Study English Worldwide - Study English California
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Study English Worldwide - Study English California
→ UNITED KINGDOM → IRELAND → USA Study English Worldwide → CANADA 2015 → NEW ZEALAND The experience of a lifetime → AUSTRALIA → SINGAPORE Welcome 2 Learning Living 4 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 22 Your accommodation 24 Your social life Why choose Kaplan? Courses & programs Facilities & services Your course K+ learning system Flexible English courses Academic Year and Semester IELTS Exam Preparation Cambridge Exam Preparation TOEFL iBT ® and Academic English GRE® and GMAT ® Preparation Other programs & services www.kaplaninternational.com Our schools 26 38 46 69 UK & Ireland Australia & New Zealand USA & Canada Singapore 70 Public holidays CITY TOWN CAMPUS BEACH Study with Kaplan and you will get a choice of over 40 exciting destinations around the world. AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SINGAPORE THE UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM IRELAND AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND CANADA USA USA & CANADA www.kaplaninternational.com 3 Why choose Kaplan? Students have been coming to Kaplan for 75 years, and today the Kaplan name is synonymous with educational diversity, academic integrity and technological innovation. Our focus is on ensuring that our students make the maximum progress possible during the course of their studies. English language schools in 7 Here are a few facts about us and our students... countries Over students each year choose to study English with us... of them are so happy with the experience that they would recommend us to their friends and family... We use our own Kaplan learning system branded products... We employ over 1,000 teachers worldwide... In each school we have experienced and dedicated accommodation staff... ...which allows us to ...and we give students a organize top quality homestay and residential Kaplan certificate to indicate their proficiency at the end of their course accommodation Over 75 years of experience in delivering top quality education 4 1963 1938 Stanley H. Kaplan starts his tutoring business in his parents’ basement in Brooklyn, NY www.kaplaninternational.com Anglo World Travel is established, providing travel arrangements for English language students in the UK 1974 Anglo World Education establishes its first English language school 1983 ASPECT (American Study Program for English and Cultural Training) is founded in the USA Kaplan is bought by The Washington Post Company 1991 Aspect International Language schools acquires Anglo World Education, for a combined total of 10 English language schools Our students... GENDER Come from over 150 countries! 14% Saudi Arabia 13% Brazil 9% South Korea 7% Japan 7% Italy 53% 47% 7% Venezuela 5% China 4% France 3% Colombia 3% Switzerland The oldest student to study with us was 89 years old 16-20 years Other ages 18% 28% AGE 19% 26-30 years 21-25 years 35% Our students don’t just study English... ...we also keep them busy by organizing fun activities and exciting trips ...and they like to share their Kaplan experience with the world Kaplan is like a plane that takes you to your dreams.” #kaplanexperience photos Maria Pasuginova, studied at New York SoHo 1998 ASPECT expands to 27 schools 2006 Kaplan buys Aspect Education, for a combined total of 40 English language schools in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand 2009 Kaplan launches a range of Young Learner programs 2010 New learning innovations are introduced (Picaro, online language learning) 2012 Mobile learning apps are created K+ English language learning system is developed providing an integrated approach to online and offline learning 2013 Kaplan’s parent, The Washington Post Company, is renamed Graham Holdings Company after the Washington Post newspaper is sold 2014 Kaplan is ranked third in ‘The world’s top 10 most innovative companies in education’ in the latest Fast Company survey www.kaplaninternational.com 5 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/english-schools En gli sh co urs Va ca es tio nE Ge ng ne lis h ral En Int gli en sh siv eE Int ng en lis siv h eE Ac n g ad l i s em hE ic Y ve Ac nin ea ad r g em i cS En em gli es sh ter for Int Bu en s ine siv ss eB us Exa ine m ss /U En niv gli TO ers sh EFL ity iBT Pre ® GM pa & AT rat Ac ®/ ion ad GR em IEL E® ic E TS Pre ng Pre lis pa pa h Ca rat rat mb ion ion rid g e En Ex gli am sh Pre for pa Ac Ot rat a he de ion rp mi rog cP US ram urp ML os s EE es xa Tea m Pre ch er p ara Tra Cla tio ini ssi n ng cP rog ram (40 +) Courses & programs PAGE NUMBER UNITED KINGDOM 27 Manchester 28 Liverpool 29 Cambridge 30 Oxford 31 Bournemouth 32 Torquay 33 Bath 34 Salisbury 35 Edinburgh 36 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 37 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Dublin NEW ZEALAND Auckland 38 AUSTRALIA Perth 39 Sydney City 40 Sydney Manly 41 Melbourne 42 Adelaide 43 Brisbane 44 Cairns 45 ENGLISH COURSES IRELAND ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ OTHER PROGRAMS 26 London Leicester Square EXAM / UNIVERSITY PREPARATION London Covent Garden ✔ ✔ ✔ CANADA Vancouver 46 Toronto 47 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ USA 6 Boston Fenway 48 Harvard Square 49 NEU at Downtown Boston 50 New York Midtown 51 New York Empire State 52 New York SoHo 53 Philadelphia 54 Washington 55 Miami 56 Chicago 57 Illinois Institute of Technology 58 Seattle 59 Highline College 60 Portland 61 San Francisco 62 Berkeley 63 San Diego 64 Santa Barbara City College 65 Irvine Valley College 66 Whittier College 67 Los Angeles Westwood 68 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Programs offered in Singapore will vary from those described on the following pages. For details please contact your Kaplan representative. Facilities & services Under 150 students 150 -300 students Over 300 students Ac co m S M L mo da Ho tio me n sta ya Re cco sid mm en tia od la ati Se c on c rvi om ces mo da Air tio po n rt t ran Tra sfe ve rs l& Me Un dic ive al rsi Ins ty ura OP Pla nc US cem e Pa e id nt Int W S erv ern ork ice sh &S ips tud Pra y cti cal Bu Fa sin cil es itie sE s ng Int lis h era cti ve K+ wh Cu ite rric bo ard ulu Co m s mp ute r /M Stu ult de im nt ed lou Wi ia ng fi La e b Lib rar y Ca fet eri a Dis ab led ac Ga ces rde s n/ Ou Sw tdo im or mi are ng a po ol SCHOOL SIZE UNITED KINGDOM Bournemouth L Torquay S Bath M Salisbury S Edinburgh L ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ M ✔ ✔ London Covent Garden L London Leicester Square L Manchester L Liverpool M Cambridge M Oxford M ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Auckland M AUSTRALIA Perth M Sydney City M Sydney Manly M Melbourne M Adelaide S Brisbane S Cairns S ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FACILITIES NEW ZEALAND SERVICES Dublin ACCOMMODATION IRELAND ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ CANADA Vancouver M Toronto M ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ USA Boston Fenway M Harvard Square M NEU at Downtown Boston M New York Midtown L New York Empire State L New York SoHo L Philadelphia M Washington M Miami M Chicago L Illinois Institute of Technology S Seattle M Highline College S Portland M San Francisco L Berkeley M San Diego L Santa Barbara City College M Irvine Valley College M Whittier College M Los Angeles Westwood L ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Please note that school size is based on an average number of students per year, the actual number varies depending on the time of year. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 7 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/courses Your course Effective learning At Kaplan you will rapidly progress towards your language goals with our specially designed curriculum. Choose the best course for you and our qualified and motivating teachers will help you reach your full potential. For Kaplan Terms and Conditions please visit: www.kaplan.do/terms-conditions TYPES OF COURSES Constant communication in English Flexible English courses From 2-52 weeks, study as long as you want Long-term courses Gain fluency when studying for an Academic Semester or Year ✔ Vacation English ✔ General English ✔ Intensive English ✔ Academic Year ✔ Academic Semester Support, Business English courses For professionals who need to use English in the workplace or students who want to be exposed to a higher level of language Exam Preparation courses Get the skills and language you need to score well Work & Study programs Work and study in an English-speaking environment ✔ English for Business ✔ Intensive Business English ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ TOEFL iBT ® and Academic English GMAT ® / GRE® Preparation IELTS Preparation Cambridge Exam Preparation English for Academic Purposes motivation and progress Take control of your learning ✔ Internship service ✔ Work & Study programs ✔ Teacher training A record of your achievement Free English test We will test your level of English on your first day at school, but you can also use our free online English test. www.kaplan.do/english-test 8 www.kaplaninternational.com K+ learning system Unique, specially designed curriculum with bespoke learning materials “I have made great progress, thanks to our amazing Kaplan teachers. They work hard to make lessons interesting and always encourage us to express our opinion. Progress and level chart The chart below shows the progress you can make with a Kaplan language course. On arrival at your school you will be given a proficiency test to enable our staff to place you in the correct class for your level of language ability. I arrived at Kaplan Harvard Square 5 months ago to take the General English course. My listening and reading skills were very limited at the time and I couldn’t understand when people spoke English to me. I read really well now; not only trivial things, but also academic articles. I take a class at Harvard University, and I have confidence understanding lectures and also taking part in various interesting discussions.” Regular progress tests during the course will then allow your teachers to monitor your level of improvement. Typically, students on an Intensive English course take just ten weeks to progress from one language level to the next. Bruno Leonardo Ribeiro Maia, Brazil Equivalent exam level KAPLAN LEVELS CEFR TOEFL® IELTS CAMBRIDGE ALTE PTE Proficiency C2 92-100 7.5-8.0 200+ Level 5 85-100 Advanced C1 Level 4 76-84 Level 3 59-75 Level 2 43-58 60 CPE 50 75-91 6.5-7.0 180-200 CAE 40 Higher Intermediate B2 Intermediate B1 Lower Intermediate A2 Elementary A1 55-74 5.5-6.0 160-180 FCE 30 37-54 4.5-5.0 140-160 PET 20 13-36 3.5-4.0 120-140 Level 1 KET 10 0-12 3.0 100-120 Breakthrough Level 0 Length of study in weeks (Intensive English)* *Please note that 10 weeks per level is just a guide to average progress rates on an Intensive English course. We cannot guarantee an exact period of study over which specific language goals can be attained. KAPLAN LEVELS EXPLAINED Elementary You can use and recognize common words, greetings, and simple instructions, but you have limited grammatical knowledge. Higher Intermediate You are competent with grammar and can understand and contribute to most conversations on familiar topics, but may make some mistakes. Lower Intermediate You can write and speak in familiar situations and have a fair knowledge of grammar, but your vocabulary is limited. Advanced You communicate confidently and fluently, but may lack specialist vocabulary and make some errors with complex language. Intermediate You can talk about everyday matters, but with a limited range of style and expression. You read and write fluently about familiar topics. Proficiency You are very close to native speaker fluency and can handle all complex written and spoken language. www.kaplaninternational.com 9 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/kplus K+ learning system The K+ advantage K+ is Kaplan International’s bespoke English language learning system. Created by a team of experts, K+ provides an integrated approach to learning both online and offline, inside and outside of the classroom. Mobile Apps and story books on the go ✔ Interactive, exciting story books ✔ Spelling and vocabulary games ✔ Pronunciation tools with videos and self-recording function Online practice Practice at home ✔ Activities integrated with objectives covered in class using K +notes student books ✔ Instant feedback on performance and progression ✔ Quizzes and activities ✔ Online assessments throughout your course Social Practice after class ✔ Teacher-led sessions ✔ Wide variety of topics and skills covered ✔ Consolidate what is learned in class while making new friends ✔ Choose as many as you like to enhance your learning 10 www.kaplaninternational.com Workbooks Learn English in the classroom and study at home ✔ Sophisticated printed and electronic books ✔ Aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) ✔ Directly linked to the online learning materials ✔ Clear learning outcomes and objectives ✔ Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation development Topics that are relevant to your learning needs ✔ Popular culture ✔ Current affairs ✔ Practice in real life contexts Interactive whiteboards Encourages student collaboration with interactive course material www.kaplaninternational.com 11 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/courses Flexible English courses English fluency at your own pace These courses are ideal for students of all levels who want to improve their English quickly and effectively. Decide on your course length and choose between Vacation, General or Intensive English courses—depending on how fast you want to make progress. Vacation English General English Intensive English Combine your lessons with enough free time to feel you are on vacation Balance classroom tuition with K+ sessions to learn faster Focus on your study and accelerate your progress EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE 20 lessons of English (15 hours) 20 lessons of English (15 hours) 20 lessons of