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Kaplan International LanguagesManchester, England UK

6th Floor, 1 Portland Street - M1 3BE Manchester - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Optional access to K+ : online platform
  • TOP 8% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 55 of students are from
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 54%
25-34 years 46%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: The Manchester Kaplan International Languages school is located in the heart of the city, close to all the action. It is one street away from Piccadilly Gardens. There are a selection of international restaurants, bars and cafes lining the streets around the school.

Public transport: The centre of Manchester is walkable in under 10 minutes. There is a tram system that runs throughout the city. The nearest stop to the school is Piccadilly Gardens, which can be reached in under five minutes by foot. For out of city travelling, the Manchester Piccadilly Train Station is less than 10 minutes away from the school. Trains from here run to London and Birmingham, along with other southern cities.

Local attractions: The attractions in the centre of the city are walkable from the school or accessible by tram. The Whitworth and Manchester Museum are to the south of the city, and reachable in around 10 minutes by bus. The Imperial War Museum and The Old Trafford Football Stadium are 30 minutes away from the school when using public transportation.

Course structure: General English classes, IELTS exam preparation courses, Academic semester programmes, and a business supplementary package are all possible at Kaplan International Languages.

School facilities: There is a student lounge, study centre, computer lab and wifi throughout the school.

Mentor programme: For students staying for a long duration, it is possible to become a mentor at the school. Not only does this allow students to help and support their peers, but it helps them to practise their English skills and develop skills in areas such as leadership.

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
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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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 8:15
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
2011
Legal name/parent company
Aspect Education Limited | Tax registration ID: GB152088224

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 11
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 51%
Brazil 10%
Turkey 10%
Italy 10%
Other nationalities 19%

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 135.
  • 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

Manchester Airport:
80 £ one way
160 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Manchester and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Manchester page. For flight comparisons to Manchester, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
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 possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing1 km
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)2 km
Music1 km
Rugby-
Sailing10 km
Squash-
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Pub Crawl: Free
Cultural City Tour: Free

Adults - Paid activities

Playing Football (5 a side): GBP 6
Manchester City Tickets: GBP 42–65
Liverpool trip: GBP 35
Lake District Tour: GBP 39–£47.50
Chester and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village: GBP 35

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FAQ about Kaplan International Languages, Manchester

  • 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.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (80 £)
  • 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 Saudi Arabia with a 51% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Italy (10%).
  • Kaplan International Languages offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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