ELS Language Centers/Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California USA

School Introduction

Our ELS Language Center in Santa Barbara, California is located in downtown Santa Barbara, a friendly town on the scenic Southern California coast with a Mediterranean ambiance and lively college-town spirit. Known as the "American Riviera", Santa Barbara is famous for its idyllic climate, Spanish-inspired architecture, and breathtaking mix of mountains, valleys and beaches. Santa Barbara is one of the safest and most affluent cities in California and offers excellent public transportation. On weekends, students can experience the excitement and entertainment of nearby Los Angeles.

ESL Program Introduction

This location offers group Intensive (30 lessons per week), Semi-Intensive (20 lessons per week) and American Explorer (15 lessons per week) English programs. A TOEFL iBT Prep Program (30 lessons per week) is also available at this location.

Students in the Intensive, Semi-Intensive & American Explorer English Programs offer instruction and practice in all key language skills: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading & writing. The Intensive English Program also offers afternoon elective classes that focus on specific interests (such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture).

The comprehensive, 12-week TOEFL iBT Prep Program offers practice in reading & listening skills, writing and speaking, as well as test-taking strategies to help increase the TOEFL score.

Private instruction is also available. Private instruction for Executives is also available.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 25-75
Average Class Size: 8
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 14
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory Apartment
School Setting: Urban
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

START DATES 2009 (every 4 weeks): August 17, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 7, 2009.
Start Dates 2010: January 04, February 01, March 01, March 29, April 26, May 24, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 13, October 11, November 08, December 06,2010.

TUITION (varies by program): $1150 to $1575 per 4 weeks

PREP PROGRAM FOR THE TOEFL iBT: starting at $1770 per 4 weeks

Application Fee: $145 (one-time fee)
Materials & Technology Fee: $65 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $120 per session

ROOM & BOARD FEES 2009 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)

Special Courses & Features

Internships or Work Experience
TOEFL Preparation Courses

Housing/Accommodation Info

Please contact center for more information.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/Santa Barbara
104 West Anapamu Street, Suite I
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Tel (805) 966-0172
Fax (805) 966-0192
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