Language school Santa Barbara, Kaplan Aspect

Our partner school has a pleasant location on the campus of the Santa Barbara City College, in the "The Masa" residential area. Located only 5 minutes away from the city centre, you will have all the conveniences you need at hand. In addition, the campus is located beside the sea, where you will be able to go to relax and enjoy yourself after your English classes. The school has 8 bright and airy classrooms, as well as a multimedia and IT centre. During your breaks, you will be able to meet up with other students in the cafeteria, equipped with vending machines for drinks and snacks. You will also have access to the Santa Barbara City College library and the college's sports facilities, which include tennis and basketball courts, an all-weather running track and a swimming pool.

Our partner school has a pleasant location on the campus of the Santa Barbara City College, in the "The Masa" residential area. Located only 5 minutes away from the city centre, you will have all the conveniences you need at hand. In addition, the campus is located beside the sea, where you will be able to go to relax and enjoy yourself after your English classes. The school has 8 bright and airy classrooms, as well as a multimedia and IT centre. During your breaks, you will be able to meet up with other students in the cafeteria, equipped with vending machines for drinks and snacks. You will also have access to the Santa Barbara City College library and the college's sports facilities, which include tennis and basketball courts, an all-weather running track and a swimming pool.

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 7 self-study)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Details: cf. standard course

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options + 7 self-study)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Options (depending on level and availability):
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies, ...
Daily schedule: 09:00–16:00 (Mon–Thu) + 09:00–12:15 (Fri)
Details: cf. standard course

Business English course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 Business English options + 7 self-study)
Course duration: 2 to 23 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Options:
Business Meetings, Business Writing Skills, Interview Techniques
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 FCE, CAE + 7 self-study)
Course duration: 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. semi-intensive course

Preparation for TOEFL exams
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 TOEFL + 15 self-study)
Course duration: 4 to 16 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course

Host family
Staying with a host family is the best choice for effective and active immersion in the Californian culture. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided. In this way, you will share in the lifestyle and experiences of your host family whilst practising your English daily. The families are situated around 45 minutes away from the school.

Shared apartment (from 18 years)
This is the ideal option for those who wish to share with other students. Living around 15-20 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a single, double or triple room and will share the bathroom, TV lounge and the kitchen/dining room with your flatmates. A laundry room (paying) and a WiFi connection are also available for your use.

Host family
Staying with a host family is the best choice for effective and active immersion in the Californian culture. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided. In this way, you will share in the lifestyle and experiences of your host family whilst practising your English daily. The families are situated around 45 minutes away from the school.

Shared apartment (from 18 years)
This is the ideal option for those who wish to share with other students. Living around 15-20 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a single, double or triple room and will share the bathroom, TV lounge and the kitchen/dining room with your flatmates. A laundry room (paying) and a WiFi connection are also available for your use.

Santa Barbara is a lively city and has no shortage of activities on offer. During your free time, you will be spoilt for choice...You can take advantage and go to play beach volleyball with your friends from the language school, have a barbecue on the beach or learn how to surf. The surrounding nature in the area is spendid and it is easy to organise walks in the mountains of Santa Ynez, to visit the vineyards of the region and to taste Californian wine .You can also go horse-riding or bask in the sun on the beach, not to mention the wide range of water activities which can go from sailing on the high seas to whale watching. And, if you wish to escape for the weekend, here is the menu: Las Vegas, Disneyland, San Francisco, Universal Studios or Yosemite National Park!

Santa Barbara is a lively city and has no shortage of activities on offer. During your free time, you will be spoilt for choice...You can take advantage and go to play beach volleyball with your friends from the language school, have a barbecue on the beach or learn how to surf. The surrounding nature in the area is spendid and it is easy to organise walks in the mountains of Santa Ynez, to visit the vineyards of the region and to taste Californian wine .You can also go horse-riding or bask in the sun on the beach, not to mention the wide range of water activities which can go from sailing on the high seas to whale watching. And, if you wish to escape for the weekend, here is the menu: Las Vegas, Disneyland, San Francisco, Universal Studios or Yosemite National Park!