. You will progress to the next level when you meet specific language skill requirements. Our proficiency levels for our short-term and 8-week programs describe the expected learning outcomes at each level.