Kaplan Language School New York Central Park
Description of Kaplan Language School New York Central Park
- Location: New York, NY, USA
- Students age: 16+
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of study: mixed
The language center just steps from the famous Central Park in New York will be the perfect place to immerse yourself in American culture. Students undergo high-quality courses and after class they end up in the heart of New York, where there is always something to do. Facts about New York Central Park:
- Representatives of 83 nationalities visited the school last goal
- Average student age: 26 years
- Number of classrooms: 12
- 95% of students recommend the school
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Kaplan Language School New York Central Park
General english
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Duration : 1 -52 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Curriculum: 20 lessons (15 hours) per week.
General English course is suitable for beginners to learn English, as well as continuing. Students study in groups formed by the level of training, and the program itself covers phonetics, vocabulary and grammar.
The cost of the program per week:
1-4 weeks | 470 $ |
5-12 weeks | $ 455 |
Program participants note the balanced course: they have enough time to visit the sights and participate in events.
Semi-Intensive English
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Duration : 1 -52 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Curriculum: 20 lessons (15 hours) per week + 7 intensive lessons (5 hours 25 minutes).
A program of increased intensity, which combines the development of language skills, improving grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation with outdoor activities and a cultural program.
The cost of the program per week:
1-4 weeks | 500 $ |
5-12 weeks | 485 $ |
1 3 - 23 weeks | 470 $ |
From 24 weeks | $ 455 |
Intensive English
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Duration : 1 -52 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Curriculum: 20 lessons per week + 8 intensive lessons + 5 hours 25 minutes of additional lessons.
Program structure:
Core course | K + Online | English club | Enhanced course |
20 lessons on the General English program (Vocabulary, phonetics, reading, grammar, writing, listening, speaking skills) + 8 additional lessons to help improve your priority area. | Access to materials on the online platform | Participation in an English club (5 hours 25 minutes) | At will, students acquire an additional course that will enhance the effectiveness of training. |
The cost of the program per week:
1-4 weeks | 590 $ |
5-12 weeks | 580 $ |
1 3 - 23 weeks | 550 $ |
From 24 weeks | 500 $ |
Business intensive
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 18+
- Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Duration : 1 to 10 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Curriculum: 21 hours a week.
Business Intensive is designed for:
- Students who need conversational English to communicate in a business environment
- Those who seek to improve their language skills, learn business English.
The cost of the program per week:
1-4 weeks | 590 $ |
5-12 weeks | 580 $ |
1 3 - 23 weeks | 550 $ |
From 24 weeks | 500 $ |
Business supplementary
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : From Intermediate to Higher Intermediate
- Duration : 1-10 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Curriculum: 21 hours a week.
Students focus on four main areas in learning English:
- Readings
- Letters
- Conversation skill
- Pronunciation.
In addition, under the guidance of experienced teachers, course participants learn business English and learn valuable skills to work in an English-speaking environment.
The cost of the program per week:
1-4 weeks | 590 $ |
5-12 weeks | 580 $ |
Business Part Time program option , price per week:
1-4 weeks | 500 $ |
5-12 weeks | 485 $ |
Academic semester
- Dates: 6.01, 10.02, 16.03, 6.04, 11.05, 15.06, 20.07, 17.08, 14.09, 19.10
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Duration: 5 months (21-22 weeks) and 6 months (25-26 weeks)
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Curriculum: 21 hours a week.
The semester program is ideal for those who seek fluency in speech. A rich course will allow you to learn all the necessary skills and immerse yourself in American culture.
Program option | Price for the whole program |
Academic semester, 5 months | 8800 $ |
Academic semester, 6 months | 10440 $ |
Intensive academic semester, 5 months | 9600 $ |
Intensive academic semester, 6 months | 11400 $ |
Academic year
- Dates: 6.01, 30.03, 15.06, 20.07, 17.08, 14.09
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Duration : 34 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Curriculum: 21 hours a week.
The long-term program guarantees tangible progress in learning the language, the opportunity to immerse yourself in American culture and study various areas, for example, English for business or preparation for exams.
Program Options:
- Academic Year: $ 13,120 for 34-35 weeks
- Intensive Academic Year: $ 13,920 for 34-35 weeks .
University Experience Year
- Dates: 6.01
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Duration : 34 weeks.
