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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.

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CANCELLATION POLICY​

A $50 change fee will be applied for all confirmed course and accommodation changes. No fee will be charged for course cancellations, upgrades, extensions or pre-arrival changes for non-I-20 students.

Full payment is due on or before the first day of your course subject to the ELC Refund Policy

Refund Through Representatives

For students who enroll at ELC through a representative, all refunds subject to the policies of the representative and will be issued by the representative.

 

Pre-Arrival Refund Policy (Cancellations/No Show, Excluding Accommodations)

For any cancellation ELC receives by the first day of the program, most fees are fully refundable. The exceptions are:

  • The $150 application fee and the $75 express mail fee are nonrefundable.
  • Airport transfers are refundable with cancellation at least one business day before the service date requested.

If a student’s request for a visa is rejected a refund will be made in full for all program fees.

 

Post-Arrival Refund Policy on Tuition (Withdrawal/Termination, Excluding Accommodations)

Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

ELC will refund 100% of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the nonrefundable $150 application fee if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

  • There will be a pro rata refund for students who have completed 60% or less of their course.
  • There will be no refund issued for students who have completed more than 60% of their course (includes scheduled vacations).

Boston

  • For students whose last day of attendance occurs at any point in the first four weeks of their course, there will be no refund issued.
  • For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the first four weeks but before or at the midpoint of their course, there will be a pro rata refund of tuition, minus any non-refundable charges.
  • For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the midpoint of their course, there will be no refund issued.

All Centers

  • ELC reserves the right to expel any student whose conduct is not in compliance with government rules or laws and/or regulations of ELC.
  • All refunds will be issued at the weekly rate, which will be calculated based on the total number of weeks completed.

Junior Program Refund Policy

A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due at the time of booking.

Summer Junior Program Refund Policy
  • A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before May 31.
  • Cancellations received June 1 and after will receive no refund.
  • Full payment is due by June 1 for all campuses.
Winter Junior Program Refund Policy
  • A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before November 30.
  • Cancellations received December 1 and after will receive no refund.
  • Full payment is due December 1.

Accommodations Refund Policy

For any accommodation cancellation with less than 4 weeks’ notice, the first 4 weeks of the accommodation fees will be due. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

For any accommodation cancellation, ELC will issue a full refund of accommodation fees with at least four full weeks’ advance notice of cancellation. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

 

ESL Townhouse

ESL Townhouse Pre-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

  • Move-in fee is charged with less than 30 days’ notice of cancellation.
  • No weekly fees are due with at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation.
  • With less than 15 days’ notice, the first two weeks are charged.

ESL Townhouse Post-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

  • Move-in Fee is nonrefundable.
  • Reservations of one to four weeks: No refunds are possible.
  • Reservations of five weeks or longer: Refunds are possible with four weeks’ advance notice from the Saturday after notice is given in writing

 

International Guest House

  • For cancellation requests received one to seven days prior to the students’ scheduled check-in date, the first week is charged.
  • For cancellation requests received on or after the students’ scheduled check-in date, no refund will be given.

 

UCLA dormitory

  • A refund of 50% will be given for dormitory accommodations if cancellation is received prior to June 1.
  • After June 1, no refund will be given.

Accommodation Deposit Requirements

Accommodation deposits are refundable only according to the conditions listed in the above Refund Policy on Accommodations section.

Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel
In order to confirm Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel, an accommodation deposit of $150 must be prepaid.

Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments
In order to confirm the Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments, an accommodation deposit of the first two weeks must be prepaid.

UCLA dormitory
In order to confirm dormitory accommodation, all dormitory fees must be prepaid.