Kaplan International Colleges, Boston[Boston, MA]
HIGHLIGHTS
- The centers have state-of-the-art computer labs and incorporate interactive language software into many courses
- Student enjoy watching a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park, touring college campuses and visiting the beautiful Boston Common
- Enjoy living in historic Boston, the “Educational Capital of the United States” and home to over 60 colleges and universities
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- About the School
- Fundada en 1938, Kaplan International Colleges es un grupo de escuelas privadas de inglés que ayuda a millones de estudiantes de todo el mundo a mejorar significativamente su dominio del inglés en el menor tiempo posible y prepararlos así para el estudio universitario en Estados Unidos. Los centros de Kaplan se encuentran en 13 ciudades de Estados Unidos y en Vancouver, en Canadá. Para aquellos interesados en continuar sus estudios en una universidad estadounidense, Kaplan tiene tres de sus centros en recintos universitarios; y ofrece a sus alumnos acceso a todas las instalaciones del campus. Impartido por profesores nativos, el currículo del programa se enfoca en las áreas de estructura/comprensión y expresión oral, lectura y escritura, pronunciación, vocabulario y gramática. Los alumnos también pueden asistir a clases electivas de su interés en áreas como Vocabulary Development, Speech and Pronunciation, Writing, Accent Reduction y TOEFL Skills Preparation. Kaplan es una empresa hermana de la revista “Newsweek”, que pertenece al prestigioso periódico estadounidense “The Washington Post”. Kaplan también es miembro de AAIEP, una asociación de programas intensivos de inglés en Estados Unidos que promueve enseñanza de alto estándar académico.
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- Type : Private
- Airport Pickup : Yes
- Establishment : 1938
- Internet Access : Yes
- Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP
- Tuition : Medium
- Enrollment : 300
- Activities : Frequent
- Average Class Size : 10
- Location : Urban
- Student Adviser : Yes
- Transportation : Train, subway, bus, taxi
- A Message from School
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Welcome to Kaplan International Center Boston! Within minutes of Faneuil Hall, Boston's Waterfront, the Public Gardens, high-end shopping and world-class sports
venues, we are ideally located in the center of Boston. Our center is at the crossroads of all major subway and bus lines making all parts of the city easily accessible. Students have access to modern facilities including computer labs, free internet and wireless access, and spacious classrooms. We look forward to welcoming you to the Kaplan International Center Boston and are certain that you will enjoy your time with us.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
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Kaplan International Colleges Admissions Office
Shepherds Central, Charecroft Way
London , W14 0EE , UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: +44 208 727 3515
FAX: +44 208 727 3566
E-mail: applyesl@kaplaninternational.com
Website: http://www.kaplaninternational.com/schools/usa/english-courses-boston.aspx
- Student Countries of Origin
- The Kaplan International Colleges Center in Boston has hosted thousands of students from around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to the school from Asia, including Korea (24%), Japan (12%) and Taiwan (7%). Students additionally come from Latin America (16%), Europe (10%), the Middle East (3%) and other countries worldwide.
- Faculty Qualifications
- The instructors are highly-qualified, native speaking professionals. Many instructors have lived and traveled abroad and have extensive training and experience teaching English to students from around the world. The personal and academic qualities of the instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to care deeply about their students.
