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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, 2-Apr, 5-Apr, 3-May, 31-May, 30-Aug.
CHRISTMAS: 20-Dec-21 - 29-Dec-21
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.
English Academic Year courses are nine-month English courses that aim to take you from your current level of English up to a very high level of fluency.
Immerse yourself in the English language, and spend a year studying and getting to know a new location and culture. The course is an effective way to increase your fluency, and you will be helped by exclusive and specially designed study materials.
Course length:
9 months (32 weeks of tuition and 2-3 weeks break)
Course structure:
- 20 lessons (15 hours) of General English: focus on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking;
- 7 sessions (5.25 hours) of K+ tools, K+eXtra and K+ clubs: Self-study time with access to exclusive materials and resources along with personalized sessions for you study the areas you most need help with, including exam techniques and study group work.
All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes and each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
Please note that the course starts on certain dates: 06-Jan-20, 30-Mar-20, 15-Jun-20, 20-Jul-20, 17-Aug-20, 14-Sep-20
6-5 month English Academic Semester course aims to get you from your current level of English up to a very high level of fluency.
Immerse yourself in the English language and spend a semester studying, getting to know a new location and culture. The course is an effective way to increase your fluency, and you will be helped by our exclusive and specially produced study materials.
- 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.
- 7 K+ SESSIONS (5.25 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.
Start dates: 06-Jan-20, 10-Feb-20, 16-Mar-20, 06-Apr-20, 11-May-20, 15-Jun-20, 20-Jul-20, 17-Aug-20, 14-Sep-20, 19-Oct-20
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
Join our homestay program and live with a British family during your time in Edinburgh. Share meals with your hosts and practice your English outside of school in a relaxed and informal situation.
- Live with a local family specially chosen by us.
- Enjoy breakfasts and dinners with the family.
- Practice English daily in an informal situation.
- Immerse yourself in a new culture.
Ideal for students who want to discover local culture and learn about local customs with a friendly host family. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in a relaxed, natural environment.
Check-in: Saturday / Sunday, check-out: Saturday.
Room
Food
Arran House is less than 20 minutes away from Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, one of the city’s best parks and the National Museum of Scotland.
The residence has en-suite bathrooms and hosts frequent social events in the common areas. You will have 24-hour security and a concierge to help with any request you may have. The site also has a communal kitchen that can be hired out where you can host dinner parties and international food nights with your fellow students, laundry facilities, and places to store a bike if that’s how you choose to get around the city. Dedicated study areas and meeting rooms will help with your learning and the gaming room will help you
relax after a long day of studying!
5 or 7 bedroom apartments, single room(s), en-suite bathroom(s), private kitchen/lounge for the apartment, study area for the residence.
Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00
Not required
200 £
one way
75 £
one way
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
5 out of 5
Elena
Russia
Everything went perfectly! I am incredibly glad that I received such an experience in Edinburgh, now it is in my heart forever! The school liked its individual approach to building classes, teachers are highly qualified and always ready to answer all questions, a program of social events for every d
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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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Ildar
Russia
I really liked the teaching methods on the course! I did not notice any progress, but it was interesting and informative. I was satisfied with the trip!
Pay a deposit to reserve your spot
You have three days to cancel your booking with no fees if case you change your mind.
You have until 01/03/2021 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.