The main goal of the course is to achieve fluent speech and prepare for the university: here students can earn valuable loans for admission to an American university. University Experience Year will introduce students to student life and the American higher education system. The course consists of two semesters, during which course participants achieve fluency in speech and master the skills of analytical thinking.
What benefits do students get?
- Simplified admission process to partner universities
- Full immersion: in the second semester, students study among American students
- Effective English Learning: Proficient in terminology and writing skills for essays, debates and presentations
- An opportunity to receive from 3 to 6 credits
- Convenient location: three partner universities are located near a language school ( UC Santa Barbara , Pace University , George Washington University ).
What is included in the program price:
- English course
- Access to school materials
- Advice on choosing an academic program and university
- Academic support
- Help with admission to the university.
Additionally paid: additional individual lessons, testing to prepare for university, medical insurance, airport transfer. Students take courses at partner universities and can stay on the campus of the chosen university:
UC Santa Barbara | Pace university | George Washington University |
Course on the campus of the university (you can get loans). Cost: $ 281 -335 $ for a loan. | Course on the campus of the university (you can get loans). Cost: $ 1016-$ 1,700 for a loan. | Course on the campus of the university (you can get loans). Cost: from $ 1690 for a loan. |
Homestay: $ 290 per week | Homestay: $ 335 per week | Homestay: $ 230 per week |
Residence: $ 600 -990 $ per week. | Residence: $ 615 per week. | Residence: $ 540 per week. |
The school gives a guarantee of effective training: if at the end of the course the student does not score 80 points in the TOEFL exam , then the school will give 4 free weeks to prepare for the TOEFL .
GMAT Exam Preparation Course
- Dates: 18.05, 29.06, 17.08, 28.09, 16.11
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : TOEFL (iBT) 77
- Duration : 1 2 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people.
The course is practice-oriented and includes a large number of training tests and quizzes. Students will study the exam in detail, pass training tests and learn the necessary skills.
GRE Exam Preparation Course
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : TOEFL (iBT) 77
- Duration : 1 2 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people.
The curriculum consists of a course to prepare for the exam, in which students study the structure of the exam and perform training tests.
During the first 6 weeks you are waiting for:
- 6 hours a week for exam preparation
- 15 hours a week for Structured Study .
The remaining 6 weeks, students study in the following program:
- 22.5 hours by Structured Study
- 1 hour practice.
TOEFL and Academic English
- Language of instruction: English
- Age : 16+
- Level : TOEFL (iBT) 55
- Duration : 1-16 weeks
- Class size: up to 15 people
- Training load: 26 hours a week.
The comprehensive course consists of several areas:
- TOEFL iBT Preparation and Academic English : academic language study, grammar, vocabulary and phonetics
- Specific Skills : Mastering the specific skills and techniques required to successfully pass the exam.
- Structured Study : training tests in school laboratories every two weeks
- Access to the school’s learning platform with online lessons. Course Options:
Price per week | |
Part time : | 1-4 weeks: $ 500 5-12 weeks: $ 485 |
Intensive: | 1-4 weeks: 5 9 0 $ 5-12 weeks: $ 580 13-23 weeks: $ 550 . |
Accommodation, meals, prices
Accommodation options - host families for students 18+
|
Rooms with shared bathroom |
Number of meals per week |
Academic Year Price |
Price for 6 months |
Price for 5 months |
Cost per week |
|
|
Double room |
14 |
$ 11,200 |
8450 $ |
7260 $ |
360 $ |
|
|
Single |
14 |
13475 $ |
10140 $ |
8690 $ |
430 $ |
|
|
Double room |
7 |
8050 $ |
6240 $ |
5500 $ |
270 $ |
|
|
Single |
7 |
10320 $ |
7800 $ |
$ 6,710 |
340 $ |
|
Host families for students 16+
|
Rooms with shared bathroom |
Number of meals per week |
Academic Year Price |
Price for 6 months |
Price for 5 months |
Cost per week |
|
|
