Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : New York : Kaplan International Colleges

English school in New York: Kaplan International Colleges

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

Imagine yourself being on the 63rd floor of the Empire State Building, in the very centre of New York! Can you dream of a better location to learn English! Our Kaplan-Aspect partner school enjoys an exceptional location at the heart of Manhattan and has 19 bright and spacious classrooms, most of which have an unobstructed view of all of the city. You will also be able to make use out of the computer room with free Internet connection. Several educational software programmes are available and will be of great help to you in order to speed up your learning of English. The school's common room is an ideal meeting place during breaks and after classes, whether it be for eating or for studying. With its vending machines for snacks and drinks, its comfortable couches and its free WiFi access, you will be able to spend many pleasant moments here with the other students of the school. Close to the school, you will also have the possibility of going to the library, located on the other side of the street, and there are numerous restaurants and cafés less than 5 minutes away from the language school building, of which 3 are located in the Empire State Building itself, Sports facilities are also easily accessible, including the famous and magnificent Madison Square Garden!
Imagine yourself being on the 63rd floor of the Empire State Building, in the very centre of New York! Can you dream of a better location to learn English! Our Kaplan-Aspect partner school enjoys an exceptional location at the heart of Manhattan and has 19 bright and spacious classrooms, most of which have an unobstructed view of all of the city. You will also be able to make use out of the computer room with free Internet connection. Several educational software programmes are available and will be of great help to you in order to speed up your learning of English. The school's common room is an ideal meeting place during breaks and after classes, whether it be for eating or for studying. With its vending machines for snacks and drinks, its comfortable couches and its free WiFi access, you will be able to spend many pleasant moments here with the other students of the school. Close to the school, you will also have the possibility of going to the library, located on the other side of the street, and there are numerous restaurants and cafés less than 5 minutes away from the language school building, of which 3 are located in the Empire State Building itself, Sports facilities are also easily accessible, including the famous and magnificent Madison Square Garden!

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–11:40 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 14:10–17:20 (Fri)

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 standard + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 standard + 8 options + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–18:10 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Options:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies

Business course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 standard + 8 business + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–18:10 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 9 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 TOEFL + 15 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 4 - 16 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–11:40 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 14:10–17:20 (Fri)

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–11:40 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 14:10–17:20 (Fri)

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 standard + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 standard + 8 options + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–18:10 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Options:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies

Business course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 standard + 8 business + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–18:10 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–14:00 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 11:50–17:20 (Fri)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 TOEFL + 15 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 4 - 16 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:40-12:50 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30–11:40 (Fri) or 13:20–16:30 (Mon-Thu) + 14:10–17:20 (Fri)

Accommodation

Host family
The dream chance to live like a real New Yorker, by sharing in the daily life of an American family. This is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local way of life and to practise your English in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided and, taking into consideration the size of the city, you will have to expect a journey of around 45-60 minutes to get to the school.

Residence (from 18 years)
For more independent students, our partner school proposes staying in a student residence. You will stay in a single or double room, and will be able to choose ot have between 5 and 14 meals included per week, or if you prefer to cook for yourself, you will be able to live in a residence which doesn't include meals. Our Kaplan-Aspect partner school proposes 5 different residences, all located in the city centre and easily accesible by public transport. Contact us for further information regarding the various residences to choose from.
Host family
The dream chance to live like a real New Yorker, by sharing in the daily life of an American family. This is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local way of life and to practise your English in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided and, taking into consideration the size of the city, you will have to expect a journey of around 45-60 minutes to get to the school.

Residence (from 18 years)
For more independent students, our partner school proposes staying in a student residence. You will stay in a single or double room, and will be able to choose ot have between 5 and 14 meals included per week, or if you prefer to cook for yourself, you will be able to live in a residence which doesn't include meals. Our Kaplan-Aspect partner school proposes 3 different residences, all located in the city centre and easily accesible by public transport. Contact us for further information regarding the various residences to choose from.

Leisure

New York is one of the best known and most popular student destinations in the world. Visitors have a multitude of entertaintment possibilities to choose from, with over 80 magnificent museums, its 150 theatres, its 30 concert halls and its countless shops, restaurants and bars...you'll never grow tired of exploring. After your English classes, what would you say to relaxing in Central Park? If you prefer action, don't hesitate to go along to a football, baseball or hockey game...and if you want to learn a bit more about the various cultures of New York, go on a visit to large districts of the city, such as China Town or Little Italy...something for all of the senses!
New York is one of the best known and most popular student destinations in the world. Visitors have a multitude of entertaintment possibilities to choose from, with over 80 magnificent museums, its 150 theatres, its 30 concert halls and its countless shops, restaurants and bars...you'll never grow tired of exploring. After your English classes, what would you say to relaxing in Central Park? If you prefer action, don't hesitate to go along to a football, baseball or hockey game...and if you want to learn a bit more about the various cultures of New York, go on a visit to large districts of the city, such as China Town or Little Italy...something for all of the senses!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
8'500'000
School size
L
Levels Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family, Residence
Exams CAE, TOEFL
Number of inhabitants
8'500'000
School size
L
Levels Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family, Residence
Exams CAE, TOEFL

