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Kaplan school is in the very heart of Edinburgh, just minutes from the historical Edinburgh Castle.
The Kaplan school is in the very heart of Edinburgh, just minutes from the stylish shops of Princes Street and the historical Edinburgh Castle. It is housed in an elegant Georgian building with excellent modern facilities, giving you a taste of historical Britain but with the comfort of modern technology.
Edinburgh is an Exam Preparation Academy which means that they specialise in supporting students to achieve the highest possible IELTS result. IELTS preparation classes will be available in the morning and afternoon and you will have the option to take regular mock IELTS tests. You will be taught by teachers who have been trained to specialise in IELTS and will receive support throughout your course with tutorials and study plans focusing on maximising your IELTS score.
Make the most of your stay whatever your tastes, from beautiful highland walks to nights out and bars and clubs.
The school offers a range of English courses including IELTS and Cambridge exams, and we are an official Trinity test centre.
Enjoy the full Edinburgh experience, with friendly locals, natural beauty and rich history all on your doorstep.
Classrooms
There are 20 large classrooms with plenty of natural light. All rooms have an interactive whiteboard and new classroom furniture. There is ‘state-of-the-art ‘ wireless connection in all the classrooms and throughout the school.
Study Center
The Study center at the school has 15 computers with language learning programs, email and Internet access. There is teacher 9.30 to 5.00 every day to help with your studies. There is also a resource library with readers, study texts including exam preparation materials and DVDs available for use in school or at home.
Student common room
The school has a students’ room for relaxing, eating and enjoying free time before and after classes. There is a café selling sandwiches, pizza and cakes as well as hot and cold drinks. We have a machine selling fizzy drinks and a cold water fountain. There is excellent wireless for laptops and phones as well as computers for students. The students’ room is a place to relax as well as study. There is a dining area as well as space to relax.
Cafeteria
There are many cafes nearby where students can buy lunch. Students can eat in the common room or on the patio outside in nice weather.
Sports facilities
Public parks can be used for outdoor sporting activities and there is a swimming pool nearby. Edinburgh has many sporting options including skiing, ice-skating, canoeing and many more.
Gym facilities
Students can join the local gym for indoor sports and fitness training.
Public holidays in 2020 (no lessons): 1 Jan, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 8 May, 25 May, 31 Aug, 25 Dec, 28 Dec.
Want to learn as fast as possible? Pack more training and support into your English program.
Intensive English courses offer you the maximum classroom time each week, with extra lessons focusing on specific skills such as Business English, Academic English, Literature or TOEFL ®/IELTS preparation. You can study for as little as one week or as much as a year, and start at any level.
But don’t forget – at Kaplan, exploration and adventure are part of the learning process, so you’ll still have opportunities to practise your skills in the real world and enjoy your destination at the same time.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
20 ENGLISH LESSONS (15 HOURS)
- English language classes cover all the key areas of language and will help you master difficult grammatical structures, fine-tune your pronunciation, read complex texts and build a large working vocabulary.
8 SPECIFIC SKILLS LESSONS (6 HOURS)
- Focus on a range of specific skills such as vocabulary, business English, or local culture.
7 K+ SESSIONS (5.25 HOURS)
- Exclusive K+ Online and K+ Online Extra materials help you reinforce progress made in class and provide instant feedback, while our teacher-led K+ Learning Clubs allow you to socialize and practice your language skills at the same time.
IELTS preparation course will teach you valuable English skills and strategies for taking the IELTS exam, helping you to achieve a better score.
This course is highly focused on your IELTS exam preparation and will teach you about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time and the types of questions you will face on the exam. You will also practice reading, writing, listening and speaking, and improve your grammar and vocabulary.
IELTS is a widely recognised test of English language skills for educational and professional purposes, particularly for students who wish to go to university in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
- 20 IELTS EXAM PREPARATION LESSONS (15 HOURS)
Highly-focused lessons covering all sections of the IELTS exam and test-taking strategies
- 8 SPECIFIC SKILLS LESSONS (6 HOURS)
Focus on a range of specific skills such as vocabulary, business English, or local culture
- 7 K+ SESSIONS (5.25 HOURS)
Exclusive K+ Online and K+ Online Extra materials help you reinforce progress made in class and provide instant feedback, while our teacher-led K+ Learning Clubs allow you to socialize and practice your language skills at the same time.
The Cambridge Exam is an internationally recognized test and qualification of English language ability. This accredited Cambridge preparation course enables you to feel confident taking the exam and help you gain the best mark you can.
During lessons for this CAE preparation course, you will cover all sections of the CAE in detail. This includes taking practice tests, learning the best exam techniques, and improving your general level of English.
The minimum level for enrollment is B2
- 20 EXAM PREPARATION LESSONS (15 HOURS)
Highly-focused courses covering all sections of the Cambridge English Qualification and test-taking strategies.
- 8 SPECIFIC SKILLS LESSONS (6 HOURS)
Focus on a range of specific skills such as vocabulary, business English, or local culture.
- 7 K+ SESSIONS (5.25 HOURS)
exclusive K+ Online and K+ Online Extra materials help you reinforce progress made in class and provide instant feedback, while our teacher-led K+ Learning Clubs allow you to socialize and practice your language skills at the same time.
Start dates: 06-Jul-20, 12-Oct-20
Extra fees:
Cambridge Materials Fee 35£
Cambridge Exam Fee 175£
The school must confirm the availability of your chosen accommodation.
If the selected housing is not available for your dates, the school will offer another accommodation option for you to consider.
I don't need housing
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75 £
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We strongly recommend you to book your flight only after your participation in a course and visa are confirmed.
School address:
9 Albyn Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh EH2 4NG, Edinburgh
4.7 out of 5
Nadezhda
Russia
2019-02-25T00:00:00
I spent only a week in Edinburgh, but I fell in love with it! I got really lucky: there were only 5 people in my group and all came for 1 week (so everyone was interested in intensive and active learning). We all became friends right away and were going out to museums and pubs :) Also, I really like
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Vladimir
Russia
I got to the place safely. First I came to London by plane and then went to Edinburgh by train. On the fourth day of the course I was studying really hard as the entrance test results were not great. My level was low intermediate, so I felt that I needed to learn something myself too, as well as to
Read moreFiruza
Russia
The activities from the school seemed interesting enough to me, but the variety is lame :) The course is good, the teachers are real professionals. For three weeks I increased my level by one step, moved to another group. The school has a good national mix, a friendly administration that is ready to
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You have three days to cancel your booking with no fees if case you change your mind.
You have until 18/11/2019 to pay the remaining balance
Full cost of the course after prepayment deduction must be paid no later than four weeks before the start of the course.School returns money in case of visa rejection.
