Language School Kaplan Edinburgh
Description of Language School Kaplan Edinburgh
Kaplan Edinburgh Language School, located in the Scottish capital, attracts students from all over the world - enthusiasts of antiquity, architecture, history and an extraordinary, slightly mysterious atmosphere. Edinburgh is one of the most original and beautiful cities not only in Scotland, but throughout the UK: here you can get to a real castle, enjoy local cuisine, and visit a restaurant or a traditional pub. Scotland - the homeland of whiskey, bagpipes and the enigmatic Loch Ness monster - will hospitably meet every student of Kaplan Edinburgh!
Edinburgh is a truly student city, and it will be very easy for international pupils to overcome the language and communication barrier, to find new friends from around the world and to join the general educational and cultural environment. In their free time the students do not get bored: they visit traditional pubs and restaurants, inspect the royal yacht "Britain", go on fascinating excursions or stroll through the streets that keep the color of the ancient times.
In addition, the Academy for the preparation of language exams is located in the city - this is the best place to prepare effectively and qualitatively for IELTS and other international tests. The teachers of the courses have extensive experience working with foreign students and know all the subtleties and specifics of each exam. Lessons can be held in the morning or evening: this is not only a qualitative improvement in the level of English, but also an introduction to typical tasks and writing a large number of tests. Studying on specialized courses with specially prepared teaching materials and manuals will help to successfully pass even a difficult language exam.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Language School Kaplan Edinburgh
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.
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 to 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 - you will not only speak English fluently very quickly, 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.
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 studying 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.
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.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students can choose to live in a rented apartment or host family:
- Family is an excellent choice if you want to get to know the culture and life of the country more closely, 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 the students rooms for 1-2 people are prepared, half board meals are provided. Accommodation is available for students aged 16 and over.
- Residence - a choice for active, independent and sociable students. There are comfortable rooms for 1-2 students and meals (breakfasts) are provided, also you can choose a self-service option and prepare yourself. As in Edinburgh college accommodation is available for students aged 18 and over. Available reservation options are Canal Point.
The cost of living:
- Host family (private room, meals 14 times a week) = 170 GBP / week
- Host family (double room , meals 14 times a week) = 140 GBP / week
- Host family (private room with bath, meals 14 times a week) = 220 GBP / week
- Residence Canal Point (personal room, self-service) = 215 GBP / week.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Language School Kaplan Edinburgh
The foreign students are offered different leisure activities to choose:
- A visit to one of the most ancient and beautiful British castles - Edinburgh
- A pinhole camera with a moving city panorama
- Whiskey - tasting at the home of this drink
- Local unique cuisine
- Walking around the Royal Mile
- Walking through West Highland Way
- Walking to the volcano of the Throne Arthur, located in the heart of the city
- Visiting the eerie and exciting excursion " City of the Dead "
- Visiting the world's largest festival of the Fringe Arts with numerous performances by conjurers, actors, illusionists and musicians.
Advantages
Kaplan Edinburgh private school has 20 well-equipped classrooms (each with an interactive whiteboard), a special educational center with many modern PCs (each equipped with special studying programs), and free and fast Wi-Fi throughout the school territory. Students like to relax in the cozy common living room and cafe.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees are required:
- One-to-one lessons = 50 GBP / lesson
- Two-to-one lessons (two pupils with a personal teacher) = 35 GBP / lesson
- Summer Homestay Allowance = 20 GBP / week
- Meeting at Edinburgh Airport = 65 GBP, at Glasgow Airport = 180 GBP
- Special dietary allowance = 30 GBP / Week
- Medical insurance = 10 GBP / week
- Deposit for residency = 250 GBP
- Courier delivery = 35 GBP
- Registration fee = 100 GBP.
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 75 GBP
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 120 GBP
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 30 GBP
- Cancellation guarantee 65 GBP
- Medical insurance 15 GBP
- Study materials 35 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Language School Kaplan Edinburgh
The school is very beautiful, the building is majestic, but inside everything is not at all medieval, modern and rather laconic, for study it is just that.
Our group was preparing for IELTS, because there were more classes than the "standard" ones: they did a lot of listening, they sorted the grammar point by point, by topic (since the people in the group were already prepared in English, there was no point in learning some basics) . It’s good that old tests give us a chance to look at and work out (we had them from 2016, if I’m not mistaken) - real examples are always better than just a textbook, you can clearly see what they ask and where exactly you can sprinkle.
Teachers also specialize in the exam, so they reported a lot of specific and useful information. Separately, it’s very cool when we did the tasks on time, right with the stopwatch: the exam is large in volume, so it’s vital to distribute this time. Our group, for example, only managed to fit in once from the third - imagine how we would have rained with it on exams.
Thanks to Angelina for help in preparing the trip, advice on schools and preparing documents - everything is fast and professional, it’s convenient to work with you!
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. |
