Learn English in Chicago

Welcome to our school in Chicago at IIT

Learn English in Chicago with Kaplan International Colleges! Our center is located on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, which is only a short train ride away from downtown Chicago. Find out more information about learning English in this very cultural city by contacting us now. 

• Located on the main campus of the prestigious Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Find out more here.  
• Outstanding campus facilities and resources available to Kaplan International students
• Convenient train service direct to downtown Chicago
• A full social activities calendar helps students take advantage of this vibrant city
• ACCET accredited

Why Learn English in Chicago?

You can:

• Enjoy a water tour or dinner cruise from Navy Pier
• Tuck into a deep dish pizza at any of the amazing mom-and-pop pizza joints
• Sit back in one of the city’s many jazz and blues clubs and be transported back in time
• Visit the designer stores and nice restaurants of the Magnificent Mile
• Admire famous architecture and public art, including the giant Chicago Picasso sculpture 

Discover more about learning English at IIT in Chicago

• Located on IIT's main campus in central Chicago
• Great accommodation options to choose from
• Fantastic campus facilities include a library, sports center, student union building, café, recreation center, games room and auditorium, open to KIC students
• Bright, well equipped classrooms and multimedia center  
• Ideal location for serious study
• Fantastic nightlife at Chicago's many jazz bars and night clubs

To learn more about our Chicago English school and meet the student services staff, download the school factfile here!

The Social Program at Chicago IIT

Chicago IIT offers a varied social program for our students. Our social activities program is designed for students to make new friends. It offers a wide range of activities including: volleyball, trips to professional baseball games, movie nights at the Pier and many more. Stay in touch with our school in Chicago IIT via Facebook!

Some of our English courses at Chicago (IIT)

• Vacation English Courses
• General English Courses
• Intensive English Courses
• Intensive English academic year and semester

For a full selection of the courses offered at Chicago IIT, please contact us.

Accommodation options in Chicago IIT:

Homestay

Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in US culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations; a great way to practice English.

All Kaplan International Centers homestays in Chicago are carefully selected by the staff at our English school to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment so that you can focus on your English studies.

• Room type: Single and Twin
• Minimum age: 16
• Meals provided: 14 meals per week 
• More information: Download our homestay in the USA factfile.

Student residence

Kaplan International Centers offers students studying at our Chicago English school accommodation in the popular student village on the IIT campus. Living and studying with other international and American students is an excellent way to practice your English in a relaxed atmosphere!

• Room type: Single and Double
• Minimum age: 18
• Meals provided: 14 meals per week 
• More information: Download one of the following factfiles
  Residence McCormick
  Getaway Residence