EF-Santa Barbara
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| Country & city | Santa Barbara, United States |
|---|---|
| Courses | 5 |
| Accommodation | 2 |
| Address | 110 W Sola St. Santa Barbara, CA, USA |
| Official website | www.ef.co.kr(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
Come to EF Santa Barbara and experience the thoroughly Californian lifestyle of a beautiful seaside area. Study English in Santa Barbara and pursue the California dream. Our language program is held in a Spanish colonial-style villa with a traditional red tile roof and a white stucco facade. This historic building has an outdoor patio, sports facilities and several student lounges. The EF school is located downtown, making it convenient for students to go to the beach, shop at boutiques in the historic La Arcada district on State Street, or hike in the Santa Ynez Mountains. Come to our Santa Barbara language school and study with students from the widest range of cultures and languages. Studying with people of such diverse nationalities ensures more effective language learning and a genuine international experience. [Campus Features] . Walking distance to the beach . About 15 minutes to downtown by public transportation . Small, intensive classes (300 to 500 students) . About 2-3% Korean students
School Features
- Centrally located close to State Street by the beach, near shopping malls and restaurants
- About 2 hours from LA and Hollywood
- Spanish colonial-style buildings and outdoor gardens
- Safe and friendly
Highlights
- Famous as a college town and a very suitable city for learning English!
- Bright, modern classrooms with the latest learning facilities and a sunlit garden
- A game area equipped with a Wii, a swimming pool, ping-pong tables and more
- A campus located near cafes and restaurants
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester system | Target age: 16+ (international age), Lessons per week: 26/30/32 lessons, Class size: 12-15 students | 32 lessons per week (accommodation and meals included); 11 months | US$25,530 | 11 months |
| Intensive Course | Target age: 16+ (full years), Lessons per week: 32, Class size: 12-15 | 32 lessons per week (accommodation and meals included); 2-4 weeks | US$905 | week |
| General Course | Target age: 16+ (full years), Lessons per week: 26, Class size: 12-15 | 26 lessons per week (accommodation and meals included); 2-4 weeks | US$805 | week |
| Vacation Course | Target age: 16+ (full years), Lessons per week: 20, Class size: 12-15 | 20 lessons per week (accommodation and meals included); 2-4 weeks | US$755 | week |
| Exam Preparation Course | Target age: 16+ (full years), Lessons per week: 32, Class size: 12-15 | 32 lessons per week (room and board included); 8 weeks | US$875 | week |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay (twin room, 2 meals per day) (included in tuition) View details Term-based: twin room in a carefully selected local home. Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, all meals on weekends. Single room US$55 per week Period-based: twin room in a carefully selected local home. 2 meals per day (single room $55 per week extra) | US$0 |
| Accommodation option: Residence (additional cost) View details. Term-based: EF Home Share triple/quad room, facilities shared, EF Residence twin room, triple/quad room * Accommodation costs may change depending on the time of registration. Semester-based: EF Residence Beach triple/quad room US$150 per week. Twin room US$175 per week. Tropicana triple/quad room US$295 per week. Single room US$325 per week. | US$150 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (8 weeks or less) (non-refundable) | US$390 | Once |
| Application fee (9 weeks or more) (non-refundable) | US$490 | Once |
| Airport pickup (branch) (LAX → Santa Barbara) | US$360 | |
| Airport pickup fee - from US$70 (varies by option) | US$70 | Once |
| Textbook fee | US$55 | Once |
| Summer peak season fee - June-August (period-based $60 / term-based $55) | US$55 | 1 week |
| Express delivery fee (express postage) | US$55 | Once |
| Change fee (changes to course and other matters) | US$50 | Once |
| Insurance (term-based, 6 months) | US$995 | 6 months |
| Insurance (term-based, 9 months) | US$1,390 | 9 months |
| Insurance (term-based, 11 months) | US$1,690 | 11 months |
| Insurance (choose period) | US$105 | 2 weeks |
| Homestay additional fee | US$45 | 1 week |
| Visa stamp fee (U.S. Embassy interview fee) | US$185 | Once |
| SEVIS Fee (U.S. immigration international student registration fee) | US$350 | Once |
| ESTA | US$40 | Once |
Facilities
Language labs, study rooms, student lounges, etc.
Activities
Sample leisure activities ㆍ Monday: City views from the magnificent Mission steps ㆍ Tuesday: Hike along a picturesque 5-mile trail running past the Botanical Gardens ㆍ Wednesday: Beach volleyball game and EF barbecue party ㆍ Thursday: Visit the Santa Barbara Zoo, always ranked among the best zoos ㆍ Friday: Browse art galleries and shops at La Arcada in the city center ㆍ Saturday: A weekend trip to the big city of bright lights, Las Vegas!! ㆍ Sunday: Casino sightseeing and the latest shows Optional tours and trips ㆍ Hollywood and Universal Studios ㆍ Disneyland ㆍ San Diego ㆍ Grand Canyon ㆍ Vineyards in the Santa Barbara area
Surroundings
The thoroughly Californian lifestyle reigns in Santa Barbara. On the beachfront boardwalk you can often see people jogging or cycling casually, and the mild climate makes outdoor activities possible all year round. Health-conscious residents grow and pick avocados in their own backyards rather than eating fast food. Their healthy lifestyle is on full display on Santa Barbara's beaches, where people sunbathe and everyone seems to be riding waves on a surfboard. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the magnificent Los Padres National Forest, the Santa Barbara language school offers students only the best of California. After class, students usually hop on a surfboard or lie down on a beach towel. Beyond the golden sand beaches, Santa Barbara's location in the heart of California lets you go to nearby Los Angeles to gaze at the Hollywood sign or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
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