EF Santa Barbara

EF Santa Barbara

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Welcome to EF Santa Barbara! Our English language school is located in downtown Santa Barbara, close to the beach and shopping district on State Street.

With 400 schools and offices in over 50 countries around the world, EF has helped over four million international students to make their dream of studying abroad come true.

Photos from EF Santa Barbara's post 08/07/2026

Graduation Day 🤍🥲

08/04/2026

Fiesta Week Highlight: Meet EF Alumna Monica! 💃❤️

Some stories come full circle.

Monica first joined EF Santa Barbara as a student in 2021. Today, she’s back in Santa Barbara living out a dream: performing with Contreras Flamenco Arts during La Fiesta Pequeña at the Old Mission!

Her connection to EF goes even deeper: her mom has been part of the EF Perú team for the past 15 years, making EF a special part of their family’s journey.

If you’re attending La Fiesta Pequeña tomorrow evening, be sure to cheer on Monica and the incredible dancers of Contreras Flamenco Arts as they help kick off Santa Barbara’s Fiesta celebrations. We’re so proud to see our alumni pursuing their dreams around the world. ❤️

Flamenco

08/04/2026

🎉 YOUR EF GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S FIESTA CELEBRATIONS! 💃🌺

📍Wednesday
El Mercado de la Guerra is open 11:00 AM–11:00 PM! Enjoy authentic Mexican food, live music, shopping, and Fiesta fun in downtown Santa Barbara. (City of Santa Barbara)

🎶 La Fiesta Pequeña begins at 8:00 PM at the Old Mission Santa Barbara. If you want a good seat, you can place your blankets and chairs starting at 10:00 AM. Enjoy mariachi, flamenco, folklórico dancing, and the official opening celebration of Fiesta!

📍Friday
Don’t miss the Historical Parade from 12:00–2:00 PM along Cabrillo Boulevard. Watch colorful floats, horses, dancers, mariachi groups, and performers celebrating Santa Barbara’s history and culture.

💃 In the evening, head to Las Noches de Ronda at the Santa Barbara Courthouse for traditional music, dancing, and Fiesta performances under the stars.

¡Viva la Fiesta! ❤️💛 Be safe, have fun, and enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s biggest celebrations of the year!

08/01/2026

The real reason everyone wants to go to In N Out…

07/31/2026

The reviews are in…

Whether it’s making memories with EA tours - Santa Barbara at Universal Studios and Sand Dunes, or improving their English and bonding with their host family, our students are making memories they’ll never forget. 🌍✨

Photos from EF Santa Barbara's post 07/29/2026

EF Santa Barbara made our way to Los Angeles today for a classic California experience—Dodger Stadium! ⚾️🌴

It was a day full of great food, great vibes, and unforgettable memories. 💙☀️

07/29/2026

What better way to experience America than baseball and free nuggets?

07/24/2026

It’s simply the BEST!

Craving a Santa Barbara summer? Join us for 2027! Learn more by clicking the link in our bio 🤍🌞

Photos from EF Santa Barbara's post 07/21/2026

Did you miss pickleball last week? Don’t make that mistake again! The next pickleball hangout is going to be on August 31st, sign up in campus connect or head to the activities desk in building 2!

Photos from EF Santa Barbara's post 07/21/2026

That first-day feeling >>>>>

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1421 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm