Courses
World Leaders in International Education
Kaplan International Colleges provides a comprehensive range of programs for students who wish to study abroad. We offer many different English programs, TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge examination (FCE, CAE, CPE) preparation, University preparation programs (GRE, GMAT) at undergraduate and postgraduate level and a variety of Vocational programs including Business Diplomas and Certificates and Teacher Training.
We would like to help you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. You may want to improve your English while experiencing living abroad and exploring another culture. Others may aim to improve their career prospects and enhance their CV or need to obtain a specific exam score in order to get a place at the university of their choice. Whatever your goal, with over 40 schools worldwide and programs starting every week of the year, Kaplan International Colleges are sure to be able to offer a course and school which meets your specific needs.
| English Courses | Lessons*/Week | Levels | Length | Location | Start Dates |
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| Beginner English | 28 lessons (including
8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions | beginner | 2 weeks + | UK, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand | On Request |
| Vacation English | 20 lessons | elementary
to advanced | 2 weeks + | USA, UK, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand | Every Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday) |
| General English | 20 lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessions | elementary
to advanced | 2 weeks + | USA, UK, Ireland | Every Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday) |
| Intensive English | 28 lessons (including
8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions | elementary
to advanced | 2 weeks + | USA, UK, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand | Every Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday) |
| PLI Intensive English | 30 lessons (including core skills and specific skills classes | elementary
to advanced | 2 weeks + | Canada | Every 2nd Monday |
| PLI Super Intensive English | 40 lessons (including core skills and specific skills classes | elementary to advanced | 2 weeks + | Canada | Every 2nd Monday |
| Combined 5 English class | 28 group English classes, 7 sessions of structured study and 5 private English lessons | elementary to advanced | 1-4 weeks | Bath and Torquay | Every Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday) |
| Combined 10 English class | 20 group English classes and 10 private English lessons | elementary to advanced | 1-4 weeks | Bath and Torquay |
| Long Term English Programs | Lessons*/Week | Levels | Length | Location | Start Dates |
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| Academic Semester | 20 lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessions | elementary to advanced | 20/24 weeks | USA, UK, Ireland | 2010: Jan 4, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 10 |
| Intensive Academic Semester | 28 lessons (including
8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions | elementary to advanced | 20/24 weeks | USA, UK, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand | 2010: Jan 4/5, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27/28, Oct 10 |
| Academic Year | 20 lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessions | elementary to advanced | 32 weeks | USA, UK, Ireland | 2010: Jan 4, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27 |
| Intensive Academic Year | 28 lessons (including
8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions | elementary to advanced | 32 weeks | USA, UK, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand | 2010: Jan 4/5, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27/28 |
| PLI Academic Semester | 30 lessons (including 10 Core Skills and 20 Specific Skills lessons + 5 lessons of Task Team Time) | elementary to advanced | 20 weeks | Canada | 2010: Jan 4, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 10 |
| PLI Academic Year | 30 lessons (including 10 Core Skills and 20 Specific Skills lessons + 5 lessons of Task Team Time) | elementary to advanced | 32 weeks | Canada | 2010: Jan 4, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27 |
| Business English Courses | Lessons*/Week | Levels | Length | Location | Start Dates |
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| English for Business | 20 General English lessons +
8 English for Business electives + 7 Structured Study Sessions | intermediate
to advanced | 2 weeks + | USA, UK, Ireland, Australia and
New Zealand | Every Monday (or Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday) |
| Intensive Business English | 20 Business English lessons + 8 elective lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessions | intermediate to advanced | 2-4 weeks (2+ weeks in Australia) | London, Manchester, Dublin, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane | Every Monday (or Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday) |
| Diploma in Business Communication | 10 business modules (20 lessons per week) | TOEFL iBT 58+ (or equivalent) | 8 weeks | Toronto and Vancouver | Every 2nd Monday |
| Exam Preparation Courses | Lessons*/Week | Levels | Length | Location | Start Dates 2010 |
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| IELTS Intensive | 28 IELTS Preparation lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessions | intermediate to advanced | 5 or 10 weeks | London, Manchester, Oxford, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Auckland | Various start dates throughout the year, see course facts for more details |
