Kaplan International Languages - DowntownSan Francisco, USA
English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in San Francisco.
Location: The school is located in the Soma neighbourhood of downtown San Francisco. This area is in the northeast of the city, a short walk from the coast. There are museums, art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars all around the school.
Getting around the city: The Montgomery Subway Station is under five minutes by foot from the school building. Here, there are a number of lines stretching across the city. An alternative mode of transportation is the San Francisco tram service, and there is a well connected tram station, minutes from the school.
Local attractions: The centre of the city is a 12-minute tram ride from the nearby tram station to the school. The Yerba Buena Gardens is a short walk from Kaplan International Languages. Around this area is the Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art as well as the The Contemporary Jewish Museum. The north of the city is reachable by tram or subway for attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Ferry Building and Coit Tower.
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 - Downtown operated previously under the name Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA.
- The language school Kaplan International Languages - Downtown was founded in San Francisco, USA in 2006.
- Legal name / parent company: Kaplan Inc.
- Tax registration ID: 04053877
English Courses
General Language
General Course
20 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Semi-Intensive Course
27 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Intensive Course
35 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Academic Semester Course
27 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Intensive Academic Semester Course
37 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Academic Year Course
27 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Intensive Academic Year Course
37 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Private
One-to-One Package (10)
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
One-to-One Package (3)
3 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
One-to-One Package (5)
5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (10)
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (3)
3 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
Two-to-One Semi Private Lessons (5)
5 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
Business
Business Supplementary Course
28 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation (Intensive)
35 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
TOEFL Exam Preperation (Part-Time)
20 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
GMAT Exam Preparation
29 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
GMAT Intensive Exam Preparation
37 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
GRE Exam Preparation Course
29 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
GRE Intensive Exam Peparation
37 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Information for all courses offered by Kaplan International Languages - Downtown
Comments about courses
Course Supplements:
K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 12 months access once departing from the school: USD 139.
K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 3 months access once departing from the school: USD 69.
Medical and Travel Insurance with the school costs USD 45 (per week).
University placement service off USD 175. This service is free if the student books 16 weeks or over.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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
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 Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Kaplan International Languages - Downtown
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
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
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 - Downtown and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
16Number of public PC workstations:
8Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
San Francisco International Airport:
130 US$ one way
260 US$ return (both ways)
260 US$ return (both ways)
More information about airports around San Francisco and how to get from the airport to San Francisco on your own here on our San Francisco page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
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)
80 US$
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.
Other language schools in San Francisco offering English courses:
- California Language Academy
- Converse International School of Languages Junior Centre, UC Berkeley
- EC English
- EF International Language Center
- Influent
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages - Berkeley, Berkeley
- English school in San Francisco: LSI - Language Studies International
- Oxford International Education Junior Centre
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- TALK English Schools
FAQ about Kaplan International Languages - Downtown, San Francisco
- Is airport pickup offered by Kaplan International?Yes. The school offers pickup from San Francisco International Airport (130 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Kaplan?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kaplan varies from 1 students (One-to-One Package (10)) to 15 students (General Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Kaplan International Languages - Downtown?100% of teachers at Kaplan International Languages - Downtown hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Kaplan International Languages - Downtown from?The highest Nationality percentage at Kaplan International Languages - Downtown comes from Brazil with a 5% representation, followed by students from China (5%) and France (5%).
- Kaplan International Languages - Downtown offers courses for which ages?Kaplan International Languages - Downtown offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.
San Francisco
San Francisco city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.7
More information about San Francisco including climate data and events on our San Francisco page with a list of all 11 English schools in San Francisco.