English school in Portland: Kaplan International Colleges
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Information 2010
Information 2011
School
Our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, has its premises in a modern building at the very centre of Portland, on the western shore of the elegant Willamette River. The course centre has 5 modern and bright classrooms and is fully equipped with facilities to allow you to learn English in optimal conditions, including a computer room with free Internet access, a WiFi connection throughout the school and numerous pedagogical software programmes available in the language lab and a library. With a kitchenette, vending machines for snacks and drinks, a TV and comfortable couches, the student lounge is an ideal meeting place during breaks or after classes, whether it be for eating or relaxing, you will be able to spend pleasant moments here with your new friends. After your English classes, you will have everything at hand, including the central library, numerous cafés and restaurants, cinemas, exciting museums or even, in order to let off steam. the banks of the Willamette and the large green spaces of Washington Park, all within easy reach of the school. Have a great time!
Our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, has its premises in a modern building at the very centre of Portland, on the western shore of the elegant Willamette River. The course centre has 5 modern and bright classrooms and is fully equipped with facilities to allow you to learn English in optimal conditions, including a computer room with free Internet access, a WiFi connection throughout the school and numerous pedagogical software programmes available in the language lab and a library. With a kitchenette, vending machines for snacks and drinks, a TV and comfortable couches, the student lounge is an ideal meeting place during breaks or after classes, whether it be for eating or relaxing, you will be able to spend pleasant moments here with your new friends. After your English classes, you will have everything at hand, including the central library, numerous cafés and restaurants, cinemas, exciting museums or even, in order to let off steam. the banks of the Willamette and the large green spaces of Washington Park, all within easy reach of the school. Have a great time!
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: 09:00-12:15
Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15
Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 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: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon-Thu)
Options:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies
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: 09:00-12:15
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: 09:00-12:15
Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15
Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 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: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon-Thu)
Options:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies
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: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon-Thu)
Accommodation
Host family
The dream opportunity to live like an inhabitant of Portland by sharing in the daily life of an American family. The accommodation in a host family is ideal for students who wish to immerse themselves in a different culture. Communicating on a daily basis with your host family will help you to develop your oral expression in a warm and friendly environment. The host families in Portland are carefully selected by our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, in order to offer you a safe and welcoming environment to stay in. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided and you will need to allow for between 30 and 60 minutes in order to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
Our partner school also proposes staying in residence during your language study trip in Portland. You will stay in a single room and will share the common rooms with the other international or American students. Meals are not included but you will have access to a kitchen where you can prepare meals on your own or with the other residents. Kaplan Aspect proposes 3 different residences. Close to Portland State University, the "Cambrian" and "Clay" residences are less than 10 minutes' walking distance away from the school and the comfortable "Goose Hollow Plaza" residence is around 20 minutes' walking distance away from the school and is easily accessible by public transport. Please contact us for further details concerning the prices and availability.
The dream opportunity to live like an inhabitant of Portland by sharing in the daily life of an American family. The accommodation in a host family is ideal for students who wish to immerse themselves in a different culture. Communicating on a daily basis with your host family will help you to develop your oral expression in a warm and friendly environment. The host families in Portland are carefully selected by our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, in order to offer you a safe and welcoming environment to stay in. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided and you will need to allow for between 30 and 60 minutes in order to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
Our partner school also proposes staying in residence during your language study trip in Portland. You will stay in a single room and will share the common rooms with the other international or American students. Meals are not included but you will have access to a kitchen where you can prepare meals on your own or with the other residents. Kaplan Aspect proposes 3 different residences. Close to Portland State University, the "Cambrian" and "Clay" residences are less than 10 minutes' walking distance away from the school and the comfortable "Goose Hollow Plaza" residence is around 20 minutes' walking distance away from the school and is easily accessible by public transport. Please contact us for further details concerning the prices and availability.
