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Kaplan International LanguagesPortland, 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 Portland.

Location: This modern language school is situated in the Pearl District of Portland, which is dotted with art galleries, microbreweries, and coffee laboratories.

Getting around: The centre of Portland is around 20 minutes by foot from the school. There is a light rail infrastructure running throughout the city. There are two stations a short walk from the school, which both have two well connected lines running through them. The street behind the school has a smattering of bus stops for those who prefer to take this mode of transportation.

Popular attractions: To the east of the school is the Old Town District, easily walkable from the main entrance. It is here that students can visit the Lan Su Chinese Garden, one of the main attractions within the city. Arlington Heights is popular amongst visitors as it has a number of parks and green spaces, the better known being the Japanese Garden. This is a 30-minute walk from the school, or alternatively a 25 minutes trip via public transport.
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 Portland, USA in 2009.
  • Legal name / parent company: Kaplan Inc.
  • Tax registration ID: 04053877

English Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Exam Preparation

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.



Airport Transfer Extra:

Transfers to and from Portland Airport are USD 130 per person, one way.

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

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 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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Kaplan International Languages

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETALTOSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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
20% male / 20% 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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General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 7
    Number of public PC workstations: 20

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average age of students
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

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.

Map  

323 NW 13th Ave, Suite 305 - OR 97209 Portland
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FAQ about Kaplan International Languages,

  • 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 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 5% representation, followed by students from China (5%) and Japan (5%).

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