Our English Language School in San Diego is:

• Located in the John Hancock building in Little Italy San Diego close to the downtown area
• Within walking distance of shops, diverse restaurants, art galleries, museums, theaters and a vibrant nightlife
• Easily accessible by all public transportation including bus and trolley lines
• A certified ETS Test Administration Site (TOEFL)

The arrival orientation is your chance to learn what you need to know to be happy and successful during your stay in the USA with Intrax. Whether you choose an English, business or TOEFL program, your first day at Intrax San Diego will introduce you to our staff, the neighborhood and our facilities. Here is the Intrax San Diego orientation schedule:

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During your program at Intrax San Diego, our staff will be available to answer your questions, help you solve problems and give you advice on how to make your English education experience better. You'll be supported by Intrax San Francisco's Student Advisers, teachers, student ambassadors, supervisors and the Center Director.

In addition to providing help when you ask for it, our team members will ensure that the English or business program you have selected is working for you. This begins with the initial counseling session during your arrival orientation and continues with follow up sessions during and at the end of your program. Be sure to tell your Student Advisor about anything that is on your mind. He or she is there to help you get an education for success! Meet our San Diego staff now.

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Traveling to the USA to study at Intrax is about more than just sitting in a classroom. It's an opportunity to experience the people and culture of the city where you are studying so that you gain a full immersion experience. Intrax San Diego has an exciting activities program designed to get you out of the center, using your English in real-life situations and experiencing everything San Diego and its surrounding areas have to offer. View this month's activity calendar.

Beyond the scheduled activities, your Student Advisor has valuable information about excursions, day trips, and vacation opportunities around the center.

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Intrax San Diego offers homestay or Residence Club accommodation.

Intrax San Diego's Accommodation Coordinator can match you with a local San Diego host family who will provide you with a bedroom, meals and a friendship that can last a lifetime. We carefully screen every prospective host familiy to ensure that they will be able to provide Intrax students with clean, comfortable and friendly accommodations in a safe residential neighborhood. Learn more about San Diego's homestay accommodation option.

Intrax San Diego also offers several residence club options within the city. These clubs are special hotels for international students that provide clean, comfortable rooms at affordable prices. Learn more about San Diego's Residence Club options.

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Traveling is tiring and can be overwhelming even if you feel confident in your English language skills. Our Intrax San Diego staff can work with you to either recommend the best and most affordable route on public transportation to your accommodation or organize your transportation to and from the airport to make your arrival and departure to and from San Diego easier.

Our transportation service includes meeting you at the curbside arrival area of the airport and dropping you off with your host family or at the residence club. Upon departure, you can also request to be picked up from your housing and dropped off at the departure area of the airport in plenty of time for your return flight home. In order to take advantage of this service, you must provide your detailed flight information to Intrax at least two weeks before your arrival or departure date.

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For Intrax students interested in attending a U.S. college or university, Intrax San Diego offers a special service to help you achieve your goals Over the years, hundreds of Intrax students have used our college and university placement service to successfully enroll in such prestigious San Diego institutions as:

• Mesa Community College
• City Community College
• San Diego City College

These are just a few of the schools that have accepted Intrax International Institute graduates. You can enjoy this type of success by enrolling in any Intensive or Super Intensive schedule and then taking advantage of Friday appointments with a Student Advisor who can help you to select a university or college program, assist you with the application forms, help you to prepare your application essay (if needed), and generally prepare you for success at the college or university of your choice. Learn more about Intrax San Diego's university partnerships.

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This bi-annual fair is your chance to discover vocational, certificate, undergraduate and graduate level study options for your academic career after Intrax. It's an opportunity to meet American University International Student Advisors to get free visa and study advice. The fair is open to anyone interested in receiving information about studying in the USA.

Intrax San Diego Spring Fair: March 2009
Intrax San Diego Fall Fair: September 2009

When you finish your Intrax program, we want to celebrate your success! Intrax San Diego holds a weekly student graduation every Thursday afternoon. During the graduation ceremony, the Center Director presents graduates with a signed certificate of completion and takes a picture with you. This event is an opportunity to celebrate graduating students' achievements with current students, teachers and staff.

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