Kaplan International: Santa Barbara
27 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Kaplan International: Santa Barbara
The General English course consists of 20 lessons each week and is the least intensive option offered at Kaplan. This course allows students to improve their English while still leaving time for sightseeing and leisure during their stay.
Lessons focus on practical English, including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Kaplan International Santa Barbara is located on the campus of Santa Barbara City College. This seaside location offers various English classes as well as Cambridge Exam preparation. Students will also have access to college facilities that include a fitness center, computer lab, and several libraries as well as the college's 1-year certificate and 2-year degree programs. Santa Barbara is a natural paradise with pleasant weather and many nearby wineries. There are many coffee shops, bars, and restaurants close to the school for students to get a feel of the local culture.
The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Santa Barbara varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
Kaplan International 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.
There are no skyscrapers to block the views of the sky and sea in this sophisticated little coastal town. With its red-tiled roofs, white stucco walls and palm trees, Santa Barbara often feels as if it’s been transported straight from Tuscany or Spain – but its broad white beaches are pure California. Just steps outside our Santa Barbara English school, a stroll down the flower-lined State Street will take you towards the ocean, passing outdoor wine bars and fashion boutiques along the way.
At first I was al little bit disoriented about the location and has not been easy to find the classrooms place at the first day.
Is very easy to feel part of the new class since the first day, the study program seems to be done for this purpose: allow new students to start the lessons at whatever chapter of the study book.
The teachers, Bryan and Justin are simply amazing.
Tyler ad Jacob, the managers, are very friendly and ready to help you and listen your needs.
The classes were very nice, the teachers were friendly and helpful, location was amazing, facilities, activities were pretty good, but the housing was very bad for me.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Santa Barbara. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Santa Barbara, but this tends to be more expensive. Kaplan International provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
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 $100 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.
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Santa Barbara Airport is $215. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.
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.
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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The center will be happy to approve the request, but the student should fully understand the following details.
· She will be entering mid-session and will be academically and socially 2-weeks behind the other students.
· She will not be guaranteed her required ELS level as she will have missed initial placement testing. If her required level is full, she will be placed in the next closest available level.
· Her second week of studies (the final week for full-session students) will have final exams on Wednesday and Thursday.
· She will not have classes on Friday of her 2nd week as this is graduation day.
· She will not have classes on the Monday of her 3rd week as this is arrival Monday for the placement testing and orientation of new students.
· She will not pass any ELS level.
If she understands and is OK with these things, the center will be happy to welcome her.
The student should be aware that any violation of visa status falls solely upon the student. The visa waiver program allows 90 days for potential recreational study. This means less than 18 hours of study per week. There have been no issues with previous students upgrading courses upon arrival.
Kaplan International: Santa Barbara