English (15 hours) 7 sessions of K+ (5.25 hours) 7 sessions of K+ (5.25 hours) TOTAL: 15 hours TOTAL: 20.25 hours 8 Specific Skills lessons (6 hours) TOTAL: 26.25 hours THESE PROGRAMS ARE BEST FOR: ✔ Improving your core English language skills ✔ Choosing how long you study ✔ Starting your course at any level, from Elementary to Advanced ✔ Choosing your own balance between studying and having free time for leisure activities 12 www.kaplaninternational.com YOUR CLASSES English lessons Reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar through an integrated skills approach K+ sessions Access to the K+ facilities, resources and activities of K +tools and K +clubs with guidance and monitoring Specific Skills lessons Options will vary from school to school but may include Vocabulary, Current Affairs, Local Culture or English for Business COURSE DETAILS → Course length 2– 52 weeks → Lesson/session length 45 minutes → Class size Average 12, maximum 15 → Entry level Elementary – Advanced → Minimum age 16* → Start dates Every week → Locations See page 6 *The minimum age in Canada is 17 and at Northeastern University it is 18 www.kaplaninternational.com 13 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/AYS Academic Year and Semester Long-term courses for better value Achieve maximum fluency while immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country for 5, 6 or 8 months. Our range of program options allows you to tailor your course to your academic or personal goals, and long-term discounted prices offer you great value for money. General Academic Year or Semester Intensive Academic Year or Semester EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE 20 lessons of English (15 hours) 20 lessons of English (15 hours) 7 sessions of K+ (5.25 hours) 7 sessions of K+ (5.25 hours) TOTAL: 20.25 hours 8 Specific Skills lessons (6 hours) TOTAL: 26.25 hours YOUR CLASSES English lessons and K+ sessions Same as in Flexible English courses (see page 12) Specific Skills lessons Options will vary from school to school but may include Current Affairs, English for Business, Academic English, Exam Preparation, Writing and vocabulary, Speaking and pronunciation, Local culture or Film studies 14 www.kaplaninternational.com THIS PROGRAM IS BEST FOR: ✔ A life-changing experience of living in another country for 5, 6 or 8 months ✔ Ability to personalize your course to your own needs by choosing appropriate Specific Skills lessons ✔ Getting the best value for your money ✔ Combining your course with 1-3 weeks of session break in between (see next page for details) COURSE DETAILS → Course length 5, 6 or 8 months → Lesson/session length 45 minutes → Class size Average 12, maximum 15 → Entry level Elementary – Advanced → Minimum age 16* → Start dates See table below → Locations See page 6 *The minimum age in Canada is 17 and at Northeastern University it is 18 Best value for money Choose a 5, 6 or 8-month program for discounted prices ACADEMIC SEMESTER – 5 MONTHS (2 TERMS) 29-May-15 9-Mar-15 13-Mar-15 16-Feb-15* 10-Jul-15 27-Apr-15 01-May-15 20 20 16-Mar-15 07-Aug-15 08-Jun-15 12-Jun-15 20 06-Apr-15 28-Aug-15 08-Jun-15 12-Jun-15 18-May-15* 09-Oct-15 27-Jul-15 31-Jul-15 15-Jun-15 06-Nov-15 31-Aug-15 1 END 21 05-Jan-15 26-Jun-15 9-Mar-15 13-Mar-15 16-Feb-15* 07-Aug-15 27-Apr-15 01-May-15 24 1 21 16-Mar-15 04-Sep-15 08-Jun-15 12-Jun-15 24 20 1 21 06-Apr-15 25-Sep-15 08-Jun-15 12-Jun-15 20 1 21 18-May-15* 06-Nov-15 27-Jul-15 31-Jul-15 04-Sep-15 20 1 21 15-Jun-15 04-Dec-15 31-Aug-15 27-Jul-15* 29-Jan-16 31-Aug-15* 18-Dec-15 05-Oct-15 09-Oct-15 20 1 21 05-Feb-16 09-Nov-15 21-Dec-15 13-Nov-15 01-Jan-16 20 3 23 21-Sep-15 19-Feb-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 20 2 22 28-Sep-15* 26-Feb-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 20 2 22 12-Oct-15 11-Mar-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 20 2 22 07-Mar-16 START 21 31-Aug-15* 27-May-16 TOTAL WEEKS END 1 27-Jul-15* 04-Jan-16 SESSION BREAK START 11-Mar-16 20 1 21 24 1 TOTAL 05-Jan-15 TUITION DATES SESSION BREAK END TUITION TOTAL WEEKS START END TOTAL SESSION BREAK START SESSION BREAK TUITION DATES TUITION ACADEMIC SEMESTER – 6 MONTHS (2 TERMS) 25 1 25 1 25 24 1 25 24 1 25 04-Sep-15 24 1 25 05-Oct-15 21-Dec-15 09-Oct-15 01-Jan-16 24 3 27 04-Mar-16 09-Nov-15 21-Dec-15 13-Nov-15 01-Jan-16 24 3 27 21-Sep-15 18-Mar-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 24 2 26 28-Sep-15* 25-Mar-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 24 2 26 12-Oct-15 08-Apr-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 24 2 26 04-Jan-16 24-Jun-16 07-Mar-16 11-Mar-16 24 1 25 SESSION BREAK 2 TOTAL WEEKS END START START 05-Jan-15 28-Aug-15 09-Mar-15 13-Mar-15 08-Jun-15 12-Jun-15 16-Feb-15* 09-Oct-15 27-Apr-15 01-May-15 13-Jul-15 17-Jul-15 32 06-Apr-15 27-Nov-15 08-Jun-15 12-Jun-15 31-Aug-15 04-Sep-15 32 15-Jun-15 12-Feb-16 31-Aug-15 04-Sep-15 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 27-Jul-15* 25-Mar-16 05-Oct-15 09-Oct-15 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 31-Aug-15* 29-Apr-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 29-Feb-16 04-Mar-16 21-Sep-15 20-May-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 07-Mar-16 11-Mar-16 32 3 35 28-Sep-15* 27-May-16 21-Dec-15 01-Jan-16 14-Mar-16 18-Mar-16 32 3 35 04-Jan-16 26-Aug-16 07-Mar-16 11-Mar-16 06-Jun-16 10-Jun-16 32 2 34 END END 32 2 TOTAL SESSION BREAK 1 START SESSION BREAK TUITION DATES TUITION ACADEMIC YEAR – 8 MONTHS (3 TERMS) 34 2 34 2 34 32 3 35 32 3 35 32 3 35 Please see page 70 for Public holiday dates, which may affect the start date in your chosen school. *These start dates are not available in the USA and Canada www.kaplaninternational.com 15 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/examprep Cambridge Exam Preparation Globally accepted certification The Cambridge Exam is an internationally recognized test and qualification of English language ability. Our accredited Cambridge Preparation courses enable you to feel confident taking the exam and helping you gain the best result you can. COURSE DETAILS → Course length 2 – 12 weeks (depending on location) → Lesson/session length 45 minutes → Class size Average 12, maximum 15 → Entry level Intermediate – Advanced → Minimum age 16* → Start dates Frequent start dates which vary by location → Locations See page 6 *The minimum age in Canada is 17 THIS PROGRAM IS BEST FOR: Cambridge Exam Preparation ✔ Choosing exams and qualifications with different levels of difficulty (Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET), First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE)) EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE ✔ Obtaining a certification accepted by thousands of leading businesses and educational institutions around the world 28 Cambridge Exam Preparation lessons (21 hours)* ✔ Gaining real-life language skills and improving your chance for professional success 7 sessions of K+ (5.25 hours) TOTAL: 26.25 hours *In the UK and Ireland this is 20 Cambridge Exam Preparation lessons plus 8 Specific Skills lessons www.kaplaninternational.com 17 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/examprep TOEFL iBT® and Academic English Test-taking strategies TOEFL® ( Test of English as a Foreign Language) is the most popular examination for North American English. The Kaplan TOEFL iBT ® and Academic English course is based on the excellent teaching materials and curriculum developed by Kaplan, the established world leader in test preparation. COURSE DETAILS → Course length 4 – 16 weeks → Lesson/session length 45 minutes → Class size Average 12, maximum 15 → Entry level TOEFL iBT ® 55 → Minimum age 16* → Start dates Every week → Locations See page 6 Books included in course price. TOEFL iBT ® exam fees are not included in the course fees. A pre-arrival level test may be required and can be arranged by your Kaplan representative. TOEFL ® and TOEFL iBT ® are registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). *The minimum age in Canada is 17 and at Northeastern University it is 18 THIS PROGRAM IS BEST FOR: ✔ Getting a high TOEFL iBT ® score to gain entry to a college in North America TOEFL iBT ® and Academic English EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE ✔ Gaining the academic English skills necessary for success at university ✔ Taking advantage of the TOEFL® test’s reputation for quality, fairness and 100% academic content 20 lessons of TOEFL® and Academic English (15 hours) 15 sessions of Structured Study* (11.25 hours) TOTAL: 26.25 hours *In the London Leicester Square school it is 8 Academic Skills classes and 7 sessions of K+ 18 www.kaplaninternational.com YOUR CLASSES TOEFL iBT® and Academic English Test-taking strategies, practice tests and improving academic English skills Structured Study Up to 8 full-length TOEFL iBT® simulations in our computer labs and additional study and library materials FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/examprep GRE® and GMAT® Preparation Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee* If your ambition is to gain a graduate degree from a prominent university or college in the USA, you will need to take the GMAT ® or GRE®. More people get into Business or Graduate school with Kaplan’s GMAT ® and GRE® programs than with any other courses. COURSE DETAILS → Course length 12 weeks → Lesson/session length 45 minutes → Class size Average 15, maximum 30 → Entry level College or University graduate with TOEFL iBT ® 77 → Minimum age 16 → Start dates Frequent start dates which vary by location → Locations See page 6 Books and online assets are included in the course fees but the exam fee is not. Test names are trademarks of their respective owners. *Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee is a free repeat of course if eligibility requirements are met THESE PROGRAMS ARE BEST FOR: ✔ Applying for a Master’s or Doctorate degree in the USA (GRE®) ✔ Applying for an MBA course in the USA (GMAT®) ✔ Giving yourself the best chance of success on the GRE® or GMAT® by following a curriculum developed by experts GMAT ® GRE ® EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE WEEKS 1-6: ✔ 8 lessons (6 hours) of GRE ® Preparation WEEKS 7-12: ✔ 26+ sessions (21 hours) of Structured Study ✔ 20+ sessions (16 hours) of Structured Study ✔ 1+ session (1 hour) of Teaching component 22 hours 22 hours EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE WEEK 1: ✔ 12 lessons (9 hours) of GMAT ® Preparation WEEKS 2-6: ✔ 8 lessons (6 hours) of GMAT ® Preparation WEEKS 7-12: ✔ 26+ sessions (21 hours) of Structured Study ✔ 17+ sessions (13 hours) of Structured Study ✔ 20+ sessions (16 hours) of Structured Study ✔ 1+ session (1 hour) of Teaching component 22 hours 22 hours 22 hours www.kaplaninternational.com 19 Other programs & services 20 www.kaplaninternational.com Full range of programs and services Take advantage of our full range of programs that will further your career, or help you to have the best time while learning English. Our dedicated worldwide team of staff will help at every stage of your program to ensure a learning experience that is both successful and enjoyable. OTHER PROGRAMS Business English Work & Study programs Leisure courses Learn Business English with Kaplan and build essential English language skills to communicate effectively in business contexts Enhance your classroom English language learning in a real-life setting Combine your learning experience with an adventure or a festival ✔ English for Business ✔ Intensive Business English ✔ Internship service ✔ Paid Work & Study programs ✔ Teacher training (TKT or CELTA) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ English + Diving Edinburgh Festival course St Patrick's Day course Group Study Tours SERVICES 24-hour emergency support All Kaplan schools have a 24-hour emergency contact number for students. This means that if you have any problems out of office hours, you can contact a staff member for advice and assistance at any time during your stay. Insurance Kaplan can recommend a comprehensive travel and medical insurance policy that includes cover for medical expenses, loss of belongings, legal expenses and personal liability. Airport transfer service The Kaplan airport transfer service takes the unknown out of arriving in a new country. We can arrange for a friendly Kaplan representative to meet you at the airport and take you directly to your homestay, residence or apartment. This is an optional service, but compulsory for students under 18. KAPLAN STUDENT CASH CARD As a Kaplan student you will be eligible for a pre-paid card which is a safe and cost-effective way for you to handle your finances. ✔ Issued in British Pounds, Euros and Dollars ✔ Delivered to your home before travel University Placement Service With Kaplan’s University Placement Service, you will benefit from our extensive network of partner universities and our wealth of experience in helping students enter graduate and undergraduate courses in the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ✔ Take advantage of great foreign exchange rates ✔ Used in all Visa locations ✔ Ideal for students of all ages www.kaplaninternational.com 21 FOR ALL DETAILS VISIT: www.kaplan.do/english-schools Your accommodation Home away from home Your new home is an important part of your study experience. Each school has specially chosen options to help you make the most out of your stay. Homestay and student residences offer different accommodation experiences, but always meet the highest standards. Homestay Student Residence ✔ Live with a local host carefully chosen by our dedicated accommodation team ✔ Live with fellow students and have more independence ✔ Have breakfast and dinner with your host every day ✔ Most residences are self-catering, allowing you to cook or eat out ✔ Practice English daily in informal situations ✔ Single, twin, double, and dorm rooms are available at various locations ✔ Immerse yourself in a new culture ✔ Enjoy the social experience and make friends from all over the world Student residence, Edinburgh Student residence, Auckland Student residence, London Student residence, Portland WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR ACCOMMODATION “At Kaplan