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Kaplan International LanguagesCambridge, England UK

3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
75 Barton Road - CB3 9LG Cambridge - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Optional access to K+ : online platform
  • Summer barbecues in the school’s private garden.
  • Free bike hire available to all Academic Year and Academic Semester students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 12.871287128713%
18-24 years 54.455445544554%
25-34 years 22.772277227723%
35-50 years 6.9306930693069%
>50 years 2.970297029703%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: The school is located in a rural part of Cambridge, to the south west of the city centre. It is situated among University Cambridge Campuses including Wolfson College and St Catharine's College Sports Grounds. The neighbourhood is known as Newnham.

Getting around: There are lots of bus stops around the neighbourhood that reach different parts of central Cambridge. The bus ride takes less than 10 minutes, and it is a pleasant half an hour stroll. Cambridge’s central train station is to the south of the city. From the school, this trip can take between 20 to 30 minutes depending on the time of day and route chosen.

Things to do in Cambridge: Cambridge city centre is lively with shops, restaurants, museums, parks and bars. The Botanical Gardens of Cambridge and Scott Polar Research Institute are other interesting places to visit in Cambridge. These are close by to each other and under 30 minutes from the school entrance.

Course structure: General English courses and long term semester and year programmes are bookable at Kaplan International Languages in Cambridge. There are exam preparation courses for the Cambridge and IELTS exams. The school also has a business programme.

Facilities at the school: The school building has a cafeteria, large garden and study centre. Wifi is free and available throughout the school. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards.

Long term students: For students who are taking the academic year or semester course, the school offers a free bike hike for the duration of your course, to explore all the nooks and crannies of the city. This is also a quick and easy way to get to and from the school.

School chain: Kaplan Inc. is part of Graham Holdings, formerly of the Washington Post Company. A multinational group, Kaplan currently has schools in 9 countries throughout the world and has assisted over a million students in reaching 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 is 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
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Ratings of Kaplan International Languages compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Kaplan International Languages CambridgeAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money2.5

Rating: 2.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Kaplan International Languages

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
90% 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 9:00
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
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Kaplan International Languages operated previously under the name
Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA
Year of school foundation
1976
Legal name/parent company
Aspect Education Limited | Tax registration ID: GB152088224

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 25%
Saudi Arabia 21%
Turkey 21%
China 21%
Brazil 18%
Spain 15%
Korea 9%
Chile 4%
France 3%
Thailand 2%
Germany 1%

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 95.
  • 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.

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:
280 £ one way
560 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
330 £ one way
660 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
160 £ one way
320 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Cambridge and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cambridge page. For flight comparisons to Cambridge, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Fitzwilliam Museum,
- Football

Adults - Paid activities

- Visit to King's College: GBP 6
- Punting on the river cam: GBP 20
- St Mary's Tower Observation Platform: GBP 5
- Botanical Gardens: GBP 5.50
- Grantchester Tea Rooms: GBP 15-20 for a tea cream.

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FAQ about Kaplan International Languages, Cambridge

  • English courses at Kaplan International start at 250 £ for Academic Semester course with 27 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Kaplan
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (280 £), London Gatwick Airport (330 £), London Stansted Airport (160 £)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kaplan International Languages comes from Italy with a 25% representation, followed by students from China (21.9%) and Saudi Arabia (21%).
  • Kaplan International Languages offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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