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Foundation of Intensive English Program

Santa Barbara City College

  • Santa Barbara, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

The Intensive English Program is a two-semester academic English course within North Central's English Language Institute.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Intensive English Program and strengthen foundational academic skills
  • Apply critical thinking
  • And communicate effectively in learning settings.

Career outcomes

  • Further study at North Central undergraduate degrees (conditional admission)

Curriculum

  • Full-time classes in writing and grammar
  • Listening and speaking
  • Reading and vocabulary
  • And cultural topics (American culture
  • Test preparation or college preparation)
  • Five hours of instruction per week per class
  • In a two-semester structure with students placed by level.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • No English proficiency or standardized test required for the ESL / English Training program; placement by Guided Self-Placement after admission; at least 17 years old; proof of funds

Accepted academic background

No English proficiency or standardized test required for the ESL / English Training program; placement by Guided Self-Placement after admission; at least 17 years old; proof of funds

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,916 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain Campus (Cliff Drive)
Faculty or schoolInternational Education Program / ESL
DepartmentEnglish as a Second Language
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.