Location of the language school Kaplan International Colleges

Quality marks

/ language school Kaplan International Colleges

ACCET
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Exceptional location at the heart of Manhattan
  • School located on the 63rd floor of the Empire State Building
  • Quality teaching and modern facilities, facilitating the learning of the language
  • Very good nationality mix
  • Shops, bars and banks in the same building
  • Exceptional location at the heart of Manhattan
  • School located on the 63rd floor of the Empire State Building
  • Quality teaching and modern facilities, facilitating the learning of the language
  • Very good nationality mix
  • Shops, bars and banks in the same building

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.78) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (CAE) 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 18.01 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 06.09 / 25.11 / 26.11 / 24.12 / 31.12 .2010
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family/double room/half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 week(s) 1200
3 week(s) 1745
4 week(s) 2290
6 week(s) 3290
8 week(s) 4350
12 week(s) 6470
Semi-intensive course A
2 week(s) 1240
3 week(s) 1805
4 week(s) 2370
6 week(s) 3440
8 week(s) 4550
12 week(s) 6770
16 week(s) 8830
24 week(s) 12950
Extra week (24+) 535
Intensive course A
2 week(s) 1370
3 week(s) 2000
4 week(s) 2630
6 week(s) 3830
8 week(s) 5070
12 week(s) 7550
16 week(s) 9790
24 week(s) 13670
Extra week (24+) 565
Business course A
2 week(s) 1370
3 week(s) 2000
4 week(s) 2630
6 week(s) 3830
8 week(s) 5070
12 week(s) 7550
16 week(s) 9790
24 week(s) 13670
Extra week (24+) 565
Cambridge course (CAE) A
9 week(s) 5765
Exam fee ~410
Cambridge course (CAE) A
12+1 week(s) 7855
Exam fee ~410
TOEFL course A
4 week(s) 2630
6 week(s) 3830
8 week(s) 5070
12 week(s) 7550
16 week(s) 9790
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
Residence deposit 100
Extra night with host family 60
Airport pick-up (JFK, Newark, La Guardia) 180
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +230/w.
Host family/single room/half board +65/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (26.06.10 - 28.08.10) +25/w.
Host family/single room/half board (26.06.10 - 28.08.10) +25/w.

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.78) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.: 03.01.2011 - 12.03.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
Bank holidays: 17.01 / 30.05 / 04.07 / 05.09 / 24.11 / 25.11 .2011
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011
26.12.2011 - 02.01.2012

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family/double room/half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Host family/single room/half board
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 670 735
2 week(s) 1230 1360
3 week(s) 1790 1985
4 week(s) 2350 2610
6 week(s) 3380 3770
8 week(s) 4470 4990
12 week(s) 6650 7430
Semi-intensive course A B
1 week(s) 690 755
2 week(s) 1270 1400
3 week(s) 1850 2045
4 week(s) 2430 2690
6 week(s) 3530 3920
8 week(s) 4670 5190
12 week(s) 6950 7730
16 week(s) 9070 10110
24 week(s) 13310 14870
Extra week (24+) 550 615
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 755 820
2 week(s) 1400 1530
3 week(s) 2045 2240
4 week(s) 2690 2950
6 week(s) 3920 4310
8 week(s) 5190 5710
12 week(s) 7730 8510
16 week(s) 10030 11070
24 week(s) 14030 15590
Extra week (24+) 580 645
Business course A B
1 week(s) 755 820
2 week(s) 1400 1530
3 week(s) 2045 2240
4 week(s) 2690 2950
6 week(s) 3920 4310
8 week(s) 5190 5710
12 week(s) 7730 8510
16 week(s) 10030 11070
24 week(s) 14030 15590
Extra week (24+) 580 645
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
10 week(s) 6535 7185
Exam fee ~410
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 8035 8880
Exam fee ~410
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 2690 2950
6 week(s) 3920 4310
8 week(s) 5190 5710
12 week(s) 7730 8510
16 week(s) 10030 11070
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
Extra night with host family (double room) 60
Airport transfer (on arrival) (JFK, Newark, La Guardia) 180
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +230/w.
Host family/single room/half board +65/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (25.06.11 - 27.08.11) +25/w.
Host family/single room/half board (25.06.11 - 27.08.11) +25/w.
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