English / Culture · San Diego, California, USA · 1706 5th Avenue
LSI San Diego · Family Programme
Morning English for younger children while a parent remains in San Diego, with family accommodation and optional activities on request.
- Ages / grades
- Family 6–11 · separate juniors 12–17
- Duration
- Weekly seasonal study · minimum to confirm
- Attendance
- Parent accompanies / Day attendance
- Language
- English · beginner placement to confirm Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
Verified young-child prices/dates are for the ended 2026 season. January 2027 juniors are announced for 12–17, but exact 6–11 family dates were not verified.
- Past edition · 2026 summer / next child dates unconfirmed Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
The official family course accepts visiting international families; prior enrolment at the host school or local residence is not required.
Ages 6–11 use the family/tuition route with a parent or guardian; confirm whether that adult must also enrol. Day-camp/full-board 12–17 terms do not apply to younger children; 12-year-olds also need a parent or chaperoned group.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English lessons and English-led activities. |
| Required starting proficiency | Ages 6–11 may share mixed-level classes; the exact zero-English placement needs confirmation. The 12–17 package requires elementary–advanced English. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | USD 745Approx. ¥117,000 |
| People covered | 1 child aged 6–11; accompanying adult required |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | One week: summer tuition US$520 (Approx. ¥82,000) + registration US$185 (Approx. ¥29,000) + required health insurance US$40 (Approx. ¥6,000) = US$745 (Approx. ¥117,000). |
| Extra / to confirm | Adult study, family accommodation, afternoon activities, meals, transport and flights are extra. Ages 6–11 require an accompanying adult. Confirm 2027 fees. |
| Fee source | Official LSI 2026 price list, San Diego p102026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
Historical 2026 child tuition-only: US$520 (Approx. ¥82,000)/week in summer or US$495 (Approx. ¥78,000)/week in winter, plus US$185 (Approx. ¥29,000) registration; the list shows required insurance at US$40 (Approx. ¥6,000)/week. Housing, parent study, activities, transport and flights are additional. Request new 2027 prices.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
20 lessons of 50 minutes weekly, about 16.7 hours. Younger learners have classroom activities; the exact daily times and any afternoon activities need confirmation for the booked week.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Family homestay or apartment help depends on party size and availability. Some homestays are advertised 45–60 minutes from school, so ask for the actual journey before committing. Tokyo families need a trans-Pacific travel and jet-lag buffer; flights are not included.
Why it is in this guide
An explicitly parent-accompanied option from age six, with the crucial tuition-only boundary clearly stated.
Who it may suit
Families comfortable organising their own afternoons, local transport and accommodation around morning English.
What to weigh up
The standard 6–11 price is not an all-day camp. Activity packages for younger children are on request; the 12–17 activity/residential package cannot be assumed available to a six-year-old.
Operating history and evidence
Official junior material from 2024 and the 2026 price list support recurring operation. Language International hosts nine junior-programme reviews, including a parent-style report praising children's practice but noting discomfort in the neighbourhood; LanguageCourse.net has a review noting a wide age/ability spread. Samples are small and commercial-platform hosted, and do not isolate the current 6–11 class.
Read participant accounts
Commercial / booking platform · Published / experience date: Undated
Family-style account of summer 2024
A July–August 2024 participant said children with different starting levels enjoyed practising English, while reporting discomfort in the streets near the school.
Booking is verified but publication date is not displayed. Stay dates are known; the account does not establish that it concerns the 6–11 course. Neighbourhood comments are personal perceptions.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm the 6–11 operating weeks, beginner provision, group ages, parent-enrolment condition, pickup arrangements and route between lodging and school. Weekly seasonal study can be planned for two or more weeks only after confirming the child-course dates and minimum stay; check any US entry requirements against the actual study plan.
Cancellation and refunds
Current California terms: tuition cancelled before or on the start date is refundable less US$250 non-refundable enrolment/service fees. Housing has separate penalties: under 30 days' notice may cost two weeks or greater third-party charges. Confirm the applicable family-course contract.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official family and junior overview
- Official San Diego junior course
- 2026 prices, San Diego p10
- Official 2027 announcement is 12–17 only
- Current terms and refunds
- Independent junior-programme reviews
- Independent reviews including age-mix comment
- Historical 2024 junior factsheet
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