Kaplan International LanguagesSydney, Australia
Location: The school is just on the outskirts of Haymarket, in Sydney. The neighbourhood is south of the city centre. It is a short walk from Paddy’s Market, and Sydney's ChinaTown, with lots of international restaurants lining the streets.
Getting Around: There are a lot of bus stops spread around the neighbourhood. The Central Sydney Train Station is under 10 minutes from the school. This has routes stretching around the surrounding areas and nearby cities. The tram that runs through Sydney has a station around seven minutes by foot from the main entrance of the school.
Local attractions: The Anzac Memorial, Australian Museum and St Mary’s Cathedral are close to the school, a short walk from the building. The Sydney Opera House is a 20-minute tram ride from Kaplan International Languages. An Alternative route would be to continue on foot from the cathedral and take a scenic route through the Royal Botanical Garden. This would take a total of 30 minutes.
Course structure: The school provides general English courses, IELTS exam preparation classes, English for Academic Purpose programmes and academic year and semester packages.
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 Sydney, Australia in 1998.
- Legal name / parent company: Kaplan International English (Australia) Pty Limited.
- Tax registration ID: ABN: 31 003 631 043
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: 8:30 - 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
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.
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 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
If you work during the day and still want to study full time, this evening course is ideal for you. It consists of 20 general English lessons and 7 K+ lessons per week and covers all the key areas of the language.
The Kaplan International Intensive English Evening course is ideal for students of all levels who want to improve their English quickly and effectively. This course will allow students to work during the day and still maintain their student visa requirements by studying full-time.
Why choose this course:
- You have other commitments during the day, and are looking for a more flexible learning environment
- You want to make the fastest possible progress in your language studies in a class which suits your level
- You want an intensive focus on all language skills
- You are looking for a course with a flexible length
- You would like flexible learning material and the highest standards of teaching
Course structure:
Each week you will receive:
− 20 English lessons (20 hours)
− K+ sessions (5.25 hours)
English lessons:
Kaplan's experienced team of teachers will focus your study on the 4 main language disciplines of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Your fluency and confidence will increase rapidly thanks to Kaplan’s proven communicative teaching method.
While the English lessons encompass the study and practice of all aspects of the language, Kaplan International Languages teachers will design and deliver lessons based on the needs of the students in the class. Teachers use a diverse mix of teaching methodologies and the bespoke K+ learning materials to create a challenging and rewarding learning environment that encourages language development through communication and interaction.
Afternoon: 17:15 - 21:30
This course will prepare you for the IELTS exam, one of the most popular English language certificates, by teaching you verbal skills and test-taking strategies.
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:
- You have other commitments during the day, and are looking for a more flexible learning environment
- 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
Afternoon: 17:15 - 21:30
IELTS is the most popular English language qualification and this course prepares you for higher education and university work. It includes 28 exam preparation lessons plus 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:8
- 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 360).
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Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
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: 24Number of public PC workstations: 40Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Visa Documents
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- Astley English College, Town Hall
- EF International Language Center, New South Wales
- ILSC Language School
- Influent
- International House
- International House Junior Centre
- InTuition
- La Lingua Language School, Sydney CBD
- Lexis English, Manly
- OHC English, Sydney City
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Sydney English Language Academy
- The Language Academy
- Whitsundays College Of English
FAQ about Kaplan International Languages,
- 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 20% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Germany (5%).
- Kaplan International Languages offers courses for which ages?Kaplan International Languages offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.