Connect English, Pacific Beach opens in January of 2015!

Past, present and future students of Connect English know that our programs and services are great. Why? Because Connect English was created by teachers, for students. The entire Connect English education system --from the teachers to the staff to the directors-- are education minded, with plenty of experience in the classroom. You should be excited to find out, then, that there is now a new Connect English in Pacific Beach, San Diego!

Here's what's nice about Connect English, Pacific Beach:

It is brand new.

Who ordered the fresh English programs? The best place for the best students to get the best English lessons at the best price is the new Connect English, Pacific Beach. The whole school was built brand-new for our new students in the beach communities of San Diego. New floors, new furniture, new classrooms, new equipment, new everything.

Connect English always has great teachers.

Everyone who has been paying attention knows that Connect English has great teachers. Read the reviews, ask friends, or come in and see. No teacher can work at Connect English unless he/she knows and teaches grammar well, and knows how to set up great lessons for our students. Many teachers at other, more-expensive schools don't know how to teach the structures of English that international students need, or how to keep students progressing. Because Connect English was created by teachers, we always want to make sure that our teachers are able to give our students classes that matter. Our new programs at our Pacific Beach English school will of course have the quality teachers that Connect English students expect.

It's in an excellent neighborhood.

A quick Google search of Pacific Beach, San Diego will show you how nice this neighborhood is. It is the #1 community of San Diego for students (local and international) because it has everything: sun, sand, sports, food, friends, nightlife and more. The best beaches are right here, the coolest people live here, great restaurants are on practically every corner of this community, and there is even a golf course within walking distance of the new campus of Connect English, Pacific Beach!

The staff is friendly and capable, of course.

Almost everyone who works with Connect English has been an ESL teacher before, so we all understand what our students need. We know that students want answers to the confusing questions of transferring to a new school, to program options, to schedules, to transportation, to student activities. Team Connect is ready to answer all students' questions about how to have an excellent educational experience. What do you want to know? E-mail Connect English to get started!

Transferring is easy.

Some students are afraid to transfer out of their old language schools, especially when they're unsure of how to start the process. It can seem scary to transfer your I-20 because it is such an important document, but don't worry. Many, many, many students have realized how smart and easy it is to transfer to Connect English. It makes sense financially and it makes sense for your quality of education in San Diego. E-mail Connect English to get started!

Connect English was created by teachers, for students.

No other language school in San Diego was created by a team of teachers, to fit students' needs and preferences. The other language schools in San Diego were created by corporate headquarters in other cities, just to make a lot of money from students through agents, with little focus on a great education. The founders of Connect English spent years in classrooms with students. This means that we have designed a student experience that fits students' needs for great instructors, effective schedule options, and realistic pricing (NOT $1000+ per month like most language schools in San Diego). Ask our past and present students. They love it!

It is so close to the popular Bay Pointe apartments.

What's the coolest place for students to live in PB? The Bay Pointe Apartments. This mega-popular apartment complex is located right in the middle of Pacific Beach, close to the bay, the beach, the best restaurants, and Connect English, Pacific Beach. Students can take a ten-minute bike ride to the campus, or a five minute drive. It is definitely the most convenient option available for international students in Pacific Beach.

There is free parking at Connect English, Pacific Beach.

Anyone who studies in Downtown San Diego or in the La Jolla area deals with the difficult parking situations there. Connect English, Pacific Beach has street parking available for free every day for our students.

Transportation access is great, and it's getting even better!

International students in San Diego can use so many forms of transportation to reach Connect English, Pacific Beach. Of course, it is easy to reach by bicycle, by skateboard, or even on foot. But there is ample parking for students with cars, it is very close to the Interstate 5 freeway, there are MTS bus lines stopping nearby, and very soon the blue line of the MTS trolley system will stop in Pacific Beach, directly next to the Connect English campus.

Contact information

Address:
3565 Del Rey St., Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92109
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E-mail: info@ConnectEnglishSanDiego.com
Phone: (619) 283-2811
Fax: (619) 283-2866
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConnectEnglishPacificBeach
Website: Connect English, Pacific Beach

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New Afternoon English Class Options Start in the Summer!

Summer brings some good new options to Connect English students. Our language school in San Diego already offers superb intensive English courses in the mornings, high-quality tutoring and private lesson options in the afternoons, and exciting activities after classes each week. Now we can offer even more class schedule options to our students. Starting on July 5th, Connect English students can take classes from noon until 4:30pm with the addition of afternoon core classes.

