Language School Kaplan Melbourne
Description of Language School Kaplan Melbourne
Kaplan Melbourne Language School is one of the newest and youngest schools in the Kaplan network. Studying here is a great opportunity to significantly improve your English language skills during exciting and interesting summer vacations! Melbourne is a developed multinational city, in which a friendly and open atmosphere reigns, so students from all over the world feel at home here. In addition, Melbourne was recognized as one of the most adapted and developed cities for life: it is a true cultural center of the continent. There are organized regular concerts, exhibitions, festivals, film screenings - students will not get bored in their free time. Also, the city is rich in sports events: for example, championships in the Australian version of football, cricket and the tennis tournament of the Grand Prix annually gather thousands of spectators - why not join them?
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Language School Kaplan Melbourne
General English course
This combined course is suitable for international students with any level of knowledge, from elementary to advanced. This is an excellent opportunity not only to significantly improve the language skills, but also to learn a lot about the country in which the studying is conducted, to devote time to leisure, rest and shopping, to make new friends from all corners of the world.
Universality makes this course one of the most popular programs of the educational institution. Students in the complex develop all the basic language skills:
- Written and spoken speech;
- Fluency and literacy of speech;
- Grammar;
- Vocabulary;
- Listening (listening to English);
- Reading original and adapted texts.
Students quickly overcome the emotional and language barrier, significantly expand the vocabulary. Lessons are held in an interesting dynamic format, having many interactive elements: oral exercises, computer programs, thematic classes in student clubs are used. Students work in groups and individually, participate in debates and discussions, prepare personal projects and studies. In general English, students develop basic skills - special attention is paid to written and spoken language, to facilitate communication in English in everyday life. Interactive lessons consolidate the acquired knowledge, eliminate gaps, help to study more closely difficult and incomprehensible moments.
- Beginning of the courses: on Mondays year-round (if the state holiday falls on this day, then the beginning of the classes is postponed on the next day).
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
- Minimum age of students: from 16 years.
- Minimum level of language for enrollment: from elementary.
- The maximum class size: 10-15 people.
- Intensity of lessons (per week): 20 academic sessions of general English + 7 interactive lessons.
- Timetable: Monday-Friday, morning and afternoon hours.
- Duration of the session: 45 minutes.
Upon completion of the course, each student receives a corporate certificate that confirms the level of English proficiency that has been attained and contains information on attendance.
Academic English
It's no secret that studying the language (in particular, English) is best not in your native country, but directly in foreign schools. Due to constant language practice with native speakers and full immersion in language culture, the student begins to speak English practically from the first days of his stay, even if his initial level of knowledge was minimal. Also, studying English abroad is a great chance to get acquainted with the culture and history of other countries, which also helps to quickly join the world English-speaking community.
The Academic English program offers long-term courses (5-6-9 months): this will greatly improve your level of language proficiency, help you to find new friends from around the world and give you an unforgettable experience. This is a real educational adventure! To learn the language is not only in the classroom, but at every moment of everyday life: in the store, transport, on the beach and at the airport - very quickly you will not only speak English fluently, but also start thinking in an unfamiliar language.
In addition, long-term studying courses are more profitable than short-term ones - you can significantly save by choosing a course of longer duration. At the end of the course each student receives a corporate certificate, which confirms the achieved level of English proficiency.
Business English
Today it is impossible to imagine a successful international career without a professional knowledge of English. Business, multinational corporations and the world's largest companies speak English, and for a specialist who wants to occupy a prestigious position, knowledge of general and business English becomes a necessity.
The program is available all year round for students from all over the world. A general study of the main aspects of the English language is supplemented by 8 profile business English lessons and 7 interactive classes.
- Beginning of the courses: on Mondays year-round (if the state holiday falls on this day, then the beginning of the classes is postponed on the next day).
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
- Minimum age of students: from 16 years.
- Minimum level of language for enrollment: higher Intermediate.
- The maximum class size: 10-15 people.
- Intensity of lessons (per week): 20 lessons in general preparation + 7 interactive lessons + 8 business English lessons.
- Timetable: Monday-Friday, morning and afternoon hours.
- Duration of the session: 45 minutes.
General classes are aimed at developing basic language skills, increasing fluency and literacy of speech, improving the perception of speech by ear (listening).
