Kaplan International Chicago
(165 ratings)
Our partner school Kaplan International in Chicago has over 75 years experience in teaching English as a foreign language. The school is conveniently located close to busy commercial streets and just a few blocks from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. From here you can access the city at ease, with bus stops and metro stations located in the immediate area.
The school is housed in a large building in the center of the city. The modern facilities have completely equipped classrooms with interactive white boards and wifi, as well as computers. From the student lounge, you can admire the gorgeous view of the city whilst taking a break between classes, reading a book or getting to know your fellow classmates. The teaching methodology used at Kaplan focuses on the use of all available resources to motivate students in their learning including their own material, online resources and multimedia resources alongside competent and dedicated teachers. Additionally, the school creates opportunities for students to practice their language skills after class, through the great program of activities the school organizes.
The team at Kaplan International Chicago prepare an exciting weekly activity program which students can participate in as a part of the course price or at a reduced cost. The team is also happy to help students with arranging their own activities and travel for their free time. Some of the activities include city tours and visits to sites of interest as well as visiting festivals and cultural events.
School Facts
School size | big |
Classrooms | 17 |
High season | June - August |

Computers

Library

Student lounge

Disabled access

Wifi

Multimedia
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Location
Courses
More information about different types of courses.Standard Courses
- 20 standard lessons per week
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A1 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- 20 standard lessons per week
- 7 self-study lessons per week
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A1 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- 20 standard lessons per week
- 8 elective lessons per week, focussing on the following areas: vocabulary, business English or local culture
- 7 self-study lessons per week
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A1 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- 20 standard lessons per week
- 7 self-study lessons per week
- The course is divided into trimesters which each include a week of vacation commencing on the following dates (the final date of the course will be calculated according to the vacation dates which fall during the course duration)
- 2018: 05.03. / 23.04. / 04.06. / 23.07. / 27.08. / 24.12.
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A1 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- Starting dates: 2018-01-08 | 2018-02-12 | 2018-03-12 | 2018-04-02 | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-11 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-10-08
- 20 standard lessons per week
- 8 elective lessons per week, focussing on the following areas: vocabulary, business English or local culture
- 7 self-study lessons per week
- The course is divided into trimesters which each include a week of vacation commencing on the following dates (the final date of the course will be calculated according to the vacation dates which fall during the course duration)
- 2018: 05.03. / 23.04. / 04.06. / 23.07. / 27.08. / 24.12.
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A1 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- Starting dates: 2018-01-08 | 2018-02-12 | 2018-03-12 | 2018-04-02 | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-11 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-10-08
- 20 standard lessons per week
- 7 self-study lessons per week
- The course is divided into trimesters which each include a week of vacation commencing on the following dates (the final date of the course will be calculated according to the vacation dates which fall during the course duration)
- 2018: 05.03. / 04.06. / 27.08. / 24.12.
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A1 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- Starting dates: 2018-01-08 | 2018-04-02 | 2018-06-11 | 2018-09-17
- 20 standard lessons per week
- 8 elective lessons per week, focussing on the following areas: vocabulary, business English or local culture
- 7 self-study lessons per week
- The course is divided into trimesters which each include a week of vacation commencing on the following dates (the final date of the course will be calculated according to the vacation dates which fall during the course duration)
- 2018: 05.03. / 04.06. / 27.08. / 24.12.
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A1 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- Starting dates: 2018-01-08 | 2018-04-02 | 2018-06-11 | 2018-09-17
Exam Preparation
- 20 IELTS exam preparation lessons per week
- 15 self-study lessons per week including practice exams and additional exam preparation material
- Class length in minutes: 45
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: A2 - C2
- Students per course: max. 15
- Minimum age: 16
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
Accommodation
More information about different types of accommodationHost Family
Single Room
- Accommodation
- Travel Time (by public transport): max. 60 minutes
- Wifi
- Laundry facilities available
- Accommodation facilities include: Communal area/shared living room
- Accommodation room
- Minimum age: 16
- Room facilities include: Bedding | Towels
Shared Twin
- Accommodation
- Travel Time (by public transport): max. 60 minutes
- Wifi
- Laundry facilities available
- Accommodation facilities include: Communal area/shared living room
- Accommodation room
- Minimum age: 16
- Room facilities include: Bedding | Towels
Hostel
Single Room
- Accommodation
- Travel Time (by public transport): 30-40 minutes
- Wifi
- Laundry facilities available (coin operated)
- Accommodation facilities include: TV | 24-hour security | Communal area/shared living room | Multimedia room | Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Accommodation room
- Minimum age: 18
- Other fees: 10 USD (Deposit for room key)
- Room facilities include: Bedding | Towels
- Availability on request/prices may vary - please contact Yalea for more information
Closure Dates
Public holidays and school closure dates - contact us for more information.Calculate price - Kaplan International Chicago, USA
Reviews
Yalea Rating Index: Very good
Based on 165 reviews