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Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College

Kaplan Santa Barbara international
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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 150students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • +1 213 452 5800
  • Fax
  • +1 213 892 1360
  • Address
  • 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Options

  • Suburban
  • Homestay
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Private language school
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - Kaplan International English can help you meet your English language goals, with a variety of courses all over the world.
    - school facilities that provide the best experience for our students
    - interesting life in Santa Barbara, a friendly and comfortable city
    - Professional, friendly, helpful staff and teachers
    - Small class sizes and modern resources

About the  Kaplan Santa Barbara international

  • With 45+ accredited schools across 8 English-speaking countries, Kaplan International English offers world-class English language education and the experience of a lifetime. We offer a range of courses for students aged 12 and up, and have done so for more than 40 years. Last year, more than 70,000 students traveled and studied with us, and 9 of 10 would recommend us to friends and family.Kaplan International Colleges teaches English language courses. Kaplan International Colleges is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs. Our destinations have been chosen to maximize the fun and education students get outside of the classroom, too. Kaplan International students learn through the communicative method of teaching. This means that classroom time is spent on using real-world, practical skills to improve their knowledge of English. Students focus on the four key building blocks of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Classroom activities reflect real situations, and are structured so students communicate as much as possible.Classes start every Monday, so you can join at any time! Our education advisors can help you decide which type of course is best for you.

About the  Santa Barbara City College

  • With 45+ accredited schools across 8 English-speaking countries, Kaplan International English offers world-class English language education and the experience of a lifetime. We offer a range of courses for students aged 12 and up, and have done so for more than 40 years. Last year, more than 70,000 students traveled and studied with us, and 9 of 10 would recommend us to friends and family.Kaplan International Colleges teaches English language courses. Kaplan International Colleges is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs. Our destinations have been chosen to maximize the fun and education students get outside of the classroom, too. Kaplan International students learn through the communicative method of teaching. This means that classroom time is spent on using real-world, practical skills to improve their knowledge of English. Students focus on the four key building blocks of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Classroom activities reflect real situations, and are structured so students communicate as much as possible.Classes start every Monday, so you can join at any time! Our education advisors can help you decide which type of course is best for you.

Conditional admission

  • Kaplan International Colleges (KIC) are experts in helping international students achieve the grades needed to enter top-ranked US Universities. Since 2006 the school has helped over 10,000 international students find degree courses in universities across the US. Students can prepare for an undergraduate degree at a prestigious US university. The 1-3 semester program combines English lessons with specialized courses in one's chosen field of study, and enables the student to jump right in to the chosen degree as a 2nd-semester freshman student.

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Intensive English courses are the fastest way to improve your English.  If you want to learn English quickly and effectively, take an Intensive English course!

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    Intensive English Courses focus on the four most important aspects of language learning – reading, writing, listening and speaking. These courses offer more lessons than our General English courses, and allow you to focus on skills that you want to improve.

    Classroom Hour : 
    All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only. 
    Morning timetable
    08.15-09.45 Class
    9.45-10.00 Break
    10.00-11.30 Class

    Afternoon timetable
    13.30-15.00 Class
    15.00-15.15 Break
    15.15-17.45 Class

    Elective classes:
    First session (A Shift):
    11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs)
    11.45-12.45(Fri)

    Second session(B Shift):
    13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs)
    13.15-14.15(Fri)

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 4 Week 5 ~ 11 Week 12 ~ 19 Week 20 ~ 52 Week Week
(USD)$ 595 / Week (USD)$ 570 / Week (USD)$ 540 / Week (USD)$ 480 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    A General English course offers the balance to enjoy your destination and finish your course with a higher level of English. General English Courses focus on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. 

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    These courses offer a semi-intensive English education that will help you learn quickly and effectively.

    Curriculum : 
    You’ll also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions, interviews and strategies. 