we believe that accommodation is an integral part of a student’s experience and we take pride in the support we offer our students and our hosts.” Suzanne Yoshikawa, Accommodation Operations, UK & Ireland Student apartments, Los Angeles ✔ Each location has experienced accommodation staff to take care of the students’ and hosts’ needs ✔ All our hosts are visited and assessed by a dedicated staff member who checks the hosts for suitability, comfort and welcoming surroundings ✔ We have developed a set of high accommodation standards and our hosts are revisited regularly to ensure these standards are maintained ✔ Additional support for students aged under 18 Homestay, Salisbury 22 www.kaplaninternational.com Student residence, Sydney Homestay feature: LONDON Residence feature: NEW YORKER Located in the heart of Manhattan, and surrounded by famous landmarks including Macy’s, Madison Square Garden, Penn Station and the Broadway Theater district. Enjoy the amazing shopping, restaurants, sights and sounds of this dynamic neighborhood. “If I have to give them stars, I would give them 5 or more if that is possible!” FACILITIES INCLUDE Name: Adriana Carolina Leal Ferrero Nationality: Venezuelan / Italian School: Kaplan Leicester Square Private / Twin rooms Laundry Private bathrooms Bed linen Lounge / Common area 24-hour security Communal kitchen Guest allowed 24-hour diner Cable TV Internet / Wifi Air conditioning “My hosts make me feel like at home, and sometimes even better! They treat me like their own daughter. They care about me all the time and check how my day is going and if I have eaten enough. They are friends of my family now—my sister came last year to Kaplan Leicester Square and stayed here as well!” www.kaplaninternational.com 23 Your social life The experience of a lifetime Each of our schools offers an organized program of weekly activities designed to help you meet other students, make friends, improve your English outside of the classroom, experience local culture — and have fun! t Kaplan a h w e e S g e sharin r a s t n e stud ter do/twit kaplan. book do/face . n a l p a k 24 www.kaplaninternational.com o do/vide kaplan. m nstagra i / o d . n a kapl -blog english / o d . n a kapl do/plus kaplan. nglish KaplanE REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE “The idea behind the social program is quite simple: we believe that learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom, and that taking part in the social program will help you to realize your full potential. It is a chance to transform your school into a family, your classmates into close friends, and to make memories that will last a lifetime. It is also a chance to explore the city—and country—that you have decided to make your home away from home. We give you the opportunity to travel with ease, without having the stress of organizing everything. The social program is your gateway to a global network of friends, immersing yourself in local culture, and having a whole lot of fun!” Mel Hoare, Social Program Manager, Bath After-school organized activities Each school has a dedicated social program, which is looked after by our social program staff. ✔ Participate in friendly sports matches against your fellow classmates ✔ Enjoy a trip to the theater, attend a concert or visit local art galleries ✔ Get out and about in the great outdoors, go hiking or swimming Kayaking Kaplan Toronto Weekend trip Kaplan Dublin Koala Sanctuary Kaplan Brisbane Exploring the city together Kaplan Philadelphia Celebrity spotting Kaplan Los Angeles The Bean Kaplan Chicago Learning to surf Kaplan Santa Barbara Relaxing on the ferry Kaplan Sydney Manly Sightseeing Kaplan Vancouver Afternoon walk Kaplan London Excursions and weekend trips Take part in events On Saturday and Sunday, many students choose to join in full-day excursions or overnight trips to nearby places of interest. In addition to after-school activities, students have the opportunity to participate in exciting events. ✔ Red-carpet movie premieres ✔ Outdoor adventure trips to places like the Grand Canyon and the Scottish Highlands ✔ Sports tournaments ✔ Skiing or snowboarding the mountains in winter, or hiking in the summer ✔ Festivals ✔ Diving, snorkeling or surfing at some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and reefs ✔ Cultural celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas ✔ Dress-up parties ✔ Exciting weekends to cities such as Las Vegas, Paris and Montreal www.kaplaninternational.com 25 EXPLORE BEFORE YOU GO: www.kaplan.to/sanfran USA San Francisco BEST FOR Picture-perfect city living with something for everyone FOOD / DRINK 62 www.kaplaninternational.com Y SIGHTSEEING BA OUTDOOR ACTIVITY COIT TOWER O CITY HIGHLIGHTS SC Considered to be America’s most beautiful city, you’ll find stunning views at every turn. See the panorama from Golden Gate Bridge, walk in the mountains, and visit wine country nearby. CI Classroom AN See what we’re up to on Facebook facebook.com/kicsanfrancisco T MASON PIER 39 FISHERMAN’S E RM WHARF FR Fisherman’s Wharf → 3 km Golden Gate Bridge → 400 m Chinatown → 1 km ALCATRAZ N Special feature: Located in downtown San Francisco, a campus atmosphere in the heart of the city SA 149 NEW MONTGOMERY STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105 AYETTE K FILLMORE APARTMENTS Student lounge TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID BUILDING CHINA TOWN UNION SQUARE QU R QUA RE SPAULDING RESIDENCE BAY BRIDGE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART ATT & T PARK Student residence “San Francisco is absolutely stunning! It is a very international place and attracts open-minded people. I really enjoy the American way of life.” Joscha Trommler, Germany EXPLORE BEFORE YOU GO: www.kaplan.to/berkeley USA Berkeley BEST FOR Student culture in a small and relaxed city with trendy shops and bars 150 BERKELEY SQUARE BERKELEY, CA 94704 Special feature: Attend open lectures and events at the prestigious UC Berkeley Tilden Regional Park → 4.4 km Downtown San Francisco → 22 km Alcatraz → 25 km See what we’re up to on Facebook facebook.com/kicberkeley Student common room A stone’s throw from the leafy campus of UC Berkeley, and just 30 minutes from San Francisco by subway, you can enjoy lectures and concerts in this diverse and renowned academic city, or go hiking in the beautiful hills which surround it. Computer lab Student residence “I have to say, I love everything about Kaplan Berkeley; the friendly staff, the perfect location, the modern classrooms, and all of the interesting things to do here.” Benjamin Sauge, France CITY HIGHLIGHTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SIGHTSEEING SHOPPING www.kaplaninternational.com 63 EXPLORE BEFORE YOU GO: www.kaplan.to/sandiego USA San Diego BEST FOR A sunny and lively coastal city where local and international students enjoy the thriving arts, music and cultural scene 660 6TH AVE SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 Special feature: New school with a spacious student lounge & outdoor patio balcony Balboa park → 2.5 km PETCO Baseball Park → 1 km Seaport Village → 2 km SEAPORT VILLAGE See what we’re up to on Facebook facebook.com/kicsandiego Classroom If you love sunshine, sandy beaches and outdoor fun, then you’ll enjoy San Diego, which has a beautiful coastal setting just 45 minutes from the border of Mexico. Study in the historic Gaslamp District and enjoy the excitement of a cosmopolitan city. CITY HIGHLIGHTS MUSEUMS / GALLERIES FOOD / DRINK WATER SPORTS 64 www.kaplaninternational.com Student lounge SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER Student residence “I absolutely love San Diego! It has perfect weather, beautiful beaches and stunning sea views. I really like American culture and the education system.” Zhang Ganquan, China EXPLORE BEFORE YOU GO: www.kaplan.to/santabarbara USA Santa Barbara City College BEST FOR California-cool by the beach at a college campus with lots of great day trips 721 CLIFF DRIVE, ECC 21 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109 Special feature: Opportunity to meet thousands of American students on the campus Leadbetter Beach → 700 m State Street → 900 m Santa Barbara Zoo → 3.7 km See what we’re up to on Facebook facebook.com/kicsantabarbara Classroom On the campus of Santa Barbara City College you are moments away from beautiful mountain ranges and golden beaches lined with palm trees. Our campus offers you excellent facilities and an exciting social events program. College campus Student residence “What I like most about our teachers is that they provide a good balance between studying and having fun. I’m really happy that they focus on our speaking skills so much.” Randy Rūegg, Switzerland CITY HIGHLIGHTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SIGHTSEEING WATER SPORTS www.kaplaninternational.com 65 EXPLORE BEFORE YOU GO: www.kaplan.to/irvine USA Irvine Valley College BEST FOR Sunny beaches and a relaxed college campus atmosphere close to the thrill of LA 5500 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE IRVINE, CA 92618 Special feature: Access to campus library, computer center, games room and cafeteria Irvine Spectrum Center → 4.8 km Laguna Beach → 18 km Disneyland → 27 km See what we’re up to on Facebook facebook.com/kicirvine Cafeteria Experience U.S. college life on the 100-acre campus of Irvine Valley College, where you can interact with American students. On weekends you can visit Los Angeles, Disneyland, Universal Studios and beautiful mountains and beaches. CITY HIGHLIGHTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SHOPPING WATER SPORTS 66 www.kaplaninternational.com College campus Student apartments “All my classmates come from different countries and we all speak different languages. The only way to communicate is to use English. How cool is this?” Natsumi Fujioka, Japan EXPLORE BEFORE YOU GO: www.kaplan.to/whittier USA Whittier College BEST FOR World-class facilities on an American college campus near beaches and LA 13509 EARLHAM DRIVE WHITTIER, CA 90608 Special feature: Access to campus library, computer center, sports facilities and cafeteria Uptown Whittier → 900 m Huntington Beach → 38 km Whittier Boulevard → 13 km See what we’re up to on Facebook facebook.com/ losangeleswhittiercollege Classroom Based on the friendly and picturesque campus of Whittier College, the school offers excellent campus facilities. Students have opportunities to interact with American college students while living in a beautiful suburban city with great parks, shopping centers, and even a farmer’s market. Student lounge Student residence “I love the Whittier College campus! We have plenty of opportunities to share our time with the college students.” Maria Paula Martinez Cabrera, Colombia CITY HIGHLIGHTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SIGHTSEEING ARCHITECTURE www.kaplaninternational.com 67 EXPLORE BEFORE YOU GO: www.kaplan.to/westwood USA Los Angeles Westwood BEST FOR Glitz and glamour with plenty of outdoor activities and celebrity spotting 1133 WESTWOOD BOULEVARD SUITE 201 LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 Special feature: Located in Westwood Village, close to the UCLA campus and tourist attractions Hollywood → 12.4 km Santa Monica → 10.3 km Universal Studios → 25.8 km See what we’re up to on Facebook facebook.com/kiclosangeles Classroom Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Disneyland are just a few of the famous places nearby. Based in the heart of Westwood Village, near the University of California Los Angeles campus, you will meet students from all over the world. CITY HIGHLIGHTS SHOPPING FOOD / DRINK SIGHTSEEING 68 www.kaplaninternational.com Student lounge Student apartments “The teachers at the school are very experienced and helpful. They know how to keep you interested and involved during lessons.” Elnura Hashimova, Azerbaijan Public holidays There will be no classes on the following dates: UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND UK & Ireland Christmas and New Year closures: Closed from 21 December 2015. Open again on 4 January 2016. ENGLAND SCOTLAND (EDINBURGH) IRELAND (DUBLIN) 01-Jan-15 New Year 01-Jan-15 New Year 01-Jan-15 03-Apr-15 Good Friday 03-Apr-15 Good Friday 17-Mar-15 St. Patrick’s Day 06-Apr-15 Easter Monday 06-Apr-15 Easter Monday 03-Apr-15 Good Friday 04-May-15 May Bank Holiday 04-May-15 May Bank Holiday 06-Apr-15 Easter Monday 25-May-15 Spring Bank Holiday 25-May-15 Spring Bank Holiday 04-May-15 May Holiday 31-Aug-15 Summer Bank Holiday 03-Aug-15 Summer Bank Holiday 01-Jun-15 June Holiday 25-Dec-15 Christmas Day 25-Dec-15 Christmas Day 03-Aug-15 August Holiday 28-Dec-15 Boxing Day 28-Dec-15 Boxing Day 26-Oct-15 October Holiday New Year 25-Dec-15 Christmas Day 28-Dec-15 St. Stephen’s Day AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Australia Christmas closure: Closed from 21 December 2015. Open again on 29 December 2015. New Zealand Christmas and New Year closures: Closed from 21 December 2015. Open again on 4 January 2016. AUSTRALIA (BY CITY) AUSTRALIA (ALL SCHOOLS) NEW ZEALAND (AUCKLAND) 02-Mar-15 Labour Day (Perth) 01-Jan-15 09-Mar-15 Labour Day (Melbourne) 02-Jan-15 New Year 09-Mar-15 Adelaide Cup Day 26-Jan-15 Auckland Day 27-Apr-15 ANZAC Day (Perth) 06-Feb-15 Waitangi Day 01-Jun-15 Foundation Day (Perth) 03-Apr-15 Good Friday 08-Jun-15 Queen’s Birthday (Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide) 06-Apr-15 Easter Monday 27-Apr-15 ANZAC Day 17-Jul-15 Cairns Show Day 03-Aug-15 Bank Holiday (Sydney)* 01-Jan-15 New Year 12-Aug-15 Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane) 26-Jan-15 Australia Day 28-Sep-15 Queen’s Birthday (Perth) 03-Apr-15 Good Friday 06-Apr-15 Easter Monday 25-Dec-15 Christmas Day 28-Dec-15 Boxing Day 05-Oct-15 Labour Day (Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and Adelaide) 03-Nov-15 Melbourne Cup Day New Year 01-Jun-15 Queen’s Birthday 26-Oct-15 Labour Day 25-Dec-15 Christmas Day 28-Dec-15 Boxing Day *On 3 August 2015, no classes will run in Sydney, but both schools will be open for intakes of new students USA & CANADA US and Canada Christmas and New Year closures: Closed from 21 December 2015. Open again on 28 December 