English Courses in Santa Cruz

Study English in Santa Cruz and experience the funky, student vibe of this progressive University City. Our language courses are held in downtown Santa Cruz, a short walk from miles of sandy beaches. In addition to top-notch teachers and language course facilities, our students benefit from the presence of one of California’s largest universities. And EF’s Volunteer Experience Program ensures that you get a head start on your career by using your English skills in a professional setting.

Our English courses in Santa Cruz focus on conversational fluency, and you’ll have the chance to perfect your accent with the many American students crowding the city’s boardwalk and beaches. Strike up a conversation while waiting to hop on the boardwalk’s charming wooden rollercoaster, recognized as a national historic landmark by the federal government.

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Typically Californian

Santa Cruz is typically Californian. Visitors to this city have come to expect the beautiful landscapes and laidback vibe, but they are often surprised by the vibrant cultural and student scenes. Locals are active here on the Monterey Peninsula, and the beaches and hiking trails are often as crowded as the city’s office buildings.

Our intensive English courses in Santa Cruz are especially handy when taking balance instructions from atop a surfboard. EF students that venture away from the beach will feel small among giant trees in nearby Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, embrace their wild side on the rugged Big Sur coast, or act like a tourist on a day trip to San Francisco. What could be more Californian than that?

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