    Classroom Hour : 
    All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only.
    Morning timetable
    08.15-09.45 Class
    9.45-10.00 Break
    10.00-11.30 Class

    Afternoon timetable
    13.30-15.00 Class
    15.00-15.15 Break
    15.15-17.45 Class

    Elective classes:
    First session (A Shift):
    11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs)
    11.45-12.45(Fri)

    Second session(B Shift):
    13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs)
    13.15-14.15(Fri)

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 4 Week 5 ~ 11 Week 12 ~ 19 Week 20 ~ 52 Week Week
(USD)$ 540 / Week (USD)$ 515 / Week (USD)$ 490 / Week (USD)$ 435 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Our Vacation English courses are a great way for you to explore a new country and learn the language while you’re on holiday.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    Vacation English courses run from two weeks to as long as you’d like to stay, and take up around four hours a day, five days a week. 
    Curriculum :
    Courses start every Monday in most of our locations worldwide, and we accept students at any level of English proficiency.
    Classroom Hour : 
    All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only (general timetable below)
    Morning timetable
    08.15-09.45 Class
    9.45-10.00 Break
    10.00-11.30 Class

    Afternoon timetable
    13.30-15.00 Class
    15.00-15.15 Break
    15.15-17.45 Class

    Elective classes:
    First session (A Shift):
    11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs)
    11.45-12.45(Fri)

    Second session(B Shift):
    13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs)
    13.15-14.15(Fri)

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 4 Week 5 ~ 11 Week 12 Week Week Week
(USD)$ 480 / Week (USD)$ 460 / Week (USD)$ 435 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • Student Apartments
    We offer studio or one bedroom apartments with private facilities. Apartments are ideal for if you would like more independence and the experience of living in a student community.
    -Room type: Single or Twin
    -Minimum age: 18
    -Meals provided: Self-catered

    Homestay
    Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to learn about and immerse themselves in U.S. culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations - a great way to learn English.
    -Room type: Twin or Single
    -Minimum age: 16
    -Meals provided: 14 per week

Surrounding Area

  • Study at Kaplan's English school in Santa Barbara, a famous celebrity hangout and home to some of the best beaches on the West Coast. Study at a relaxed American college campus with easy transport to beaches, shopping destinations, bars and nightclubs, and take advantage of the campus’s excellent facilities. Our English school in Santa Barbara is located a short walk away from the ocean. This modern campus has sea views, world-class facilities and a relaxed college campus atmosphere that lets you study and mingle with local and international students at Santa Barbara City College.

Facilities

  • -Conveniently located right near the beach
    -Access to college facilities, including fitness center and libraries
    -Prepare for SBCC's 2-year degree programs
    -A range of sports and social events

Activity

  • Sample Activities Schedule

    Please note that this is a sample program and activities may change.

    Week one
    Monday Welcome new students! 
    Tuesday Beach barbecue at Leadbetter 
    Wednesday Volleyball tournament at West Beach 
    Thursday Boat party 
    Friday Disneyland/LA weekend trip 
    Saturday Trip to Yosemite National Park

    Week two
    Monday Dodgers game 
    Tuesday Surfing at Leadbetter beach 
    Wednesday Ultimate Frisbee tournament 
    Thursday Surrey bike ride along the beach 
    Friday Soccer tournament 
    Saturday Los Angeles city tour

Top Native Language by Center

  • Total students number 100~120
    China38%, Saudi Arabia 12%, Brazil 11%, Japan 6%, Korea 5%, Germany 5%, Venezuela5%, Switzerland 4%

Getting to the school from the airport, 3D School view

  • Kaplan Transfers
    Students can either fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), or to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The latter is located about 90 minutes from Santa Barbara. 

    If you have paid for the Transfer Service, a greeter holding a Kaplan sign will meet you at the airport:

    • LAX arrivals: LAX has both international and domestic flights. 
     International flights: the greeter waits at the customs exit (not baggage claim because everyone has to claim baggage before the exit). 
     Domestic flights: the greeter meets at the exit before baggage claim.
    • SBA arrivals: SBA only has domestic flights. 
     Domestic flights: The greeter will meet the student at the gate exit before baggage claim.

    You should look carefully for the greeter in the locations specified above. If you do not see the greeter, you should go to the Information Desk and say, “Page the Kaplan Airport greeter”, and the greeter will come to find you. 

    If you have any flight changes, miss a connecting flight, or need help meeting the Transfer Service, you should call the school’s emergency number at +1 805-966-1620 for help, and be prepared to tell them your name, school name (Kaplan Santa Barbara) and location.

     Independent Transfers
    If arriving at Santa Barbara Airport, you can take a taxi to your homestay, for $20- $40. If arriving at Los Angeles International Airport, you can book the Santa Barbara Airbus (www.sbairbus.com) for $45 one-way, and then take a taxi from the bus stop to your homestay (approximately $20-$40).

