Kaplan International: Berkeley (Berkeley, USA) - Reviews

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Kaplan International: Berkeley offers the following course types:

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Two-to-One lessons (Add-on)

Duration: 1-100 lessons

Max class size: 2

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

£ 215

starting at

£ 574

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With private lessons you will have the opportunity to work at your own pace, on your own schedule, and tailor your lesson plan to your specific needs. You will be able to choose what areas to focus on with your teacher and maximize the value of your lesson time.

One-to-One lessons (Add-on)

Duration: 1-100 lessons

Max class size: 1

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

£ 240

starting at

£ 599

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General English

Duration: 1-12 weeks

Classes per week: 20

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

£ 504

starting at

£ 863

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The General English course consists of 20 lessons each week and is the least intensive option offered at Kaplan. This course allows students to improve their English while still leaving time for sightseeing and leisure during their stay.

Semi-Intensive English

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 27

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

£ 545

starting at

£ 904

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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.

Intensive English

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 35

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

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£ 586

starting at

£ 946

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The Intensive 35 course is the fastest way for students to improve their English skills, regardless of their starting level. The course consists of 20 lessons of general English, 7 lessons of structured study, and 8 lessons of elective English each week.

General Academic Semester (5 months)

Duration: 20 weeks

Classes per week: 27

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

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£ 6,607

starting at

£ 12,223

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This program is ideal if: • You are interested in long-term English study abroad • You would like to spend time exploring your new surroundings, making new friends and sampling life in a different culture • You want to take advantage of fantastic savings on the long term course fees Program length: 20 tuition weeks with one vacation period Program details: • 20 General English lessons: These lessons focus on helping you to communicate effectively in everyday English. The wide-ranging syllabus will...

Intensive Academic Semester (5 months)

Duration: 20 weeks

Classes per week: 35

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

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£ 7,268

starting at

£ 12,884

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General Academic Semester (6 months)

Duration: 24 weeks

Classes per week: 27

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

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£ 7,895

starting at

£ 14,618

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Intensive Academic Semester (6 months)

Duration: 24 weeks

Classes per week: 35

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

£ 8,688

starting at

£ 15,411

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General Academic Year

Duration: 32 weeks

Classes per week: 27

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

£ 10,472

starting at

£ 19,408

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Long-term language programmes which allow you to achieve maximum fluency whilst immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country. This programme is right for you if: • You are aiming to achieve fluency in English • You want an intensive focus on all language skills with quick results • You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment • You would like to receive a Kaplan Academic Semester or Year certificate...

Intensive Academic Year

Duration: 32 weeks

Classes per week: 35

Max class size: 15

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

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£ 11,529

starting at

£ 20,465

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Test preparation

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TOEFL® iBT and Academic English (Part-time)

Duration: 1-12 weeks

Classes per week: 20

Max class size: 15

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

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£ 545

starting at

£ 904

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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.

TOEFL® iBT and Academic English Intensive

Duration: 1-16 weeks

Classes per week: 35

Max class size: 15

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

£ 586

starting at

£ 946

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Business

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English For Business Supplementary

Duration: 1-10 weeks

Classes per week: 35

Max class size: 15

Course type: Business

Age range: 16 years old and older

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£ 586

starting at

£ 946

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The English for Business course is offered as an elective course in the Intensive course of study and helps students to effectively communicate in many business situations. The course consists of 20 lessons of general English, 8 lessons of business English and 7 lessons of structured study each week.

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School description

Kaplan International Berkeley is located just two blocks from the University of California at Berkeley. There is a variety of courses to choose from including intensive English and graduate school test preparation. Students can also choose from homestay and student residence accommodation options. The school is in a modern building with excellent facilities and courses are taught by friendly, qualified, and experienced teachers. Only 30 minutes from San Francisco, students will also have many opportunities to experience the local California culture.

