SBCS is made possible by our local community. we often partner with various Chinese-speaking organizations around town to cultivate Chinese language-learning environments for our students and staff beyond the classroom. Here are a few local organizations that may be a good fit for you too:
Ucsb East Asian Languages and Culture department
We are grateful for our long-standing partnership with UCSB’s East Asian Languages and Culture Department - and their students - to offer fun activities and programming for the entire Santa Barbara community. Starting Summer 2025, we will also be return to UCSB campus for our summer session. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, event invitations, and more!
santa barbara chinese american association
Get updates on events and developments that are of interest and significance to the Chinese American community. Network with your local Chinese American community here.
Chinese Evangelical Free Church of Santa Barbara
This is the only site that offers Chinese-speaking service in Santa Barbara, for those looking for spiritual guidance. Whether you are religious or not, all are welcome to join them for Friday night community potlucks and youth groups.
Sun’s performing arts
Learn Chinese dance lessons in Mandarin! This is one of the few immersive Chinese-language environments in town. Students start at 4+. Teens and adult classes are available. For more details, contact Nan directly (by clicking the link above).
isla vista elementary school pta
As a part of our after-school enrichment initiatives, we are bringing Chinese to the afterschool curriculum within the Goleta Union School District, starting at Isla Vista Elementary School. If your child is a student at Isla Vista, consider taking one of our Chinese language classes after school. If you are not at Isla Vista, and wish to bring Chinese into your after-school class offerings, please get in touch!
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation
Hosts for the annual Asian American Neighborhood Festival, a free, family-friendly event celebrating the Asian American communities that once thrived in and around the Santa Barbara Presidio neighborhood. Visit every October for an array of cultural performances featuring dancing, drumming, and more. Shop at local Asian American artisan booths, participate in cultural arts and crafts, and learn about Santa Barbara’s Asian American history at educational booths.