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Kaplan International LanguagesEdinburgh, Scotland

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

6 students - overall rating
26 St Andrew Square - EH2 1AF Edinburgh - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Optional access to K+ : online platform
  • University Placement Service.
  • Great location just steps away from the famous shopping thoroughfare of Princes Street.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • May not have classes for complete beginners.
Age of students
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

Location: Kaplan International Languages, Edinburgh, is located in Edinburgh New Town. It is close to Queen Street Gardens, Moray Place Gardens and Dean Gardens. The school is just off Queen's Street, which is a prominent street in the city. There are cafes, shops and restaurants lining the streets around the school.

Getting around: Edinburgh Waverley is under 20 minutes from the school. From here, it is possible to visit other Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Aberdeen. There is an intricate tram system that runs through Edinburgh. The closest stop to the school is just over 13 minutes from the school. Many bus stops run through the New Town of the city.

Popular attractions: The school is centrally located within the capital city, making the main city attraction walkable. To the south is Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National Gallery and the Royal Mile, all within a 20-minute radius circumference of the school. Arthur’s seat stands on Crow Hill, overlooking the city. It takes around 50 minutes to walk to the top, or there are various bus routes, which still involve some walking.

Course structure: There are general English programmes, exam preparation courses for Cambridge and IELTS exams, a business supplementary class, and semester and year long academic packages.

Edinburgh Festival Course: The Edinburgh Festival is an annual highlight for the city. Kaplan International Languages has designed a specific course that runs for two weeks around the festival. There are weekly English classes, and some after class activities that combine learning English and discovering more about the city’s famous festival.

School facilities: The modern classrooms all have interactive whiteboards. The building also has a cafeteria, a student lounge, study centre and free wifi throughout.

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.

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Kaplan International Languages include

  • 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

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Student opinions about Kaplan International Languages, Edinburgh

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Kaplan International Languages, Edinburgh
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
My experience at this school was short (only two weeks) but particularly eventful and exciting due to the fact that I met other international students with whom I felt comfortable. I think it is a matter of 'coincidences', but the school is definitely a prerequisite for this combination.
Disliked
I would suggest creating more opportunities to meet motivated by the School.
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive English [Inglese] - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2023 by Gabriele Carmelo Rosato
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Weekly lessons (a new topic each week). Varied exercises (written and oral comprehension, grammar, lots of interaction with other students, sometimes production of written work).
Disliked
The classroom was a bit small, and oral exchanges (in groups of 2 or more) were sometimes difficult because of the noise in the room.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Classes take place in the morning or afternoon (depending on the group).
Course: General English [Anglais] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023 by Isabelle Raymond
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Organisation of school; classes; staff; area of school
Disliked
Overcrowded breakrooms
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive Course [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2022 by Anna-Maria Laßmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Kaplan International Languages compared to ratings of all schools in Scotland

 Kaplan International Languages EdinburghAverage of all other schools in Scotland
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Kaplan International Languages

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEducation Scotland
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 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 and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Kaplan International Languages operated previously under the name
Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA
Year of school foundation
2000
Legal name/parent company
Aspect Education Limited | Tax registration ID: GB152088224

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 17
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 350
Throughout the year: 150
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Information for all courses offered by Kaplan International Languages

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.
Comments about courses

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 140.
  • 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 10 per week.
  • Change fee: GBP 70 (if changes are made after arrival).
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 Feb 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 30 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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.

Airport transfer

Edinburgh Airport:
130 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Edinburgh and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Edinburgh page. For flight comparisons to Edinburgh, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

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
Baseball1 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking1 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving3.5 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf7 km
Horse riding14 km
Mountainbiking7 km
Music1 km
Rugby2 km
Sailing13 km
Skiing8 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball2 km
Windsurfing8 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- International Food Night Party and Pub Night
- Walking Tour and Museum of Scotland
- Yoga

Adults - Paid activities

- Rugby approx. GBP 50 depending on game
- Highland Tour approx. GBP 50
- Ghost Host Tour approx. GBP 21
- Cinema approx. GBP 9

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Kaplan International Languages

  • Yes, you can enroll in the General courses for 12 weeks.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Aug 21, 2023

FAQ about Kaplan International Languages, Edinburgh

  • English courses at Kaplan International start at 250 £ for Academic Semester course with 27 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Arran House is the most popular among all our clients of Kaplan
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (130 £)
  • 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% of teachers at Kaplan International Languages hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kaplan International Languages comes from Brazil with a 22% representation, followed by students from Italy (22%) and Germany (21%).
  • Kaplan International Languages offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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