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高建安

住宿的問題??
Q: 請問語言學校住宿的相關問題? A: 感謝您的詢問，為您說明如下: 學生宿舍 我們提供舒適的學生公寓，方便學生在課外也可以和來自世界各地的朋友練習英語。 房間類型：單人間，多人間 最低入住年齡：18周歲 膳食：無 更多信息: Le Brezza宿舍 寄宿家庭 在聖芭芭拉，如果你想更近距離的接觸美國家庭，感受美國文化，寄宿家庭就是你最好的選擇。每天和寄宿家庭的主人一起生活，在輕鬆自然的環境下提高你的英語能力。 房間類型：雙人間，單人間 最低入住年齡：16周歲 膳食：14餐/週

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李怡靜

周邊環境有些什麼??
Q: 想請問關於學校周邊環境問題，可以介紹一下週邊環境嗎? A: 您好，感謝您的來訊息詢問，關於學校附近的環境以下為您做個介紹。 學習英語選擇到聖塔芭芭拉的Kaplan語言中心。聖塔芭芭拉是名人聚會的場所，許多美國家庭也願意到此度假，因為這裡有許多美國西海岸最迷人的海灘。在一個學習氣氛濃厚的美國大學校園學習，交通便捷，購物場所豐富，酒吧餐館雲集，你一定會學有所獲。 我們在聖塔芭芭拉的英語學校距離海邊僅有很短的步行路程。這家現代化的校園裡，你可以享受迷人的海景，世界一流的教學設施和輕鬆的大學校園氛圍，讓你在聖塔芭芭拉城市學院與當地學生和國際學生交流。 學校附近有一些加州最好的海灘景點，Kaplan聖塔芭芭拉學院的語言中心充分利用城市及其周邊地區的一切設施，每週舉行一次社交活動，如海灘燒烤，遊船派對，前往迪士尼樂園和環球影城（Universal Studios）的旅行，棒球比賽，到優勝美地國家公園看茂密的紅杉！

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蔣怡萱

在參考許多資料後，我選擇了聖塔芭芭拉英語語言學院，因為該校提供多種課程給予選擇，且課後活動的安排深深吸引我的目光。 　
基本上入學的前一天，語言學校會先舉辦分級考試，並且視你的等級給予適當的課程選擇。為了能夠讓自己的語言能力有所進步，當然必須盡力考到最好。而我所選的課程主要是跟口語有關，畢竟我們在學校所學的英文能力能藉此發揮，才能習慣成自然，我是這樣想的。課堂第一天，老師與班上學生討論有興趣的議題與所期待能在這門課中獲得什麼，選擇自己所感興趣的，然後盡情參與其中。

有趣的是，一個班級就如同文化的大熔爐，觀點與文化的不同常會互相腦力激盪而後產生獨特的見解，比如說，某次上課主題為社群網站，討論過程中，可以了解到不同國情文化使用社群網絡的現象與特色。
不同於我們對於上課的刻板肅穆氛圍，課堂中取而代之的是如同歡樂的宴會氣氛，每位同學皆踴躍的表達自己的看法，同時也尊重他人的不同見地，若討論到敏感議題時例如政治，如何有風度地接受別人的看法，並且機智給予回應，是我在這個月當中所學到的寶貴經驗，不僅止於課堂討論，同學之間相處也是不吝給予指點，並當下指出你的錯誤迅速解決問題，避免問題隨著時間擴大與複雜化，這也是令我印象最深刻的。如何有技巧的不讓對方感到不舒服與保持組內的和諧，在這短短的一個月當中，我確實學到不少。

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簡嘉玲

自上了大學因所學科系有接觸國際這塊，而全球化的現象也越趨普遍，因而顯得英文也越來越重要，不論是在未來工作方面，亦或是自我充實，每每看到人家可以講一口流利的英文便由心生羨，因此出國就成了我心中小小的願望，沒想到現在居然真的可以實現，原本面臨即將畢業的迷茫感，一直猶豫著到底該不該去，畢竟這是我第一次，要獨自踏上距離如此遙遠的國家，雖然自認平常很獨立的我還是不免會感到不安慌張。

聖巴巴拉大學的課程內容式以學術課程為主，上的課程跟一般的語言課程不一樣，還有加上很多大學內會上到的課程，加強我的學術英語，讓我之後能更順利的銜接美國大學的課程。
很感謝一路支持我的家人，總能讓我自由的做我想做的事，當我永遠且最有力的後盾，無論如何一定要好好把握這難得的機會，努力充實自我。
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