CoronaVirus Latest Updates
Coronavirus – latest updates
Have a question about your studying abroad plans? Here’s a summary of the latest situation
The latest updates on our schools
We are pleased to provide an update on our plans to re-open our schools with enhanced safety measures. These dates are dependent on local government regulations and are subject to change at any time.
Canada – now open
New Zealand – now open
Australia – Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney are now open. Melbourne will remain closed for an additional 6 weeks, or until further notice.
United Kingdom – London Covent Garden, Oxford, Liverpool are reopening 10 August.
All our other schools in the United Kingdom and Ireland are scheduled to reopen on 1 September.
From 1 September London 30+ will be co-located with our London Covent Garden school.
United States – We are pleased to announce the following schools will reopen on 31 August: Berkeley, Boston Harvard Square, Chicago, Los Angeles Westwood, New York Central Park, Santa Barbara and Seattle.
In view of the continuing spread of Covid-19 in the USA, we have decided to delay the re-opening of our other schools.
Switzerland, Alpadia Montreux – now open
Germany, Alpadia Berlin and Freiburg – now open
France, Alpadia Lyon –now open
Alpadia Summer Camps
Alpadia has taken the decision to cancel all 2020 Summer Camp Programs in the UK, France, Germany and postpone to 2021.
In Switzerland, Montreux Riviera and Engelberg will not be opening, however the Leysin Summer Camp will be open for 8-15 year old students (not subject to travel restrictions) and is offering French, German and English language courses. Click here to see our Leysin Summer Camp safety guidelines.
Putting safety first
Our schools have all been adapted to ensure the greatest possible safety of students and staff, whilst maintaining a superb experience. Read more about the safety guidelines in place in our Kaplan schools which are open, or opening soon.
- Australia and New Zealand – Back to school information
- UK and Ireland – Back to school information
- Canada – Back to school information
Last updated: 17/7/2020
Can I study now?
Can I study now?
We're bringing the classroom to your home with K+ LIVE, our online immersive learning experience. While you’re stuck at home, it’s a great time to learn English until you can study abroad again.
Just like in our schools, you'll participate in interactive class exercises with our top teachers and a small group of other international students. You'll have unlimited access to our online learning materials to use in your own time, as well as a social activity prorgram after classes!
Am I going to be able to travel?
Am I going to be able to travel?
This varies from country to country. A good place to look is your government’s coronavirus website.
You can find information from each of our destination countries here:
Are Kaplan schools open?
Are Kaplan schools open?
The health, safety and well-being of students, staff, and host families is of paramount importance to all of us at Kaplan International Languages. Due to the spread of Coronavirus, we have temporarily suspended face-to-face teaching and have implemented online learning instead. The online-only teaching is starting at all of our locations by Monday March 23 and running until July 13.
Online classes will be as similar as possible to actually being in the school. In most cases they will be with the same teachers, for the same number of hours at the normal schedule. The lessons can be accessed from laptops, computers and phones. Students can participate fully, both by speaking and in writing. There are extensive group activities and presentations, quizzes and polls. Teachers will measure progress through continuous assessment and by regular tests using our proprietary adaptive test, KITE. Students also have full access to K+ Online and K+ Online Extra tools as normal.
If you would like to know more, please contact us to speak to a consultant.
I’m planning ahead – should I book?
I’m planning ahead – should I book?
There’s no reason why not.
Our Book with Confidence Guarantee provides flexibility so you make plans and adjust them as needed. Any language course booked with Kaplan or Alpadia between now and 31 May 2020 can be deferred at no extra cost – including summer surcharges or seasonal price differences – to any date in the next 18 months. So, you have the maximum flexibility to enjoy the great experience of language travel when you want.
In addition, please be aware that if your travel plans are disrupted for reasons related to coronavirus – such as government-imposed travel restrictions, flight cancellations which cannot be rebooked to their original destinations or symptoms of COVID-19 – we will waive all cancellation fees, and will refund your application and accommodation placement fees.
I’m booked for a future date – can I come?
I’m booked for a future date – can I come?
Our schools are online only until Tuesday 14 April, but after that date we plan to go back to our renowned immersive learning experience. We look forward to welcoming you then. If you would like to know more, please contact us to speak to a consultant.