Located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Santa Barbara is a popular tourist and resort destination with its abundant sunshine and the crisp air of the Pacific Ocean. Delight in the Spanish-influenced architecture and the diversity of its arts and culture. Visit the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary with over 145 species of plants and animals found nowhere else in the world.
Intensive English
in Santa Barbara
Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, the School offers a variety of English programs and student support services. Enjoy learning English is a sunny and friendly small city where you will quickly feel at home.
Intensive English Program (30 lessons per week)
This 30-lesson per week program qualifies as full time for students requiring a visa. It covers all the major language skills of grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Classes are from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3:30 pm are offered to all levels from beginner to advanced. Elective subjects are available to intermediate plus levels.
Semi-Intensive English Plus Program (24 lessons per week)
This program of 24 lessons per week qualifies as full time for students who require a visa. It covers all the major language skills of grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Classes are from 9 am to 12:40 pm Monday through Friday and onTuesday & Thursday, you will have classes 1:40 pm to 3:30 pm. Open to any level from beginner to advance.
Semi-Intensive English Program (20 lessons per week)
This program of 20 lessons per week will help you to improve your communication skills. It covers all the major language skills of grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading and writing.
This part-time program is great for students who want to study in the mornings and visit the city in the afternoons. Classes are from 9 am to 12:40 pm Monday through Friday. Open to any level from beginner to advance.
Teachers, Levels and class size
All teachers are native speakers, university educated and experienced in teaching English as a Foreign Language. Many hold advanced degrees in TEFL or related fields. With 10 levels from Beginner to Advanced, you will be placed in the class the suits you best. The small class size of 9 students on average with 12 students as the maximum, assures you the expert attention and class participation you need to quickly improve your English.
Discovering Santa Barbara
Learning English is not just done in the classroom and for that reason, the School offers many fun activities each week, such as visiting the Santa Barbara Mission, Museum of Art, bike riding on the beach, Botanical Gardens and the Steams Wharf. As well, all day excursions are organized to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.
American Host Families
The best way to learn about American culture and improve your English is to stay with an American family. All of our families are on average 35 to 45 minutes to school. You will have a private room and have the option of half-board or just breakfast.
Dates
Start on any Monday excluding holidays.
If you are a beginner it is recommended to start on our official start dates. Contact us for more information.
Fees 2018 in US Dollars
1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Lessons per week
- 20 lessons
- 24 lessons
- 30 lessons
- 1-3 weeks
- $375
- $410
- $475
- 4-7 weeks
- $365
- $395
- $460
- 8-11 weeks
- $355
- $380
- $445
- 12-23 weeks
- $340
- $360
- $425
Accommodation
Homestay Placement Fee $85
Apartment Placement Fee $150
Residence – Low season December 30, 2017 to May 26, 2018 and October 6 to December 29, 2018
High Season May 26 to October 6, 2018
- Accommodation
- Homestay, 2 meals
- Homestay, breakfast
- Residence, low season
- Residence, high season
- Residence, low season
- Residence, high season
- Apartment
- Apartment
- Occupancy
- Single
- Single
- Single
- Single
- Double
- Double
- Single
- Double
- Per week
- $325
- $300
- $895
- $1135
- $1010
- $1250
- $680
- $340
Additional Fees
Application fee: $ 165
Airport Pickup Santa Barbara: $ 140
Textbooks per level: $ 50
Insurance: $20 per week