2015. USA (ALL SCHOOLS) USA (ADDITIONAL) Santa Barbara City College CANADA 01-Jan-15 New Year 01-Jan-15 New Year 19-Jan-15 Martin Luther King Jr Day 13-Feb-15 Presidents’ Day Friday 9-Feb-15 Family Day (Vancouver) 16-Feb-15 Presidents’ Day 16-Feb-15 Family Day (Toronto) 25-May-15 Memorial Day 11-Nov-15 Veterans Day 03-Apr-15 Good Friday 03-Jul-15 Independence Day (observed) Northeastern University (Boston) 18-May-15 Victoria Day 01-Jul-15 Canada Day 03-Aug-15 BC Day (Vancouver) Civic Holiday (Toronto) Labour Day 07-Sep-15 Labor Day 16-Feb-15 Presidents’ Day 26-Nov-15 Thanksgiving 20-Apr-15 Patriots’ Day 27-Nov-15 Thanksgiving Friday 12-Oct-15 Columbus Day 07-Sep-15 25-Dec-15 Christmas Day 11-Nov-15 Veterans Day 12-Oct-15 Thanksgiving 11-Nov-15 Remembrance Day (Vancouver) 24-Dec-15 Boxing Day, (observed, Toronto) 25-Dec-15 Christmas Day 70 www.kaplaninternational.com Programs for all ages Kaplan offers a fantastic range of programs for learners of all ages who are interested in gaining an international education using the latest teaching methods, either online or at one of our worldwide schools. From youngsters learning through online Picaro activities, and young learners on their first study-abroad experience, through to school leavers and postgraduates preparing for entry to an English-speaking university. Prepare for University Young Learner programs Kaplan International Colleges offers an extensive range of university preparation courses in partnership with top universities in the UK, USA and Australia. Benefit from our support inside and outside the classroom and start your degree with real confidence in your ability to succeed. Younger students can be part of the Kaplan experience too! Our exciting range of young learner programs is specially designed for learners under 18. Kaplan young learner programs are available in the UK, USA and Australia, and include a complete package of English lessons, exciting cultural activities and accommodation either in a homestay or in a residence. Programs on offer include: ✔ Foundation Certificate ✔ International Year One ✔ Graduate Diploma / Pre-Master’s Kaplan English Products for Schools We offer blended products for young learners aged from 3–18+. We have recently released Picaro which offers a comprehensive English curriculum for children aged 3–10 with over 400 hours of tuition for schools and tutoring centers. Picaro consists of an online learning site, student and teacher books, workbooks, readers, songs and phonics materials designed to support learning in a range of different settings and recognizing the advantages of digital media and gamification. www.kaplaninternational.com 71 WORLDWIDE ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS UK Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada USA UK Kaplan International English schools listed in this brochure are accredited by the British Council. Kaplan International Dublin is a member of MEI and is recognized by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching (ELT). Kaplan International English in Australia is endorsed by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). Kaplan International English in New Zealand is fully accredited by NZQA. Kaplan International English schools in Canada are accredited members of Languages Canada and have designation as an International Student Program (ISP). Kaplan International in the USA is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training). UK Kaplan International English schools listed in this brochure are members of ENGLISH UK. Kaplan International English in Australia is a member of English Australia. Kaplan International English in New Zealand is a member of English NZ. Kaplan International Vancouver is designated under BC EQA (Education Quality Assurance). California: This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. New York: Licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department. Kaplan International is a member of NAFSA Association of International Educators and TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). 901 WW GB www.kaplaninternational.com California Catalogue Addendum This California catalogue addendum is valid January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Kaplan's Mission Statement: Kaplan Inc. helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals. We build futures one success story at a time. Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in everything we do. Knowledge: We offer expert resources to help you achieve your academic and career best. Support: We give you the tools you need to succeed. Opportunity: We open doors and broaden access to education. Results: We're dedicated to helping you achieve your goals – we succeed when you succeed. Kaplan International English is a division of Kaplan, Inc. Kaplan International is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs. We take great pride in ensuring that our students have the opportunities and tools to succeed, and our educators offer consistently high standards of teaching. We have 45+ English language schools in England, Scotland, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malta, and our classrooms are filled with students from all over the world. Part of the Kaplan experience is making new international friends. Our destinations have been chosen to maximize the fun and education students get outside of the classroom, too. We have schools in beach towns, big cities and near historical and cultural centers. A course with Kaplan isn’t just about lessons in a classroom, it’s a life experience. State Approval to Operate: This institution is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means we are in compliance with state standards but is not meant to imply the institution or its programs are endorsed or recommended by the state or the bureau or that we exceed minimum state standards. Any questions a student may have regarding our catalogue that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95833 www.bppe.ca.gov P (916) 431‐6959 F (916) 263‐1897 As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review our catalogue prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370‐7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site (www.bppe.ca.gov). The disclosures on the following pages are required to be provided to you per the state of California. 1 v.2015 Admission and Academic Policies: Kaplan accepts students at all levels of English language proficiency into courses. For admissions purposes, all students either have a high school diploma or will take our ability‐to‐benefit exam upon arrival. The Bureau‐approved KI Adaptive Assessment is used to determine the appropriate class level in which the student will be placed, their progress through our levels, and level of language proficiency upon completion. Some courses require a minimum level of language proficiency in order to be accepted into the program: Course Minimum Level of English Proof Type Proficiency Vacation English; General English; None; Any Intensive English; ATB test will be taken on‐site Academic Semester; Academic Year Kaplan Pre‐Arrival Test or Poof of language level Business English Intermediate‐ Advanced (e.g. official test score); ATB test will be taken on‐site Kaplan Pre‐Arrival Test or TOEFL® and Academic English TOEFL® iBT 55 Poof of language level (e.g. official test score) Kaplan Pre‐Arrival Test or Poof of language level GMAT® and GRE® Preparation TOEFL® iBT 77 (e.g. official test score); ATB test will be taken on‐site Kaplan Pre‐Arrival Test or Poof of language level Cambridge Exam Preparation Intermediate – Advanced (e.g. official test score); ATB test will be taken on‐site If, after the placement test taken on arrival at the school, a student is found to be at a level which is not appropriate for their booked course, the school reserves the right to place the student in an appropriate level class, which may have fewer lessons and a different curriculum. Students who do not have the ability to follow any course on offer may be required to terminate their studies with Kaplan. Start Dates: Courses start on Monday; when Monday is a holiday, courses start on Tuesday. The curricular week goes from Tuesday‐ Monday, with new students being placed into classes on Tuesday. When Monday is a holiday, the curricular week finishes on Tuesday and class changes (e.g. level‐ups, new students) are made on Wednesday. English Classes: Our English classes are organized by level of language proficiency (e.g. Intermediate, Advanced), which is determined by a Placement Test upon arrival. Levels include Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency. Each level consists of ten (10) one‐week modules** and students enter and leave according to their individual enrollment booking (“rolling enrollment”). *eighteen (18) one‐week modules for Proficiency level Specific Skills Classes: Specific Skills classes are included for all students enrolled in an Intensive course (e.g. Intensive English, Intensive academic year, etc.). Class selection changes every 5 weeks and students will be given a choice of classes from which to choose based on their level, availability and interest. Classes 2 v.2015 may include such topics as Conversation, Local Culture, Idiomatic English, or Pronunciation. All efforts will be made to give students their first choice but it cannot be guaranteed. Structured Study/ K+ Sessions: Structured Study/ K+ Sessions are offered to all students enrolled in an Intensive or General English course for up to 5.25 hours per week. (TAE students have 11+ hours of Structured Study per week.) Structured Study/ K+ Sessions include study menus, online and offline language learning exercises, study clubs and teach‐backs. Individual Student Report: The Individual Student Report (ISR) is used to describe whether the student is performing at, above, or below the expectations for the level. The ISR includes information on the student’s attendance and progress test scores, as well as grades for their grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking fluency, and progress tests, and Instructor comments on students’ progress identifying areas of strength and weakness, and recommendations. The ISR is distributed every 5 weeks. Level Tests: Level Tests are used to determine if the student is ready to progress to the next academic level. The test is based on our Global Performance Outcomes. The test will be administered when a student completes 10 weeks in a level. To progress to the next level, students must achieve a score of 70% on the Level Test and receive a recommendation from their teacher. English Only: All students must speak English in the school. Language of Instruction: All courses are taught in English. Transcripts and Records: ISRs (Individual Student Reports) are available to students, at no charge, at any time. Student records are maintained for a period of 5 (five) years following the program end date. ISRs and Certificates of Attendance are kept permanently. Faculty: Full‐time faculty (as of January 2015) at KI schools in California and their qualifications are: Bauer‐Hunt, T.; AA, BA, CELTA Bonderson, R.; BA, MA, Cert. TESL Demangeat, C.; BA, Cert.TESL, CA State Teaching Credential Eid, M.; BA, MA Elder, E.; BA Faber, M.; BA, MA Fruin, A.; BA, MA, Cert.TESL Gardner, M.; BA Ghosh, M.; BA, MA Hill, B.; BA, CA Clear Teaching Credential Howard, M.; BA Huerta, N.; BA Joyce, A.; BA, MA Kernodle, J.; BA, Cert. TESOL Lim, P.; BA, Cert. TESOL Lucien, K.; BA Macdonald, A.; BA Maggioni, A.; BA, Cert. TESOL Murray, L.; B. Ed, CELTA 3 v.2015 Naimi‐Yazdi, J.; BA, MA Paizanis, C.; BA, Cert.TESL Patten, C.; BA, Cert. TESOL Phillips, S.; BA, MFA Pope, K.; BA, Cert. TESOL Shackleton, D.; BA, Advanced TESOL Swaller, A.; BA Van der Poll, M.; BA, MA, Cert. TESOL All other faculty have a minimum of 3 years education and experience Facilities: For a complete list of the facilities at your destination school, please refer to Appendix 1 of this Addendum Resource Center: Depending on your destination school, you will have access to the host campus library and/ or resources at the school (such as study materials, magazines, books, etc.). Information on how to access these resources will be provided to you at Orientation. Good Standing Policy: A minimum 80% attendance and satisfactory progress as indicated on the Individual Student Report (ISR) are required to maintain good standing at Kaplan. Credential Assessment: For courses requiring proof of prior English preparation (i.e. IGRAD courses), the student must provide a letter, transcript or degree from a high school, college or university stating that English is/ was the primary mode of instruction as proof of scholastic preparation. No credit for prior experiential learning is granted at Kaplan International. Attendance: All students, regardless of course, course length or visa type, are required to attend a minimum of 80% in each class. Failure to meet our attendance requirements may result in attendance warning or possible suspension or expulsion. If students are sick, they need to bring a note from a doctor in order to have the absence excused. Leave of Absence: Due to student visa regulations, any leave of absence must be discussed with a school‐ based DSO (Designated School Official) to determine eligibility. Charges: Total maximum charges for the maximum period of attendance are as follows: Course Name Maximum Enrollment Duration Maximum Charges Vacation English 12 weeks $4,560 General English 68 weeks $26,180 Intensive English 68 weeks $28,900 English for Business 10 weeks $4,900 Academic Semester General 20/ 24 weeks $7090/ $8,505 Academic Semester Intensive 20/ 24 weeks $7,810/ $9,380 Academic Year General 32 weeks $10,630 Academic Year Intensive 32 weeks $11,440 TOEFL® and Academic English 16 weeks $7,600 Cambridge Exam Preparation 12 weeks $5,910 GRE® for International Students 12 weeks $2,100 GMAT® for International Students 12 weeks $2,100 4 v.2015 Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policies: The Student has the right to cancel the enrollment and receive a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the 7th day after enrollment, whichever is later. Note: The date of enrollment is the date listed on the KI booking confirmation form. In order to cancel, written notification must be given; if withdrawing after arrival at the school, a Change Form must be completed and signed by the student. As an institution that does not participate in the federal student financial aid programs, Kaplan International shall do the following: (a) The institution shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh class day after enrollment, whichever is later. (b) The institution shall pay or credit refunds within 45 days of a student's cancellation or withdrawal. (c) The institution shall provide a pro rata refund of nonfederal student financial aid program moneys paid for institutional charges to students who have completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance. Financial Aid: This institution does not participate in federal and state financial aid programs. Student Loans: If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the monies not paid from federal student financial aid program funds. Please note that Kaplan International does not participate in federal and state financial aid programs and does not offer student loans. Bankruptcy Proceedings: This institution has no pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, and has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.). Placement Services: This institution does not provide placement services. California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Disclosures: You must pay the state‐imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1. You are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and; 2. Your total charges are not paid by any third‐party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1. You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2. Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other 5 v.2015 payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party." The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency programs attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1. The school closed before the course of instruction was completed; 2. The school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; 3. The school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs; 4. There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or, if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau; or 5. An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act." However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number. Authority cited: Ed. Code 94803, 94877 and 94923; Reference: Ed. Code 94923. Note to student: if the STRF payment applies to you, it has been included in your tuition fee and paid on your behalf to the State. Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at our Institution: The transferability of credits you earn at Kaplan International is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the certificate you earn in Kaplan International is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the certificate that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Kaplan International to determine if your certificate will transfer. Please note the only certificate given by Kaplan International is a certificate to confirm attendance in our program. As an Intensive English Program (IEP), no credits or credentials are given by Kaplan International. Transfer Articulation Agreements: Kaplan International does not have any transfer or articulation agreements between the institution and any other college or university. Kaplan International does not confer credits and no credits are transferrable. Complaints Procedure: Kaplan makes every effort to deliver quality programs and provide excellent customer service at all times. However, there may be times when you are not completely happy with the level of service you are getting and, in these cases, we ask that you please let us know as soon as possible so that we may help you. Please note that while we cannot guarantee your concern will be resolved to 6 v.2015 your full satisfaction, we aim to ensure students have the opportunity to voice their concerns and that our staff works with you to the best of their abilities in a mutually respectful, discrete and professional manner. 1. Please speak to the appropriate staff person as soon as possible. If you are not sure who to speak to regarding your concern, ask any member of the administrative staff and they will inform you. Concerns regarding: Explanation: Designated Staff Person*: Management and Concerns about Kaplan staff, policy, School Director Administration customer service, payments, refunds, etc. Academic Program Concerns about academic program Academic Manager (e.g. classes, timetable, instructor, Structured Study, etc.) Student Services Concerns about student services Student Services Coordinator/ (e.g. activities, airport transfer, etc.) Manager Accommodation Concerns about housing (e.g. host Accommodation Coordinator/ family, apartment, residence, etc.) Manager Classroom/ Progress Concerns about classroom learning Instructor and progress *may vary depending on location 2. If, after speaking to the designated staff person, your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction or you still have questions, please speak to the School Director. 3. If your complaint remains unresolved, please contact your Kaplan agent or the person who issued your Letter of Acceptance. You should be prepared to provide a written summary of your complaint, including when the issue was first brought to our attention, who you spoke to, the solution(s) offered and why you feel your concern is unresolved. 4. In the event that you have exercised our formal complaint procedure, and your concern has not been resolved, you have the right and are encouraged to contact (1) our accreditor; or (2) the state licensing agency. For more information, please review your Enrollment Agreement or the accreditation document posted in the school. 7 v.2015 Appendix 1: School Facilities KI Berkeley KI at Irvine Valley College KI at Whittier College KI at Santa Barbara City College KI San Diego KI San Francisco KI Los Angeles Westwood 8 v.2015 KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL BERKELEY School Facilities Classrooms Kaplan International Berkeley has 10 well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards. Multimedia and Study Center Kaplan International Berkeley has a large area for quiet study with individual study cubicles. There are 15 computers with internet access and online language learning resources. Headphones are also available. Library The Kaplan International school has a library with language learning materials and books for student loan, which includes not only study guides but also fiction books. The Kaplan International school is a block away from the Berkeley Public Library, which has extensive collections of foreign language books and ESL materials. Student Lounge There is a kitchen available for students' use. It includes filtered water, a refrigerator and a microwave. There is also a student lounge which includes an eating area as well as a lounge with a television, Wii games, and foosball table. Cafeteria The Kaplan International school is in the heart of downtown Berkeley, and surrounded by a variety of restaurant and cafe options. Sports facilities There are numerous parks with basketball courts, tennis courts, and a baseball field nearby. Gym facilities Students can join the nearby gym, such as the YMCA, at a discounted rate of $35 per month. Activities/Social Program There is a wide choice of activities available to students in Berkeley. Popular activities include hiking in the Berkeley Hills, college sports at UC Berkeley, and visiting local farmers' markets. Plus, the sights and delights of San Francisco are only 20 minutes across the Bay by train. Weekend trips include wine tasting in Napa Valley, skiing in Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Parks, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and more. Kaplan classroom Front reception Orientation Information On the first day of your course you need to report to the Kaplan International Berkeley school. Address: 150 Berkeley Square, Berkeley, CA 94704. Orientation schedule: • English courses: 10:00 am • iGMAT/iGRE courses: 4:00 pm Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national holiday on the Monday - in which case your first day will be Tuesday. Your course will begin with an all-day introduction, which will include: • A fun speaking activity • A placement test to determine the level of the course you require • A break • Presentation: Student Visa - policies and procedures • Homestay/apartment information • Berkeley Tour • Presentation: Student Activities Please bring the following with you: • Passport (original and a photocopy) • Your I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) or student (F-1) Visa • I-94 (if applicable) • Your address in the USA • All your Kaplan documents and a pen and paper for note-taking purposes. • USD $40 cash book deposit • Proof of medical insurance At the end of the day you will receive information about your class schedule, classroom number, study level, specific skills, and the hours you are to attend class. You will be assigned to the most appropriate class for your level of English. www.kaplaninternational.com 2 KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE School Facilities Classrooms Kaplan International at Irvine Valley College (IVC) features 8 classrooms. All classrooms are spacious and fitted with multimedia systems. The system includes an overhead projector, a large pull-down screen, and a computer with DVD drive. Kaplan has access to other classrooms that also feature built-in multimedia systems. Multimedia and IT center Kaplan International at IVC has a on-site computer lab with email and Internet access for students. These computers may be used by both individual students and also for classroom activities. Library All Kaplan students receive a student ID card and are assigned a username and password that gives them access to the Irvine Valley College library. Students may log on to the computers in the library (over 100 available) as well as the wireless network on campus. They have borrowing privileges for textbooks, fiction, readers, etc. Students also have in-library access to videos, tapes, and CDs. Students have access to TV’s with headphones, and may listen to CDs or watch DVDs using the computers. Student Lounge Irvine Valley College has a student lounge located in the Student Services Center. The Lounge includes two rooms: the main room has two billiard tables, table tennis, and chairs. In the second room, there is a large television and couches. Cafeteria Irvine Valley College’s cafeteria is located in the Student Services Building and is open from Monday to Friday. There is made-to-order breakfast and lunch available as well as a fresh salad bar. Snacks and drinks are also available. Kaplan students receive a 10% discount. Sports facilities Kaplan students have access to tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, soccer and baseball fields on the Irvine Valley College campus. Students may check-out sport equipment from our main office. Students must be enrolled in the Kinesiology course at IVC in order to use the gymnasiums (weight room). Activities/social program Kaplan International at IVC offers students a wide selection of outdoor activities to choose from. From world-class Tennis and Golf facilities to bowling and basketball there are many popular organized activities which students can participate in. Students can also enjoy beach bonfires, movies, shopping and trying out new restaurants. www.kaplaninternational.com Irvine Valley College campus Multimedia room at IVC Orientation Information On the first day of your course please report to the Kaplan International at Irvine Valley College school. Address: 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 Orientation schedule: • English courses: 9:00 am • iGMAT/iGRE courses: 4:00 pm Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national holiday on the Monday - in which case your first day will be Tuesday. Your course will begin with an all-day introduction, which will include: • Ice Breaker, Staff Introductions • Campus Tour • Placement test • Student Visa Information, Enrollment Agreement, Academic Information • Information about homestay, apartment and activities Please bring the following with you: • Passport • I-94 (if applicable) • I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility), if required • Your address in the USA • USD $40 book deposit • All your Kaplan International documents • A pen and paper for notetaking purposes • Proof of Health Insurance At the end of the day you will receive information about your general class schedule and the hours you are to attend class. You will be assigned the most appropriate class for your level of English. Gym facilities There are many gyms in Irvine, including 24-hour Fitness and LA Fitness. These gyms are located within two miles of Kaplan International at IVC and can be reached by bus or bike. 2 KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL WHITTIER COLLEGE School Facilities Classrooms The Kaplan center has 10 comfortable classrooms. Each room has access to multimedia equipment and innovative SMART Boards®. Multimedia and IT center There are computers in the multimedia center along with a vast collection of learning software for students to use. The multimedia center is a great place to utilize technology to maximize your learning. Library Kaplan International Whittier students have access to Whittier College’s state-of-the-art-library and study halls located on campus. Student Lounge There is a common room for students to relax and socialize. Cafeteria There is a state of the art cafeteria on campus that seats up to 520 students. There are also vending machines on the premises. Sports facilities Tennis courts, basketball courts, a running track and a swimming pool are available on campus for student use. There is also an indoor basketball court, fitness center and dance room. Gym facilities There is a fitness