- Housing
- Kaplan International Colleges provides students with the opportunity to live in off-campus residences or enjoy a homestay experience. For students who prefer a more independent lifestyle, off-campus residences provide more privacy and offer opportunities to interact with people in the community outside the campus environment. These residences are conveniently located a short distance from the center. Homestays are also a living option for those students who want to experience the local culture as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private off-campus apartments are also available; however students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
- Surrounding Area
- The Kaplan International Colleges Center is centrally located in the heart of downtown Boston’s historic and quaint Haymarket Area, the convening point for the city’s Financial District, the North End and the Government Center. As the capital and largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston is also one of the most historic cities to live in the United States. Nicknamed the “City on a Hill” or most famously “Beantown,” Boston was founded in 1630 by its original Native American inhabitants and is now home to an estimated 570,000 Bostonians. Widely recognized as being America’s greatest college town, Boston is often called the Athens of America as it is dubbed the nation's educational capital that houses more than 100 colleges and universities in the area, creating an atmosphere rich with artistic, social and intellectual opportunities. Many consider Boston a highly cultured city, perhaps due to its intellectual reputation, and is home to such renowned performing arts groups as the Boston Ballet, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, the Boston Lyric Opera Company and the Handel and Haydn Society, the oldest choral company in the United States. Sports enthusiasts certainly do not have a problem in finding a team to cheer for in Boston, a city home to dedicated fans that are serious about their sports teams, including the Boston Celtics (NBA basketball), the New England Patriots (NFL football), the Boston Bruins (NHL hockey), the New England Revolution (soccer) and the historic, much beloved 2004 World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox. There are countless opportunities for Boston residents to enjoy easy weekend getaways along the East Coast, whether it is to go sightseeing in Providence or New York City, feast on lobster in Maine, hike New Hampshire's White Mountains or explore the magnificent beaches of Cape Cod.
- Courses
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Intensive Academic Year APPLY- About This Course
- The Intensive Academic Year Program offers students an excellent opportunity to improve fluency in English and experience life in another country for an extended period of time. The nine-month course is offered four times a year with sessions beginning throughout the year. Students enrolled in the program receive 35 lessons (26 hours) per week including 20 lessons of General English instruction, 8 elective lessons and 7 sessions of Supplementary Structured Study.
The program is offered to all students with English levels from Elementary to Advanced. A wide range of program options allows each student to tailor the course to suit their academic and career goals. Upon arriving at the center, each student’s English skills are assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking to insure placement into the appropriate ability level. During the first week of the course, all students are given a Student Portfolio which will help them plan Structured Study as well as provide a detailed record of progress. Depending on the level of English, each student can personalize the course with Elective classes, English for Business, Exam Preparation or even an Internship maximizing the student’s time abroad.
The program’s curriculum is designed specifically for students who want to improve their fluency in English, enhance their academic profile and improve their career prospects. The classes include three main categories; General English, Electives and Supplementary Structured Study. General English classes focus on improving communication skills necessary in everyday situations as well as developing overall linguistic skills including reading, writing and speaking. Elective classes available may include Current Affairs, English for Business, Academic English, TOEFL/IELTS Exam Preparation, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture and Literature or Film Studies. Structured Study sessions allow students to practice and apply what is learned in the classroom with activities such as practice exercises, study clubs, talks or project work.
Outside of the classroom, the school organizes plenty of opportunities for students to practice their English in a natural environment, including hiking and camping trips, lunch and dinner parties and on-campus sports competitions. Students can participate in local year-round festivals, attend professional sporting events or go sightseeing and explore life outside the school. Students gain a truly international perspective as they study with classmates of many different nationalities.
Classroom sizes average 12 students per class with a maximum of 15 students. Every effort is made to keep classes an ideal size for effective long-term English language learning. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 12 Students CLASS LEVELS: 5 Levels COURSE LENGTH: 32 Weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 Years Old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 Issued Upon Request HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 32 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/27 2011/01/03 2011/04/11 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 110TUITION FEE (2010) 32 WEEKS US$ 8,640 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 32 WEEKS US$ 8,110 US$ 420 per week Airport Pickup Service US$ 125 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fee include meals.
Intensive Academic Semester APPLY- About This Course
- The Intensive Academic Semester Program offers students an excellent opportunity to improve fluency in English and experience life in another country for an extended period of time. The five-month course is offered six times a year with sessions beginning throughout the year. Students enrolled in the program receive 35 lessons (26 hours) per week including 20 lessons of General English instruction, 8 elective lessons and 7 sessions of Supplementary Structured Study.
The program is offered to all students with English levels from Elementary to Advanced. A wide range of program options allows each student to tailor the course to suit their academic and career goals. Upon arriving at the center, each student’s English skills are assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking to insure placement into the appropriate ability level. During the first week of the course, all students are given a Student Portfolio which will help them plan Structured Study as well as provide a detailed record of progress. Depending on the level of English, each student can personalize the course with Elective classes, English for Business, Exam Preparation or even an Internship maximizing the student’s time abroad.
