Be an Exchange Student at Santa Barbara High School
Become an Foreign Exchange Student at Santa Barbara High School
Be a Foreign Exchange Student at Santa Barbara High School! Santa Barbara High School (also known as ("SBHS") founded in 1875, is the third oldest high school in California. SBHS is a California Distinguished Blue Ribbon School and is ranked in the top 5% in Academic Performance Index in the Nation. In addition to a wide range of traditional course offerings, SBHS is home to three academies, which operate much like a “school within a school”. Students looking for a creative outlet can choose from three long standing academies—the first studies Visual Arts and Design (known as VADA), and the second studies Multimedia Arts and Design, or (MAD) and the third studies Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Academy (STEM). SBHS also promotes student expression through its award winning Performing Arts Department, of consisting theatre/musical theatre under the direction of Otto Layman; Vocal Music under the direction of Nadia Stehmeier; the award winning Marching Band, the Marching Dons, and other instrumental musical groups under the direction of Charles Ortega. The theater at Santa Barbara has a long and storied history, having been performed continuously for over a hundred years.
AP Classes: Exchange Students may be eligible to take Advanced Placement courses and receive college credits in subject like: Studio Art, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Government & Politics, Environmental Science, Physics, European History, Macro/Micro Economics, US History, French, Latin, Spanish
Honors Classes: Many Exchange students often take honors courses : English Language & Composition, Algebra/Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
Arts: As a foreign exchange student you can chose as an elective: Drawing, Sculpture, Video/TV Production, Jazz Ensemble, band, Instrumental Percussion, Playwriting, Stagecraft, Music Appreciation, Vocal Ensemble, Theater, Music Theory, Painting, photography, Fine Art
Athletics: Foreign Exchange Students may try out to be part of the team for many sports SBHS offers: Baseball , Softball , Basketball , Cross Country, Football , Golf , Soccer , Swimming , Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
Santa Barbara High School is widely known nationally for its achievements in athletics. While many schools celebrate league championships, Santa Barbara High School only recognizes CIF and California State Championships. The Dons went to five CIF finals in the 2007–2008 year alone. Santa Barbara has a rich history of CIF championships as well. The school has 51 titles to their name as well as many runners-up. In 2014 the girls' basketball team, coached by Andrew Butcher, won the CIF 3A Southern Section and was the state champion runner up.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: SBHS has over 50 clubs and encourages exchange students to join or start their own club!Partial Listing: Academics First, Anime & Cartoon Club, Aviation Club, Backpacks for Success, Chess Club, Climbing Club, Film Club, Food Club, Free the Children ,Green Team, International Club, Friday Night Live, Heifer International, Human Rights Club, Kayak Club, Lacrosse Club, Ping Pong Club, SBHS Historical Society, Robotics Club, SAT/ACT Study Club, SBHS Peace Builders, Ultimate Frisbee Organization
Partial List of 2018-2019 College / University Acceptance: Students from Santa Barbara High School, including some foreign exchange students, have been accepted into many prestigious Universities:UC Berkeley UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, California Lutheran University, Chapman University, La Sierra University, Loyola Marymount, University of the Pacific, Pepperdine University, Stanford University, University of Southern California, Boston University, Emory University, New York University, University of Chicago, University of Oregon, Vanderbilt University
Choosing to become a Foreign Exchange Student is a big decision. Choosing to come to Los Angeles for a year is a very good decision. But choosing to be an exchange student at Santa Barbara High School is a GREAT decision. It's one of the top high schools in Los Angeles, in the top %5 in the nation and is among some beautiful and affluent neighborhoods, and has a reputation of academic excellence.
SBHS is a wonderful school to attend, no matter where you are from. IACE is the best way for exchange students to gain acceptance. With the recommendation of IACE, you can be an exchange student at Santa Barbara High School. Apply today!
Start Date: Mid August ----End Date: Mid June
Minimum ELTiS 242, Slate 5.5, TOEFL Jr 867, TOEFL iBT 75
Application deadline May (space is limited best to apply by March!)
Number of Students: 2,168 --- Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:24
Offer ESL: Yes ---IB Program: NO ---Offer Diploma: Yes
SBHS is a wonderful school to attend, no matter where you are from. IACE is the best way for exchange students to gain acceptance. With the recommendation of IACE, you can be an exchange student at Santa Barbara High School. Apply today!
Start Date: Mid August ----End Date: Mid June
Minimum ELTiS 242, Slate 5.5, TOEFL Jr 867, TOEFL iBT 75
Application deadline May (space is limited best to apply by March!)
Number of Students: 2,168 --- Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:24
Offer ESL: Yes ---IB Program: NO ---Offer Diploma: Yes
Santa Barbara High School Flyer:
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