ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES AT ELC SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
At English Language Center (ELC) Santa Barbara our celebration of diversity is not only represented through our international students but also through our course selection. International students who study at our Santa Barbara school can choose from an extensive selection of English language courses including General English Courses, Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL Preparation Courses, Academic Programs, English Plus Programs, 50+ Programs and more. Our courses cover a full range of language skills including grammar, vocabulary, conversation, communication, listening comprehension, reading, pronunciation, and writing. All students benefit from our multi-level placement method, which gives them the opportunity to study in the appropriate level for each skill area.
COURSES OFFERED AT ELC SANTA BARBARA
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Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Number of levels: 12 (low beginner to proficiency)
Average number of students per class: 9-10
Maximum number of students per class: 12 (14 during July and August only)
Extra: Free academic tutoring, chaperoned activities, university admissions service
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT ELC SANTA BARBARA
- The city of Santa Barbara, California is known all over the world for its exceptional climate, stunning scenery, and palm-lined, white-sand beaches. A short walk from the beach, ELC is perfectly situated across the street from the Santa Barbara Courthouse and two blocks from State Street. If you like the idea of studying American English and taking English classes at a school located in a friendly and uncrowded small city, then ELC Santa Barbara is your best choice. The ELC Santa Barbara staff is eager to assist our international students in achieving their long-term learning goals. ELC offers the following support services to ensure each student’s time at ELC is enjoyable, effective and worry-free.
Student Visa
ELC has been approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue the SEVIS Form I-20. Students enrolling in a minimum 24-lesson per week course are eligible to receive an I-20 form in order to apply for a F-1 student visa in their country.
Free Academic Tutoring
Each student also has the option to participate in our free academic help desk to receive more English language study time with our dedicated faculty.
English Level Evaluation with Multi-Level Placement
Each student benefits from our English level evaluation with multi-level placement. Our method of placement testing allows students to be placed into the appropriate level for each skill area, rather than a single level placement for all skill areas. This method means students will usually have different teachers for different levels and ensures that students study English in the learning environment that is best for them.
Authorized Test Center
All ELC Schools are open authorized test administration sites for all of the Cambridge exams including FCE, CAE and CPE.
Chaperoned Activities
Each student can continue to practice his/her English skills outside of the school through chaperoned activities and excursions around the city with their friends from ELC. Participating in activities is a great way for students to meet their classmates and experience all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
University Admission Services
ELC is pleased to offer free counseling and university placement services to all ELC students interested in continuing their education at an American college or university in California and around the United States.