Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : Santa Barbara : Kaplan International Colleges

English school in Santa Barbara: Kaplan International Colleges

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

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.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:15 or 13:45-17:00 (Mon-Thu) + 12:00-15:15 (Fri)

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:15

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-13:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:00-11:15 (Fri) or 12:00-17:00 (Mon-Thu) + 12:00-15:15 (Fri)

Options:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 9 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-13:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:00-11:15 (Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-13:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:00-11:15 (Fri)

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:15 or 13:45-17:00 (Mon-Thu) + 12:00-15:15 (Fri)

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:15 or 13:45-17:00 (Mon-Thu) + 12:00-15:15 (Fri)

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-13:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:00-11:15 (Fri) or 12:00-17:00 (Mon-Thu) + 12:00-15:15 (Fri)

Options:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies

Accommodation

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.

Studio apartment
In order to live in an independent way, our partner school proposes to you to stay in  a studio. The apartments are located 45 minutes by bus away from the school and 20 minutes by public transport from the centre of Santa Barbara. The studios are spacious and include a bed, bathroom and a space for studying. You will also find a fully equipped kitchen where you will be able to prepare your meals. The studios are located opposite numerous restaurants and a bus station. Bath towels and sheets are at your disposal and, once a week, a cleaning service is carried out. For a modest cost, you will have Internet access and access to a washing machine.
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.

Studio apartment
In order to live in an independent way, our partner school proposes to you to stay in  a studio. The apartments are located 45 minutes by bus away from the school and 20 minutes by public transport from the centre of Santa Barbara. The studios are spacious and include a bed, bathroom and a space for studying. You will also find a fully equipped kitchen where you will be able to prepare your meals. The studios are located opposite numerous restaurants and a bus station. Bath towels and sheets are at your disposal and, once a week, a cleaning service is carried out. For a modest cost, you will have Internet access and access to a washing machine. Prices and information on request.

Leisure

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!

At a glance

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Number of inhabitants
 400'000
School size
 M
Levels Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
 16 years
Accommodation Host family, Shared apartment
Exams CAE, TOEFL
Number of inhabitants
 400'000
School size
 M
Levels Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
 16 years
Accommodation Host family, Shared apartment

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Key points

  • Exceptional natural environment and climate
  • Students can use the modern facilities of Santa Barbara City College
  • Reputed language school with a wide choice of courses
  • Exceptional natural environment and climate
  • Students can use the modern facilities of Santa Barbara City College
  • Reputed language school with a wide choice of courses

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Dates and Prices

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/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.78) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (CAE) 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 11.12.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 18.01 / 12.02 / 15.02 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 06.09 / 11.11 / 25.11 / 26.11 / 24.12 / 31.12 .2010
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 week(s) 1090
3 week(s) 1580
4 week(s) 2070 2390
6 week(s) 2960 3440
8 week(s) 3910 4550
12 week(s) 5810 6770
Semi-intensive course A B
2 week(s) 1140
3 week(s) 1655
4 week(s) 2170 2490
6 week(s) 3140 3620
8 week(s) 4150 4790
12 week(s) 6170 7130
16 week(s) 8030 9310
24 week(s) 11750 13670
Extra week (24+) 485 565
Intensive course A B
2 week(s) 1220
3 week(s) 1775
4 week(s) 2330 2650
6 week(s) 3290 3770
8 week(s) 4350 4990
12 week(s) 6470 7430
16 week(s) 8270 9550
24 week(s) 12110 14030
Extra week (24+) 500 580
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
9 week(s) 4955 5675
Exam fee ~350
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 6740 7780
Exam fee ~350
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 40
One-to-one course (per lesson) 60
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Extra night with host family (double room) 60
Extra night in a shared apartment (double room) 85
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Los Angeles) 215
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +195/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals +80/w.
Host family/single room/half board +65/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +250/w.
Studio apartment/single room/no meals +75/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +25/w.
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +25/w.

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.78) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 17.01 / 18.02 / 21.02 / 30.05 / 04.07 / 05.09 / 11.11 / 24.11 / 25.11 .2011
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011
26.12.2011 - 02.01.2012

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double or triple room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 615
2 week(s) 1120
3 week(s) 1625
4 week(s) 2130 2550
6 week(s) 3050 3680
8 week(s) 4030 4870
12 week(s) 5990 7250
Semi-intensive course A B
1 week(s) 640
2 week(s) 1170
3 week(s) 1700
4 week(s) 2230 2650
6 week(s) 3230 3860
8 week(s) 4270 5110
12 week(s) 6350 7610
16 week(s) 8270 9950
24 week(s) 12110 14630
Extra week (24+) 500 605
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 680
2 week(s) 1250
3 week(s) 1820
4 week(s) 2390 2810
6 week(s) 3380 4010
8 week(s) 4470 5310
12 week(s) 6650 7910
16 week(s) 8510 10190
24 week(s) 12470 14990
Extra week (24+) 515 620
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 40
One-to-one course (per lesson) 60
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Extra night with host family (double room) 60
Extra night in a shared apartment (double room) 85
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Los Angeles) 215
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +195/w.
Shared apartment/double or triple room/no meals (La Brezza) +105/w.
Host family/single room/half board +65/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (La Brezza) +275/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (27.06.11 - 27.08.11) +25/w.
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.11 - 27.08.11) +25/w.

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