Kaplan International LanguagesMelbourne, Australia
Location: Kaplan International Languages is situated in West Melbourne in the Docklands. It is just down from the Marvel Stadium, which houses football and rugby matches. The District Docklands shopping centre has lots of eateries and shops, and is a short walk from the school.
Public transportation: The school is a 30-minute walk to the city centre. There is a tram stop close to the school, which has a number of lines running through it that stretch throughout the city. The docklands area has a lot of bus stops for easy access to most parts of Melbourne. A ferry port runs from the Docklands right down the Yarra River and out into Port Philip.
City attractions: A number of the top attractions are just down the Yarra River from the docklands. There is regular bus service that runs from the school, past the Melbourne Skydeck and National Gallery of Victoria, to the Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria. The Queen Victoria Market is 20 minutes from the school, and is a prominent feature in Melbourne.
Course structure: The school offers a variety of English courses such as general English courses, IELTS exam preparation programmes, semester packages as well as English for Academic Purposes.
School chain: Kaplan Inc. is part of Graham Holdings, formerly of the Washington Post Company. A multinational group, Kaplan currently has schools in 9 countries throughout the world and has assisted over a million students in reaching their personal, professional and language goals.
With over 80 years of experience in the field, Kaplan schools are run to the highest of standards and have regularly been recognised with awards from within the Education Sector.
Kaplan is confident in their teaching methods, as is ensured with their "Kaplan Guaranteed Progress".
Kaplan International Languages is accredited by multiple international accreditors, including ACCET, the British Council, English Australia, Languages Canada, English New Zealand and ACELS.
- Kaplan International Languages operated previously under the name Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA.
- The language school Kaplan International Languages was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2013.
- Legal name / parent company: Kaplan International (Melbourne & Adelaide) Pty Limited
- Tax registration ID: ABN: 90 129 017 385
English Courses
The General English courses are designed to improve your English language skills and give you more professional and academic options in the future. As well as taking lessons, you will have plenty of time to sightsee and explore your destination.
The course is semi-intensive and available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced, with classes made up of different levels. The focus is on the 4 main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and all the school offers extensive and varied activities programs to help you make the most of your destination.
Why choose this course:
- Develop your core English skills
- Combine English lessons with your travels
- Learn with Kaplan’s unique K+ curriculum
- Practice your new English skills while out sightseeing and experiencing another culture
- Make the most of specially created and proven Kaplan study materials
Course structure:
Each week you will receive:
− 20 English lessons (15 hours)
− Access to some K+ online activities
The wide-ranging syllabus will develop your overall linguistic skills, helping you to read, write, understand and speak English with confidence and clarity. Where appropriate, you will use K+ course books in the classroom as part of the K+ learning system.
Morning: 8:25 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
This course prepares you for using English in an academic environment. You will develop your core language skills and learn strategies required for academic success such as note-taking, essay planning, presentations, etc.
Kaplan's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course allows students the opportunity to develop their language skills for use in an English-speaking academic environment, giving them thorough preparation for either university, college or another program from Kaplan.
Why choose this course:
- You want to gain excellent insight into the culture and expectations at university in an English-speaking environment
- You want flexible course lengths to suit your current English language level
- You want an intensive focus on the various reading, listening, study skills and strategies necessary for success in academic contexts
- You want to develop your vocabulary and grammar, particularly the key academic speaking skills of discussion and presentation
- You want to receive a certificate at the end of your course, documenting your achievements
- You want to gain direct, no-IELTS entry into a range of universities and private colleges.
EAP lessons:
English for Academic Purposes lessons focus on developing the core language skills and strategies necessary for success in an academic context. While improving your vocabulary and grammar you will practice tasks such as notetaking, presenting and essay planning to build your confidence.
Learner outcomes:
On successful completion of EAP 1, students will: - Have a greater awareness of the process of academic writing: pre-writing, planning, drafting and revising
- Have a greater awareness of their own learning style and learning strategies
On successful completion of EAP 2, students will: - Be able to write academic essays
- Have an increased awareness of various study skills, including using libraries, referencing, organising their time, and exam and study techniques
- Be better able to listen to academic lectures and use notetaking strategies, including noting key words, numbers and statistics, and main ideas and supporting details
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
This Intensive English course consistes of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher led study session plus 8 Specific Skills Lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs coming to a total of 35 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. Students will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning material as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study.
The Kaplan Intensive Course offers a fast, enjoyable and effective way to improve your English language skills, whatever your current language level. You will have the opportunity to accelerate your progress and personalize your course with specific skills lessons.
