Flexible start dates
General English - Santa Barbara
From380,00 USD/ week
- 20 lessons · 45 min
- 1 to 52 weeks
- Age
- from 18 years
- Levels
- Beginner to Upper Intermediate
- Class
- 12 students on average
- Start date
- Starts every Monday
English courses in Santa Barbara
with Positively Languages (formerly Kaplan International Languages)
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Positively Languages
Santa BarbaraUSA
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Levels: elementary to upper advanced
- Average number of students per class: 12
Special offer running
20lessons per week
50start dates in 2027, every Monday
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the language school Positively Languages in Santa Barbara
A language school in Santa Barbara, in the United States, to improve your English
Positively Languages in Santa Barbara: learning English in a stimulating setting
Positively Languages is a very pleasant option for a language course in Santa Barbara. The school makes it possible to learn English in a lively setting, with a good balance between serious lessons and day-to-day quality of life.
A destination that brings the language to life beyond the lessons
In Santa Barbara, exchanges do not stop when lessons end. The city's rhythm and its openness to the outside make practising English more spontaneous and help you make the most of the immersion.
Courses
Flexible start dates
Semi-Intensive English - Santa Barbara
From440,00 USD/ week
- 27 lessons · 45 min
- 1 to 52 weeks
- Age
- from 18 years
- Levels
- Beginner to Upper Intermediate
- Class
- 12 students on average
- Start date
- Starts every Monday
Flexible start dates
Intensive English - Santa Barbara
From490,00 USD/ week
- 35 lessons · 45 min
- 1 to 52 weeks
- Age
- from 18 years
- Levels
- Beginner to Upper Intermediate
- Class
- 12 students on average
- Start date
- Starts every Monday
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Business Supplementary - Santa Barbara
From570,00 USD/ week
- 35 lessons · 45 min
- 1 to 10 weeks
- Age
- from 18 years
- Levels
- Beginner to Upper Intermediate
- Class
- 12 students on average
- Start date
- Starts every Monday
Accommodation
Accommodation
Host family
From 370,00 USD / week
Two options are available depending on age and the level of supervision wanted.
- Standard option 370,00 USD / week
Double room · Shared bathroom · Half board- Minimum duration
- 1 week
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Internet access
- Internet access depending on the option
- Host family for minors 410,00 USD / week
Double room · Shared bathroom · Half board- Minimum duration
- 1 week
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Internet access
- Internet access depending on the option
Accommodation
Student apartment
From 430,00 USD / week
- Room
- Double room
- Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Meals
- Meals not specified
- Internet access
- Wifi
- Minimum duration
- 1 week
- Minimum age
- 18 years
Accommodation
Student Apartments Deluxe
From 550,00 USD / week
- Room
- Double room
- Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Meals
- Meals not specified
- Internet access
- Wifi
- Minimum duration
- 1 week
- Minimum age
- 18 years
Google reviews
What students say
4.7 / 5 · 140 Google reviews★★★★★ 5 / 5Santa Barbara is a beautiful and fresh place where people are very kind. The teachers here are very nice and patient and the results are remarkable. I really like this little city!
shengkang weiApril 25, 2025View this review on Google
★★★★★ 5 / 5It was truly an exceptional experience — excellent English classes, wonderful teachers, incredibly friendly staff, and a perfect location.” I wholeheartedly recommend them.”!!!!!!
Nadine Burki-GargantiniFebruary 22, 2026View this review on Google
★★★★ 4 / 5It was a great experience, meeting people from other countries allows you to learn about their cultures. The teachers are very kind and there is a good atmosphere during the afternoon activities. I don't regret spending 3 months here. It was wonderful.
LéonoreAugust 29, 2025View this review on Google
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★★★★★ 5 / 5Amazing school, very competent. The staff is really nice and supportive. We became a real family. The teachers are very competent! I really improved my English. Santa Barbara was the best experience of my life.
Elisa GarganoSeptember 19, 2025View this review on Google
★★★★★ 5 / 5Amazing experience at EF Santa Barbara! Great teachers, friendly international atmosphere, and the perfect location near the beach. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their English while enjoying California.
Javier AguileraJuly 15, 2025View this review on Google
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Everything about Positively Languages
A clear and reassuring study environment
The school offers a study setting designed for making methodical progress, with spaces that allow serious work while keeping room to breathe.
Why choose this school?
To learn English in Santa Barbara, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is an address to consider for building a smoother, clearer and more reassuring project.
At a glance
- Starting price
- from USD 380 per week of classes (General English - Santa Barbara, 20 weeks minimum) — Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026
- Lessons per week
- 20
- Accommodation
- Homestay, single room, half board; Homestay, single room, breakfast; Homestay, double room, half board; Apartment, single room, no meals
- Accreditations
- ACCET, NAFSA
Practical information
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Number of classes
- 13
- Average number of students per class
- 12
- Levels
- elementary to upper advanced
- Class size
- 12 students on average, 17 at most
- Public holidays
- 7 Sept 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026
- Holidays
- From 21/12/26 to 25/12/26
Facilities
- Disabled access
- Wifi
- Multimedia area
Services
- General courses
- Exam preparation
- Long stay
- Family
- Shared Apartment
The school on the map
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Accreditations and labels
ACCETAccrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
NAFSANAFSA: Association of International Educators
Accreditations and labels: ACCET, NAFSA.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stay at Positively Languages cost?
From USD 380 per week of classes (General English - Santa Barbara, 20 weeks minimum). Budget for 2 weeks: USD 2,330, about €2,090 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Budget for 4 weeks: USD 4,110, about €3,690 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Includes: course: General English - Santa Barbara (20 lessons per week); accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; fees (registration, file, accommodation); return transfer (Airport Transfer Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) - Santa Barbara). Sample start date: 4 January 2027, outside peak season. Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.
What is the minimum age to study at Positively Languages?
The minimum age is 18 years.
What accommodation does Positively Languages offer?
Accommodation offered: Homestay, single room, half board (from USD 410 per week); Homestay, single room, breakfast (from USD 380 per week); Homestay, double room, half board (from USD 380 per week); Apartment, single room, no meals (from USD 850 per week). Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.
When do courses start at Positively Languages in 2027?
Courses start on Mondays: 50 start dates in 2027, from 4 January 2027 to 13 December 2027.
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