center available on campus for students’ use. Activities/Social Program Whittier is a lively campus with many student clubs and activities which Kaplan International students are welcome to join. Our students participate in organized sports with Whittier College students, conversation partners and language exchange, and attending NCAA athletic events in addition to other cross-cultural activities that allow students to truly experience college life in the U.S. We plan a busy schedule of optional excursions and activities year-round including trips to Disneyland, Magic Mountain & Universal Studios. There are also tours of Los Angeles including Rodeo Drive and trips to Malibu, Venice Beach and Sea World in San Diego. Many on-campus activities are also offered. Multimedia center Kaplan classroom Orientation Information On the first day of your course please report to the Kaplan International at Whittier College school. Address: 13509 Earlham Drive, Whittier, CA 90608 Orientation schedule: • English courses: 8:15 am Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national holiday on the Monday - in which case your first day will be Tuesday. Your course will begin with an all-day introduction, which will include: • A welcome talk by the School Director • A Placement Test to determine the level of the course you require • Information about your classes • Information about the school and area • An overview of college activities and excursions • A tour of the college, including Kaplan facilities as well as all campus facilities available to Kaplan students • Completion of forms and collection of any outstanding payments Please bring the following with you: • Passport • I-94 (if applicable) • I-20 form (if you have an F-1 visa) • Health Form • Proof of Health Insurance • USD $40 book deposit and USD $100 residence housing deposit if required • All Kaplan documents and a pen and paper for note-taking purposes. On the first day you will receive information about your class schedule, classroom number, study level, specific skills, and the hours you are to attend class. You will be assigned the most appropriate class for your level of English. www.kaplaninternational.com 2 KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE School Facilities Classrooms There are 8 bright and airy classrooms. All classrooms can accommodate up to 15 students. Multimedia and IT center There are computers in the multimedia center along with learning software for your use. The multimedia center is a great place to utilize technology to maximize your learning. Library Santa Barbara City College has an extensive library available for your use. The library stocks text books, self-study materials, magazines and some paperbacks. Cafeteria There is a cafeteria, a small snack shop which is open until 8pm and a few vending machines at the center. Sports facilities Recreational facilities include tennis courts, athletic fields, a swimming pool and an all weather track. The Activities Coordinator can help with organizing outdoor sports events. Gym facilities There are many fitness centers located throughout Santa Barbara. Kaplan has special offers with many of the fitness centers and can suggest one near your host family or residence. Please note that only the Foundation Program students can access on-campus gym facilities. Activities/Social Program Kaplan arranges a full schedule of excursions and activities that may include weekend trips to Las Vegas, San Francisco and Yosemite. There are also trips to Universal Studios, Disneyland and the local vineyards. * Please note that Santa Barbara City College is a tobaccofree, smoke-free campus. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the campus and the college no longer offers designated smoking areas. Classroom Multimedia room Orientation Information On the first day of your course please report to the Kaplan International at Santa Barbara City College school. Address: 721 Cliff Drive, ECC 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Orientation schedule: • English courses: 8:30 am Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national holiday on the Monday - in which case your first day will be Tuesday. Your course will begin with an all-day introduction, which will include: • A welcome talk by the school director • A placement test to determine the level of the course you require • Information about your classes • Information about the school and area • An overview of school activities and excursions • A tour of the center, including Kaplan facilities as well as all campus facilities available to Kaplan students • Completion of forms and collection of any outstanding payments Please bring the following with you: • Passport • I-94 (if applicable) • I-20 form (if you have an F-1 visa) • USD $40 book deposit • All your Kaplan documents and a pen and paper for note-taking purposes. • Your address in the USA • Proof of medical insurance On your first day your will also receive information about your class schedule, classroom number, study level, specific skills, and the hours you are to attend class. You will be assigned the most appropriate class for your level of English. www.kaplaninternational.com 2 KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO School Facilities Classrooms There are 20 classrooms that can seat up to 15 students each. Each classroom is equipped with a SMART Board® and wireless internet. Multimedia Center There are computers in the multimedia center along with learning software for students’ use. The multimedia center is a great place to utilize technology to maximize your learning. Students with laptops are welcome to use our free wireless internet service. Library A selection of English-language magazines and books for all levels is available for students to borrow. Students can also visit and become members of the brand new modern public library within walking distance of the school. Most university libraries allow students to visit and browse the books. Student Reception and Lounge The student reception and lounge area is bright, airy and seats up to 30 students. It is equipped with casual sofa seating, high top tables, study desks, vending machines, a sink, microwave, and refrigerator. There are also 2 large, flatscreen televisions. There is an outdoor patio with two picnic tables and large umbrellas and a prayer room for student use also at the center. Sports and Gym facilities Basketball courts, grassy areas to play soccer and volleyball, running/hiking trails are a short 5-10 minute bus ride from the school at Balboa Park. The Bay Pointe apartments have an outdoor swimming pool, hot tubs, and exercise facilities including treadmills, bikes, weights, and lighted tennis and basketball courts. The Vantage Pointe apartments have an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi , and exercise facilities as well. Gym facilities with short-term membership options are within walking distance of the center and the student apartments. Activities/Social Program Kaplan plans a busy schedule of activities each month including weekend trips to San Francisco, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. There are also days at Balboa Park and the famous San Diego Zoo. Additional activities may include beach days, museum visits and outdoor sports. Student Lounge Classroom Orientation Information On the first day of your course please report to the Kaplan International San Diego school. Address: 660 6th Ave, second floor, San Diego, CA, 92101 Orientation schedule: • English courses: 8:30 am • iGMAT/iGRE courses: 9:30 am Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national holiday on the Monday - in which case your first day will be Tuesday. Your course will begin with an all-day introduction, which will include: • A welcome talk by the center staff • A placement test to determine the level of the course you require • Information about your classes and programs • Information about the TOEFL® exam and university placement services • Information about the school and area • An overview of school activities and excursions • Walking tour of Downtown San Diego (weather permitting) • Completion of forms and collection of any outstanding payments Please bring the following with you: • Passport • I-94 (if applicable) • I-20 form (if you have an F-1 visa) • Proof of medical insurance • Permission to treat minor form (if under 18) • USD $40 cash book deposit • USD $150 housing deposit for student apartments payable by credit card • All your Kaplan documents and a pen and paper for note-taking purposes. On the first day you will receive information about your class schedule, classroom number, book, study level, specific skills lessons, K+ tools/K+ clubs, and the hours you are to attend class. You will be assigned the most appropriate class for your level of English. www.kaplaninternational.com 2 KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL SAN FRANCISCO School Facilities Classrooms All 16 classrooms are equipped with multimedia equipment, interactive whiteboards and can accommodate up to fifteen students. Multimedia There are 20 computers in the multimedia center along with a collection of learning software for students use. The multimedia center is a great place to utilize technology to maximize your learning. Student Lounge The school has a spacious student lounge and kitchenette, complete with a refrigerator, microwave, and washing station. Library We have an extensive library available for your use which stocks text books, self-study materials, magazines and some paperbacks. Cafeteria There is no cafeteria on the premises, however just outside the school are many restaurants, cafes and stores. Gym facilities Students can join a number of gym facilities that are within a five minute walking distance from the school. Gyms offer swimming pools, basketball courts and a number of exercise classes. Activities/Social Program Kaplan plans a busy schedule of activities each month. Students may also purchase tickets to see the best college and professional teams in San Francisco playing basketball, baseball and football. There are weekend trips led by our partner organization throughout the year to Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles and Yosemite. Other attractions in San Francisco include the famous Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf. There is so much to see and do in this beautiful city. Kaplan International school Multimedia room Orientation Information On the first day of your course please report to the Kaplan International San Francisco school. Address: 149 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105 Orientation schedule: • English courses: 9:30 am • iGMAT/iGRE courses: 2:30 pm Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national holiday on the Monday - in which case your first day will be Tuesday. Your course will begin with an all-day introduction, which will include: • A welcome talk by the School Director • A placement test to determine the level of the course you require • Information about your classes • Information about the school and area • An overview of school activities and excursions • A tour of the school • Completion of forms and collection of any outstanding payments Please bring the following with you: • Passport • I-94 (if applicable) • I-20 form (if you have an F-1 visa) • USD $40 book deposit • All your Kaplan documents and a pen and paper for note-taking purposes. • Proof of Health Insurance At the end of the day you will receive information about your class schedule, classroom number, study level, specific skills, and the hours you are to attend class. You will be assigned to the most appropriate class for your level of English. www.kaplaninternational.com 2 KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LOS ANGELES WESTWOOD School Facilities Newly Remodeled Kaplan International Los Angeles Westwood recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation! There are several new, bright and comfortable classrooms, a new computer lab and a new student lounge to provide students with a modern learning environment. Classrooms Kaplan International Los Angeles Westwood features 22 classrooms. Several rooms are equipped with multimedia equipment and SMART Boards®. Multimedia and IT center Kaplan International Los Angeles Westwood has a computer lab with 18 computers. TOEFL®/GRE®/GMAT® students have access to a study room with multimedia equipment. The school also provides free wireless Internet service for laptop users. Library A public library is located within walking distance from the Kaplan school. Student Lounge Kaplan International Los Angeles Westwood has a student lounge with free wireless Internet. The student lounge is open during business hours. Meals There are many fast food, mid-range and fine dining establishments surrounding the school. Gym facilities The school has an agreement with a local gym, Equinox. The gym provides membership on a monthly basis. Please see the activities coordinator for details. Activities/Social Program The Kaplan staff organizes activities for students such as: baseball and basketball outings at the Dodger Stadium and Staples Center, weekend trips to Las Vegas, or to Disneyland and Universal Studios. You can socialize with other students during movie nights, restaurant outings, soccer games at the park or beach parties. Classroom Student lounge Orientation Information On the first day of your course please report to the Kaplan International Los Angeles Westwood school. Address: 1133 Westwood Blvd. Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Orientation schedule: • English courses: 8:30 am • iGMAT/iGRE courses: 4:00 pm Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a national holiday on the Monday - in which case your first day will be Tuesday. Your course will begin with an all-day introduction, which will include: • Collect documents • Welcome New Students, Meet the English Programs Staff, Meet your New Classmates, Your Class Schedule • Tour of the Kaplan school, Tour of the Neighborhood • Orientation Folders, Enrollment Agreements, Student Visa Information • Placement Tests Please bring the following with you: •Your I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) and student Visa (F-1) •Your passport • I-94 (if applicable) • Your address in the USA • Course Payment/Voucher, if available • All Kaplan documents and a pen and paper for note-taking purposes. • USD $40 book deposit • Proof of Health Insurance The following day before class starts, you will receive information about your class schedule, classroom number, study level, specific skills, and the hours you are to attend class. You will be assigned the most appropriate class for your level of English. www.kaplaninternational.com 2 San Francisco Berkeley Courses and Start Dates Courses and Start Dates Course Weeks Price (USD/wk) Start dates Course Weeks Price (USD/wk) Start dates Vacation English 2-4 5-12 395 380 Every Monday Vacation English 2-4 5-12 395 380 Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) General English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 420 405 395 385 (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) General English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 420 405 395 385 Intensive English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 500 490 475 425 Intensive English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 500 490 475 425 English for Business Intensive Business English 2-4 5-10 500 490 English for Business 2-4 5-10 500 490 TOEFL iBT® and Academic English 4 5-12 13-16 500 490 475 TOEFL iBT® and Academic English 4 5-12 13-16 500 490 475 Course Weeks Price (USD) Start dates Course Weeks Price (USD) Start dates GMAT® for International Students 12 2100 Jan 12; Feb 23; Apr 6; Jun 29; Aug 10; Sep 21 GMAT® for International Students 12 2100 Jan 5; Mar 30; Jun 22; Sep 14 GRE® for International Students 12 2100 Jan 12; Apr 6; Jun 29; Sep 21 GRE® for International Students 12 2100 Feb 16; May 11; Aug 3; Oct 26 General Academic Year 32 10630 Jan 5; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21 General Academic Year 32 10630 Jan 5; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21 Intensive Academic Year 32 11440 Intensive Academic Year 32 11440 General Academic Semester (6 months) 24 8505 General Academic Semester (6 months) 24 8505 Intensive Academic Semester (6 months) 24 9380 Intensive Academic Semester (6 months) 24 9380 General Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7090 General Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7090 Intensive Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7810 Intensive Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7810 Jan 5; Mar 16; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21; Oct 12 Accommodation Options Jan 5; Mar 16; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21; Oct 12 Accommodation Options Name of accommodation Weeks Twin (USD) Single (USD) Name of accommodation Weeks Twin (USD) Single (USD) Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) 230 7050 5200 4450 285 9225 6700 5700 Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) 225 6775 5100 4325 270 8625 6250 5350 Residence Spaulding (No meals) Min. age 18 1-3 week booking Per week 285 535 Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Min. age 16 Residence Spaulding (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. 4-week booking Per week 285 460 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) - 220 7100 5150 4375 Residence Borneo (5 meals/week) Min. age 18 Per week 250 - Apartment Fillmore (No meals) Min. age 18 Per week Residence YMCA (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. 4-week booking Per week - 250 340 - Supplements Supplements Item Price (USD) Enrolment Fee 150 Item Price (USD) Travel and Medical Insurance 30 (per week, ages 16-59) 40 (per week, under 16) Enrolment Fee 150 Travel and Medical Insurance 30 (per week, ages 16-59) 40 (per week, under 16) One to One Tuition 60 (per lesson) University Placement Service 175 (free with 16-week course) 50 (per additional application) Homestay Summer Supplement (Jun 20- Aug 22) 25 (per week) Transfer Service San Francisco Airport 125 (one way) Transfer Service Oakland Airport 125 (one way) One to One Tuition 60 (per lesson) Practical Business English 380 (8 weeks) 40 (per additional week) University Placement Service 175 (free with 16-week course) 50 (per additional application) Homestay Summer Supplement (Jun 20 - Aug 22) 25 (per week) Transfer Service San Francisco Airport 115 (one way) 20 I www.kaplaninternational.com San Diego Santa Barbara City College Courses and Start Dates Courses and Start Dates Course Weeks Price (USD/wk) Start dates Course Weeks Price (USD/wk) Start dates Vacation English 2-4 5-12 395 380 Every Monday Vacation English 2-4 5-12 385 370 Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) General English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 420 405 395 385 (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) General English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 420 405 395 385 Intensive English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 500 490 475 425 Intensive English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 465 440 420 405 English for Business 2-4 5-10 500 490 English for Business 2-4 5-10 465 440 TOEFL iBT® and Academic English 4 5-12 13-16 500 490 475 Course Weeks Price (USD) Start dates General Academic Year 32 10630 Intensive Academic Year 32 11440 Jan 5; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21 General Academic Semester (6 months) 24 8505 Intensive Academic Semester (6 months) 24 9380 General Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7090 Intensive Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7810 Course Weeks Price (USD) Start dates GMAT® for International Students 12 2100 Feb 16; May 11; Aug 3; Oct 26 GRE® for International Students 12 2100 Jan 5; Mar 30; Jun 22; Sep 14 Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE) 10 4930 Jan 5 12 5910 Mar 16; Sep 7 General Academic Year 32 10630 Intensive Academic Year 32 11440 Jan 5; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21 General Academic Semester (6 months) 24 8505 Intensive Academic Semester (6 months) 24 9380 General Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7090 Intensive Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7810 Jan 5; Mar 16; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21; Oct 12 Accommodation Options Name of accommodation Weeks Twin (USD) Single (USD) Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) 220 6600 5100 4400 265 8100 6000 5100 Apartment Bay Pointe (No meals) Min. age 18 Per week 260 520 250 465 Apartment Vantage Pointe (No meals) Min. age 18 Per week Supplements Item Price (USD) Enrolment Fee 150 Travel and Medical Insurance 30 (per week, ages 16-59) 40 (per week, under 16) One to One Tuition 60 (per lesson) University Placement Service 175 (free with 16-week course) 50 (per additional application) Homestay Summer Supplement (Jun 20 - Aug 22) 25 (per week) Transfer Service San Diego Airport 125 (one way) Jan 5; Mar 16; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21; Oct 12 Accommodation Options Name of accommodation Weeks Twin/Triple (USD) Single (USD) Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) 205 6175 4800 4100 280 8450 6300 5400 Apartment La Brezza (No meals) Min. age 18 Per week 290 580 Supplements Item Price (USD) Enrolment Fee 150 Travel and Medical Insurance 30 (per week, ages 16-59) 40 (per week, under 16) One to One Tuition 60 (per lesson) University Placement Service 175 (free with 16-week course) 50 (per additional application) Homestay Summer Supplement (Jun 20 - Aug 22) 25 (per week) Transfer Service Los Angeles LAX Airport 250 (one way) Transfer Service Santa Barbara Airport 70 (one way) www.kaplaninternational.com I 21 Irvine Valley College Whittier College Courses and Start Dates Courses and Start Dates Course Weeks Price (USD/wk) Start dates Course Weeks Price (USD/wk) Start dates Vacation English 2-4 5-12 385 370 Every Monday Vacation English 2-4 5-12 385 370 Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) General English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 420 405 395 385 (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) General English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 420 405 395 385 Intensive English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 465 440 420 405 Intensive English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 465 440 420 405 TOEFL iBT® and Academic English 4 5-12 13-16 465 440 420 Course Weeks Price (USD) Start dates General Academic Year 32 10630 Jan 5; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21 Intensive Academic Year 32 11440 General Academic Semester (6 months) 24 8505 Intensive Academic Semester (6 months) 24 9380 General Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7090 Intensive Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7810 Course Weeks Price(USD) Start dates GMAT® for International Students 12 2100 Jan 5; Mar 30; Jun 22; Sep 14 GRE® for International Students 12 2100 Feb 16; May 11; Aug 3; Oct 26 General Academic Year 32 10630 Jan 5; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21 Intensive Academic Year 32 11440 General Academic Semester (6 months) 24 8505 Intensive Academic Semester (6 months) 24 9380 General Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7090 Intensive Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7810 Jan 5; Mar 16; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21; Oct 12 Accommodation Options Accommodation Options Name of accommodation Weeks Twin (USD) Single (USD) Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) 195 6175 4500 3900 250 7775 5650 4900 Apartment Candlewood (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. 5-week booking Per week - 555 Supplements Item Price (USD) Enrolment Fee 150 Travel and Medical Insurance 30 (per week, ages 16-59) 40 (per week, under 16) One to One Tuition 60 (per lesson) University Placement Service 175 (free with 16-week course) 50 (per additional application) Campus Facility Fee 50 (for 4 weeks) Homestay Summer Supplement (Jun 20 - Aug 22) 25 (per week) Transfer Service Los Angeles LAX Airport 170 (one way) 22 I www.kaplaninternational.com Jan 5; Mar 16; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21; Oct 12 Name of accommodation Weeks Twin/Triple (USD) Single (USD) Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) 200 5450 4100 3500 240 6500 4800 4200 Residence Campbell Hall (19 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week 330 375 Supplements Item Price (USD) Enrolment Fee 150 Travel and Medical Insurance 30 (per week, ages 16-59) 40 (per week, under 16) One to One Tuition 60 (per lesson) University Placement Service 175 (free with 16-week course) 50 (per additional application) Homestay Summer Supplement (Jun 20 - Aug 22) 25 (per week) Transfer Service Los Angeles LAX Airport 155 (one way) Los Angeles Westwood Courses and Start Dates Course Weeks Price (USD/wk) Start dates Vacation English 2-4 5-12 395 380 Every Monday General English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 420 405 395 385 Intensive English 2-4 5-12 13-23 24+ 500 490 475 425 English for Business 2-4 5-10 500 490 TOEFL iBT® and Academic English 4 5-12 13-16 500 490 475 Course Weeks Price (USD) Start dates GMAT® for International Students 12 2100 Jan 5; Feb 23; Apr 20; Jun 8; Aug 3; Sep 21 GRE® for International Students 12 2100 Feb 16; Apr 6; Jun 1; Jul 20; Sep 14; Nov 2 General Academic Year 32 10630 Jan 5; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21 Intensive Academic Year 32 11440 General Academic Semester (6 months) 24 8505 Intensive Academic Semester (6 months) 24 9380 General Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7090 Intensive Academic Semester (5 months) 20 7810 (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) Jan 5; Mar 16; Apr 6; Jun 15; Sep 21; Oct 12 Accommodation Options Name of accommodation Weeks Twin (USD) Single (USD) Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 16 Per week Academic Year Academic Semester (6) Academic Semester (5) 220 6875 5050 4400 285 8625 6250 5400 Student Apartments (No meals) Min. age 18 Per week 325 490 Supplements Item Price (USD) Enrolment Fee 150 Travel and Medical Insurance 30 (per week, ages 16-59) 40 (per week, under 16) One to One Tuition 60 (per lesson) Practical Business English 380 (8 weeks) 40 (per additional week) University Placement Service 175 (free with 16-week course) 50 (per additional application) Homestay Summer Supplement (Jun 20- Aug 22) 25 (per week) Transfer Service Los Angeles LAX 130 (one way) www.kaplaninternational.com I 23 KAPLAN’S GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 2015 – California (valid January 1st – December 31st, 2015) 1. Rules and regulations: Students’ arrangements with Kaplan are governed by the law of the country where the particular school attended is located. 2. Arrivals and departures: All accommodation is booked from the Saturday or Sunday before the course start date until the Saturday morning after the course end date, unless otherwise advised. A partial week may be counted as 1 week’s accommodation. Students arriving between 22:30-06:00 may be asked to book alternative accommodation in a hotel on their first night due to late/ early arrival at accommodation, or be charged an extra night of accommodation. 3. Late arrivals, vacations and absences: If you begin your enrolment late or are absent during your course, no refund will be made for the time missed. Periods of absence cannot be made up with free extension of the course. Session Break dates are pre-built into the Academic Year and Academic Semester programs and students cannot make changes to these dates. Breaks taken at other times will be marked as periods of absence. For other courses, granting of any Session Breaks after the course has started will be at the discretion of individual schools, according to visa regulations, and may incur a change fee or be marked as a period of absence. 4. Meals and classes missed: No refunds or substitutions will be made for meals or classes missed due to exams, excursions, first day orientation or other obligations that fall outside the normal schedule. 