ELS Santa Barbara Student from Italy
July 26, 2010
Santa Barbara, CA
104 West Anapamu, Suite I
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel.:
(805)966-0172
ELS/Santa Barbara is located in downtown Santa Barbara, a friendly town on the Southern California coast. Known as the “American Riviera,” Santa Barbara is famous for its sunny weather, Spanish-style architecture and lively college town spirit. The city is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around. Students enjoy Santa Barbara’s Mediterranean feel and amazing mix of mountains and beaches which include everything from big city culture to backwoods outdoor adventures. Santa Barbara is one of the safest cities in California and offers excellent public transportation. On weekends, students can experience the excitement of nearby Los Angeles. With close proximity to many attractions, Santa Barbara is the perfect home base for exploring Southern California and the Pacific Coast.
- Mild winter weather
- Concurrent Enrollment available at Santa Barbara City College
- Beaches and golf courses within biking distance
- Close to popular University of California, Santa Barbara
- Disneyland, Universal Studios, Los Angeles nearby
Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center
| Location | Minutes | Transportation Method |
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| Airport | 15/120 |
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| Bank | 5 |
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| Downtown Area | 5 |
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| Post Office | 5 |
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| Restaurant(s) | 5 |
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| Shopping Mall/Outlet | 10 |
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| Sports Stadium/Center | 10 |
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| Supermarket | 5 |
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| Bus Stop/Subway | 5 |
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Walking
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Electricity
110V 60KHz.
Electric Plug Details
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Programs available at this location
English for Academic Purposes
Achieve English Proficiency for University Study
Cost Per Session
$1730
The Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT
Learn Test Taking Strategies to Achieve the Score you Need
Cost Per Session
$1950
Local Student Housing(Student Off Campus)
The Inn in Santa Barbara is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Students can enjoy comfortable, independent living in this classic downtown hotel! Hotel is 10-minute walk from the beach and 15-minute walk from ELS, near hundreds of cafes, restaurants and shops. Rooms have private bathrooms, free WI-Fi, weekly maid service, and access to laundry machines.
| Price per Session | $975 |
|---|---|
| Occupancy | Single |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Airport Pickup | $60 - 250 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit Not Included |
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Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Host family students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students travel to the Center by bus or by bicycle. Most families are no more than 30 minutes or less from ELS. Students will be placed in either a single room or double room depending on which is available.
| Price per Session | $1055 |
|---|---|
| Occupancy | Single |
| Minimum Age | 14 |
| Airport Pickup | $60 - 250 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit 14 meals per week (daily continental breakfast & dinner) |
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- Computer center
- Gymnasium
- Language Technology Center (LTC)
- Basketball court(s)
- Fitness Center (fee)
Meet the Staff
Michael Larson
Center Director
Michael studied liberal arts, then earned his MBA from Oklahoma City University. He joined ELS in 2007 and served as Center Director at ELS/Oklahoma City and at ELS/Shanghai. His hobbies include kayaking, running on the beach, and hiking Santa Barbara's lush forests and mountains. Michael enjoys introducing students to Santa Barbara and the city's arts, outdoor activities and social clubs.
Gigi Stein
Academic Director
Gigi has a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Maryland and a TESOL Professional Certificate from UC Santa Barbara Extension. Gigi grew up in Europe and has been teaching ESL and German since 1992; she has been with ELS Language Centers since 2008. Gigi enjoys traveling, walking her dogs and going to cultural events. Gigi looks forward to getting to know new students!
Lisa Lyons
International Student Advisor
Lisa studied French and Business at Westmont College, where she had the opportunity to study abroad in Southern France. After finishing college, Lisa returned to France for 2 years and worked with students from all around the world. Lisa continued to work with international students when she returned to the U.S. and joined ELS in 2011. Lisa enjoys living in beautiful Santa Barbara. She helps students with housing and activities, so they can make the most of their time at ELS!
Logan Piercy
Registrar
Logan studied Statistics at the University of California in Santa Barbara, where he also learned Russian and Spanish. He likes to travel to other countries, especially Eastern Europe, and enjoys meeting the fellow travelers at ELS. Logan likes to camp on the Channel Islands and play soccer.
Christopher Cochrane
Instructor
Chris has taught English for 14 years. He began teaching English in Holland and currently enjoys teaching at ELS Santa Barbara. Chris is a California native and enjoys surfing, reading, and writing. Chris likes teaching students of all levels and specializes in teaching iBT TOEFL Preparation. He gets great satisfaction from seeing his students progress and succeed.
Louis Cumberbatch
Instructor
Louis studied art at San Francisco State University, then went on to earn his TEFL Certificate. Louis has been with ELS Language Centers since 2005, and taught English in Japan for several years. Louis enjoys biking around Santa Barbara and playing soccer with our students.
Mary Anderson
Instructor
Mary has lived in Santa Barbara for 28 years. Originally from Kansas, she finds Santa Barbara an interesting and multicultural place to live. After raising a family, Mary returned to school and pursued a TESOL certificate. In her free time, Mary enjoys entertaining guests and cooking. She and her husband travel to Haiti yearly to care for the medical needs of people living there.
Deborah Cooke
Instructor
Deborah Cooke graduated with a degree in English from San Francisco State University, where she also received her California teaching credential. She went on to receive her TESOL certificate. She has been teaching English as a Second Language for more than 20 years. Deborah loves world travel and meeting people from other cultures.
