English Language Academy Application

*Enrollment, Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policy

ELA Level and Skill Descriptors

1) Create a student account

If you have any questions, please refer to the ADMISSIONS PROCESS. (See Admissions Process 2024 or 2025)

2) Complete your application:

• A completed English Language Academy Application Form (download fillable PDF here: 2024 or 2025)
• Copy of passport
• Financial certification (bank statement or letter from your bank verifying available funds)
• A *financial affidavit of support is required if you are receiving financial support (e.g. a scholarship; parent)
• An *official transcript or diploma from the high school you attended
• Pay non-refundable application fee with the submitted application ($200) 

*For all applicants to the Global Leadership Summer Program for Teens, please contact the Program Director Francine Chemnick at francinechemnick@sandiego.edu for assistance.

*Please email the document to englishacademy@sandiego.edu when it becomes available.

Transfer Students:

If you are a transfer student, in addition to the documents requested above, please email the following to: englishacademy@sandiego.edu

• Copy of Visa
• Current I-20 (all pages)
• I-94
• Transfer Form (provided by ELA)

3) Choose your program and make your payment:

Once the application and documents have been uploaded, go to ADMISSIONS PROCESS for instructions on how to complete your program registration and make your payment.

4) Form I-20 and Acceptance Letter:

After acceptance to the English Language Academy Program,  you will be provided your Form I-20 and acceptance letter.  Please submit your I-20 to the embassy/consulate in your country for a Visa.

If you are a transfer student you will receive your acceptance letter and a transfer Form I-20, after completing your application and registration payment.