Kaplan -Los Angeles-

Recommendations

1. Language School with Long History, Proven Results and Credibility

Founded in 1938, Kaplan International Languages (Kaplan) is a long-established language school with 20 campuses in four English-speaking countries. Kaplan has been a leader in global education for over 80 years, providing high quality teaching with visible results. More than 97% of the school's alumni have rated it as a language school they would recommend to a friend.

A great school for first time students and those who want to learn English in a global environment with students from all over the world!

2. Advanced Learning Facilities and Original Teaching Materials

Kaplan schools in each country are equipped with advanced learning facilities such as interactive whiteboards (electronic blackboards), multimedia centers and libraries, enabling students to study English in a supportive and stimulating environment.

One of the appealing features of Kaplan is its unique learning method, K+, which combines textbooks and digital features created by a team of education experts, and provides full support for reviewing course contents and self-directed learning.

3. Acquire Intercultural Awareness Along with English Skills in an International Environment

Every year, around 75,000 international students from more than 100 countries (including Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East) study at Kaplan Schools around the world. Students can develop an international mindset close at hand by interacting with students of various nationalities through studying English.

Students are encouraged to improve their English language skills by strictly adhering to an 'English Only' policy in the school, both in class and out of class.

skyticket Editorial Team's Top Pick

The skyticket editorial team recommends the school's unique teaching method of providing an optimal English learning plan tailored to the needs of each student, and regular English proficiency tests to ensure that each student is at the right level!
The Kaplan English test is a sophisticated testing system that adapts to student responses and adjusts the difficulty of questions as the test progresses to more accurately measure individual strengths and weaknesses.

Students at Kaplan will be able to assess their strengths and weaknesses, and improve their English abilities more accurately and faster!

Programs

• Flexible English Courses

  ■ Intensive English Course
  
  This is the most popular course at Kaplan offering a solid comprehensive English language course focusing on the four English language skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing. Students can also review and revise lessons in their spare time using Kaplan's own K+ online resources.
  Students can also participate in the instructor-led group learning K+ Learning Clubs or take elective classes (8 lessons per week) in project-based learning, tailored to individual interests.
  
  ■ Half-Day English Course
  
  This course allows students to study for approximately three hours per day (15 hours weekly) while still allowing enough free time for sightseeing and other activities. Students can also check and review their lessons on K+ Online during their spare time.
  
  ■ Semi-Intensive English Course
  
  As an addition to the half-day English course, students can participate in Kaplan's instructor-led K+ Learning Clubs, which are group study clubs. Outside of class, students can practice speaking and listening skills with fellow classmates. An online supplement, K+ Online Extra, which focuses on pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, is also available, so students can study English at their own pace while still having some free time.

• Business English Courses

  ■ Business Elective English Course
  
  This well-balanced course of study in General and Business English, with advanced English language skills, allows students to concentrate on English that is useful in a business context.

• Examination Preparation Courses

  ■ TOEFL IBT® Examination Preparation Course (full-time)
  
  This course is designed to improve TOEFL IBT® (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based) scores, which are used by many overseas universities and colleges for admissions purposes. Ideal for students who want to improve their score as much as possible and who are aiming to enter a university or college in North America. Students in the full-time course can take a practice test every two weeks, plus get feedback on all tests, so they can effectively improve their score!
  
  ■ TOEFL IBT® Examination Preparation Course (part-time)
  Similar to the TOEFL IBT® Examination Preparation Course content above, this course aims to improve scores more efficiently in a limited amount of time.

• Academic Semester

  This programme is recommended for students who are considering a 5-6 month medium-term study abroad programme. Similar to the Flexible English Courses above, this programme is divided into two semesters, allowing students to acquire English language skills slowly and steadily. The course content can be freely rearranged to suit the progress and objectives of each individual student.
  
  Between semesters, there are 1 to 3 weeks of vacation and students can travel and enjoy sightseeing during these vacations!

• Academic Year

  This program is designed for students who are considering an 8-month long study abroad program. Similar to the above Flexible English Courses, this program is divided into three semesters, allowing students to acquire English language skills slowly and steadily. Students can freely change the course content according to their progress and objectives.
  
  Between semesters, there are 1 to 3 weeks of vacation and students can travel and enjoy sightseeing during these vacations!

Area Features

With UCLA in the area, the vicinity of the school is a student neighborhood.
Westwood has most everything within walking distance including bus stops and bike-sharing spots around the center.

School Address

Address

1100 Glendon Avenue Suite L1 CA 90024 Los Angeles US

Access

Located near the prestigious UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and a short bus ride from Santa Monica Beach!