5. Public holidays: Classes are normally not held and most school facilities are closed on public holidays. All published course dates fall on a Monday. If the Monday is a public holiday, the start date will fall on a Tuesday. Compensation will not be made for classes not offered on public holidays. 6. Campus Facilities: Students attending a Kaplan school at a university or college campus location are advised that campus facilities may not be available during campus holidays. Further details are available from the Kaplan booking office. 7. Change fees: A minimum of 4 weeks’ notice is required for any change. If you request a change of school location, course dates, accommodation or program type after your course has started, you will be charged a Change Fee of USD100, which is payable at the time the request is made. Kaplan is not obliged to fulfill any change request. Academic Year or Semester students cannot transfer to a different Kaplan school during term time. If changing to a location where fees are lower, the difference in fees will not be refunded. If changing to a more expensive location or program, the difference in fees will be charged. All changes are subject to Kaplan’s discretion and require approval of the Program Director. You will not be charged a change fee if you extend your course. It is the responsibility of the student to pay for any course or accommodation extensions. Any change of tuition resulting in a reduction in lessons will be treated as a termination of the existing booking and rebooking, and will thus be subject to the standard terms & conditions governing terminations (see 'Termination Policy'). 8. Duration of lessons: All English lessons are 45 minutes in duration unless otherwise stated. Courses run from Monday to Friday and lessons are scheduled in the morning or the afternoon. Kaplan cannot guarantee a specific timetable. 9. Substitution policy: If, after the placement test taken on arrival at the school, a student is found to be at a level which is not appropriate for their booked course, the school reserves the right to place the student in an appropriate level class, which may have fewer lessons and a different curriculum. Students who do not have the ability to follow any course on offer may be required to terminate their studies with Kaplan. We also reserve the right to cancel courses at short notice due to insufficient demand. 10. Program changes: Kaplan has the right to change course dates, course curricula, tutors, location and programs at any time at its discretion. However, in cases where the course is rescheduled prior to the start of the first course and the new date is unacceptable to the student, all fees will be refunded. 11. Prices: Kaplan has the right to change prices due to tax increases, governmental actions or other events beyond Kaplan's control. Prices are valid for courses starting in 2015. 12. Books and learning materials: All books and learning materials will be made available to students during their course. A book deposit (USD40) may be charged at the beginning of the course. This will be refunded at the end of the course, if the books are returned in good condition. Some specialized courses may require the purchase of books. 13. Residential housing deposit: A refundable housing deposit of up to USD 500 may be charged on arrival to students taking residential accommodation in the USA. The deposit is returned unless there is damage, loss or extra cleaning to be paid on the student’s departure. In some cases the deposit may be non-refundable if the booking is cancelled. Additional fees may also apply in some locations (e.g. utilities, cleaning, linen, etc.). 14. Expulsion/ Suspension: Any student, who commits a criminal offence, violates the student conduct code or school policy, has, in Kaplan’s opinion, a poor attendance record (whether or not such attendance is in breach of any visa attendance requirements), is absent for 14 consecutive days without notification (USA and Canada), or fails to pay an amount he or she is directly or indirectly liable to pay Kaplan in order to undertake the course, may be expelled or suspended. No refund will be given and immigration authorities will be informed. Student Code of Conduct: You agree to abide by the student conduct rules and other policies while attending Kaplan. As part of Kaplan's commitment to our student's success, we seek to provide an optimal learning environment and expect students to conduct themselves in a manner that is considerate of those around them. Inappropriate conduct includes but is not limited to: (1) disruptions to the learning environment (i.e. use of profanity, harassment, mobile phone use in classrooms, etc.); (2) deliberate destruction, misuse, or theft of Kaplan property or the property of fellow classmates; (3) violence or threats of violence toward persons or property of students or Kaplan staff; (4) improper use of email and Internet access; and (5) failure to comply with federal copyright and criminal laws forbidding the misappropriation, copying, or alteration of copyright-protected materials. 15. Liability: The liability of Kaplan, its group companies, their directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents and partners with respect to losses arising from negligence (except where such liability cannot be excluded as a matter of law), breach of contract or otherwise will be limited in all circumstances to the full amount paid to Kaplan or the relevant Kaplan group company by the relevant student for the particular program. Such companies and persons will in no circumstances have any liability for indirect or consequential losses or damages. 16. Force majeure: Kaplan will not be liable in cases where Kaplan is unable to fulfill any services to which they are contractually bound because of fire, natural disaster, act of government, failure of suppliers or subcontractors, labor disputes or other reasons which are beyond Kaplan’s control. 17 & 19. N/A for USA 18. Photography, Filming and Sound Recording: Kaplan or its representatives may arrange to photograph or shoot video footage of students for promotional purposes, both printed and online. Any student who does not wish to participate should advise us at the time of booking and state at the time of the photographing or video shooting the wish not to participate. By accepting these terms and conditions the student (and their parent if under 18) gives consent to the use of the photographs or video footage without further consent or notification. 20. Student Visa USA: Student visa holders are required to provide Kaplan with a current residential address and telephone number at all times, maintain satisfactory academic progress and attend a minimum of 80% of their course Students who fail to show up for their enrolment or with less than 80% attendance will be reported to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the USA. Regardless of immigration status, information collected by Kaplan which personally identifies a student and information regarding a student’s course progress may be shared with Department of Homeland Security, state and accrediting agencies, designated authorities, students’ parents, Kaplan staff, third-party representatives (i.e. agents and/ or government sponsors) and law enforcement officials. This information may include personal and contact details, course enrolment details and changes, and circumstances of any suspected breach by the student of any visa condition. 21. Language of instruction: All language of instruction shall be in English. Refund Policy Refunds will be made via the Kaplan representative to whom the fees were originally paid, or to the student’s bank account in the same country and currency in which the fees were originally paid. All refunds will be made within 45 days of written notification (or according to state requirements). In the event of Kaplan canceling or terminating a course, a full refund of all unused fees will be made. Cancellation and Postponement Policy Postponements will only be made on receipt of a valid written customer request. Bookings may be postponed a maximum of two times within one year of the original booking date. Bookings may only be postponed by up to 6 months at a time. You may be rebooked at the rates currently in effect at the time of rebooking. Only one tuition promotion may be used at any time; any previously expired promotions will no longer be valid at the time of postponement; a current promotion, valid at the time of postponement, may be applied. For postponements made less than 7 days before the arrival date listed on the booking confirmation form, including failure to show up, tuition and accommodation fees will be refunded less one weeks’ accommodation fee and a tuition fee of $200. In all cases, the courier fee, enrolment fee, accommodation placement fee, medical insurance and any other service charges are non-refundable. In all cases where a visa or visa support documentation has been issued, the relevant immigration authorities will be informed. ‘Cancellation’ refers to the period up to the start date of the first course you are attending. Cancellations must be made in writing and in these cases, providing the student never attends, 100% of the tuition and accommodation fees will be refunded, less any actual housing costs incurred; in all cases, the courier fee, accommodation placement fee (if utilized), enrolment fee and any other service charges (e.g. airport transfer fee, medical insurance, campus fee, program supplement fee, etc.) are nonrefundable up to a maximum charge of USD250. Cancellations made prior to the course start date but after arrival in the US on a Kaplan-issued Form I-20 will result in forfeiture of tuition, and any associated, incurred accommodation costs, equal to the first 4 weeks for courses between 1-11 weeks and to the first 6 weeks for courses 12 weeks or longer. Termination Policy ‘Termination’ means stopping or leaving all or part of the course or courses booked, including extensions, once the first course has started. When determining the number of weeks completed, a partial week will be counted as a whole week, provided the student was present at least one day during the scheduled week. Used weeks of discounted tuition and accommodation packages will be charged at the full brochure weekly rate when any refund is calculated. In all cases additional service charges (e.g. airport transfers, courier fees, enrolment fees, medical insurance, accommodation placement fee, program supplement fee, etc.) are non-refundable and in all cases, written notification of termination must be given to the School Director. Students who terminate their program may not be eligible to receive a Kaplan certificate and will not be allowed to stay in Kaplan accommodation. Tuition: Except as noted below only for California resident students attending our California schools, for all English courses including Vacation, General, and Intensive English, Academic Year/ Semester General/ Intensive, and English for Business/ Intensive English for Business, the first 4 weeks shall be forfeited and refunds will be calculated as follows for terminations (i.e. the last date you are enrolled on the program and for which attendance is required) made: Anytime during the 1st 4 weeks: 4 weeks’ tuition shall be charged and 100% of the remaining unused tuition shall be refunded After the 4th week and up to halfway through the course: a pro-rata refund of the remaining unused tuition shall be given After 60% of the course has been completed: no refund shall be given For all Exam Preparation courses, including GRE®, GMAT®, Cambridge and TAE, refunds will be calculated as follows for terminations (i.e. the last date you are enrolled on the program and for which attendance is required) made: o After 1 training session* but before 2 training sessions*, 75% of tuition paid (less shipping fee) shall be refunded o After 2 training sessions* but before 3 training sessions*, 50% of tuition paid (less shipping fee) shall be refunded o After completing 3 training sessions*, no refund shall be given * Due to the wide selection of Kaplan training resources offered, a training session is defined as any of the following: (1) one class (teaching session or proctored exam); (2) one visit to the in-center training library; (3) use of online training resources (workshops, quizzes, online Diagnostic, etc.); (4) one tutoring session or consulting session; or (5) use of the home-study materials California Refund Policy (California Residents only): As an institution that does not participate in the federal student financial aid programs, Kaplan International shall do the following: (a) The institution shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars (USD250), if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh class day after enrollment, whichever is later. (b) The institution shall pay or credit refunds within 45 days of a student’s cancellation or withdrawal. (c) The institution shall provide a pro rata refund of nonfederal student financial aid program moneys paid for institutional charges to students who have completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance. In all cases where a student terminates his or her studies the relevant immigration authorities will be informed. Accommodation: Students must give 4 weeks’ notice (or 8 weeks’ notice for discounted accommodation packages) in writing to the School Director. A refund will be made of the unused accommodation fee less the applicable notice period and the applicable change fee. For terminations made after 60% of the booking has been completed, no refund will be given. Some residential options may have additional terms and conditions relating to reservation cancellation. General: These Terms & Conditions may differ according to any changes in the policy made by the accrediting body or government (local or national) where the school is located. You will be notified at the time of booking of any such amendments. Any dispute, claim or other matter arising will be subject to the current laws in the destination country. In these Terms and Conditions, Kaplan refers to all Kaplan International English group schools.