ELS Language Centers/Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
USA
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ELS/Santa Barbara, located in downtown Santa Barbara, is just a short walk from the spectacular Pacific Ocean. With its idyllic climate and Spanish-inspired architecture, this friendly town on the scenic Southern California coast boasts a Mediterranean ambiance and lively college-town spirit. Students can enjoy nearby public golf courses, shopping malls, restaurants, movie theaters and beaches. Nearby Los Angeles offers the excitement of Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Disneyland® and Universal Studios®.
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) will also be offered starting September 17, 2007.
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.
- 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)
GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:
START DATES 2008 (every 4 weeks): January 7, February 4, March 3, March 31, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8, 2008.
TUITION (varies by program): $1055 to $1465 per 4 weeks
Application Fee: $135 (one-time fee)
Materials & Technology Fee: $55 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $95 per session
ROOM & BOARD FEES 2008 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)
PREP PROGRAM FOR THE TOEFL iBT:
START DATES: Vary from every 4 weeks to every 12 weeks, depending on option.
TUITION: $1680 (4 weeks); $3260 (8 weeks); $4890 (12 weeks), includes materials & technology fee
See above for application and health insurance fees.
- Internships or Work Experience
- TOEFL Preparation Courses
Housing can be arranged through our Central Admissions office. Student residences are shared furnished apartments with triples, doubles and singles (various prices - no meals). Homestays include single rooms in an American household with 14 meals per week.
ELS Language Centers/Santa Barbara
104 West Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel (805) 685-7878
Fax (805) 685-5522
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