Kaplan International LanguagesPhiladelphia, 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 Philadelphia.
Location: The school is in the centre of Philadelphia. The area is highly concentrated with restaurants, bars, nightlife, shops and cafes.
Public transportation: The area has a number of transportation options to travel around the city. Philadelphia has an intricate subway system. The school has a number of stations all within a five minute walkable radius of the building. The Philidephia City Hall is 5 minutes from the school, and from here there is a tram service that travels through the city. Just the otherside of the City Hall is the Suburban Train Station, which has services all over the city.
Local attractions: Students can easily visit various attractions by foot such as the Liberty Bell and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. The Eastern State Penitentiary is walkable in just under 40 minutes from Kaplan International Languages. An alternative would be to take public transport which would take around 25 minutes. Around this area is the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum and a number of scenic parks.
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 Philadelphia, USA in 2007.
- Legal name / parent company: Kaplan Inc.
- Tax registration ID: 04053877
English Courses
General Language
General English
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 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)
Work & Study
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)
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL (Intensive) Exam Preparation
35 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
TOEFL (Part-Time) Exam Preparation
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)
GRE Exam Preparation
29 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Information for all courses offered by Kaplan International Languages
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 has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 150 US$ per course level.
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
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 and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
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: 10Number of public PC workstations: 20Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Average age of students
Throughout the year: 28 years
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Philadelphia International Airport:
125 US$ one way
250 US$ return (both ways)
250 US$ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Philadelphia and how to get from the airport to Philadelphia on your own here on our Philadelphia 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.
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FAQ about Kaplan International Languages, Philadelphia
- Is airport pickup offered by Kaplan International?Yes. The school offers pickup from Philadelphia International Airport (125 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 15 students (General English) to 15 students (General English)
- 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 5% representation, followed by students from China (5%) and Italy (5%).
Philadelphia
Philadelphia city attractiveness rated by our students:
5.0
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