Positively Languages Santa Barbara, USA
721 Cliff Drive, ECC 16 - CA 93109 Santa Barbara - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Optional access to K+: online platform
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Santa Barbara is one of the top destinations our students liked most
Special Offers
- Offer!General English
- Offer!Semi-Intensive English
- Offer!TOEFL and Academic English Intensive
- Offer!TOEFL and Academic English (Part-Time)
- Offer!Academic Year
- Offer!Intensive Academic Semester
- Offer!Intensive Academic Year
- Offer!One-to-One Package (3)
- Offer!One-to-One Package (5)
- Offer!One-to-One Package (10)
- Offer!Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (3)
- Offer!Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (5)
- Offer!Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (10)
- Offer!Academic Semester
- Offer!Business Supplementary
- Offer!Intensive Course
Location: Located in the trendy area of Santa Barbara, the Kaplan International Languages is in the Lower State neighbourhood of the city. It is a short walk from the centre, and there are various bars, restaurants and cafes around the streets of the school. Minutes from the school is the Stearns Wharf and West beach, a long strip of sand beach.
Getting around: The centre of the city is very walkable. There are bus routes that run all over the city, for easy transportation. The Santa Barbara Amtrak train station is 10 minutes by foot from the school. From here, it is possible to take a train to nearby cities including Los Angeles and San Diego.
Local attractions: Some of the attractions in Santa Barbara are on the outskirts of the centre. The Botanical Gardens is a ten minute car ride, or a 20-minute bike trip. The city has some interesting historical architecture and the Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786 is 25 minutes by public transportation from the centre.
Courses: The school has exam preparation courses for the TOEFL exam and the Cambridge exams. There are English lessons for the duration of a semester or a year. Private lessons and a business supplementary course are available at Kaplan International Languages.
School facilities: The school has the following facilities; a computer lab, a library, student lounge, games room, foosball table and ping pong
Weekend trips: There are organised trips with the school to surrounding cities including LA, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas.
School chain: Kaplan Inc. is part of Graham Holdings, formerly of the Washington Post Company. A multinational group, Kaplan currently has schools in 9 countries throughout the world and has assisted over a million students in reaching their personal, professional and language goals.
With over 80 years of experience in the field, Kaplan schools are run to the highest of standards and have regularly been recognised with awards from within the Education Sector.
Kaplan is confident in their teaching methods, as is ensured with their "Kaplan Guaranteed Progress".
Kaplan International Languages is accredited by multiple international accreditors, including ACCET, the British Council, English Australia, Languages Canada, English New Zealand and ACELS.
English Courses
General Language
General English
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$420 / week More
General English
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
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| Our price ($) | 420 | 840 | 1,260 | 1,680 | 2,050 | 2,460 | 2,870 | 3,280 | 4,100 | 4,560 | 6,800 |
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- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
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- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): $20 per week.
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- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Semi-Intensive English
27 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$460 / week More
Semi-Intensive English
27 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 36 |
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| Our price ($) | 460 | 920 | 1,380 | 1,840 | 2,640 | 3,520 | 4,400 | 7,980 | 7,800 | 9,360 | 14,040 |
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- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): $20 per week.
Students with F1 visa will be required to attend 4 K+ Learning Club sessions (45 minutes each) per week for a total of 3 hours, as is
currently required to meet the 18-hour full-time study requirement. Attendance will continue to be monitored and tracked.
Students without an F1 visa can attend a maximum of 3 K+ Learning Club sessions (45 minutes each) per week for a total of 2.25 hours.
The remaining course hours - regardless of visa type- will be allocated to K+ Learning Space and/ or K+ extra. As a reminder, K+ Learning Space/ K+ extra hours are not tracked or required for any students.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Intensive Course35 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$510 / week More
Intensive Course
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| Our price ($) | 510 | 1,020 | 1,530 | 2,040 | 2,910 | 3,880 | 4,850 | 8,740 | 8,600 | 10,320 | 15,480 |
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- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher-led study sessions plus 8 Specific Skills Lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs, coming to a total of 35 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. Students will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning material as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): $20 per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 7 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Semester20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$390 / week More
Academic Semester
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| Weeks | 20 | 24 |
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| Our price ($) | 7,800 | 9,360 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with an academic semester course. Each week you will receive 20 lessons in reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
This course includes 20 or 24 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks taking the total time from start to finish 21-23 weeks or 25-27 weeks.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00 - Possible course durations
- 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Intensive Academic Semester28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$430 / week More
Intensive Academic Semester
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| Weeks | 24 | 36 |
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| Our price ($) | 10,320 | 15,480 |
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The Intensive course includes 20 regular lessons plus 8 specific skills lessons in school with a teacher, plus access to 1.5 hours per week of Clubs, plus unlimited access to K+ Learning Space quizzes and K+ Extra activities.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 15:45 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Academic Year20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$390 / week More
Academic Year
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| Weeks | 32 |
|---|---|
| Our price ($) | 12,480 |
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Immerse yourself in a new country and culture and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with this academic year-long course. Each week you will receive 20 lessons in reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
This course runs for 8 months and includes 2 session breaks taking the total time from start to finish 34-35 weeks.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00 - Possible course durations
- 32 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Intensive Academic Year28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$430 / week More
Intensive Academic Year
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| Weeks | 32 |
|---|---|
| Our price ($) | 13,760 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The Intensive course includes 20 regular lessons plus 8 specific skills lessons in school with a teacher, plus access to 1.5 hours per week of Clubs, plus unlimited access to K+ Learning Space quizzes and K+ Extra activities.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 15:45 - Possible course durations
- 32 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Private
One-to-One Package (10)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$800 / week More
One-to-One Package (10)
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| Our price ($) | 800 | 1,600 | 2,400 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 4,800 | 5,600 | 6,400 | 7,200 | 8,000 | 9,600 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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This is a package of 10 one-to-one lessons, each lesson is 45 minutes. These must be combined with another course.
