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style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">MyEC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pdf-style-h5 has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What is MyEC?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\" class=\"\">MyEC is a personalised study tool and powerful learning companion throughout your EC journey. It also offers information about your EC centre, accommodation and about living in your chosen destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobile-gap-3 mobile-column-gap-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c4c608a5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"pdf-style-h5 pdf-style-mt-10 has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Your Online Placement Test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To help us place you in the right level when you start studying with us, you must complete your Online Placement test before you arrive at school.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not complete this test before your first day, you may miss some of the first day activities and\/or class time as this test must be completed before you start class.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Online Placement Test focuses on Reading, Writing and Use of English (Grammar and Vocabulary) and consists of 66 questions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your speaking level will be assessed on your first day in school.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-89643eac965436cb2db9350d2b070477\">For the instructions on how to complete your Online Placement Test, please go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Preparing-for-your-Arrival.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preparing for your Arrival&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"pdf-style-h5 pdf-style-mt-10 has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">When can I access MyEC?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-af2692b2d764fac46cd31f755f44c209\">You will have access to MyEC as soon as you receive your booking confirmation. Start by logging in here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/signin.ecenglish.com\/student\">https:\/\/signin.ecenglish.com\/student<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ec-grey-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ec-grey-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pdf-style-h5 pdf-style-mt-10 has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What else must I do on MyEC before my arrival?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Access a bank of study materials to start learning before you even leave home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your Important Personal Details Form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your Needs Analysis Form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your placement test. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the pre-arrival survey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your course objective on MyEC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-sticky-tablet mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border tplpdf_p1_aside2_b1_imageUrl\"><img width=\"1118\" height=\"1080\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/My-EC-App-Student-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4907\" style=\"border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/My-EC-App-Student-5.jpg 1118w, https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/My-EC-App-Student-5-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/My-EC-App-Student-5-1024x989.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/My-EC-App-Student-5-768x742.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-alignfull-side-margins has-info-disabled-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-48befb98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/EC-icon-airplane-blue.svg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21803\" style=\"width:60px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h4 wp-elements-f2c4f1dc2599d4bedd9e981f217c9b10\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Arrival at Airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-pale-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-pale-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mobile-gap-3 mobile-column-gap-3 tablet-gap-5 tablet-column-gap-5 tablet-vertical-alignment-start is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d9bbc2ac wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-style-sticky-tablet mobile-order-0 text-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\">(All students under 18 years old must book return airport transfers if arriving and departing between 8:00pm and 8:00am).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">I want an EC airport transfer, can I arrive at any time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you have booked accommodation with EC you must arrive at the airport between 08:00 and 20:00. Late\/early arrivals may be asked to book alternative accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">What information do I need to give to book an airport transfer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Please provide your flight number, arrival time, terminal and airport of origin \u2013 minimum 2 weeks in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Who will I meet at the airport?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You will meet the 24\/7 Global Transportation driver holding an EC San Diego sign at the terminal information desk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-style-sticky-tablet mobile-order--1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What should I do if I cannot find the EC representative?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If after 10 minutes you cannot see the 24\/7 Global Transportation driver, go to the airport information desk. The driver may be waiting for you there. From the information desk you can call the EC Emergency phone:+1 858-442-3347. Useful phrase to use: Hi, My name is (Maria Angeli). I am from (Italy). My student number is (123456). I cannot find my EC representative. I am at the information desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">What should I do if I have missed my flight or my flight is delayed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You should notify EC by calling +1-858-442-3347 (from the information desk or a mobile phone or What\u2019s app call) to rearrange your transfer time and avoid additional cost. Useful phrase to use: My name is (Maria Angeli). I am from (Italy). My student number is (123456) and my flight has been changed. My new flight number is (1234) arriving at (time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">What should I do if I haven\u2019t booked an EC transfer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0\" class=\"\">Take a taxi from the airport, which can be found at the taxi stand outside of the baggage claim area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-warning-disabled-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-warning-disabled-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-alignfull-side-margins has-pale-beige-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-48befb98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/sofa.svg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10816\" style=\"width:60px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-rich-black-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h4 wp-elements-a40fb1ff1bd82151924a8a5f8fb83257\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Arrival at EC Accommodation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-pale-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-pale-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mobile-gap-3 mobile-column-gap-3 tablet-gap-5 tablet-column-gap-5 tablet-vertical-alignment-start is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d9bbc2ac wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-style-sticky-tablet mobile-order-0 text-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What should I expect at my EC accommodation?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0\">You will receive a warm, personal welcome, whether you have booked homestay or residence. All our hosts are fully briefed on how to make you feel comfortable and prepared for your first day of lessons. In our residences, an EC representative will be available at the weekend to help and answer any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-style-sticky-tablet has-border-color has-warm-white-border-color has-ec-white-background-color has-background mobile-order--1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/EC-small-icon-special-orange.svg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21767\" style=\"width:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size content-type-h6 wp-elements-3f059fc109041367ebe931dc3e2a68a5\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>First Sunday Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What should I do on the Sunday before school starts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0\" class=\"\">You will have the option of participating in activities arranged by EC. This is an opportunity to meet other new EC students, relax and be introduced to your new city together. With an EC staff member on hand, you can also ask any questions you may have. We will notify you of the Sunday activity schedule around 2 weeks before you start school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/about-us\/orange-carpet-experience\/\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Learn more about our Orange Carpet Experience\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"arrow-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"8\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 8 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M0.744676 11.2185C0.842471 11.3164 0.958605 11.3941 1.08644 11.4471C1.21427 11.5001 1.35129 11.5273 1.48968 11.5273C1.62806 11.5273 1.76508 11.5001 1.89291 11.4471C2.02075 11.3941 2.13688 11.3164 2.23468 11.2185L6.79168 6.67151C6.8848 6.57862 6.95869 6.46827 7.0091 6.34678C7.05951 6.22529 7.08546 6.09505 7.08546 5.96351C7.08546 5.83198 7.05951 5.70173 7.0091 5.58024C6.95869 5.45875 6.8848 5.3484 6.79168 5.25551L2.23368 0.705511C2.03635 0.50819 1.76873 0.397337 1.48968 0.397337C1.21062 0.397337 0.942996 0.50819 0.745675 0.705511C0.548354 0.902832 0.4375 1.17046 0.4375 1.44951C0.4375 1.72856 0.548354 1.99619 0.745675 2.19351L4.52168 5.96351L0.745675 9.73151C0.647982 9.82912 0.570482 9.94502 0.517606 10.0726C0.46473 10.2002 0.437513 10.3369 0.437513 10.475C0.437513 10.6131 0.46473 10.7499 0.517606 10.8774C0.570482 11.005 0.647982 11.1209 0.745675 11.2185H0.744676Z\" fill=\"#FF712F\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center mobile-gap-4 mobile-column-gap-4 tablet-gap-5 tablet-column-gap-5 tablet-vertical-alignment-start is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-19d08cc4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-sticky-tablet mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Dublin-2-female-students.