Kaplan International: Seattle Downtown
51 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Kaplan International: Seattle Downtown
Are you interested in an English course that offers you some time for sightseeing in addition to comprehensive classroom work? A Semi-Intensive English course offers the balance to enjoy your destination and finish your course with a higher level of English. Semi-Intensive English Courses focus on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. These courses offer a semi-intensive English education that will help you learn quickly and effectively. You’ll also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions, interviews and strategies. Kaplan's Semi-Intensive English course offers both group lessons and structured, independent study sessions -- leaving students plenty of time for social activities and to explore their surroundings. This course consists of 20 lessons of general English and 7 lessons of structured study time.
Lessons focus on practical English, including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Supplemental structured study allows students to use multimedia materials, online exercises and course books for their studies, so they can focus on what they need to learn and improve the most.
Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Kaplan International Seattle is located just a block away from the University of Washington in a bustling student area of the city. Qualified and experienced instructors teach a wide range of English language courses and GRE and GMAT preparation classes. Seattle is full of museums and art galleries, and opportunities to go skiing, hiking, and kayaking are also available close to the city. The modern school building is equipped with bright classrooms, a student lounge and library, internet kiosks, and free wireless internet access and is situated in the heart of Seattle's cultural scene.
The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Seattle Downtown varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Study English courses in Seattle with Kaplan – the home of grunge music and plaid shirts, Microsoft and Starbucks! Seattle’s a great city for hanging out in trendy cafes and live music venues, or heading out into the wilderness for a weekend of skiing or camping. Seattle has long been the home some major commercial players like Microsoft, Boeing and Starbucks, and more recently of America’s grunge and alternative rock scenes. This mix of die-hard live music fans and young professionals makes taking one of Kaplan’s English courses in Seattle a fantastic cultural experience, whatever your interests.
Our English school in Seattle is located downtown on the waterfront, so there are loads of pubs, bars, shopping venues and local attractions nearby. The area is popular with students, so there are plenty of parties, concerts, cafes and public parks – and our social program at the school will make sure you see as much of them as possible!
The staff was really friendly, helpful and could find good solutions to my wish to change the class. My teacher was great and we had a really good time.
Show details » Read more...It was a very good time!
I learned a lot. The school is very good, location, staff, teachers everything! I really like the school activities. Everything perfect for me.
Everything is amazing here! I loved it! The teachers are good and we did many social activities. I met wonderful people and my English skills improved a lot!
Show details » Read more...I stayed at Kaplan, in Seattle, for 3 weeks. I took business English and general English classes.
Although three weeks were not sufficient to become fluent in English, my speaking skills improved a lot.
The teachers are very good, and Kaplan´s location is great.
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My experience at Kaplan was amazing. The school is located in a very nice place in Seattle on University Street, it is a really nice place for students because of all the restaurants and the activities we can do over there. The teachers were nice and very helpful. My home-stay might be one of the best ones, they are very nice people, they are so polite, we had a lot of fun together and they really helped me with my english skills as well.
Everything was pleasant to me in Kaplan Seattle! The little accommodations with my host family weren't pleasant. The food was not very good.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Seattle. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Seattle, but this tends to be more expensive. Kaplan International provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
Kaplan International provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.
Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $100 when you register.
Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is $120. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Seattle based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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