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One-to-One Package (3)3 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$270 / week More
One-to-One Package (3)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price ($) | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1,080 | 1,350 | 1,620 | 1,890 | 2,160 | 2,430 | 2,700 | 3,240 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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This is a package of 3 one-to-one lessons, each lesson is 45 minutes. These must be combined with another course.
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One-to-One Package (5)5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$425 / week More
One-to-One Package (5)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price ($) | 425 | 850 | 1,275 | 1,700 | 2,125 | 2,550 | 2,975 | 3,400 | 3,825 | 4,250 | 5,100 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This is a package of 5 one-to-one lessons, each lesson is 45 minutes. These must be combined with another course.
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Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (10)10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$500 / week More
Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (10)
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| Our price ($) | 500 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 4,000 | 4,500 | 5,000 | 6,000 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Package of 10 two-to-one lessons per week. These must be combined with another course.
For 2 students with a similar level booking and studying together. Price per student.
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Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (3)3 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$180 / week More
Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (3)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price ($) | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1,080 | 1,260 | 1,440 | 1,620 | 1,800 | 2,160 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Package of 3 two-to-one lessons per week. These must be combined with another course.
For 2 students with a similar level booking and studying together. Price per student.
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Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (5)5 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$275 / week More
Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (5)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price ($) | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1,100 | 1,375 | 1,650 | 1,925 | 2,200 | 2,475 | 2,750 | 3,300 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Package of 5 two-to-one lessons per week. These must be combined with another course.
For 2 students with a similar level booking and studying together. Price per student.
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Business
Business Supplementary28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$510 / week More
Business Supplementary
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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| Our price ($) | 510 | 1,020 | 1,530 | 2,040 | 2,425 | 2,910 | 3,395 | 3,880 | 4,365 | 4,850 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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This course prepares you to use the English language in a professional setting. It consists of 20 General English lessons + 8 Business English lessons per week covering a range of subjects to increase your knowledge of business English terminology and working practices.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL and Academic English (Part-Time)20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$460 / week More
TOEFL and Academic English (Part-Time)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Our price ($) | 460 | 920 | 1,380 | 1,840 | 2,200 | 2,640 | 3,080 | 3,520 | 3,960 | 4,400 | 5,040 |
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5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course focuses on the techniques required to be successful in the TOEFL exam. It includes 20 TOEFL and Academic English Lessons combining classes intended to improve the students verbal skills and test-taking skills, 7 Structured Study Sessions and full-length TOEFL iBT computer-based simulations with feedback and additional study and library materials.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 10:00
Afternoon: 10:15 - 11:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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TOEFL and Academic English Intensive28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from$510 / week More
TOEFL and Academic English Intensive
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| Our price ($) | 510 | 1,020 | 1,530 | 2,040 | 2,910 | 3,880 | 4,850 | 5,980 | 6,440 | 6,900 | 7,360 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course focuses on the techniques required to be successful in the TOEFL exam. It includes 20 TOEFL and Academic English Lessons combining classes intended to improve the students verbal skills and test-taking skills and 8 TOEFL iBT and Academic English specific skills lessons.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 15:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Our prices for Positively Languages include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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Student opinions about Positively Languages, Santa Barbara
4.5
Overall school rating of
Positively Languages, Santa Barbara
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Klara
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Course: General English - 2 weeks
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Positively Languages
- Accreditations and Quality seals
BPPE- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, the school's administration fee will be refunded/waived if you have already attended a course previously at Positively Languages Santa Barbara.
