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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 CoursesLessons*/WeekLevelsLengthLocationStart Dates
Beginner English28 lessons (including
8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions
beginner2 weeks +UK, Ireland, Australia, 
New Zealand
On Request
Vacation English20 lessonselementary
to advanced
2 weeks +USA, UK, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand
Every Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday)
General English20 lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessionselementary
to advanced
2 weeks +USA, UK, IrelandEvery Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday)
Intensive English28 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 English30 lessons (including core skills and specific skills classeselementary
to advanced
2 weeks +Canada Every 2nd Monday
PLI Super Intensive English40 lessons (including core skills and specific skills classeselementary to advanced2 weeks +CanadaEvery 2nd Monday
Combined 5 English class 28 group English classes, 7 sessions of structured study and 5 private English lessonselementary to advanced1-4 weeksBath and TorquayEvery Monday (or Tuesday where Monday is a public holiday)
Combined 10 English class20 group English classes and 10 private English lessonselementary to advanced1-4 weeksBath and Torquay

 

Long Term English ProgramsLessons*/WeekLevelsLengthLocationStart Dates
Academic Semester20 lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessionselementary to advanced20/24 weeksUSA, UK, Ireland2010: Jan 4, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 10
Intensive Academic Semester28 lessons (including
8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions
elementary to advanced20/24 weeksUSA, UK, Ireland, Australia, 
New Zealand
2010: Jan 4/5, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27/28, Oct 10
Academic Year20 lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessionselementary to advanced32 weeksUSA, UK, Ireland2010: Jan 4, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27
Intensive Academic Year28 lessons (including
8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions
elementary to advanced32 weeksUSA, UK, Ireland, Australia, 
New Zealand
2010: Jan 4/5, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27/28
PLI Academic Semester30 lessons (including 10 Core Skills and 20 Specific Skills lessons + 5 lessons of Task Team Time)elementary to advanced20 weeksCanada2010: Jan 4, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 10
PLI Academic Year30 lessons (including 10 Core Skills and 20 Specific Skills lessons + 5 lessons of Task Team Time)elementary to advanced32 weeksCanada2010: Jan 4, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27

 

Business English CoursesLessons*/WeekLevelsLengthLocationStart Dates
English for Business20 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 English20 Business English lessons + 8 elective lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessionsintermediate to advanced2-4 weeks (2+ weeks in Australia)London, Manchester, Dublin, Sydney, Perth and BrisbaneEvery Monday (or Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday)
Diploma in Business Communication10 business modules (20 lessons per week)TOEFL iBT 58+ (or equivalent)8 weeksToronto and VancouverEvery 2nd Monday

 

Exam Preparation CoursesLessons*/WeekLevelsLengthLocationStart Dates 2010
IELTS Intensive28 IELTS Preparation lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessionsintermediate to advanced5 or 10 weeksLondon, Manchester, Oxford, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and AucklandVarious start dates throughout the year, see course facts for more details
IELTS Supplementary20 General English Lessons + 8 IELTS Preparation lessons +
7 Structured Study Sessions
intermediate to advanced5 or 10 weeksLondon, Manchester, Bournemouth, Dublin, Bath, Torquay, Salisbury, Christchurch and Sydney ManlyVarious 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 studyintermediate to advanced12 weeksCambridge, Edinburgh, Sydney, Perth, Auckland,  Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, New York and Santa BarbaraMar 22; Sept 13
PLI Cambridge Exam preparation30 lessons of Cambridge Exam preparation lessonshigher intermediate or equivalent10 or 12 weeksToronto and Vancouver10-week: Jan 4, Apr 5, Sep 27. 12 week: Mar 22, Sep 13
TOEFL and Academic English20 TOEFL iBT and Academic English lessons + 15 Structured Study SessionsMinimum Score TOEFL 534 - 16 weeksCanada, USA, LondonEvery Monday in the USA and London, Every second Monday in Canada
GMAT for international students1st 6 weeks: 8 lessons of GMAT preparation and 20+ Structured Study sessions. 2nd 6 weeks: 30+ Structured Study sessions and 1 hr teaching componentMinimum Score: TOEFL 79 or equivalent12 weeksUSAThroughout the year - varies depending on location - see GMAT Program Facts Start Dates
GRE for international students1st 6 weeks: 8 lessons of GRE preparation and 20+ Structured Study sessions. 2nd 6 weeks: 30+ Structured Study sessions and 1 hr teaching componentMinimum Score: TOEFL 79 or equivalent12 weeksUSAThroughout the year - varies depending on location - see GRE Program Facts Start Dates