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Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Berkeley 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

• Situated in a renowned academic city with a vibrant student community, just
minutes to downtown San Francisco
• Located near the prestigious UC Berkeley, which allows students to attend
open lectures
• Offers advice to students applying to Berkeley City College and UC Berkeley
Extension Programs
• Students who complete Kaplan’s Higher Intermediate level can use their
certicate to gain admission to Berkeley City College
• Enjoy weekend trips to Yosemite, Wine Country, and Lake Tahoe

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"English"

Catalina Ossa Geisse, student from Chile

The location of the school is very good, you have everything only within 1 or 2 blocks. The teachers are very good except 2 or 3.

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Duration of study

20 weeks

Date of study

24 Sep 2012 - 15 Feb 2013

Would you recommend this school?

Yes

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"Nothing special"

Juraj Wallner, student from Slovakia

It was ok. Some of teachers were great, but some of them were only ok. Anyway, I liked it there. On the other hand, in my opinion it could have been better.

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Duration of study

8 weeks

Date of study

11 Jul 2011 - 2 Sep 2011

Age group

35 - 49

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housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:

Homestay » Student residence » Apartment »

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 Berkeley. These homes are often between 45 - 60 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 (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

£ 277

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: 2-person shared room

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

Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 277

Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

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

£ 277

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)

Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 277

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

£ 285

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)

Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 285

Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

£ 285

weekly

Age range: 16 - 17 years old

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)

Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 285

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

£ 347

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

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

Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 347

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

£ 359

weekly

Age range: 16 - 17 years old

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

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

Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 359

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

Berkeley City Dorms (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. (Twin)

£ 330

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Address: 2001 Allston Way (Entrance on Mivia Street), Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Location: YMCA Residence

Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

Restriction: 2 students must book together

£ 330

The Berkeley YMCA Residence has been providing comfortable, safe, and affordable accommodation since 1910. The residence is located in the heart of Berkeley, 12 miles or 20 minutes from San Francisco. It is close to the University of California, shopping, theaters, and a variety of international restaurants.

Berkeley YMCA offers single rooms, which have internet access and shared bathrooms. There is also a study lounge, TV lounge and a fully equipped, shared kitchen. Gym membership is provided to all residents, including access to 3 swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, and over one hundred fitness classes (aerobic, yoga, and martial arts). The Berkeley YMCA is popular with a diverse mix of residents, consisting of American and international students.

Berkeley City Dorms (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. (Single)

£ 368

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Address: 2001 Allston Way (Entrance on Mivia Street), Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Location: YMCA Residence

Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 368

The Berkeley YMCA Residence has been providing comfortable, safe, and affordable
accommodation since 1910. The residence is located in the heart of Berkeley, 12
miles or 20 minutes from San Francisco. It is close to the University of California,
shopping, theaters, and a variety of international restaurants.
Berkeley YMCA offers single rooms, which have internet access and shared
bathrooms. There is also a study lounge, TV lounge and a fully equipped, shared
kitchen. Gym membership is provided to all residents, including access to 3
swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, and over one hundred fitness classes
(aerobic, yoga, and martial arts). The Berkeley YMCA is popular with a diverse mix of
residents, consisting of American and international students.

apartment

Apartment

Housing fees

It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Berkeley, 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

Berkeley City Apartments (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 553

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Address: 2614 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Housing type: Apartment

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet

Distance to school: 9 minutes by bus

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 553

The Telegraph house is a multi-bedroom home located in the heart of San Francisco Berkeley and near to shops, restaurants and theatres, just 10 minutes from Kaplan Berkeley. The residence features single and twin bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Students will enjoy the use of a shared kitchen and living/dining areas and will have full access to the garden and patio as well. Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and all utilities are included free of charge. Available year round.

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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.

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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 San Francisco International Airport is $115. 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 Berkeley 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.

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2144 Kala Bagai Way
Berkeley
California 94704
USA

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50% recommend

"English"

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

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

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

Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

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

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

Berkeley City Dorms (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. (Twin)

Berkeley City Dorms (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. (Single)

Berkeley City Apartments (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

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