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Beginning Reading and Writing

Santa Barbara Business College
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Course description

This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental reading and writing skills used in the English language. It provides students with the opportunity to learn English through a variety of activities, writing exercises, and reading practices. The student will be able to read and write at a basic skill level in English.

Course topics

Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-9 months
Classes per month
60 lessons per month (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 14 years old and older
Average 19 years old
(16 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

SBBCollege is situated in a traditional college community.
Santa Barbara is big enough to offer rich, cultural experiences, yet small enough to provide high levels of security and easy commuting. In addition to our academic and English programs, we are proud to support our international students in many ways. We offer airport pick-ups, extracurricular activities and a broad range of convenient accommodations, including homestay with a family, a dormitory at a local university, or student single or shared apartments.
We are a proud member of AIRC (www.airc-education.org) and Study in the USA (https://studyusa.com/). /SBBCollegeInternational /company/sbbcollege

Year opened
1888
Number of classrooms
60

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

SBBCollege has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Open Heart Language Academy

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Santa Barbara Business College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 19. In the summer, the average age is 16.

SBBCollege teaches students from all over the world, including:

China
20%
France
20%
Germany
15%
Brazil
10%
Saudi Arabia
10%
Morocco
5%
Netherlands
5%
Thailand
5%
Tunisia
5%
Yemen
5%

School holidays

SBBCollege does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Often called the American Riviera, Santa Barbara, California is a popular destination for culture, shopping, education, and fun. Located two hours north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is surrounded by The Pacific Ocean on one side and the majestic Los Padres mountains on the other. With its Mediterranean climate, visitors can enjoy sunshine all year long in this Southern California city by the sea.

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Reviews

50% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"It was amazing"

Victor GIBLIN

I really loved to be there, all the teachers were good and used a good methodology to explain things in a very simple way.
Santa Barbara city is just perfect
The SBBC was well located and the facilities were very good. The small class size was very good because the teacher had more time for each student
I was in IV and this was a very good experience to meet a lot of students and used my skills and to progress.
I will recommend this school to all the student who wants an amazing experience in CA.

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Duration of study
20 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2016 - 25 Jun 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Kristin Waldvogel, International Administrative Assistant at Santa Barbara Business College responded to this review.
03 October 2016

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your feedback! It is always good to hear from happy students.

"Good but inapropriate for student of my academic level"

Alexandre samak

The city is great as well as the location of the campus, but there is clearly a problem with the level of the programs. They are not challenging at all and the only benefit I got from my semester there was my English level that skyrocketed. On the other hand, the staff were pretty cool and I don't regret at all my experience.

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Duration of study
21 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2016 - 29 Jun 2016
Would you recommend this school?
No
Kristin Waldvogel, International Administrative Assistant at Santa Barbara Business College responded to this review.
03 October 2016

We are sorry to hear that you did not find our courses challenging enough. We now have new faculty and additional students from various international business schools who have pushed the level up! We are glad to hear that your English level improved and overall you enjoyed your experience in Santa Barbara!

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Housing

SBBCollege offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

1.196 €
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Santa Barbara
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
1.196 €
Our host families are very carefully selected to assure their kind and caring personalities, their genuine desire and willingness to open their homes and share their family's lives and customs with the student.

Our Homestay offerings include:

A safe, clean and comfortable home
Private bedroom with desk, chair, lamp, wireless internet connection
Continental Breakfast and Dinner daily
Laundry facilities including laundry powder
Telephone for local calls only
A kind and caring family, ready to provide counsel and support while adjusting to the American Culture
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $75 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Santa Barbara based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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