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8298\" style=\"border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Dublin-2-female-students.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Dublin-2-female-students-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Dublin-2-female-students-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-sticky-tablet mobile-order--1 text-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your First Day at School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobile-gap-3 mobile-column-gap-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c4c608a5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">How can I find my way to school?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can find this information on your EC Accommodation Profile, or feel free to ask your host family or residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What if I haven\u2019t booked EC accommodation?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can take a taxi or an Uber to school: 1225 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What time should I arrive? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">On first Monday in-person orientation starts at 9:00 am. On the same day classes start in-person at 11.00 am. Other days follow the timetable schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What should I bring with me?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It&#8217;s important to bring these documents with you on your first day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I-20 form(s) (F-1 students only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa and passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of health insurance covering length of programme. This is required for you to start lessons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your own notebook, pens, and laptop\/ mobile tablet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-error-disabled-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9d79bedb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What can I expect on my first day?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All students will still be met with a warm welcome from the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">What do I do if public transportation is temporarily unavailable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In case of bad weather, public transport strikes etc, please check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ec.san.diego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EC San Diego Facebook page<\/a> for any important updates or call the emergency number.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-alignfull-side-margins has-info-disabled-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f13c244 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/EC-icon-planning-blue.svg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21771\" style=\"width:60px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h4 wp-elements-c266b200d5926e2ea4c4ada09db4cf75\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Public holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8ac6f9e3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size content-type-p\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What happens on public holidays?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size content-type-p\">Schools do not open on public holidays, so if Monday is a public holiday, your first day at the school will be on Tuesday.<br><strong>2025 Public holidays on a weekday: <\/strong>01 Jan, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 31 Mar, 26 May, 19 Jun, 04 Jul, 01 Sept, 13 Oct, 11 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 25 Dec<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-82360aeb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">Centre Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide align-items-flex-start columns-school-info-2 mobile-gap-4 mobile-column-gap-2 tablet-gap-5 tablet-column-gap-3 tablet-vertical-alignment-start mobile-gap-3 mobile-column-gap-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top align-self-start is-style-default col-info mobile-order--1 text-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">EC San Diego<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">1225 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-tertiary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AiTsNsa46PUS7yw86\" target=\"_blank\" 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align-self-start is-style-default col-working-hours mobile-order--1 text-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Opening Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile mobile-gap-3 mobile-column-gap-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7c8707f0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:110px\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Tuesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Office hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\">08:30 \u2013 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">08:30 \u2013 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">08:30 \u2013 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">08:30 \u2013 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">08:30 \u2013 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">08:30 \u2013 16:30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top align-self-start is-style-default col-map mobile-order-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Map<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ec-google-map-iframe wp-block-ec-google-map-iframe\">\n\t<div class=\"iframe-wrapper\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 552\/370\">\n\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d6703.8342429851255!2d-117.26772900000002!3d32.847446000000005!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x80dc03fd5bd29dad%3A0xf7ee16ead14cd0c1!2sProspect%20Pl%2C%20San%20Diego%2C%20CA%2092037%2C%20USA!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sua!4v1743686076023!5m2!1sen!2sua\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull overflow-hidden has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\">Timetable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size content-type-p\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What will my timetable be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This is a sample timetable, times may change and are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">General English (20 lessons\/week) : Core Classes (Mon-Fri)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Semi-Intensive English (24 lessons\/week) : Core Classes (Mon-Fri) &amp; Special Focus Classes (Tue &amp; Thu)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Semi-Intensive English (26 lessons\/week) : Core Classes (Mon-Fri) &amp; Special Focus Classes (Mon, Wed &amp; Fri)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center content-type-p\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Intensive English (30 lessons\/week) : Core Classes (Mon-Fri) &amp; Special Focus Classes 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class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">Monday<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Tuesday<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Wednesday<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Thursday<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Friday<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">09:00 &#8211; 10:30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Special Focus Classes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Special Focus Classes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Special Focus Classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10:30 &#8211; 11:00<\/td><td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-2\">Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">11:00 &#8211; 12:30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Core Lessons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12:30 &#8211; 12:45<\/td><td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-2\">Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12:45 &#8211; 14:15<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Special Focus Classes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Core Lessons<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Special Focus Classes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Core Lessons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">After school<\/td><td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-2\">Language activities &amp; school events\/free time\/study time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ec-anchor-navigation-stop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-warm-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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