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20 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by car. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Students are guaranteed admission to Highline Community College after completing Kaplan's high-intermediate English level
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Weekly student activities organized, including hiking and camping trips, island excursions and attending baseball games to cheer on the Seattle Mariners
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Enjoy living 30 minutes from the heart of Seattle, a memorable port city of unsurpassed beauty with a mild year-round climate
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Type
: Private
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Establishment
: 1938
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Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP
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Enrollment
: 200
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Average Class Size
: 10
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Student Adviser
: Yes
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Airport Pickup: Yes
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Internet Access
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Tuition
: Medium
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Activities
: Frequent
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Location
: Urban
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Transportation
: Bus, taxi
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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KAPLAN ASPECT International Admissions Office
700 South Flower Street, Suite 2900
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
, U.S.A.
TEL: +1 213-452-5859
FAX: +1 213-892-1360
E-mail: world@kaplan.com
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View Course Information & Apply Online
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Founded in 1938, KAPLAN ASPECT is a group of prestigious private language schools that have helped millions of students from around the world significantly improve their English skills in the shortest time possible and prepare them for academic study at an American college or university. The Centers are located among thirteen of the best-known cities in North America - including Vancouver, Canada - in order to offer independent students exposure to different cross-cultural ideas in vibrant urban environments that will deepen their English communication skills and cultural understanding. For those students interested in studying at an American college or university, KAPLAN ASPECT operates three of its centers on college campuses and offers students full access to campus facilities including the library, sports facilities and the computer center. Learning from native speaking instructors, students study from well-developed curriculums designed to develop their fluency and hone their skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. To help students achieve their individual academic goals, KAPLAN ASPECT centers also offer a variety of workshops to complement students' coursework, including: Vocabulary Development, Speech and Pronunciation, Writing, Accent Reduction and TOEFL Skills Preparation. KAPLAN ASPECT is the educational subsidiary of the major newspaper company, The Washington Post, and a sister division of the major magazine, Newsweek. KAPLAN ASPECT is also a proud member of AAIEP, the American Association of Intensive English Programs promoting professional standards and high-quality English programs.
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Student Countries of Origin |
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The KAPLAN ASPECT at Highline Community College has hosted thousands of students from around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to the school from Asia, including Korea (35%), Japan (30%) and Taiwan (25%). Students additionally come from Latin America (6%), Europe, the Middle East and other countries worldwide.
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Faculty Qualifications |
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| 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 instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to care deeply about their students. |
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| KAPLAN ASPECT 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. |
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| The KAPLAN ASPECT Center sits on the picturesque Highline Community College campus and is located in the safe, welcoming suburban town of Des Moines, Washington. Nicknamed the "Waterland City," Des Moines is home to over 30,000 people and is located on the eastern shore of Puget Sound - a scenic arm of the Pacific Ocean. Des Moines is most familiarly known for its Saltwater State Park, the most frequented State Park on Puget Sound, and is ideally located just 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Seattle. Home to more than 560,000 residents, the city of Seattle is the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and from its downtown area offers stunning mountain views of the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west. Seattle boasts an impressive roster with its nationally-respected opera and ballet companies, innumerable art galleries, museums, annual festivals and theater troupes. Sports enthusiasts certainly will not have a problem in finding a team to cheer for in Seattle, a city home to dedicated fans that are serious about their sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks (NHL football), the Seattle SuperSonics (NBA basketball) and the beloved Seattle Mariners (Major League baseball). Outdoor enthusiasts, of which there are many in Seattle, are spoiled by the options available to them year-round. With popular ski resorts being a quick drive from the Highline Community College campus, Seattle-area residents frequently take the time to hit the slopes while some prefer to go hiking, climbing, backpacking or biking among the nearby mountains. Canada's historic destination of Victoria, British Columbia, a delightful city known for its old-world charm, is a 2.5 hour ferry ride from downtown Seattle. |
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About the College/University |
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| Founded in 1961 as the first community college in the region, Highline Community College is home to over 15,000 students and is one of Washington State's largest institutions of higher education. The lovely 80-acre wooded campus is perched on top of a hill in the center of town, offering students and faculty stunning views of Puget Sound and the nearby Olympic Mountains as they head to their classes. Nationally and internationally recognized as a premier community college, Highline is one of 34 community/technical colleges in Washington and has earned a solid reputation for placing high-value on the innovation and globalization of its curriculum as well as for its active participation in the surrounding community. Highline offers its students associate degrees that provide the academic preparation essential to transfer to four-year colleges or universities; the Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates in over 40 professional/technical education programs provide students with the skills needed to succeed in today's tough job market. Following successful completion of their studies, many Highline students continue to pursue their four-year degrees at such esteemed academic institutions as the University of Washington, Central Washington University, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University and The Evergreen State College. Outside of the classroom, many Highline students are active within the campus community, especially by joining one of over 30 on-campus student-run clubs and organizations. |
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