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EF International Language CenterSanta Barbara, USA

1421 Chapala Street - 93101 Santa Barbara - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Great seaside location and just a 5-minute walk to discover shopping and dining on State Street.
  • Santa Barbara is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Outdoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center Santa Barbara is located in the naturally beautiful Californian city of Santa Barbara, on the West Coast of the USA. Housed in two historical and spacious Spanish colonial-style buildings, EF Santa Barbara is a short distance from State Street, where students will find multiple trendy cafés, clubs, shops and restaurants. Also within walking distance of the school, are local attractions such as Stearns Wharf, the retro cinemas of State Street, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall, in addition to countless other attractions. The school's downtown location ensures that it is close to many of the city's main sites, allowing all students to feel comfortable, entertained and motivated whilst in Santa Barbara. EF Santa Barbara offers everything a student may need to create many memorable moments whilst reaching their language goals. Santa Barbara is around a three and a half hour journey via public transport from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

School facilities: The facilities of EF Santa Barbara are excellent, offering students all that they may need to reach their language goals, from a motivated and comfortable environment. These facilities include a cafeteria, computer lab, games room, lounge area, a garden and free WIFI, in addition to further comforts such as an outdoor swimming pool and various table games. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: EF Santa Barbara is open to students of all levels and ages at various times throughout the year. For adults, several programmes take place the whole year round, whilst junior immersive or day programmes are available through the summer months. The school also offers a variety of exam preparation programmes throughout the year.

Accommodation: Accommodation in Residence or Homestay is optional and available with all courses.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

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General Language
General Course + AccommodationPopular English course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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725€707€
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General Course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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650€618€
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Intensive Course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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710€675€
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Intensive Course + Accommodation
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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785€766€
Includes accommodation
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50+ Course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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745€708€
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50+ Course + Accommodation
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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820€800€
Includes accommodation
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
English + TOEFL Preparation (SPIN Only)Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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English + TOEFL Preparation (SPIN Only) + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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765€746€
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FCE Exam Preparation (Short SPIN)Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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FCE Exam Preparation (Short SPIN) + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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765€746€
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CAE Exam Preparation (Short SPIN)Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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CAE Exam Preparation (Short SPIN) + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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765€746€
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CPE Exam Preparation (Short SPIN)Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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CPE Exam Preparation (Short SPIN) + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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765€746€
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English + IELTS Preparation (SPIN Only)Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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English + IELTS Preparation (SPIN Only) + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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765€746€
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Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSouthern New Hampshire University
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1965
Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Billiards

  • Table tennis

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 25
    • Number of public PC workstations: 75

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Disabled car park

Additional comment about facilities of school
Free parking on-site.

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 1-6 weeks long: 55 EUR
  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 7-12 weeks long: 95 EUR
  • Course literature (for non-English destinations) for bookings 1-9 weeks long: 80 EUR
  • Course literature (for non- English destinations) for bookings 10-18 weeks long: 195 EUR

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Santa Barbara. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.

    Airport transfer: USD 300 (both ways).


    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 115 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 23 Nov 2024, 24 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities:
- Monthly events, holiday parties, BBQs
- Beach volleyball, soccer, tennis, group fitness classes, yoga
- Shopping, museums, orientation and city walks, movie nights, free local events
- Table tennis, basketball, billiards

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Dinners: Taco Tuesday, International Night
- Zoo USD 10
- Sunset Cruise, Whale Watching at reduced EF Rate, USD 20
- Surfing, paddle-boarding, kayaking

Action and Discovery Packs:

Action Pack:

Action Pack - Aqua Sports Surfing - (APSBA)
Learn how to surf! Go surfing for 3 hours. Includes transportation, surfboard, wetsuit, and surf instructions.

Action Pack - Camarillo Outlet shopping - (AP2SBA)

Discovery Pack:

Discovery Pack - Universal Studios and Disneyland - (DCPSBA)
Spend the weekend at two of the world's most famous amusement parks. Includeds transportation to and from both parks, entrance tickets, a one night stay in a hotel across the street from Disneyland.

Discovery Pack - Las Vegas - (DCP2SBA)
3 days and 2 nights. Hotel features a 24 hour pool.
Walking tour at night of the most famous hotels & casinos with guide. Limousine ride after that leaves from Caesar's palace. Free day on Saturday. Night tour of South Strip and downtown with guide. Depart Sunday and stop at Calico ghost town on your return to Santa Barbara. Arrive around 20:00.

Junior - Free activities

- Courthouse Tour
- Classical Music Concert
- Fisherman's Market
- Santa Barbara Mission
- Botanic Garden
- Butterfly Beach
- Sunset at Lizard's Mouth Hike
- Paseo Nuevo Shopping
- Farmers Market
- Museum Tour
- Movie night
- Games night
- Arts and Crafts

Junior - Paid activities

- Weekend excursions

Accommodation

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Host Family Single Room
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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385 €

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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Santa Barbara

  • “Yes, we can offer tuition and activities only. For students who are not booking accommodation with us, a parental consent form must be sent to the school a few days before the course starts.”
    Rossella Reale, Sales & Admissions from EF International Language Center - Mar 31, 2022
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

PDF brochure / price list of EF International Language Center

EF International Language Center Santa Barbara Information Sheet
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