Why choose this course:
- Improve your English to a high level of fluency
- Utilize your new skills during activities and excursions
- Learn with Kaplan’s unique K+ curriculum
- Gain access to their online learning materials: K+ Online and K+ Online Extra
- Personalize your course with skill-specific classes
Course structure:
Each week you will receive:
− 20 English lessons (15 hours)
− 8 specific skills lessons (6 hours)
− 7 sessions of K+ Online, K+ Learning Clubs, and access to K+ Online Extra
The wide-ranging syllabus will develop your overall linguistic skills, helping you to read, write, understand and speak English with confidence and clarity. Where appropriate, you will use K+ course books in the classroom as part of the K+ learning system.
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture, and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with an academic semester course. This is an intensive course with a total of 35 lessons per week including 8 specific skill lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs. The classes focus on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. You will also have access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring, access to K+ Online complementary learning materials and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
This course includes 20 or 24 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks, taking the total duration to 21-23 weeks or 25-27 weeks.
If you want to immerse yourself in a new English-speaking culture and really get to know the city around you, Kaplan's Academic Semester course is the ideal choice. Over the course, you’ll improve your English and build invaluable skills for your future while you live like a true local.
The Academic Semester course is either 5 or 6 months long. Courses are semi-intensive, allowing you to balance study time with exploring a new city.
This course allows you to maximize your classroom time, with extra lessons focusing on specific skills such as business English, academic English, literature or TOEFL/IELTS preparation.
But don’t forget – at Kaplan, exploration and adventure are part of the learning process, so you’ll still have opportunities to get out and enjoy your destination.
Why choose this course:
- Ideal for students hoping to progress to an English-speaking university
- Immerse yourself in a new culture and live like a local
- Enhance your CV and improve your chances for future professional and academic success
- Focus on all aspects of the English language and get quick and effective results
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture, and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with an academic semester course. This is an intensive course with a total of 35 lessons per week including 8 specific skill lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs. The classes focus on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. You will also have access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring, access to K+ Online complementary learning materials and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
This course includes 32 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks, taking the total duration to 34-35 weeks.
If you want to immerse yourself in a new English-speaking culture and really get to know the city around you, Kaplan's Academic Year course is the ideal choice. Over the course, you’ll improve your English and build invaluable skills for your future while you live like a true local.
The Academic Year course is 8 months long with two session breaks. Courses are semi-intensive, allowing you to balance study time with exploring a new city.
This course allows you to maximize your classroom time, with extra lessons focusing on specific skills such as business English, academic English, literature or TOEFL/IELTS preparation.
But don’t forget – at Kaplan, exploration and adventure are part of the learning process, so you’ll still have opportunities to get out and enjoy your destination.
Why choose this course:
- Ideal for students hoping to progress to an English-speaking university
- Immerse yourself in a new culture and live like a local
- Enhance your CV and improve your chances for future professional and academic success
- Focus on all aspects of the English language and get quick and effective results
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
IELTS is the most popular English language qualification and this course prepares you for higher education and university work. This course consists of 20 IELTS preparation lessons plus 8 specific skills lessons per week. Also included are 7 K+ lessons per week which encompass digital, text-based and interpersonal teaching methods.
IELTS is the most popular English language qualification, particularly if you are hoping to work or study in the UK, Ireland, Australia or Canada.
Kaplan will teach you what to expect from the different IELTS exam sections, ways to make the most of your exam time and how to prepare for the types of questions you'll find in the exam. You'll practice your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and improve your English grammar and vocabulary.
Why choose this course:
- This thorough and adaptable course is excellent preparation for students planning higher education, university entry, or work in other countries
- Improve your English and gain an internationally recognized English language qualification
- Prepare for entry to a university in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or Canada
- Enhance your CV and improve your chances for future professional and academic success
- Apply for a work visa for a country which accepts an IELTS score as proof of language proficiency
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
Information for all courses offered by Kaplan International Languages
Course Supplements:
Upgrade your course and study more:
Intensive Upgrade (6 hrs extra per week) AUD 100
K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 12 months access once departing from the school: AUD 179.
K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 3 months access once departing from the school: AUD 89.
Course material costs AUD 15 per week (maximum AUD 375)
Airport Transfer Extra:
Transfers to and from Tullamarine Airport are AUD 180 per person, each way.
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Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Kaplan International Languages
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 16Number of public PC workstations: 15Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Visa Documents
- City Language Centre
- Discover English, Victoria
- Einstein College of Australia
- ILSC Language School
- Influent
- International House, City Centre
- Melbourne City College, Sountern Cross Station
- OHC English, Melbourne CBD
- RGIT Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Turner English College
FAQ about Kaplan International Languages, Melbourne
- What is the number of students per class at Kaplan?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kaplan varies from 15 students (General Course) to 15 students (General Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Kaplan International Languages?100% of teachers at Kaplan International Languages hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Kaplan International Languages from?The highest Nationality percentage at Kaplan International Languages comes from Brazil with a 5% representation, followed by students from China (5%) and Japan (5%).