Afternoon core classes with the best English teachers in San Diego give students the chance to keep improving their grammar, vocabulary, speaking and writing skills as they do in the morning already. Now, though, students can surf in the morning, go to the gym, enjoy San Diego, eat a tasty breakfast, and then come to their classes. It is an excellent way for students to enjoy their summer in San Diego.

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Want another good reason to join afternoon classes that start on July 5th? Well, the promotional price is fantastic! Students will pay only $650 for the complete eight-week session of classes, and four-week sessions will be available as well. You can apply for afternoon classes right here if you want to.

Connect English students are already signing up to join our afternoon English classes in San Diego. You can now sign up too. Come to the English school in San Diego that everyone is excited to join. Connect English welcomes you.

Contact Connect English today. Our team is here to help you.

www.ConnectEnglishSanDiego.com
E-mail: info@connectenglishsandiego.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ConnectEnglish
Phone: (619) 283-2811
MSN: ConnectEnglishSanDiego@live.com


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Your Choice of School Matters. Be Careful.

With the recent news of a California school for international students being closed by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January, what lessons can other students learn about their own situation? How should students think about their school choices when they are deciding where to study in the USA?

[To read the article about the school that the US federal government recently closed, go to http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20029013-504083.html.]

What happened?

According to reports, students were enrolled at Tri-Valley University and had I-20s there. The school didn't keep attendance records for classes, and students almost never attended. Many of the students weren't even living in the same state as their school. Some were living as far away as New York. After an investigation, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raided and closed the school and even put radio tags on some students' legs to make sure they didn't leave the country. The investigation continues, but this week all Tri-Valley University students' I-20s were terminated in the SEVIS system.


This school was advertising on Orkut frequently, trying to convince students to join their "university" and get an I-20 without having to attend classes. See the example below:



Did the students know that their school was acting illegally?

During the ICE investigation, it became clear that students knew that their school was not a real university. The administration of the school was not requiring students to attend classes, and students didn't mind. No students complained about the school because they didn't want to end their easy situation. They preferred to work illegally and not attend classes. Because of this, the students' I-20s were all terminated when the school was closed.

[Article: http://www.hindustantimes.com/Duped-Tri-Valley-University-students-ignored-red-flags/Article1-657488.aspx]

What will happen to the students?

As the investigation continues, many of Tri-Valley University's students cannot travel or leave the United States. They have been advised to have lawyers help them with their cases. Some students' visas may be returned, but because Tri-Valley University was not accredited, their university courses are not recognized by other real universities and they are not transferable to other real universities. The students have wasted their money and will have to start their university education again with zero credits at a different school if they decide to stay in the USA after the investigation.

What does this mean for other international students?

There is a lesson that we should learn from this: If you are an international student in the United States, be careful about the school you choose to enroll in. Is it a real school, or are they just pretending to be a school so they can make a lot of easy money from you? Even if a school has "UNIVERSITY" in its name, it can still be illegitimate and irresponsible. And sometimes students even try to find schools that don't keep attendance records and that don't require students to be present for classes. This may be easy and favorable for lazy or misguided students, but it can also mean that the US federal government will soon close the school, students' visas will be terminated, and each student will have to wear a radio tag on their leg.

Think of it like this: If a bar is serving alcohol to people who are not old enough to legally drink in the USA, the police will close the bar and punish all of the young drinkers inside too. The same idea applies to schools that don't follow Department of Homeland Security regulations. Don't put yourself in an irresponsible and dangerous situation just because it sounds easier. It is your responsibility to select a school that is good for you.

In other words, make sure that you use your F1 student visa to study in the US. If you want to get a job and you don't want to study, get a J visa or use the right ways to get an H (work) visa. Schools that don't follow federal laws are irresponsible, and students who decide to go to those schools are asking for trouble as well. Make the right choice for your education and for your life. Attend a legitimate language school in San Diego or university in San Diego.

Connect English is a good example of an English school in San Diego that truly educates students, but also has a lot of fun. Students learn a lot in their classes, but also have many opportunities to explore San Diego with their classmates. If you want to see for yourself, check out the Connect English testimonials page and read what our students have said.

To learn more, contact Connect English today:

www.ConnectEnglishSanDiego.com
E-mail: info@connectenglishsandiego.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ConnectEnglish
Phone: (619) 283-2811
MSN: ConnectEnglishSanDiego@live.com


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