Host family
The dream opportunity to live like an inhabitant of Portland by sharing in the daily life of an American family. The accommodation in a host family is ideal for students who wish to immerse themselves in a different culture. Communicating on a daily basis with your host family will help you to develop your oral expression in a warm and friendly environment. The host families in Portland are carefully selected by our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, in order to offer you a safe and welcoming environment to stay in. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided and you will need to allow for between 30 and 60 minutes in order to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
Our partner school also proposes staying in residence during your language study trip in Portland. You will stay in a single room and will share the common rooms with the other international or American students. Meals are not included but you will have access to a kitchen where you can prepare meals on your own or with the other residents. Kaplan Aspect proposes 3 different residences. Close to Portland State University, the "Cambrian" and "Clay" residences are less than 10 minutes' walking distance away from the school and the comfortable "Goose Hollow Plaza" residence is around 20 minutes' walking distance away from the school and is easily accessible by public transport. Please contact us for further details concerning the prices and availability.
The dream opportunity to live like an inhabitant of Portland by sharing in the daily life of an American family. The accommodation in a host family is ideal for students who wish to immerse themselves in a different culture. Communicating on a daily basis with your host family will help you to develop your oral expression in a warm and friendly environment. The host families in Portland are carefully selected by our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, in order to offer you a safe and welcoming environment to stay in. You will stay in a single or double room with half board provided and you will need to allow for between 30 and 60 minutes in order to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
Our partner school also proposes staying in residence during your language study trip in Portland. You will stay in a single room and will share the common rooms with the other international or American students. Meals are not included but you will have access to a kitchen where you can prepare meals on your own or with the other residents. Kaplan Aspect proposes 3 different residences. Close to Portland State University, the "Cambrian" and "Clay" residences are less than 10 minutes' walking distance away from the school and the comfortable "Goose Hollow Plaza" residence is around 20 minutes' walking distance away from the school and is easily accessible by public transport. Please contact us for further details concerning the prices and availability.
Leisure
Using your English in a sporting or social context is an excellent opportunity to put into practice "on the field" the new language knowledge you will have acquired in class. With its numerous open green spaces, its pleasant parks along the banks of the Willamette and a dynamic cultural and sports scene. Portland is a choice destination for enjoying 100% of your free time. Our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, proposes to students each week to participate in activities and outings, some of which are free or at a reduced price, during the week or at weekends. In the afternoons, you can enjoy a visit to the beach or to Portland itself, basketball, football, walks, cycling, cultural outings, shopping trips (items are tax free in Oregon) or festive outings...you won't have time to get bored in Portland! Lovers of snow sports will be more than satisfied, being near the ski resorts of the famous Mount Hood which are known for having the longest period of snow cover in the north of the United States. Exciting excursions will also be proposed during the weekends to allow you to discover one of the most beautiful regions of the United States. Portland is waiting for you...Go for it!
Using your English in a sporting or social context is an excellent opportunity to put into practice "on the field" the new language knowledge you will have acquired in class. With its numerous open green spaces, its pleasant parks along the banks of the Willamette and a dynamic cultural and sports scene. Portland is a choice destination for enjoying 100% of your free time. Our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, proposes to students each week to participate in activities and outings, some of which are free or at a reduced price, during the week or at weekends. In the afternoons, you can enjoy a visit to the beach or to Portland itself, basketball, football, walks, cycling, cultural outings, shopping trips (items are tax free in Oregon) or festive outings...you won't have time to get bored in Portland! Lovers of snow sports will be more than satisfied, being near the ski resorts of the famous Mount Hood which are known for having the longest period of snow cover in the north of the United States. Exciting excursions will also be proposed during the weekends to allow you to discover one of the most beautiful regions of the United States. Portland is waiting for you...Go for it!
