Kaplan International LanguagesPerth, Australia
Location: The campus is conveniently located for access to beautiful beaches, the nature of iconic Kings Park, plus the events and activities available in a rapidly developing modern downtown area. The school is situated in the upmarket inner suburb of West Perth just 5 minutes by free bus from the city centre.
- Kaplan International Languages operated previously under the name Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA.
- The language school Kaplan International Languages was founded in Perth, Australia in 1998.
- Legal name / parent company: Kaplan International English (Australia) Pty Limited
- Tax registration ID: ABN:76 079 200 212
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.
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 course combines the General Course with 8 specific skills lessons per week tailored to meet your specific learning needs. You will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning material as well as to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and 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 where you will receive 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, K+ Online complementary learning materials and K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
This course includes 20 or 24 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks bringing the total time 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
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 where you will receive 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, K+ Online complementary learning materials and K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self?directed study.
This course includes 32 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks bringing the total time 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
This course includes 28 lessons per week teaching verbal skills and test-taking strategies to prepare for the IELTS exam. 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
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 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
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
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 some classrooms
Number of classrooms: 17Number of public PC workstations: 20Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Visa Documents
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 Japan (19%) and France (5%).
- Kaplan International Languages offers courses for which ages?Kaplan International Languages offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 31 for the rest of the year.