English School and Courses in Santa Barbara City College

Our English school in Santa Barbara City College

Join Kaplan International Colleges at our English school in Santa Barbara! Our school is in a great location on the oceanside campus of Santa Barbara City College. The area is known well for its beautiful beaches, friendly locals, as well as being a celebrity hangout. Contact us today to find out more about learning English in Santa Barbara!

• A wide range of English courses on an American college campus
• Our English school is on the oceanside campus of Santa Barbara City College Take a closer look!
• Views of the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains
• Wide range of sports and social activities for students
• Cafeteria with snack shop open until 8 p.m. 
• Qualified, experienced and friendly English teachers and staff and ACCET accredited

Why Santa Barbara City College?

• Sea, sun and mountains make Santa Barbara a natural paradise
• Some of the most pleasant weather in the world
• Visit some of the best Californian wineries
• Go whale watching on a trip to California’s Channel Islands
• Sit on the beach while doing homework; the campus is only a 5-minute walk from the shore 
• Enjoy the charm of this colonial Spanish-style resort
• Explore numerous coffeehouses, lively bars and restaurants on State Street

For more detailed information and to see pictures of our Santa Barbara school, download the school factfile here!

Why choose our English school at SBCC?

• Take courses on a beautiful campus setting right by the beach 
• Great accommodation options available
• Excellent college facilities including fitness center, computer lab and several libraries
• Range of sports and social events for both Kaplan International and local college students
• Access onto SBCC's 1-year certificate programs and 2-year degree programs
• Transfer options from Santa Barbara City College to California's leading institutions
• The school is located at 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. Click on the map below for a more detailed view.

For more detailed information, to see pictures of our Santa Barbara school and meet the student services staff, download the school factfile here!

The Social Program at Santa Barbara

Our English school in Santa Barbara enjoys a highly varied social program which helps students explore the local culture and also make new friends. Some activities include: beach barbecues, boat parties, trips to Disneyland, Dodgers games, Yosemite National Park and much more!

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Some of our English courses in Santa Barbara City College

• Vacation English Courses
• General English Courses 
• Intensive English Courses
• Intensive English academic year and semester 

For a full list of the courses offered at our SBCC center, contact us!

Accommodation options in Santa Barbara:

Homestay

Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in the Californian culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

All Kaplan International Centers homestays in Santa Barbara are carefully selected by our English school staff to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment.

• Room type: Single or Twin
• Minimum age: 16
• Meals provided: 14 meals per week
• More information: Download our homestay in the USA factfile.

Student Apartments

We also offer apartment accommodation options to students enrolled in courses at our English school. The apartments offer an excellent standard of living with a high level of independency an opportunity to practice your English outside of your English course.

• Room type: Multi or Single
• Minimum age: 18
• Meals provided: None
• More information: Download a factfile below!
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