San Diego State University (SDSU) is the oldest and largest university in the California State University system. San Diego is one of the safest cities in the US. SDSU is the #1 small research university in the US. The American Language Institute (ALI) is one of the most prestigious university-based ESL programs in the US.

At the ALI you can study English in first-rate facilities at a highly-regarded campus. For over 43 years we’ve offered a variety of programs to meet the specific needs and goals of international students. These programs include Intensive English for Communication, English for Academic Purposes, Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s, International Business English, and Social Entrepreneurship. Conditional Admission is also available for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. ALI classes are taught on the SDSU campus and advanced students can take university classes part-time or full-time. All ALI students have access to language labs, computer facilities, the recreation center, pool, and the same campus facilities that American students use. The campus is also accessible through the on-campus transit center.