20-week English Academic Semester
Academic Semester course information:
This is a long-term language program which allows you to achieve maximum fluency while immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country. You can take the course abroad for five months at one of our English schools in the UK, USA, Ireland. Australia, New Zealand or Canada. Our program offers English courses for all levels - beginner to advanced.
The program consists of a combination of general English courses and structured self study which can help improve the following skills:
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- Everyday English skills
- English speaking skills
- English reading skills
- English listening skills
- English writing skills
Learn or improve your English while exploring a new city, making new friends from around the world, gaining valuable qualifications, and boosting your earning power and career options.
Is this course for you?
- You want fluency in English
- You want an intensive focus on all language skills - with quick results
- You would like to spend time exploring your new surroundings, making new friends and sampling life in a different culture
- You are interested in long-term English study abroad
- You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment
- You would like to receive certificate at the end of your course
Course schedule:
Contact Us| Academic Year & Semester Courses | 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 | 2012: Jan 3, Mar 19, Apr 10, Jun 18, Sep 24, Oct 15 | |
Lessons include:
General English classes
Your General English classes will initially focus on making sure that you are able to communicate effectively in everyday English. A wide-ranging syllabus will then develop your overall linguistic skills, helping you to read, write and speak English with confidence and clarity.
Specific skills classes
These vary from school to school but may include:
- Current Affairs
- English for Business
- Academic English
- TOEFL/IELTS Exam Preparation
- Writing and Vocabulary
- Speaking and Pronunciation
- Idioms
- Local Culture
- Literature
- Film Studies
Structured Study
Your supplementary Structured Study sessions help you to reinforce what you have learned and improve the areas where you need most practice by using selected books, online language exercises and interactive computer programmes.
Optional Internship
If your English level is high enough, you may decide to gain job skills and practice your English in a real working environment by adding an unpaid internship placement. Your internship will replace some of your classes above. An example structure for your Academic Year could be 2 terms of classes as above, followed by an internship placement in your final term. Internships may also be made available on an Academic Semester program if you have an appropriate visa.
Note
Please note that course options will depend on your language level and availability at the school of your choice. In some cases, Internships will be restricted by visa regulations or you may also need to move to a different location to do an internship. Further details are available on request from your Kaplan representative.
Program details- 20 general English lessons: These lessons focus on helping you to communicate effectively in everyday English. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills and confidence
- 7 structured study sessions: These sessions help you to reinforce what you have learned and improve the areas where you need most practice by using selected books, online language exercises and interactive computer programs
Minimum age: 16