- Positively Languages operated previously under the name
- Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA
- Year of school foundation
- 2003
General school facilities
Computer lab
Lounge
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 15
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| France | 29% |
| Switzerland | 25% |
| Brazil | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | 13% |
| Italy | 13% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 75% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 23 years
Information for all courses offered by Positively Languages
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $200
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will remain the student's property.
- Comments about courses
Tuition upgrades & add-ons:
- Intensive Upgrade (6 hours/8 lessons per week): $120
- AM Guaranteed Classes (Charge per week/ Max charge 12 weeks): $20
- Elective Only Classes (cost PW): $260
- TOEFL Add On (if more than 5wks Purchased, cost becomes 150pw): $180
- 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: $130
- Professional Immersion Experience: $800
- US College Preparation Course: $1,900
Extras: - Medical and Travel Insurance with the school: $50 per week (for students aged 16-69).
- University placement service: $250 (free for students booking 16+ weeks).
- Change fee: $110 if changes are made after arrival.
The times are a sample timetable and may change, lessons may vary from morning to afternoon, depending on availability.
Orientation starts every Monday at 09:00.
- Intensive Upgrade (6 hours/8 lessons per week): $120
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at $100. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jul 2026, 04 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons made up. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
SB Sample activity calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Soccer: Free
BBQ: Free
Farmers Market: Free
Adults - Paid activities
- Hiking: $10
Surf Lessons: $60
Outlet Shopping: $60
Trip to the Movies: $12
Accommodation
Student Apartments La Brezza 
In high demand!
Twin room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
from
$420/ week Show more
Student Apartments La Brezza
In high demand!
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$420/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
No extra nights bookable
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$335/ week Show more
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$335/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 670 | 1005 | 1340 | 1675 | 2010 | 2345 | 2680 | 3350 | 4020 | 335 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Price extra night
- $84 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$400/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$400/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $98 (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
Homestay Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$360/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$360/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2520 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Price extra night
- $90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
Homestay - Under 18 Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$345/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$345/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1725 | 2070 | 2415 | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 345 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Price extra night
- $86 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
Homestay - Under 18 Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$375/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$375/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 2625 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 375 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Price extra night
- $94 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
Homestay - Under 18 Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$345/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$345/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1725 | 2070 | 2415 | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 345 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Price extra night
- $86 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
Student Apartments La Brezza Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$720/ week Show more
Student Apartments La Brezza
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$720/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 1440 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 5040 | 5760 | 7200 | 8640 | 720 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
No extra nights bookable
Student Apartments La Brezza - Deluxe Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$515/ week Show more
Student Apartments La Brezza - Deluxe
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$515/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 1030 | 1545 | 2060 | 2575 | 3090 | 3605 | 4120 | 5150 | 6180 | 515 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Those who choose to stay in La Brezza will find themselves within easy reach of everything that California is known for - including stunning beaches, well-maintained public parks being used for a variety of activities, as well as endless entertainment, dining and shopping experiences.
The features of the apartments themselves offer two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and washing machines to take care of your laundry. Thanks to the communal areas provided by the residence, such as the picnic area, swimming pool and courtyard, you can expect to have the chance to socialise on-site if that’s what you’re looking for.
The minimum stay is for two weeks.
- Check-in
- Saturday 16:00-21:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Price extra night
- $129 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
Student Apartments La Brezza - Deluxe Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$775/ week Show more
Student Apartments La Brezza - Deluxe
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$775/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | 1550 | 2325 | 3100 | 3875 | 4650 | 5425 | 6200 | 7750 | 9300 | 775 | 100 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 16:00-21:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of $100.
- Price extra night
- $194 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: $40
FAQ about Positively Languages, Santa Barbara
What is the best price for a course at Kaplan International, Santa Barbara?
“English courses at Kaplan International start at $180 for the Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (3) course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Kaplan?
“The accommodation Student Apartments La Brezza is the most popular among all our clients of Kaplan”
What is the number of students per class at Kaplan?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kaplan varies from 1 (One-to-One Package (10)) to 15 students (General English)”
Which countries are students of Positively Languages from?
“Most students at Positively Languages come from these countries: France (29%), Switzerland (25%) and Brazil (19%).”
Positively Languages offers courses for which ages?
“Positively Languages offers courses for ages 16 to 99. The average age is 23 during the summer and 23 the rest of the year.”
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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Terms of Positively Languages
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Kaplan Inc. | Tax registration ID: 04053877
Visa Documents
Nationals from the USA do not require a visa for travelling to the USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which are required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before the school dispatches the documents required for the visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- $110
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- The school has agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed €180.
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The General English course from Kaplan offers 20 lessons per week, making it the least intensive of the school’s options. Even so, this is more than enough time commitment to see significant improvements over time, and will also leave you enough free time to enjoy everything that California is famous for.
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