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Course description

International employers and universities often require TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission. The TOEFL and IELTS Test-Preparation courses help students build the skills, techniques and knowledge needed to succeed in these exams. The IETLS and TOEFL supplementary courses consist of 20 lessons of general English classes -- the building blocks for high scores -- 7 lessons of structured independent study, and 8 lessons of Exam Preparation lessons each week.

Course topics

Teachers trained in test-preparation instruction will strengthen students' English and test-taking skills so that they can score higher on their exams. Test strategies are taught in class, and practice tests and vocabulary are built in class time, to improve each student's skills.

Class schedule

Course duration

1-16 weeks

Start dates

Every Monday

Classes per week

35 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)

Class days

Monday - Friday

School holidays

28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

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 times

Morning session

08:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Break

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Lesson

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Afternoon session

02:15 PM - 05:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

High intermediate
Advanced

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Boston.

Class size

Average	12 students
Maximum	15 students

Student age

Age range

16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

School description

Kaplan International Harvard Square is in a premier location next to the campus of Harvard University. The building offers modern facilities including a computer center, free internet access and spacious classrooms. The school offers several different levels of English language classes and GRE and GMAT exam preparation. Harvard Square and its surrounding streets are lined with bookshops, boutiques and numerous open-air cafes where students read, play chess or enjoy being entertained by visiting street performers. Public transport also makes the city of Boston easily accessible.

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Accreditations

Facilities

Library
Cultural Trips
Eating Area
Free Internet
Wireless Internet
Computers

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Boston varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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.

Open dates

Year round

School holidays

28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

School location

Kaplan puts you right in the heart of this prestigious academic city. Set in a premier location in Harvard Square, next to the campus of Harvard University, our building offers up-to-the-minute facilities including a computer centre, free internet access and spacious classrooms. Harvard Square and its surrounding streets are lined with bookshops, boutiques and numerous open-air cafes where students read, play chess or enjoy being entertained by visiting street performers.

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reviews

Reviews

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based on 3 reviews

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"It was great and functional"

Noah Lautaro Waissbluth Gaspar, student from USA

It was very good, because I had a very good teacher, we had good interactive activities with the book, but for me the best thing was when we did extra activities that were like debate, kahoot, ordering words, etc.
good location with good size.

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Date of study

21 Feb 2022 - 25 Feb 2022

Would you recommend this school?

Yes

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"Friendly and helpful environment"

Mohammed Omar M Alsadhan, student from USA

It was a good experience. I felt I had improved my English with regards to reading writing, vocabulary and grammar.
I didn't mention the speaking part because we didn't focus on it in class. In general, Kaplan is a good school and I highly recommend it.

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Duration of study

3 weeks

Date of study

8 Aug 2016 - 2 Sep 2016

Would you recommend this school?

Yes

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"An experience full of awesome people and incredible activities."

Sofia Herbas Loureiro, student from Bolivia

The classes and teachers are good, we do different kinds of activities so we never get bored. The location is excellent, it is easy to get there by bus or train and there you have a lot of places to eat, visit and shop.
My homestay is not good, I never talk with the family, that is why I requested to change my homestay.

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Duration of study

23 weeks

Date of study

21 Jan 2013 - 5 Jul 2013

Would you recommend this school?

Yes

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housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:

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homestay

Homestay

Housing fees

Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Boston. 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

Homestay (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 258

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Laundry and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 258

Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to learn about and immerse themselves in U.S. culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations - a great way to learn English.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

£ 279

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Laundry and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 279

Homestay (7 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 279

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)

Facilities: Laundry and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 279

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Twin)

£ 308

weekly

Age range: 16 - 17 years old

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Laundry and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 308

Homestay (7 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

£ 308

weekly

Age range: 16 - 17 years old

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)

Facilities: Laundry and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 308

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 350

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Laundry and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 350

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

£ 379

weekly

Age range: 16 - 17 years old

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Laundry and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 379

student-residence

Student residence

Housing fees

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

Boston Apartments-The Bon (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 604

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Address: 1260 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, and free internet

Distance to school: 20 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 604

Student Apartments – The Bon is a completely new property purposefully designed for students and professionals. The building features a wide range of amenities including a 24-hour gym, yoga studio, study rooms and lounge areas and an outdoor terrace.

Each apartment is fully equipped with plenty of storage, comfortable queen-size beds, a waterfall shower, state-of-the art kitchen appliances and fixtures as well as a selection of home comforts, from 50-inch smart TVs to designer furniture. This residence features a 24-hour front desk, concierge and host team who are always on hand to look after you.

Studio or apartments available

Private bathrooms and kitchen

Utilities and WiFi included

Onsite gym and yoga studio

Study areas

Communal lounge and terrace

24-hour concierge

Boston Apartments-The Bon (No meals) Min. age 18 (Deluxe Single)

£ 633

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Address: 1260 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, and free internet

Distance to school: 20 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 633

visa

Visa support

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.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

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 Boston Logan Airport is $125. 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 Boston based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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100% recommend

"It was great and functional"

My ratings for this school

"Friendly and helpful environment"

My ratings for this school

"An experience full of awesome people and incredible activities."

My ratings for this school

Housing

Homestay (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

Homestay (7 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Twin)

Homestay (7 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

Boston Apartments-The Bon (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

Boston Apartments-The Bon (No meals) Min. age 18 (Deluxe Single)

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Flights and airport transfer

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