Kaplan Aspect:
Kaplan Aspect’s exceptional English school is located in a beautiful,
6-storey building located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan - just steps away from everything that makes New York, New York. Carnegie Hall, the Theatre District (Broadway), Rockefeller Center and Central Park are all within a 10 minute walk from our front door! Even better, we’re less than a 5-minute walk from four of the five major subway lines that can take you to your accommodation, and every place in the city you’ll want to visit.
Location and Facilities:
Classrooms
The Manhattan International Center has 22 classrooms for group classes and two additional small-group/private tutoring rooms. All of our classrooms are clean and spacious with plenty of room for our students to spread out. The classrooms are equipped with tables and chairs – ideal for group and pair work exercises - with a whiteboard for the instructor’s presentations. Each has audio/visual equipment (CD Players, TV/VCR/DVD Players, Computer with projector, etc.) either permanently in the room or available for the teacher at any time.
Multimedia and IT centre
In addition to our 2 computer labs, with more than 60 computers for student use, we have internet kiosks on the third and sixth floors and free, wireless internet access throughout the building. We also havetwo quiet study libraries with workspaces and TV/DVD players.
Library
Our lending library has a wide variety of textbooks, dictionaries, specific-skill texts and reference materials for students to use for additional practice. We also have multimedia materials (CDs, DVDs and CD ROMs) for students to borrow and use during their structured study hours.
Student Lounge
We have an enormous student lounge on the third floor that seats more than 50 people comfortably. Here you’ll find internet kiosks, public telephones, vending machines and microwave ovens. In addition, each floor has a small lounge area with comfortable chairs and small tables. We also have a prayer/meditation room on the sixth floor for those wishing to observe quiet times throughout the day.
Cafeteria
While there is no on-site cafeteria, within steps of the school there is a variety of restaurants from fast food and deli to fine dining.
Sports facilities
Sports such as running, soccer, baseball and kayaking are all available nearby.
Gym facilities
There are no gym facilities at the school, but students can join a local gym located across the street and locations at or near their residence or homestay.
Activities/Social Programme
While it takes little imagination to keep yourself busy in New York during the time you’re not studying, Kaplan Aspect, New York provides a varied calendar of activities to fill your days. With workshops, parties, walking tours, museum trips, sporting events, Broadway shows and more, you’ll discover parts of New York you didn’t even know existed! These activities are lead by a member of the Kaplan Aspect staff and will help you to meet new people and discover the city.
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