Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : Miami : Kaplan Aspect
  • School

School

Our partner school is situated in Coral Gables, in the business district of Miami, around 30 minutes away from the famous beaches of South Beach. Close to public transport and shops, the language school building is located close to numerous parks and 2 golf courses. In our partner school, you will find spacious and well-equipped classrooms as well as a multimedia and IT centre. During your breaks, you will be able to relax in the common areas (with computers connected to the Internet, microwaves, vending machines) and benefit from the WiFi access offered by the school. For your meals, you will be able to take advantage of the various restaurants close to the school.
Our partner school is situated in Coral Gables, in the business district of Miami, around 30 minutes away from the famous beaches of South Beach. Close to public transport and shops, the language school building is located close to numerous parks and 2 golf courses. In our partner school, you will find spacious and well-equipped classrooms as well as a multimedia and IT centre. During your breaks, you will be able to relax in the common areas (with computers connected to the Internet, microwaves, vending machines) and benefit from the WiFi access offered by the school. For your meals, you will be able to take advantage of the various restaurants close to the school.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15 (or 15:00–18:15 in summer)

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 7 self-study)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Details: cf. standard course

Intensive course
Lessons; 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options + 7 self-study)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Options:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies...
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15 (or 15:00–18:15 in summer) and 13:15–14:45
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for TOEFL exams
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 TOEFL + 15 self-study)
Course duration: 4 to 16 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course

Accommodation

Host family
Host families, carefully selected by our partner school, live between 20 and 60 minutes away from the language school building. Staying in a double or single room, with half board provided, you will share the daily life of your host family whilst practising your English in a friendly atmosphere.

Apartment-studio (from 18 years)
Living with other students is an excellent way of practising your English in a relaxed atmosphere. For this reason, our partner school also proposes sharing with other international students in studio-style apartments, located around 45 minutes away from the school. You will have your own bedroom with a bathroom (bedlinen and bath towels are provided) and will share the kitchen as well as the laundry room (paying).
Host family
Host families, carefully selected by our partner school, live between 20 and 60 minutes away from the language school building. Staying in a double or single room, with half board provided, you will share the daily life of your host family whilst practising your English in a friendly atmosphere.

Apartment-studio (from 18 years)
Living with other students is an excellent way of practising your English in a relaxed atmosphere. For this reason, our partner school also proposes sharing with other international students in studio-style apartments, located around 45 minutes away from the school. You will have your own bedroom with a bathroom (bedlinen and bath towels are provided) and will share the kitchen as well as the laundry room (paying).

Leisure

Miami abounds with activities and various attractions. catering for all tastes! Lounge around on the fine sand beaches, visit the numerous museums and art galleries, take a boat trip to admire the coastline, unless you would prefer to spend your time window-shopping in the trendiest shopping centres. Our partner school proposes a well-filled activities calendar so that you will be able to practise your English in an interactive way outside of class. You will be able to take part in social, cultural and sports activities according to your preferences, your budget and your free time. Make the most out of your stay on the American Riviera!
Miami abounds with activities and various attractions. catering for all tastes! Lounge around on the fine sand beaches, visit the numerous museums and art galleries, take a boat trip to admire the coastline, unless you would prefer to spend your time window-shopping in the trendiest shopping centres. Our partner school proposes a well-filled activities calendar so that you will be able to practise your English in an interactive way outside of class. You will be able to take part in social, cultural and sports activities according to your preferences, your budget and your free time. Make the most out of your stay on the American Riviera!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
404'000
School size
M-L
Levels Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family, shared apartment
Exams TOEFL
Number of inhabitants
404'000
School size
M-L
Levels Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family, shared apartment
Exams TOEFL

Quality marks

/ language school Kaplan Aspect

Key points

  • Suberb region which is reputed worldwide for its climate
  • Quality school, very well-located in Coral Gables
  • Large choice of option courses and extra-curricular activities
  • Suberb region which is reputed worldwide for its climate
  • Quality school, very well-located in Coral Gables
  • Large choice of option courses and extra-curricular activities

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.7)

Arrival: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start

Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: 05.01  / 20.01  / 02.02  / 17.02  / 02.03  / 16.03  / 30.03  / 13.04  / 27.04  / 11.05  / 26.05  / 08.06  / 22.06  / 06.07  / 13.07  / 20.07  / 27.07  / 04.08  / 10.08  / 17.08  / 24.08  / 31.08  / 14.09  / 28.09  / 13.10  / 26.10  / 09.11  / 23.11  / 07.12 .2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 19.01 / 16.02 / 25.05 / 03.07 / 03.08 / 07.09 / 12.10 / 26.11 / 27.11 .2009
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 27.12.2009

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family or studio-apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Studio apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1150 1340
3 weeks 1670 1955
4 weeks 2190 2570
6 weeks 3140 3710
8 weeks 4150 4910
12 weeks 6170 7310
Semi-intensive course A B
2 weeks 1190 1380
3 weeks 1730 2015
4 weeks 2270 2650
6 weeks 3290 3860
8 weeks 4350 5110
12 weeks 6470 7610
16 weeks 8430 9950
24 weeks 12350 14630
Extra week (24+) 510 605
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1320 1510
3 weeks 1925 2210
4 weeks 2530 2910
6 weeks 3680 4250
8 weeks 4870 5630
12 weeks 7250 8390
16 weeks 9390 10910
24 weeks 13070 15350
Extra week (24+) 540 635
TOEFL course A B
4 weeks 2530 2910
6 weeks 3680 4250
8 weeks 4870 5630
12 weeks 7250 8390
16 weeks 9390 10910
Exam fee ~150
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 40
One-to-one course (per lesson) 60
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Extra night A 60
Extra night B 100
Airport transfer 120
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +220/w.
Studio apartment/single room/no meals +95/w.
Host family/single room/half board +55/w.
High season
Host family/double room/half board (27.06.09 - 29.08.09) +25/w.
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.09 - 29.08.09) +25/w.
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