Description
Created in 1961, ELS will show you a different lifestyle
and it will help you to improve your knowledge of the
language and culture of the United States. With its idyllic
weather and its architecture of Hispanic inspiration,
Santa Barbara exhibits a Mediterranean atmosphere and
an active university spirit. ELS is located in the Francisco
Towers Student Center, near the spectacular beaches of
the Pacific Ocean, and adjacent to the University of California
in Santa Barbara.
Lodging
The options include: host family houses, student’s
residences and apartments. In many cases, the lodging
arrangements can be done before arriving to the United
States.
Academics
ELS offers two English courses: Intensive and Semi-Intensive.
The Intensive Program has 30 weekly lessons and up to
twelve levels - that go from beginner to advanced and
"masters” levels. Before the beginning of the
classes, the student takes a test to determine his level
an how much he /she can speak, understand and write in
English. There are also special programs, including TOEFL
preparation and personalized instruction.
The Semi-Intensive English course was designed for those
who want to make good use of the classes and also have
free time to explore the environs and practice English
outside the classroom. It has 20 weekly lessons, with
emphasis on the communication skills and the practice
of the everyday English, with flexible schedules for the
beginning of each session and twelve learning levels,
from beginners to "masters".
Activities
Near the center there’s a public nine holes golf
court and a complete mall with many restaurants and a
movie house with eight theaters. It is also possible to
enjoy the emotion and excitement of Los Angeles, including
Disneyland, Universal Studios, Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
ELS
/ Santa
Barbara
6850 El Colegio Road
Goleta, CA 93117-9866
Tel: (805) 685-7878
Fax: (805) 685-5522
Email: sba@els.com
Web: www.els.com
