Dates & Prices

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS

Conversation and Fluency

4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week 

2025 Dates
January 6 - 31
February 3 - 28
March 3 - 27
July 7 - August 1
August 4 - 29
September 2 - 26

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,190 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,490 (20 hours per week/ 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 5,084 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Communication and Culture

8 weeks, 15, 20 or 25 hours per week

2025 Dates
January 2 - February 28
March 3 - May 2
May 19 - July 18
July 28 - September 26
October 6 - December 5

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $3,490 (15 hours per week / 120 hours total)
​Tuition: $3,990 (20 hours per week / 160 hours total)
​Tuition: $4,490 (25 hours per week / 200 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $600 per 8-week program
Books/Materials: $250 - $400*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 9,178 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• 25 hours per week: A minimum of $ 9,678 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROGRAMS

Academic English (4 weeks)

4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week

2025 Dates
January 6 - 31
February 3 - 28
March 3 - 27
April 7 - May 2
May 27 - June 20
July 7 - August 1
August 4 - 29
September 2 - 26
October 13 - November 7
November 10 - December 5

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,190 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,490 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 5,084 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Academic English (8 weeks)

8 weeks, 15, 20, or 25 hours per week

2025 Dates
January 2 - February 28
March 3 - May 2
May 19 - July 18
July 28 - September 26
October 6 - December 5

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $3,490 (15 hours per week / 120 hours total)
Tuition: $3,990 (20 hours per week/ 160 hours total)
​Tuition: $4,490 (25 hours per week / 200 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $500 per 8-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $600 per 8-week program
Books/Materials: $250 - $400*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 9,178 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• 25 hours per week: A minimum of $ 9,678 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Graduate School Preparation Academy

4 weeks, 20 hours per week

2025 Dates
July 7 - August 1
August 4 - 29

2025 Prices
Application Fee: $225
Tuition: $2,790
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 5,384 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

Business English

4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week

2025 Dates
January 6 - 31
February 3 - 28
July 7 - August 1
August 4 - 29

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,490 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,790 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 5,384 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Medical English

4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week

2025 Dates
January 6 - 31
February 3 - 28
July 7 - August 1
August 4 - 29

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,490 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,790 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 5,384 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Legal English

4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week

2025 Dates
January 6 - 31
February 3 - 28: CLOSED
July 7 - August 1
August 4 - 29

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,490 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,790 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
• 20 hours per week: A minimum of $ 5,384 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

* Payment of books/materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books/materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.

University and Professional Studies (UPS)

11 weeks, schedule varies

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 22
March 24 - June 13
June 18 - September 13
September 17 - December 13

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $8,490
International Student Services Fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780 per quarter
Books/Materials: Approximately $200 - $800 per quarter*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 1 quarter: A minimum of $ 16,022 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

* Payment of books/materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books/materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.

Business Administration (One Quarter)

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 22
March 24 - June 13
June 18 - September 13
September 17 - December 13

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,490
International Student Services fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780 per quarter
Books/Materials: Books included in the first quarter.

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 1 quarter: A minimum of $ 15,022 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Business Administration (Two Quarters)

2025 Dates
January 2 - June 13
March 24 - September 13
June 18 - December 13
September 17 - March 21, 2026

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,490
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter. Books included in the first quarter.*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 2 quarters: A minimum of $ 29,354 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Business Administration (Three Quarters)

2025 Dates
January 2 - September 13
March 24 - December 13
June 18 - March 21, 2026
September 17 - June 12, 2026

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $21,490
International Student Services fee: $1,200 for three quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $2,340 for three quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter. Books included in the first quarter.*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 3 quarters: A minimum of $ 43,786 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Business Management (Two Quarters)

2025 Dates
January 2 - June 13
March 24 - September 13
June 18 - December 13
September 17 - March 21, 2026

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,490
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 2 quarters: A minimum of $ 29,354 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Business Management (Three Quarters)

2025 Dates
January 2 - September 13
March 24 - December 13
June 18 - March 21, 2026
September 17 - June 12, 2026

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $21,490
International Student Services fee: $1,200 for three quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $2,340 for three quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 3 quarters: A minimum of $ 43,786 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Digital Marketing (One Quarter)

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 22
March 24 - June 13
June 18 - September 13
September 17 - December 13

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,490
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780
Books/Materials:  $300 - $800*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 1 quarter: A minimum of $ 15,022 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Leadership and Management (One Quarter)

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 22
March 24 - June 13
June 18 - September 13
September 17 - December 13

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,490
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780
Books/Materials:  $300 - $800*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 1 quarter: A minimum of $ 15,022 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Project Management (Two Quarters)

2025 Dates
March 24 - September 13
September 17 - March 21, 2026

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,490
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 2 quarters: A minimum of $ 29,354 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Project Management and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Two Quarters)

2025 Dates
March 24 - September 13
September 17 - March 21, 2026

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $17,490
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter* 

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 2 quarters (with optional Lean Six Sigma): A minimum of $ 32,354 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

*Payment of books/materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books/materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Professional Certificate

2025 Dates
January 2 - June 6
March 24 - September 6
June 18 - December 12
October 1 - March 6, 2026

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $9,990
International Student Services Fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $200 - $400*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 2 quarters: A minimum of $ 24,854 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Proficiency Program

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 14
March 24 - June 6
June 18 - September 5
October 1 - December 12

2025 Prices
Application Fee: $225
Tuition: $6,490
International Student Services Fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780 per quarter
Books/Materials: $200 - $400 per quarter*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 1 quarter: A minimum of $ 14,022 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Advanced Studies in TEFL

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 14
March 24 - June 6
June 18 - September 5
October 1 - December 12

2025 Prices
Application Fee: $225
Tuition: $5,490
International Student Services Fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780 per quarter
Books/Materials: $200 - $400 per quarter*

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 1 quarter: A minimum of $ 13,022 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)

Specialization in Teaching English to the Young Learner (TEYL)

The TEYL specialization must be completed while enrolled in another TEFL program (6 months or more). Not all TEYL classes are offered each quarter so it will take 2-3 quarters to complete this specialization. 

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 14
March 24 - June 6
June 18 - September 5
October 1 - December 12

TEYL Certificate fee: $95 (paid after coursework is completed) 
TEYL Course fees: vary, but can estimate approximately $1,500 (paid upon enrolling in classes) 
Books/Materials: $150 - $300* 

Specialization in Teaching English Grammar (TEG)

The TEG specialization must be completed while enrolled in another TEFL program (6 months or more). Not all TEG classes are offered each quarter so it will take 2-3 quarters to complete this specialization.

2025 Dates
January 2 - March 14
March 24 - June 6
June 18 - September 5
October 1 - December 12

TEG Program fee: $95 (paid after coursework is completed) 
TEG Course fees: vary, but can estimate approximately $1,500 (paid upon enrolling in classes) 
Books/Materials: $150 - $300*

* Payment of books/materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books/materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.

Paralegal (One Quarter)

2025 Dates
September 17 - December 13

2025 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $9,750
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780
Certificate fee: $95
Note: books and materials are included in the tuition

Financial Verification Requirements: 

• 1 quarter: A minimum of $ 17,282 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
• Dependents: Add $ 200 USD per week for the first dependent and $ 100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)