Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : Washington : Kaplan International Colleges

Language school Washington, Kaplan International Colleges

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The Kaplan Aspect school is situated at the heart of the city, near the George Washington University and the Dupont Circle subway station. You will therefore have easy access to the city's main attractions, historical monuments as well as museums, the White House and Capitol Hill. Nearby, you will also find several sports facilities, such as the Washington Sports Club, which has basketball and volleyball courts and an outdoor swimming pool. The language school building is modern and well-equipped and has 9 classrooms. The school also has a multimedia and IT centre with WiFi connection as well as a library. You will also find a student lounge, which is equipped with 2 microwaves and vending machines for drinks and snacks. After classes, you will be able to enjoy the rooftop patio or continue to practise your English with other students in one of the numerous surrounding cafés or lie out on the green grass of one of the district's parks.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 or 15:00-18:15

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 15:00-18:15

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 or 15:00-18:15 + 13:15-14:45

Options (depending on level and availability:
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies

TOEFL course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 TOEFL + 15 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 4 - 16 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15

Accommodation

Host family
Staying with a host family is the ideal option for discovering the American culture whilst practising your English on a daily basis. The families are selected with care and are situated around 40-60 minutes by bus away from the school. You will stay in a double or single room with half board provided. You will also share the lifestyle of your host family and will get to know their traditions and habits.

Residence "Pennsylvania House" (from 18 years)
For its students, our partner school also proposes accommodation in a student residence. Situated around 10 minutes away from the language school building, "Pennsylvania House" is also close to a small grocery store. You will stay in a double room and will share the bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, TV lounge and laundry room with the other students. The residence also has a WiFi connection and 24-hour security in operation. Prices and information on request.

Leisure

Washington offers a wide variety of attractions, cultural sites, theatres, cinemas, bars, sports complexes, shops...who wouldn't be happy being here? Our partner school also organises numerous activities like visits of the city or of museums, to the attractions or museums, sports etc. You will always have something to do! In this way, you will be able to discover the city whilst continuing to speak in English, with your friends from the school or with the inhabitants of Washington.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants 610'000
School size
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Levels
Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / Residence
Exams
TOEFL

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Key points

  • Fascinating captial and stronghold in the history of the United States
  • Quality school, very well-located close to the George Washington University
  • Large choice of activities and course options

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

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Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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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 or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1140
3 weeks 1655
4 weeks 2170
6 weeks 3110
8 weeks 4110
12 weeks 6110
Semi-intensive course A
2 weeks 1180
3 weeks 1715
4 weeks 2250
6 weeks 3260
8 weeks 4310
12 weeks 6410
16 weeks 8350
24 weeks 12230
Extra week (24+) 505
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1310
3 weeks 1910
4 weeks 2510
6 weeks 3650
8 weeks 4830
12 weeks 7190
16 weeks 9310
24 weeks 12950
Extra week (24+) 535
TOEFL course A
4 weeks 2510
6 weeks 3650
8 weeks 4830
12 weeks 7190
16 weeks 9310
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
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Extra night A 60
Extra night B 85
Airport transfer 115
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +215/w.
Host family/single room/half board +45/w.
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.

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