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English School in Santa Barbara

Kaplan International - Academic Year Abroad

English School in Santa Barbara

Kaplan International - Academic Year Abroad

Kaplan International - Academic Year Abroad

Sunshine, surf, and fine wine — Santa Barbara has it all! Study English by the ocean at our beachside school, where you can switch from English lessons to catching waves in no time. The city’s year-round festivals, from wine tasting to Spanish culture celebrations, mean you have plenty of new things to experience throughout your Academic Year. Our partner school is on Santa Barbara City College’s scenic campus, steps from downtown and the beach. You’ll find everything you need between classes — grab a snack with friends or unwind on the tennis courts or running track. Enjoy dynamic lessons in nine modern classrooms with smartboards, small groups, and experienced teachers. You’ll also have access to a computer lab, library, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming student community

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School Highlights

 
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Key points

  • Guaranteed free morning English lessons, and a welcome tour included in the price
  • Reach your professional and language goals with personalised academic support and a dedicated orientation
  • Exclusive guest speakers covering careers, universities, exam strategies, and more
  • Monthly professional activities, from campus visits to company meet-and-greets 
  • Official certification based on your course, alongside 12 months of free online English lessons upon course completion

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Disabled access
Free Wifi

Student facts

Minimum age:
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Average age:
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Accreditations

ACCET
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BILDUNGSURLAUB
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Student nationalities

      Brazil
      Saudi Arabia
      China
      France
      Germany
      Italy
      Japan
      Chile
      Switzerland
      Belgium
      Others

Accommodation

ESL schools guarantee the same excellent standards for accommodation as they do for teaching. We take great pleasure in helping you find the most suitable accommodation for you.

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Host family

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Staying with a host family is a fantastic choice for effective and active immersion in the Californian culture. You will stay in a single or twin room with half board provided. You'll really experience the American lifestyle during your English course in Santa Barbara, and enjoy the daily life with your host family while practising your English! Your host will usually be 65 minutes average from the school by bus (maximum travel time 90 minutes).

La Brezza shared apartment (ages 17 and over)

ESL Language shared apartments Kaplan Santa Barbara

This option is ideal for those who wish to share with another student. Living around 20 minutes away from the school on foot (or 10 minutes by public transport), you will stay in a single room and share the bathroom, TV lounge and the kitchen/dining room with your international flatmates. A laundry room (at cost) and Wi-Fi access are also available.

Why choose our accommodation

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Guaranteed Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation can be stressful. That’s why we guarantee that we’ll find the perfect housing option for you before you even land in your destination.

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Convenient Transport

Our accommodation is hand-picked to make sure your journey to the classroom is as safe, reliable, and smooth as possible.

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Safer and more comfortable

All of our accommodation options are rigorously screened to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting when you make the choice to book your program.