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Average temperature

summer: 23C, winter: 18C

Average dinner price

USD $12 - 25

Minimum cost of

subway/bus $2.00

Santa Barbara, California is often referred to as the American Riviera because of its year-round perfect weather, ocean views, artsy culture, high-end shopping and fine wine and food. Santa Barbara combines the cultural and recreational offerings of a major city with the warm, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere of a small town. Throughout Santa Barbara there are fascinating things to see and do. Visitors enjoy fine food at top-rated restaurants. Activities such as surfing and kayaking at the beautiful beaches are great for those who are eager to experience Santa Barbara’s active outdoor culture. Santa Barbara is easy to travel on foot or bike and the beautiful view and Mediterranean climate make either option very enjoyable.

ACTIVITIES IN SANTA BARBARA

SIGHTSEEING

State Street and Camino Real
Goleta and Isla Vista
UCSB
El Capitan and Downtown Beaches

ACTIVITIES

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Mission
Sports on Downtown Beach
Kayaking in the Channel Islands

EXCURSIONS

Camarilo Outlets
San Francisco
San Simeon (Hearst Castle)
San Diego
Los Angeles

SANTA BARBARA MAP: ELC SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA TRAVEL GUIDE: ELC SANTA BARBARA

Students who enroll at ELC Santa Barbara benefit from studying and living in an energetic, beautiful city that offers endless outdoor activities perfect weather. ELC Santa Barbara is located in the vibrant arts and cultural area, close to the beach and world-famous Stearns Wharf. Just around the corner delightful art galleries, boutiques, bookstores, and sidewalk restaurants and cafes line cosmopolitan State Street. Students who study at ELC Santa Barbara learn English while enjoying the social and cultural events that this beautiful beach city offers.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

A $50 change fee will be applied for all confirmed course and accommodation changes. No fee will be charged for course cancellations, upgrades, extensions or pre-arrival changes for non-I-20 students.

Full payment is due on or before the first day of your course subject to the ELC Refund Policy

Refund Through Representatives

For students who enroll at ELC through a representative, all refunds subject to the policies of the representative and will be issued by the representative.

Pre-Arrival Refund Policy (Cancellations/No Show, Excluding Accommodations)

For any cancellation ELC receives by the first day of the program, most fees are fully refundable. The exceptions are:

The $150 application fee and the $75 express mail fee are nonrefundable.
Airport transfers are refundable with cancellation at least one business day before the service date requested.

If a student’s request for a visa is rejected a refund will be made in full for all program fees.

Post-Arrival Refund Policy on Tuition (Withdrawal/Termination, Excluding Accommodations)

Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

ELC will refund 100% of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the nonrefundable $150 application fee if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

There will be a pro rata refund for students who have completed 60% or less of their course.
There will be no refund issued for students who have completed more than 60% of their course (includes scheduled vacations).

Boston

For students whose last day of attendance occurs at any point in the first four weeks of their course, there will be no refund issued.
For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the first four weeks but before or at the midpoint of their course, there will be a pro rata refund of tuition, minus any non-refundable charges.
For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the midpoint of their course, there will be no refund issued.

All Centers

ELC reserves the right to expel any student whose conduct is not in compliance with government rules or laws and/or regulations of ELC.
All refunds will be issued at the weekly rate, which will be calculated based on the total number of weeks completed.

Junior Program Refund Policy

A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due at the time of booking.

Summer Junior Program Refund Policy

A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before May 31.
Cancellations received June 1 and after will receive no refund.
Full payment is due by June 1 for all campuses.

Winter Junior Program Refund Policy

A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before November 30.
Cancellations received December 1 and after will receive no refund.
Full payment is due December 1.

Accommodations Refund Policy

For any accommodation cancellation with less than 4 weeks’ notice, the first 4 weeks of the accommodation fees will be due. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

For any accommodation cancellation, ELC will issue a full refund of accommodation fees with at least four full weeks’ advance notice of cancellation. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

ESL Townhouse

ESL Townhouse Pre-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

Move-in fee is charged with less than 30 days’ notice of cancellation.
No weekly fees are due with at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation.
With less than 15 days’ notice, the first two weeks are charged.

ESL Townhouse Post-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

Move-in Fee is nonrefundable.
Reservations of one to four weeks: No refunds are possible.
Reservations of five weeks or longer: Refunds are possible with four weeks’ advance notice from the Saturday after notice is given in writing

International Guest House

For cancellation requests received one to seven days prior to the students’ scheduled check-in date, the first week is charged.
For cancellation requests received on or after the students’ scheduled check-in date, no refund will be given.

UCLA dormitory

A refund of 50% will be given for dormitory accommodations if cancellation is received prior to June 1.
After June 1, no refund will be given.

Accommodation Deposit Requirements

Accommodation deposits are refundable only according to the conditions listed in the above Refund Policy on Accommodations section.

Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel
In order to confirm Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel, an accommodation deposit of $150 must be prepaid.

Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments
In order to confirm the Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments, an accommodation deposit of the first two weeks must be prepaid.

UCLA dormitory
In order to confirm dormitory accommodation, all dormitory fees must be prepaid.