The program’s curriculum is designed specifically for students who want to improve their fluency in English, enhance their academic profile and improve their career prospects. The classes include three main categories; General English, Electives and Supplementary Structured Study. General English classes focus on improving communication skills necessary in everyday situations as well as developing overall linguistic skills including reading, writing and speaking. Elective classes available may include Current Affairs, English for Business, Academic English, TOEFL/IELTS Exam Preparation, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture and Literature or Film Studies. Structured Study sessions allow students to practice and apply what is learned in the classroom with activities such as practice exercises, study clubs, talks or project work.
Outside of the classroom, the school organizes plenty of opportunities for students to practice their English in a natural environment, including hiking and camping trips, lunch and dinner parties and on-campus sports competitions. Students can participate in local year-round festivals, attend professional sporting events or go sightseeing and explore life outside the school. Students gain a truly international perspective as they study with classmates of many different nationalities.
Classroom sizes average 12 students per class with a maximum of 15 students. Every effort is made to keep classes an ideal size for effective long-term English language learning. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 12 Students CLASS LEVELS: 5 Levels COURSE LENGTH: 20 Weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 Years Old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 Issued Upon Request HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 20 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/27 2010/10/10 2011/01/03 2011/03/21 2011/04/11 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 110TUITION FEE (2010) 20 WEEKS US$ 5,900 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 20 WEEKS US$ 5,040 US$ 420 per week Airport Pickup Service US$ 125 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fee include meals.
Intensive English Program APPLY- About This Course
- The program is offered year-round with sessions beginning every two weeks. Students enrolled in the program receive 30 hours of classroom instruction per week: 25 hours of classroom-based English instruction and 5 hours of structured study lab time.
The program is offered at 5 levels of instruction from introductory to advanced. Upon their arrival at the center, students’ English skills are assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking to ensure their proper placement in to an ability level. At the end of their session, students are given an End of Level test to gauge their progress and determine their readiness to advance to the next level of English study.
As one of the center’s most popular courses, the curriculum for the General Intensive English Program is primarily designed for students who want to improve their overall English ability. The challenging curriculum and intensive schedule are designed for both the general English language learner and the academically-bound student. This full-time program integrates the four key elements of language learning ? listening, speaking, reading and writing. The rigorous curriculum accelerates students’ learning by combining classroom work, computer lab practice and an array of specialized workshops that focus on developing specific English skills.
Outside of the classroom, the center organizes plenty of opportunities for students to practice their English in a natural environment, including hiking and camping trips, lunch and dinner parties and on-campus sports competitions. Students can independently participate in local year-round festivals held throughout the city, attend professional sports games or go sightseeing to explore some of the city’s vibrant, eclectic neighborhoods.
Classroom sizes average 10 students per class with a maximum of 15 students. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10 Students CLASS LEVELS: 5 Levels COURSE LENGTH: 2-52 Weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 Years Old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 Issued Upon Request HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 2 - 52 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/20 2010/09/27 2010/10/04 2010/10/11 2010/10/18 2010/10/25 2010/11/01 2010/11/08 2010/11/15 2010/11/22 2010/11/29 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 110TUITION FEE (2010) 2-4 WEEKS US$ 385 per week 5-12 WEEKS US$ 375 per week 13-23 WEEKS US$ 360 per week 24+ WEEKS US$ 320 per week HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 2-52 WEEKS US$ 260 per week N/A US$ 290 per week Airport Pickup Service US$ 120 (Boston Logan Airport) - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Housing fees include meals.
General English Program APPLY- About This Course
- The program is offered year-round with sessions beginning every two weeks. Students enrolled in the program receive 22 hours of classroom instruction per week: 15 hours of classroom-based English instruction and 7 hours of structured study lab time.
The program is offered at 5 levels of instruction from introductory to advanced. Upon their arrival at the center, students’ English skills are assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking to ensure proper placement into an ability level. At the end of their session, students are given an End of Level test to gauge their progress and determine their readiness to advance to the next level of English study.