Double room |
14 |
12250 $ |
9230 $ |
7920 $ |
390 $ |
|
|
Single |
14 |
14525 $ |
10 920 $ |
9350 $ |
$ 460 |
|
|
Double room |
7 |
$ 9,100 |
7020 $ |
6160 $ |
300 $ |
|
|
Single |
7 |
11375 $ |
8580 $ |
7310 $ |
370 $ |
|
Host families in Manhattan for students 18+
|
Rooms with shared bathroom |
Number of meals per week |
Academic Year Price |
Price for 6 months |
Price for 5 months |
Cost per week |
|
|
Double room |
14 |
$ 11,200 |
8450 $ |
7260 $ |
360 $ |
|
|
Single |
14 |
13475 $ |
10140 $ |
8690 $ |
430 $ |
|
|
Double room |
7 |
8050 $ |
6240 $ |
5500 $ |
270 $ |
|
|
Single |
7 |
10320 $ |
7800 $ |
$ 6,710 |
340 $ |
|
Host families for students 16+
|
Rooms with shared bathroom |
Number of meals per week |
Academic Year Price |
Price for 6 months |
Price for 5 months |
Cost per week |
|
|
Double room |
14 |
12250 $ |
9230 $ |
7920 $ |
390 $ |
|
|
Single |
14 |
14525 $ |
10 920 $ |
9350 $ |
$ 460 |
|
|
Double room |
7 |
$ 9,100 |
7020 $ |
6160 $ |
300 $ |
|
|
Single |
7 |
11375 $ |
8580 $ |
7310 $ |
370 $ |
|
Host families in Manhattan for students 18+
|
Rooms with shared bathroom |
Number of meals per week |
Academic Year Price |
Price for 6 months |
Price for 5 months |
Cost per week |
|
|
Double room |
7 |
13825 $ |
10400 $ |
8910 $ |
430 $ |
|
|
Single |
7 |
17150 $ |
12 870 $ |
$ 11,000 |
530 $ |
|
Host families in Manhattan for students under 18
|
Rooms with shared bathroom |
Number of meals per week |
Academic Year Price |
Price for 6 months |
Price for 5 months |
Cost per week |
|
|
Double room |
7 |
$ 14,875 |
11180 $ |
9570 $ |
$ 460 |
|
|
Single |
7 |
$ 18,195 |
13650 $ |
11 660 $ |
560 $ |
|
Residence in New York for students 17+
|
Room Types |
Number of meals per week |
Cost per week |
|
|
Double room with shared bathroom |
Self catering |
$ 495 |
|
|
Single with private bath |
Self catering |
650 $ |
|
West side residence
|
Room Types |
Number of meals per week |
Cost per week |
|
|
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom |
Self catering |
$ 295 |
|
|
Double room with shared bathroom |
Self catering |
$ 495 |
|
|
Single with private bath |
Self catering |
650 $ |
|
Additional expenses:
- Special diet in the host family: $ 50 per week
- Luggage Storage: $ 75 per week
- Extra charge for host family accommodation in high season: $ 30 per week
- Extra charge for accommodation in a residence in high season: $ 30 per week
- Christmas Homestay Extra Fee: $ 75 per week.
Activities Kaplan Language School New York Central Park
An example of a cultural and entertainment program:
- Monday: walk in Central Park
- Tuesday: ferry ride to Ellis Islands and Statue of Liberty
- Wednesday: city walk and gourmet tasting
- Thursday : Times Square and Madison Square Garden
- Friday: Empire State, Flatiron
- Saturday and Sunday: The Phantom of the Opera or Wicked show on Broadway.
Facilities and equipment at Kaplan Language School New York Central Park
The location of the language school and its equipment is one of its advantages along with experienced teachers and effective programs:
- The school has 12 spacious classrooms equipped with modern equipment, the windows of the classrooms look directly at the central park
- In the heart of Manhattan is the famous Times Square, more than 150 theaters, 30 concert halls, 80 museums, countless restaurants and cafes.
Center Infrastructure:
- Classrooms
- Interactive whiteboards
- Computer lab
- Cafeteria
- Gym
- Transport
- Wi-Fi.
Admission dates and extra charges
- Registration fee 185 $
- Courier services $ 80 (optional)
- Booking a place at the university $ 175 (depending on the course)
- Registration fee for accommodation $ 80
- Course replacement $ 100
- Health insurance $ 45 per week.
Additional lessons:
- 1 private lesson (45 minutes) $ 80
- Lesson in the format of 1 teacher and 2 students: 50 $
- 6 hours of intensive: $ 100
- Access to the school’s online platform for 12 months at the end of the course: $ 139
- Access to the school’s online platform for 3 months at the end of the course: $ 69
- Transfer from JFK Airport, Newark Airport, LaGuardia Airport for $ 180 one way (when ordering a round-trip transfer, 10% discount; students who travel together can share the transfer costs for two).
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Kaplan Language School New York Central Park
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. |
