American Association of Intensive English Programs
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Contact:
Autumn Mostovoj, Director
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Tel: 805-962-8680
Fax: 805-962-8593
1421 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 USA
Established:
1991
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EF International School of English

Description

Year-round intensive English programs (20, 24 or 30 lessons per week) with flexible duration from 2 to 52 weeks, arrivals every 2 weeks, special interest classes and flexible add-on packages available during the year. The Academic Year Abroad program offers a fixed 37-week program and a variety of special interest and content courses, as well as a professional internship.

Location

120 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara stretches along the Pacific Ocean, backed by the Santa Ynez Mountains. The school is located in a Spanish-style building in the center of the town.

Teaching Qualifications

Master's in TESL or related field preferred; TESL Certificate; ESL experience.

Course Information

General English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): No
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Internship Program, TOEFL Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, University Placement Program
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: No
Maximum Class Size: 17
Average Class Size: 15
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 3
8 group levels available
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 26
Maximum Hours Per Week: 40
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Short-term program 2 week minimum duration of study, with maximum of 50 weeks. Start dates, every other Monday. Academic Year Program - 9 months September - May January - August April - December Semester Program - 6 months September - March January - June April - August

Student Origins and Enrollments

Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 45%
Europe: 40%
Latin America: 15%
Middle East: 0%

Facilities

Language laboratory; computer lab with student access to e-mail.

Fees

Fees based on a session length of 4 weeks.

Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information.

Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.

Application Fee: $125.00
Tuition Fees: $1,620.00 to $2,100.00
Book Fee: $0.00 Included
Optional Fees:
Cancellation Insurance USD$40; Airport transfer USD$60; Courier Fee USD$50.
Notes on Fees:
Please call, e-mail or walk-in for price information

Accommodations

Host Family and year round residence available

Student Services

Housing Coordinator assists with homestay issues. Activities Coordinator schedules comprehensive program of local activities and weekend excursions as well as language exchange programs.

Educational Service Opportunities

TOEFL exam preparation, EF University Placement Service available for a fee, possibility of internships or volunteer positions within the local community; Cambridge exam preparation

Transportation

Transfer from arrival airport to course center is included in the tuition fee for LY students (available for a fee for other students). Students take buses (75 cents each way) or ride bicycles to school.

Application Information

Students receive a brochure which includes the application. They should submit the application and enrollment fee to the school or to: EF International Language Schools, Inc., Admissions Dept., EF Center Boston, One Education Street, Cambridge, MA 02142.

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