Language school Chicago, Kaplan International Colleges

Located in the business district,"the Loop", our partner school is at the heart of Chicago. You will therefore be close to everything, including theatres, concert halls, shops, restaurants, bakeries, sandwich bars. Our partner school, Kaplan International Colleges, is also only a stone's throw away from the world's largest public library. Close to several public transport lines, you will have easy access to all of the city's districts. After your English classes, you will be able to enjoy the magnificent parks which are located along the banks of Lake Michigan. The language school has excellent, high-quality facilities contained within a three-storey building. There are 18 classrooms, 2 auditoriums and a multimedia and IT centre with an Internet connection. You will also have access to the school's library and student lounge, where you will be able to meet up with your friends after your English classes.

Host family
Staying with a host family in Chicago is without any doubt the best way to practise English and to immerse yourself in the American culture. Each family is selected with care by our partner school and welcome you in a double or single room with half board provided. The families live in districts where you will find several bars, restaurants and bookshops. You will need to allow for around 40 minutes by public transport to get to the school.

Residence "International House of Chicago" (from 18 years)
This youth hostel which can accommodate up to 500 residents is part of the YMCA group, present throughout the world. It is located just beside the University of Chicago, around 30 minutes by public transport away from the school. The bedrooms, for single use, are quite basic (bed, desk, wardrobe; bedlinen and bath towels provided). Among the common equipment of the residence, you find bathrooms, a cafeteria, a living room, a games room, a kitchen and a laundry room.

Residence Gateway (from 18 years)
The residence proposed by our partner school in Chicago is located in an imposing red-brick building not far from Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. The impressive building has been entirely renovated and constitutes a good opportunity for those who wish to have a more independent accommodation option. Located 30 minutes by public transport away from the course centre, the residence offers single bedrooms with a choice of private or shared bathrooms. Internet access is free and some computers are at the disposal of the residents. Bedlinen is provided, but not towels, and a kitchen allows you to prepare your own meals. A paying laundry room is also available. Breakfast is served every day and the bedrooms are cleaned twice a week. In the company of the other residents, you will be able to make use of the games room, the music room and the television lounge. You will be able to hire a bicycle and explore in this way the surrounding area which abounds with bars, restaurants, music clubs and shops.
Please note that you must bring a padlock in order to lock your bedroom.

A city of hyperactivity, Chicago proposes a whole host of entertainment possibilities: shows, exhibitions, festivals and world-class sports events. During the weekends and after your English classes, you will have the time to enjoy numerous activities. Between the discovery of the architectural works of Frank Lloyd Wright, numerous sports activities (cycling, volleyball, ice-skating, walks, etc.), the visiting of museums and art galleries or the staggering Sears Tower...Chicago promises you a sensational language study trip! In the city centre, the streets abound with cafés, bars and restaurants, where you can meet up and have parties with the other students and young people of Chicago.