At a glance
/ in summary...
| Number of inhabitants |
560'000 (2'000'000 agglomeration) |
| School size |
L |
| Levels | Elementary to advanced |
| Minimum age |
16 years |
| Accommodation | Host family, residence |
| Exams | TOEFL |
| Number of inhabitants |
560'000 (2'000'000 agglomeration) |
| School size |
L |
| Levels | Elementary to advanced |
| Minimum age |
16 years |
| Accommodation | Host family, residence |
| Exams | TOEFL |
Location of the language school Kaplan International Colleges
Quality marks
/ language school Kaplan International Colleges
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school
Key points
- Cosmopolitan and dynamic city, very good quality of life
- Language school building situated in the city centre
- Quality school and experienced teachers
- Wide choice of cultural and sports activities
- Cosmopolitan and dynamic city, very good quality of life
- Language school building situated in the city centre
- Quality school and experienced teachers
- Wide choice of cultural and sports activities
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 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| 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 / single room / half board
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A |
|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1030 |
| 3 week(s) | 1490 |
| 4 week(s) | 1950 |
| 6 week(s) | 2780 |
| 8 week(s) | 3670 |
| 12 week(s) | 5450 |
| Semi-intensive course | A |
|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1070 |
| 3 week(s) | 1550 |
| 4 week(s) | 2030 |
| 6 week(s) | 2930 |
| 8 week(s) | 3870 |
| 12 week(s) | 5750 |
| 16 week(s) | 7470 |
| 24 week(s) | 10910 |
| Extra week (24+) | 450 |
| Intensive course | A |
|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1200 |
| 3 week(s) | 1745 |
| 4 week(s) | 2290 |
| 6 week(s) | 3320 |
| 8 week(s) | 4390 |
| 12 week(s) | 6530 |
| 16 week(s) | 8430 |
| 24 week(s) | 11630 |
| Extra week (24+) | 480 |
| TOEFL course | A | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 week(s) | 2290 | |
| 6 week(s) | 3320 | |
| 8 week(s) | 4390 | |
| 12 week(s) | 6530 | |
| 16 week(s) | 8430 | |
| Exam fee ~150 | ||
| Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| Course materials deposit | 40 |
| One-to-one course (per lesson) | 60 |
| Extra night | 60 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 105 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/double room/half board | +160/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board | +60/w. |
| Low/high season | |
|---|---|
| Host family/double room/half board (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) | +25/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 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 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival day: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| 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
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1060 | 1180 |
| 3 week(s) | 1535 | 1715 |
| 4 week(s) | 2010 | 2250 |
| 6 week(s) | 2870 | 3230 |
| 8 week(s) | 3790 | 4270 |
| 12 week(s) | 5630 | 6350 |
| Semi-intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1100 | 1220 |
| 3 week(s) | 1595 | 1775 |
| 4 week(s) | 2090 | 2330 |
| 6 week(s) | 3020 | 3380 |
| 8 week(s) | 3990 | 4470 |
| 12 week(s) | 5930 | 6650 |
| 16 week(s) | 7710 | 8670 |
| 24 week(s) | 11270 | 12710 |
| Extra week (24+) | 465 | 525 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1230 | 1350 |
| 3 week(s) | 1790 | 1970 |
| 4 week(s) | 2350 | 2590 |
| 6 week(s) | 3410 | 3770 |
| 8 week(s) | 4510 | 4990 |
| 12 week(s) | 6710 | 7430 |
| 16 week(s) | 8670 | 9630 |
| 24 week(s) | 11990 | 13430 |
| Extra week (24+) | 495 | 555 |
| TOEFL course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 week(s) | 2350 | 2590 |
| 6 week(s) | 3410 | 3770 |
| 8 week(s) | 4510 | 4990 |
| 12 week(s) | 6710 | 7430 |
| 16 week(s) | 8670 | 9630 |
| Exam fee ~150 | ||
| Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| Course materials deposit | 40 |
| One-to-one course (per lesson) | 60 |
| Extra night (double room) | 60 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 115 |
| Extra night with host family (single room) | 75 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/double room/half board | +160/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board | +60/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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