| IELTS Supplementary | 20 General English Lessons + 8 IELTS Preparation lessons +
7 Structured Study Sessions | intermediate to advanced | 5 or 10 weeks | London, Manchester, Bournemouth, Dublin, Bath, Torquay, Salisbury, Christchurch and Sydney Manly | Various start dates throughout the year, see course facts for more details |
| Cambridge Intensive (FCE, CAE and CPE) | 28 lessons of Cambridge Exam Preparation + 7 sessons of structured study | intermediate to advanced | 12 weeks | Cambridge, Edinburgh, Sydney, Perth, Auckland, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, New York and Santa Barbara | Mar 22; Sept 13 |
| PLI Cambridge Exam preparation | 30 lessons of Cambridge Exam preparation lessons | higher intermediate or equivalent | 10 or 12 weeks | Toronto and Vancouver | 10-week: Jan 4, Apr 5, Sep 27. 12 week: Mar 22, Sep 13 |
| TOEFL and Academic English | 20 TOEFL iBT and Academic English lessons + 15 Structured Study Sessions | Minimum Score TOEFL 53 | 4 - 16 weeks | Canada, USA, London | Every Monday in the USA and London, Every second Monday in Canada |
| GMAT for international students | 1st 6 weeks: 8 lessons of GMAT preparation and 20+ Structured Study sessions. 2nd 6 weeks: 30+ Structured Study sessions and 1 hr teaching component | Minimum Score: TOEFL 79 or equivalent | 12 weeks | USA | Throughout the year - varies depending on location - see GMAT Program Facts Start Dates |
| GRE for international students | 1st 6 weeks: 8 lessons of GRE preparation and 20+ Structured Study sessions. 2nd 6 weeks: 30+ Structured Study sessions and 1 hr teaching component | Minimum Score: TOEFL 79 or equivalent | 12 weeks | USA | Throughout the year - varies depending on location - see GRE Program Facts Start Dates |
| Business Qualifications | CRICOS Code | Lessons | Recommended English Levels | Length | Location | Start dates |
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| BSB40207 Certificate IV in Business | 065603B | Evening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pm | IELTS 5.5 or Higher Intermediate Level | 6 Months (20 Weeks Tuition) | Sydney, Australia | 2010: Jan 25, Mar 1, Apr19, May 24, Jul 12, Aug 16, Oct 5, Nov 8 |
| BSB50207 Diploma of Business | 065602C | Evening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pm | IELTS 6.0 or Advanced Level | 6 Months (20 Weeks Tuition) | Sydney, Australia |
| BSB60207 Advanced Diploma of Business | 065601D | Evening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pm | IELTS 6.0 or Advanced Level | 6 Months (20 Weeks Tuition) | Sydney, Australia |
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Course Package Option 1.
Two Qualifications:
• BSB40207 Certificate IV in Business
• BSB50207 Diploma of Business | 065603B 065602C | Evening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pm | IELTS 5.5 or Higher Intermediate Level | 12 Months (40 Weeks Tuition) | Sydney, Australia | 2010: Jan 25, Mar 1, Apr19, May 24, Jul 12, Aug 16, Oct 5, Nov 8 |
Course Package Option 2.
Three Qualifications:
• BSB40207 Certificate IV in Business
• BSB50207 Diploma of Business
• BSB60207 Advanced Diploma of Business | 065603B 065602C 065601D | Evening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pm | IELTS 5.5 or Higher Intermediate Level | 18 Months (60 Weeks Tuition) | Sydney, Australia |
| Teaching Certificates | Lessons*/Week | Levels | Length | Location | Start Dates 2010 |
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| CELTA - EnglishTeaching Certificate | Min. 120 hours, includes tuition, teaching practice, guided feedback, tutorials
and planning | IELTS 8.0 | 4 weeks (plus 60 hours pre-course preparation) | Cairns, Christchurch | Cairns: Jan 11; Jun 14; Oct 18
Christchurch: Jan 18, Nov 15 |
| CambridgeTeacher Knowledge Test - TKT | 21 hours in the TKT Cambridge Exam preparation classes and 5 hours doing structured study | IELTS 5.0
or intermediate level | 5 weeks | Perth, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch | Perth: Mar 15, Aug 2,
Brisbane: Jun 15, Oct 11
Auckland: Feb 8, Apr 19, Aug 2, Nov 1
Christchurch: Jan 5, Mar 15, June 14, Sep 20 |
| Work & Study Programs | Lessons*/Week | Length | Levels | Location | Start Dates |
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| OPUS Australia | 15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviews | varies - please see the Opus Australia Page | Intermediate with good spoken English | Brisbane | Throughout the year |
| OPUS New Zealand | 15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviews | varies - please see the Opus New Zealand Page | Intermediate with good spoken English | Auckland, Christchurch | Throughout the year |
| OPUS UK | 15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviews | varies - please see the Opus UK Page | Intermediate with good spoken English | London | Throughout the year |
| OPUS Canada | 15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviews | varies - please see the Opus Canada Page | Intermediate with good spoken English | Vancouver | Throughout the year |
| Internships Programs | Lessons*/Week | Length | Levels | Location | Start Dates |
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| Full-time Internship Program | 28 lessons (including 8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions | Min. 4 weeks English course
followed by
4+ weeks Internship placement | Higher Intermediate | Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand | Throughout the year |
| Part-time Internship Program | Preparation Phase: 28 lessons (including 8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Lessons
Internship Phase: 20 lessons + up to 7 Structured Study Lessons | Min 4 weeks English course
followed by
8+ weeks English Internship placement | Higher Intermediate - Advanced | USA (Various locations) | Throughout the year |
* Lessons are 45 minutes in length