English School in Orange County CA

Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County:
With three campuses in Southern California (in San Diego & Newport Beach), Southern States University provides a world-class Intensive English program for non-native English speaking students from around the world. We also provide TOEFL Exam preparation. Our English courses improve students' comprehension, reading, writing and speaking skills, and ultimately prepare international students for university-level studies (SSU also provides BBA and MBA Degree programs for local and international students).

Established in 1983, SSU has two campuses in San Diego (Fashion Valley & La Jolla), and one campus in Newport Beach (just south of Irvine CA, 45 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles).

Our aim is to familiarize international and non-native English speakers with the various facets of American culture, national and local economic and job market conditions.

Accreditation:
All programs and all SSU locations are fully accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Our Mission:
At SSU, our mission is to offer professionally-recognized and competitive academic degree programs; to serve a culturally diverse student community; and to facilitate international awareness amongst our students.

At SSU, we are confident that all our students will learn to read, write, speak and understand English - and enjoy their time with us. 

Intensive English Course:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours core and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings, afternoons and evenings

TOEFL English Exam Preparation:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours TOEFL and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings

Business Degree Courses:
(Business courses can be taken alongide English programs)

- Business of Business Administration (BBA) Degree (4 years)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program (2 years)

My English skills improved significantly – I am ready to pass the TOEFL test and become a graduate student. I know from my own experience and from other students’ reviews that I can get an affordable and quality education at Southern States University.
- Bruno, Brazil

“I’m very happy studying at SSU. We have nice, experienced teachers and staff, and very enthusiastic students. The campus is very diverse. I really enjoy speaking and spending time with people from different countries. After I complete the ESL program, I am planning to apply for the BBA or MBA programs offered by Southern States University.”
- Rena, Japan

"The Library and computer labs are a big help to us in improving our English skills. Other ESL schools don’t provide such services. We have fun while learning English here in California, and after school we go to the beach.”
- Phoon, Thailand