Matthew Sutton
Instructor
Matthew is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2004 with a degree in finance. Matthew has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Central and South America. He recently returned from a year teaching English in Argentina. Matthew loves to be outdoors and enjoys camping, hiking, and riding his bike.
Pedro Ribeiro, Brazil
May 15, 2009
The ELS Language Center in Santa Barbara is the best environment for you to learn English and to learn more about the cultures of countries all around the world. The classes are great and the teachers as well, but the opportunity to make friendships with students from Asia, Europe, South America and other continents is the most fantastic experience that you can enjoy in this Paradise City, where you will feel like you are home!
This is a unique opportunity in your life; you’ll go back to your country speaking English and with friends from many nationalities. The city is perfect, you can find every thing that you want, and if you can’t, I’m sure that the Directors from the school will be glad to help you, just like they helped me. I’m really interested in spending more time here, and if you come, you will feel the same way, I bet.
So stop looking for other courses or other cities and come to the ELS Language Center in Santa Barbara. You won’t regret it.
- Pedro Ribeiro
Wishing you a Happy Holiday!
December 22, 2011
In celebration of the holidays, all ELS Language Centers in the United States, Canada and Australia, plus Princeton Headquarters, will be closed on several different days. Read more to find out.
Dear ELS Students,
With the close of 2011, ELS reflects with deep appreciation on your choice to attend ELS Language Centers. We would like to take this opportunity to again say thank you. It is truly rewarding to work with all of you in our common goal of enabling you to fulfill your career and life goals through education.
In celebration of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, all ELS Language Centers in the United States, Canada and Australia, plus Princeton Headquarters, will be closed on several different days.
Please refer to the following grid as a guide to which days our various units will be closed:
Regular class schedules will resume on Tuesday, December 27 in the USA (Wednesday, December 28 in Canada and Australia) and on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 (in all locations).
ELS wishes you a wonderful holiday season, and much success in 2012!
Sincerely,
The ELS team
ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship
November 18, 2011
Calling All Merit Scholars! We are proud to present our ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship in celebration of Fifty (50) Years of ELS Leadership in International Education.
This scholarship is a special recognition for students like you--with outstanding academic achievement in your undergraduate, graduate, and/or secondary school.
If you meet the minimum grade point average (GPA) and several other requirements, ELS will award 50 percent of your ELS Language Centers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tuition. The ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship will be paid directly into your student account at the ELS Host Institution or AEC member that issued your CLA, making the process simple and official.
Contact an ELS-authorized Counseling Agent, who will ensure that you follow the admissions process properly, meeting all scholarship terms and conditions. Participating ELS university partners are as follows:
- Adelphi University
- Barry University
- California Lutheran University
- Clemson University
- College of Mount Saint Vincent
- College of Southern Nevada
- Concordia University Portland
- De Anza College
- Dominican University
- Dominican University of California
- Eckerd College
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Foothill College
- Front Range Community College
- Golden Gate University
- Grand Valley State University
- Hawai'i Pacific University
- Idaho State University
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
- Lewis University
- Louisiana Tech University
- Loyola Marymount University
- Marquette University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Mount Ida College
- Northern Illinois University
- Ohio Dominican University
- Oklahoma City University
- Plymouth State University
- Point Park University
- Queens University of Charlotte
- Roger Williams University
- Saint Joseph's University
- Southern Arkansas University
- Southern Polytechnic State University
- Stetson University
- Tennessee Tech University
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Houston - Clear Lake
- University of La Verne
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Missouri - St. Louis
- University of New Haven
- University of North Dakota
- University of St. Thomas - Houston
- University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
- University of Tampa
- University of the Incarnate Word
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
- University of Wyoming
ELS International Pathways expanding in Australia
October 21, 2011
ELS has expanded to now include pathways to tertiary institutions in Australia!
Interested in studying in Australia? Choose from ELS Universal English College in beautiful Sydney or the new center opening in May 2012 in Brisbane, located on the campus of Metropolitan South institute (MSIT) of TAFE.
ELS provides a full range of English training programs, as well as pathways to over 40 institutions in Australia, including prestigious and popular institutions like Macquarie University, University of Western Sydney, University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong, TAFE New South Wales and Le Cordon Bleu.
Now over 650 schools, colleges, TAFE, and universities worldwide accept the ELS certificate of completion as evidence of English proficiency, and fulfilling the English language requirement for admission.
For more information please visit ELS Universal English College and UniversityGuideOnline.org
Higher Education Pathways
October 12, 2011
ELS Now Provides Higher Education Pathways from India to the US, Australia and Canada.
Last Thursday marked the opening of ELS International Pathways office in Chennai, India! This momentous next step for ELS was celebrated with traditional Indian foods, Indian dance performances and presentations of the history of ELS and the new mission of ELS in India. We will provide objective education counseling to help students achieve their higher education goals in the USA, Canada and Australia.
For more information, please visit ELS.in
2012 Brochure goes "E"
September 21, 2011
Learn more about the wide range of program and center options ELS offers, by checking out our 2012 e-brochure!
Read it here: www.els.edu/2012Brochure
ELS 50th Anniversary
June 16, 2011
ELS is excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary of leadership in international education in 2011!
Get to know us by the numbers ... and by what our students say. It's great to be part of the ELS family!
Learn more about our celebration here: http://www.els.edu/en?s=50th
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