Lessons of business English develop profile knowledge and skills, expand the specific vocabulary. Students get acquainted with the basics of business etiquette, learn to conduct business correspondence and correspondence, study the basics of presentations and interviews.
Interactive lessons eliminate the existing gaps in knowledge, allowing you to focus more closely on difficult, obscure points, to consolidate the knowledge.
Upon completion of the course, each student receives a corporate certificate that confirms the level of English proficiency that has been attained and contains information on attendance.
IELTS Preparation Course
This exam can be considered among the most popular and widespread in the world, and its complexity is high enough, and many students face some difficulties in the preparation process. A specially developed complex program will help you to prepare effectively and qualitatively for the successful passing of the exam, to raise the level of language knowledge and skills, to become acquainted with the specifics and subtleties of specific tasks.
Annually, the number of students taking the exam reaches 1.4 million people - its results and certificate are accepted all over the world in more than 6,000 educational institutions. In particular, IELTS results are necessarily provided to the educational centers of Britain, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Also, the results of testing are required by many employers, so the successful passing of the test is a step towards an international career and a prestigious position.
- Beginning of the courses: it is necessary to clarify with the manager (vary depending on the school).
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
- Minimum age of students: from 16 years.
- The minimum language level for enrollment: Intermediate - Advanced.
- The maximum class size: 10-15 people.
- Intensity of lessons (per week): about 30.
- Timetable: Monday-Friday, morning and afternoon hours.
- Duration of the session: 45 minutes.
Intensive preparation for IELTS is:
- 20-28 preparatory lessons (raising the level of knowledge and skills, working out typical tasks and writing tests);
- 8 general academic lessons (improving general language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary);
- 7 interactive lessons (consolidation and development of the material covered, filling in knowledge gaps, monitoring progress and the level of assimilation of information).
An additional educational course for IELTS is:
- 20 general English lessons (intensive development of knowledge and skills in basic language aspects, special attention to oral and written language and listening);
- 8 preparatory lessons (specifics and features of the IELTS test, often encountered difficulties, typical tasks and blocks);
- 7 interactive lessons (consolidation and development of the material covered, filling in knowledge gaps, monitoring progress and the level of assimilation of information).
Upon completion of the course, each student receives a corporate certificate that confirms the level of English proficiency that has been attained and contains information on attendance.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students can choose to live in a common residence or host family:
- Residence is a choice for active, independent and sociable students. Here you can find comfortable rooms and all the facilities for self-service (meals are not provided). Accommodation is available for students aged 18 and over. The foolow residences are available for booking: Unilodge and Urbanest.
- Family is an excellent choice if you want to get acquainted with the culture and life of the country, to communicate with local citizens and constantly practice the language with native speakers. All host families are carefully monitored and supervised by the educational institution's specialists. For pupils private rooms are prepared, half board meals are provided (14 times a week). Accommodation is available for students aged 16 and over.
The cost of living:
- Host family from 18 years old - 295AUD / week (14 breakfasts).
- Host family up to 18 years old - 325AUD / week (14 breakfasts).
- Residence Unilodge from 18-25 years - 325AUD / week without food.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Language School Kaplan Melbourne
In the city for international students, great opportunities for interesting and exciting leisure will open:
- Tram walk around the city
- Visit to the stadium - cricket, tennis (Grand Slam), Australian Football
- Visit to the Penguins' Parade
- A visit to the famous Queen Victoria market
- A trip along the Great Ocean Road, famous for its unique views
- Beach holidays
- Trip to Sydney
Facilities and equipment at Language School Kaplan Melbourne
Kaplan Melbourne is equipped with comfortable classrooms with multimedia equipment, a classroom with a PC (there is special software for productive learning of English), and a cozy common lounge for rest between classes.
Admission dates and extra charges
There are necessary additional payments:
- Individual lessons = 145 AUD / lesson (45 minutes)
- Meeting at the airport (one way): Tullamarine airport = 170AUD, Avalon airport = 250AUD
- K + = 40 AUD / week
- Special diet = 55 AUD / week
- Medical Insurance = 34 AUD / week
- Service fee = 450 AUD
- Express delivery = 75AUD
- Registration fee for accommodation = 260 + 260 AUD
- Books and study guides = 15 AUD / week.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Language School Kaplan Melbourne
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