  

UK Secondary



& University Preparation Programs
Hours/WeekLevelsLengthLocationStart Dates
International Foundation Certificate (UK) - Validated by Bournemouth University22.5 hours + tutorialsIELTS 5.0 or Equivalent30 weeks tuitionBournemouth
2010 start dates available on request. Contact us for more details
Certificate of Higher Education - Course Validated by the University of Wales (Fast Track Access to the 2nd Year of 22 UK Universities)Stage 1: 22.5 hours Intensive English + University Preparation Courses
Stage 2: 12 hours Validated University Courses
IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent46 weeks tuition (Stage 1: 16 weeks Stage 2: 30 weeks)Bournemouth
Certificate of Higher Education -
Stage 2 only
12 hours Validated University CoursesIELTS 6
or Equivalent
30 weeksBournemouth
Pre-Masters & Pre-MBA Preparation22.5 hours tuition
per week
From IELTS 5.0 or Equivalent10, 20
or 30 weeks tuition
Bournemouth
& London

 

Business QualificationsCRICOS CodeLessonsRecommended English LevelsLengthLocationStart dates
BSB40207 Certificate IV in Business065603BEvening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pmIELTS 5.5 or Higher Intermediate Level6 Months (20 Weeks Tuition)Sydney, Australia2010: Jan 25, Mar 1, Apr19, May 24, Jul 12, Aug 16, Oct 5, Nov 8
BSB50207 Diploma of Business065602CEvening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pmIELTS 6.0 or Advanced Level6 Months (20 Weeks Tuition)Sydney, Australia
BSB60207 Advanced Diploma of Business065601DEvening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pmIELTS 6.0 or Advanced Level6 Months (20 Weeks Tuition)Sydney, Australia
 
Course Package Option 1.
Two Qualifications:
• BSB40207 Certificate IV in Business
• BSB50207 Diploma of Business
065603B 065602CEvening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pmIELTS 5.5 or Higher Intermediate Level12 Months (40 Weeks Tuition)Sydney, Australia2010: 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 065601DEvening Classes, Monday through Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pmIELTS 5.5 or Higher Intermediate Level18 Months (60 Weeks Tuition)Sydney, Australia

 

Teaching CertificatesLessons*/WeekLevelsLengthLocationStart Dates 2010
CELTA - EnglishTeaching CertificateMin. 120 hours, includes tuition, teaching practice, guided feedback, tutorials
and planning
IELTS 8.04 weeks (plus 60 hours pre-course preparation)Cairns, ChristchurchCairns: Jan 11; Jun 14; Oct 18
Christchurch: Jan 18, Nov 15
CambridgeTeacher Knowledge Test - TKT21 hours in the TKT Cambridge Exam preparation classes and 5 hours doing structured studyIELTS 5.0
or intermediate level
5 weeksPerth, Brisbane, Auckland, ChristchurchPerth: 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 ProgramsLessons*/WeekLengthLevelsLocationStart Dates
OPUS Australia15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviewsvaries - please see the Opus Australia PageIntermediate with good spoken EnglishBrisbaneThroughout the year
OPUS New Zealand15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviewsvaries - please see the Opus New Zealand PageIntermediate with good spoken EnglishAuckland, ChristchurchThroughout the year
OPUS UK15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviewsvaries - please see the Opus UK PageIntermediate with good spoken EnglishLondonThroughout the year
OPUS Canada15-21 hours of tuition per week + 3 job interviewsvaries - please see the Opus Canada PageIntermediate with good spoken EnglishVancouverThroughout the year

 

Internships ProgramsLessons*/WeekLengthLevelsLocationStart Dates
Full-time Internship Program28 lessons (including 8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions

Min. 4 weeks English course
followed by
4+ weeks Internship placement 

Higher IntermediateAustralia, England, Scotland, Ireland, New ZealandThroughout the year
Part-time Internship ProgramPreparation 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 - AdvancedUSA (Various locations)Throughout the year

* Lessons are 45 minutes in length