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Kaplan International LanguagesOxford, England UK

108 Banbury Road - OX2 6JU Oxford - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Optional access to K+ : online platform
  • Large private garden featuring a BBQ area.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 73%
25-34 years 27%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: The school is situated conveniently between Oxford City Centre and Summertown, a local shopping area. It is in the North of the city, close to the Port Meadow grounds. The main highstreet in the area has shops and restaurants, whilst the area as a whole is more designated to the University Campus.

Getting around: The centre of Oxford is 30 minutes by foot from the school. There are regular buses running throughout the city, and these are located near the school premises. For weekend breaks to nearby cities or the larger ones such as London, the central train station is half an hour from the school for those who want to walk. For those who prefer to take public transport, you can arrive at the train station in 15 minutes by bus.

Local attractions: Oxford is known for its University, which is spread out throughout the city. To learn more about the city’s history, there are a number of museums that clearly explain the city's past. These are all located in the centre of the city. Also found in the heart of Oxford is the Radcliffe Camera, an impressive domed library.

Course structure: Students can choose from a general English course, exam preparation lessons for the IELTS exam, English language lessons for a semester or year programme or a business class.

School building: The school is in an Edwardian structure, with bright classrooms all with electronic whiteboards. There is a cafe, computer lab, student lounge, study centre, table tennis and BBQ area in the school’s garden.

Weekend excursions: Kaplan International Languages in Oxford organises weekend trips to European cities including Paris and Amsterdam.

School chain: Kaplan Inc. is part of Graham Holdings, formerly of the Washington Post Company. A multinational group, Kaplan currently have schools in 9 countries throughout the world and have assisted over a million students reach their personal, professional and language goals.
With over 80 years of experience in the field, Kaplan schools are run to the highest of standards and have regularly been recognised with awards from within the Education Sector.

Kaplan is confident in their teaching methods, as is ensured with their "Kaplan Guaranteed Progress".

Kaplan International Languages are accredited by multiple international accreditors, including ACCET, the British Council, English Australia, Languages Canada, English New Zealand and ACELS.

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Kaplan International Languages include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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Kaplan International Languages

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Kaplan International Languages and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Kaplan International Languages operated previously under the name
Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA
Year of school foundation
1974
Legal name/parent company
Aspect Education Limited | Tax registration ID: GB152088224

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 11
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 25%
Saudi Arabia 25%
Turkey 18%
France 17%
Germany 14%

Information for all courses offered by Kaplan International Languages

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
135.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Optional add-ons:

  • Intensive Upgrade (6 hours/8 lessons extra per week): GBP 90.
  • Super Intensive Upgrade (9 hours/12 lessons extra per week): GBP 140.
  • Access to K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 12 months after departure: GBP 100.
  • Access to K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 3 months after departure: GBP 50.

    Extras:
  • Medical & Travel insurance: GBP 10 per week.
  • Change fee: GBP 70 (if changes are made after arrival).
    -Booking with Confidence Plus: GBP 40.
    The times are a sample timetable and may change, lessons may vary from morning to afternoon, depending on availability.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
260 £ one way
520 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
330 £ one way
660 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
270 £ one way
540 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
330 £ one way
660 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Oxford and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Oxford page. For flight comparisons to Oxford, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Singapore do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Museum Visit: Free

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling: GBP 7.50
Pub Night: GBP 3–5 per drink
Ice Skating: GBP 8
Christchurch College Visit: GBP 14
In-school Party: GBP 5–7
Punting: GBP 6.50

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FAQ about Kaplan International Languages, Oxford

  • English courses at Kaplan International start at 265 £ for Academic Semester course with 27 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Student Castle is the most popular among all our clients of Kaplan
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (260 £), Luton Airport (330 £), London Gatwick Airport (270 £), London Stansted Airport (330 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kaplan varies from 15 students (Semi-Intensive English) to 15 students (Semi-Intensive English)
  • 100% of teachers at Kaplan International Languages hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kaplan International Languages comes from Italy with a 25% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (25%) and Turkey (18%).
  • Kaplan International Languages offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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