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Kaplan International Languages - Covent GardenLondon, England UK

From 300£ per week
What we like about the school
  • Optional access to K+ : online platform
  • Assistance with University Placement Services.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: The school is on the outskirts of Covent Garden, close to the centre of the city. It is a short walk from the British Museum, and the Bloomsbury Square Gardens. The borough of Holborn is within walking distance of the school building.There are restaurants and shops around the area.
Public transportation: The Holborn tube station is minutes from the school by foot. This station has the Picadily and Central Line running through it, which both stop at important landmarks within London. The closest train station is Charing Cross. This is just over 15 minutes by foot. From here, there are lines to the south of the country, including Brighton and Gatwick Airport. Bus routes run around the area, with many stops close to the school.
Popular attractions: Covent Garden is known in London as a popular shopping area. There are also a number of theatre productions around the area as well as a lively night scene. Students can reach this area in 12 minutes by foot. Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are both around a 35-minute walk from Kaplan International Languages.
English programmes: The school has a wide selection of English courses including general classes, Academic semester programmes, business courses and IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation lessons.
School facilities: All the classrooms are modern, with interactive whiteboards and air conditioning. For afterclass there is a study centre, library and computer lab for further studies. To interact with other students there is an outdoor area and student lounge.
Exam centre: Kaplan International Languages, Covent Garden, is an official centre for CELTA training, and a Trinity Exam Centre.
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 - Covent Garden operated previously under the name Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA.
  • The language school Kaplan International Languages - Covent Garden was founded in London, England UK in 1990.
  • Legal name / parent company: Aspect Education Limited
  • Tax registration ID: GB152088224

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Kaplan International Languages - Covent Garden

Comments about courses

During the peak weeks of July and August, the course times might vary slightly.

Optional add-ons:

  • Intensive Upgrade (6 hours/8 lessons extra per week): GBP 95.
  • Super Intensive Upgrade (9 hours/12 lessons extra per week): GBP 145.
  • Access to K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 12 months after departure: GBP 100.
  • Access to K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 3 months after departure: GBP 50.

    Extras:
  • Medical & Travel insurance: GBP 13 per week.
  • Change fee: GBP 70 (if changes are made after arrival).
    -Booking with Confidence Plus: GBP 40
Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
135.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Kaplan International Languages - Covent Garden

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Kaplan International Languages - Covent Garden and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 15
    Number of public PC workstations: 15

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 450
Throughout the year: 320
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 22 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
200 £ one way
400 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
170 £ one way
340 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
220 £ one way
440 £ return (both ways)
More information about airports around London and how to get from the airport to London on your own here on our London page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Cooking2 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing2 km
Diving2 km
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf4 km
Horse riding2 km
Music1 km
Sailing3 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball2 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

- London Eye: GBP 25
- Warner Bros Harry Potter Tour: GBP 55
- Tower of London: GBP 25
- Kensington Palace: GBP 16
- West End Musical: GBP 40-50
- Arsenal Stadium Tour: GBP 25
- Weekend Trip: GBP 44-56.

Accommodation

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3-4 Southampton Place - WC1A 2DA London
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FAQ about Kaplan International Languages - Covent Garden,

  • English courses at Kaplan International start at 300 £ for Academic Semester course with 27 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (190 £), Luton Airport (210 £), London Gatwick Airport (200 £), London City Airport (170 £), London Stansted Airport (220 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kaplan varies from 15 students (Semi-Intensive English) to 15 students (Semi-Intensive English)
  • 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kaplan International Languages - Covent Garden comes from China with a 14% representation, followed by students from Italy (12%) and France (9%).
  • Kaplan International Languages - Covent Garden offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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