The program’s curriculum is primarily designed for students who want to improve their listening and speaking skills without the time commitment required of an intensive program. Offering a flexible schedule for all types of schedules, the program’s courses are held during the mornings while computer lab hours remain flexible throughout the day. Many students opt to spend their afternoons sightseeing, visiting colleges and universities or participating in one of the center’s many activity programs.
Outside of the classroom, the center organizes plenty of opportunities for students to practice their English in a natural environment, including hiking and camping trips, lunch and dinner parties and on-campus sports competitions. Students can independently participate in local year-round festivals held throughout the city, attend professional sports games or go sightseeing to explore some of the city’s vibrant, eclectic neighborhoods.
Classroom sizes average 10 students per class with a maximum of 15 students. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10 Students CLASS LEVELS: 5 Levels COURSE LENGTH: 2-52 Weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 Years Old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 Issued Upon Request HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 2 - 52 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/20 2010/09/27 2010/10/04 2010/10/11 2010/10/18 2010/10/25 2010/11/01 2010/11/08 2010/11/15 2010/11/22 2010/11/29 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 110TUITION FEE (2010) 2-4 WEEKS US$ 320 per week 5-12 WEEKS US$ 310 per week 13-23 WEEKS US$ 300 per week 24+ WEEKS US$ 290 per week HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 2-52 WEEKS US$ 260 per week N/A US$ 290 per week Airport Pickup Service US$ 120 (Boston Logan Airport) - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Housing fees include meals.
Vacation English Course APPLY- About This Course
- The Vacation English Course is offered year-round with sessions beginning every week. Students enrolled in the program receive 20 lessons (Lessons are 45 minutes in length) of classroom instruction per week. This course is suitable for students who want to combine part-time English study with an exciting holiday abroad and recommended for those planning to come to the United States on a tourist visa or through the Visa Waiver Program. Be sure to speak with the school’s admissions staff if you have any questions.
The program is offered for all levels of instruction from Elementary to Advanced. The Vacation English Course has flexible start dates and a course length to fit busy schedules. Upon arriving at the center, each student’s English skills are assessed in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking to ensure proper placement into an ability level. Classes focus on helping students to communicate effectively and confidently in everyday English. Students are regularly monitored throughout the course and at the end of their session provided with a Kaplan International Certificate of Achievement.
The program’s curriculum is specifically designed for part-time students who want to improve their English skills without committing to an Intensive English Program. Courses are scheduled in the morning or the afternoon and focus on practical, everyday English. Many students opt to spend their afternoons sightseeing, visiting famous sights or participating in one of the center’s many activity programs. The Vacation English Course balances English classes with plenty of free time for students to explore the highlights of the United States.
Outside of the classroom, the school organizes plenty of activities for students to practice their English in a natural environment, including hiking and camping trips, lunch and dinner parties and sports. Students can participate in local year-round cultural activities held outside of the school, attend professional sporting events or go sightseeing.
Classroom sizes average 10 students per class with a maximum of 15 students. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. For students planning to study full-time or applying for a student visa, Kaplan International's Academic Year and Semester and Intensive English Courses are recommended. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10 Students CLASS LEVELS: 5 Levels COURSE LENGTH: 2-12 Weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 Years Old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: N/A HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 2 - 12 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/20 2010/09/27 2010/10/04 2010/10/11 2010/10/18 2010/10/25 2010/11/01 2010/11/08 2010/11/15 2010/11/22 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 110TUITION FEE (2010) 2-4 WEEKS US$ 300 per week 5-12 WEEKS US$ 285 per week HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 2-12 WEEKS US$ 260 per week US$ 290 per week Airport Pickup Service US$ 120 (Boston Logan Airport) - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fee include meals.
- LOCATION
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Getting To Your SchoolBoston, Massachusetts
United States
LocationKaplan International Colleges, Boston
1 Congress Street Boston , MA , 02114 , U.S.A.From Logan International Airport:
Kaplan International Colleges arranges airport pick-up service that costs US$100 and brings students directly to the Kaplan International Colleges Boston center in approximately 20 minutes.
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