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Located in Santa Barbara, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the United States, Positively Languages is housed in a renovated, modern building just a short distance from the city's famous State Street. The school is conveniently situated close to the central bus station.
Explore the Funk Zone, a vibrant neighbourhood filled with independent boutiques, stylish restaurants and art galleries. Just a few blocks from Cabrillo Boulevard, the school also offers students the opportunity to spend their afternoons at the beach, practising their English in a relaxed coastal setting.
Location & Highlights
Just steps away from beautiful white-sand beaches featuring volleyball courts, bicycle rentals and popular surfing spots.
Surrounded by more than 50 restaurants, cafés and bakeries.
Study in a sunny, safe and welcoming city with pleasant weather throughout the year.
Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skateboarding, cycling and sailing.
Take advantage of weekend excursions to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas.
Programs
Course prices (USD $)
| Courses | 1-4 weeks (Per week) |
5-11 weeks (Per week) |
12-19 weeks (Per week) |
20+ weeks (Per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English (Max. 12 weeks) | 480 | 460 | 435 | - |
| Semi-Intensive English | 540 | 515 | 490 | 435 |
| Intensive English | 595 | 570 | 540 | 480 |
| Business Supplementary (Max. 10 weeks) | 595 | 570 | - | - |
| TOEFL®and Academic English Intensive (Max. 16 weeks) | 595 | 570 | 540 | - |
| TOEFL® and Academic English (Part-Time) (Max. 12 weeks) | 540 | 515 | 490 | - |
| Academic Semester/Year | - | - | - | 435 |
| Intensive Academic Semester/Year | - | - | - | 480 |
Course length (weeks) & start dates
| Course | Length of course | Break | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible Length Courses | Flexible | - | Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) |
| TOEFL® and Academic English Part-Time | Max. 12 | - | Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) |
| TOEFL® and Academic English Intensive | Max. 16 | - | Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) |
Kaplan, günlerinizi dolu dolu yaşamanız ve Santa Barbara ile ilgili en iyi şeyleri keşfetmeniz için eğlenceli ve çeşitli etkinlikler takvimi sunuyor. Kaplan International Santa Barbara dil okulundaki öğrenciler her zevke uygun bir şeyler içeren aktivite programına hayran olmaktadırlar. Okyanus ve dağ manzarası eşliğinde yürüyün ya da yerel plajda yüzün, sörf yapın ve rahatlayın. Old Town'da gece hayatını yaşayın ve Amerikalı öğrencilerle tanışın. Paseo Nuevo AVM'de alışverişe çıkın.
Accommodation prices (USD $)
| Accommodation | Type | Meals (Per week) |
Bath | Min. age | Price (Per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestay | Twin * | 14 Meals/wk | SHARED | 18 | 325 |
| Single | 14 Meals/wk | SHARED | 18 | 355 | |
| Single | 7 Meals/wk | SHARED | 18 | 325 | |
| Homestay (Under 18) | Under 18 Twin * | 14 Meals/wk | SHARED | 16 | 360 |
| Under 18 Single | 14 Meals/wk | SHARED | 16 | 390 | |
| Under 18 Single | 7 Meals/wk | SHARED | 16 | 360 | |
| LA Brezza Apartments | Deluxe Twin | No Meals | SHARED | 18 | 500 |
| Deluxe Single | No Meals | SHARED | 18 | 750 | |
| Twin | No Meals | SHARED | 18 | 400 | |
| Single | No Meals | SHARED | 18 | 700 |
* Only available to students who book and travel together
Transfer service fees (USD $)
| Destination | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International Airport | 430 | One way |
| Santa Barbara Airport | 120 | One way |
* If a two-way transfer is booked, the transfer back to the airport receives a 10% discount. Two students who book and travel together receive a 25% discount each
General fees (USD $)
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 200 | Compulsory |
| Courier Fee | 100 | Optional (if used) |
| Accommodation Placement Fee | 100 | Compulsory (if accommodation is purchased) |
| Change Fee | 105 | If changes are made after arrival |
| University Placement Service | 250 | If used, or free if student books 16+ weeks |
| Administration Fee (Americas only - except Brazil) | 50 | |
| Accommodation After-hours Arrival Supplement | 50 | |
| Booking with Confidence Plus | 72 | |
| Medical & Travel Insurance | 45 | Per week |
| Residence Room Move Fee | 100 | Post Arrival Room Change fee launching from September 2024 |
Tuition upgrades & add-ons
Intensive Upgrade (6 hours/8 lessons per week) 120
General Upgrade (1x90min K+ Club pw) 60
Elective Only Classes (cost PW) 250
AM Guaranteed Classes (Max charge 12weeks) 20
K+ Learning Space and K+ Extra Access 12 months (Post Departure) 140
K+ Learning Space and K+ Extra Access 3 months (Post Departure) 70
Additional UPS Application to Partner Institution 125
Virtual Internship 1,095
Private Lessons
| Number of lessons | One-to-One | Two-to-One | Three-to-One | Four-to-One |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 90 | 60 | 50 | 45 |
| 5-9 | 85 | 55 | 45 | 40 |
| 10-19 | 80 | 50 | 40 | 35 |
| 20+ | 75 | 45 | 35 | 30 |
Accommodation supplement
Homestay Special Diet (per week) 75
Luggage Retainer (per week) 80
Peak season supplement
Homestay peak season supplement (per week, 1 Jun-24 Aug) 35
Residence peak season supplement (per week, 1 Jun-24 Aug) 35
Homestay End of Year supplement (21-28 Dec) 80
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