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Learn English with an intensive five month course
Best for dramatically boosting your English level while living abroad
What is our five month Intensive Academic Semester English course?
Our five month Intensive Academic Semester English course will improve your English fluency to the highest level, with more lessons than our English Academic Semester course. As well as learning important general English, you can choose to study specific sections of vocabulary and skills, such as Business English and exam preparation.
Immerse yourself in the English language, and spend five months 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 our exclusive and specially designed study materials.
You may also take a simillar six month intensive English semester course.
GUARANTEED PROGRESS
We are so confident that your English will improve that if you don’t advance by at least one level of fluency every 10 weeks, in one of our US, UK, Canada or Ireland schools, we’ll give you an extra four weeks at the end of your tuition, absolutely free. Terms and conditions apply
- You are aiming to achieve fluency in English, focussing on language skills
- You are open minded and want to immerse yourself in a new culture
- You want the flexibility of combining general English classes with a range of specific skill classes, including business English and exam preparation
- You want to enhance your CV and improve your chance for professional and academic success in the future
- You want to receive a Kaplan International English Certificate of Achievement
Key facts
- Course length5 months (20 weeks of tuition and 1-2 week break)
- Entry levelBeginner to Advanced English
- Minimum age16 Years old
- Lesson hours45 minute lessons
- Class sizeAverage 12, maximum 15
Course structure
- 20 English lessons (15 hours)
- 8 Specific Skills Lessons (6 hours)
- 7 K+ sessions (5.25 hours) Find out more
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Benjamin Sauge
Studied in Berkeley
Romildo Marquez Ricciardelli
Studied in San Francisco
”I wanted to study English for my future career and to be understood in the modern world. The books are awesome, a really easy way to learn. Sometimes you just learn without knowing how you did it!”
Marcus Roters
Studied in Miami
”All the teachers are nice and help you even if you have questions about applying for a university or applying for a job. I selected the host family accommodation. It’s for me the best opportunity to learn English outside of Kaplan. Additionally you gain the daily American way of life.”
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Why Choose Kaplan English Courses?
Why should you choose Kaplan International?
Learning English should be an adventure. Set in spectacular locations from palm-fringed beaches to the heart of New York, our schools offer you dynamic language tuition, sophisticated learning technology, and the amazing experience of exploring the English-speaking world. Whatever your ambitions, our immersive courses are designed to help you achieve your goals – and enrich your life.
Guaranteed Progress
You will improve your English with us. We are so confident in your ability to reach your goals that if you attend your classes and still don’t advance by at least one level, we’ll give you an extra four weeks tuition completely free. (Available in all our schools in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland - terms and conditions apply)
K+ English Language Learning System
Our unique K+ teaching methodology was designed by an international team of experts to harness the power of digital, text-based and interpersonal learning methods. Our integrated system of books, apps, online resources and games work together to help you learn fast – in the classroom, on the move, and at home.
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