English Courses in the USA

Kaplan International USA:
With 18 English schools in the USA, Kaplan International offers an excellent choice of city centre and university campus locations, from the West Coast to the East Coast. All of our English schools in the USA are accredited by ACCET and members of TESOL and NAFSA. We welcome students of all English levels, and offer a comprehensive selection of courses starting every week of the year and accommodation options. Join a Kaplan International English school and boost your professional or academic career.

English Language Courses for Adults & Teenagers:
Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced Levels

Enroll in short or long term courses at our English schools in the USA and achieve fluency, enhance your academic profile or improve your career prospects.

Each course has a special focus to suit your particular language needs, and you can further personalize courses  through electives and supplementary study sessions.


General English:
20 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week 

Our General English course is a semi-intensive program which allows you to balance comprehensive classroom tuition with structured study and free time activities.


Intensive English: 
28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week

A Kaplan Intensive English program is the fastest way to improve your English language skills, whatever your current language level.


Business English for Working Professionals / Company Executives:
28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week

Our Business English course teaches essential English language skills to help you communicate effectively in a range of business contexts.


Intensive Business English Courses:
28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week

With this full-time course, you can quickly learn how to effectively communicate in a professional business environment.


Vacation English Classes:
20 classes/week
Vacation English is our least intensive course option, helping you to improve your English language skills but leaving you with plenty of free time for sightseeing and leisure activities.


TOEFL and Academic English: 
20 classes + 15 structured study sessions/week

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is the most popular examination for measuring American English proficiency.

It is necessary to get a good TOEFL score to enter a North American college or university and the Kaplan International TOEFL iBT and Academic English program is designed to help you achieve that.


General English Academic Semester/Year:
Duration options: 20/24/32 weeks

Learn English with Kaplan International’s Academic Semester or Year program and become fluent in everyday and academic English, enhance your academic profile, improve your career prospects, immerse yourself in a new culture and make friends from around the world!


'Best of America' Academic Year Program:
Duration 32 weeks 

Students in this course spend 8 months immersing themselves fully in one of four dynamic American cities (including Boston, New York, Miami and Santa Barbara).

Immerse yourself in English with students from all over the world, combining ESL classes with fascinating modules that explore American culture, music, sport, and media.


Exam Preparation Programs:
Prepare for academic success with Kaplan International, experts in preparing international students for challenging exams and in guiding students through the university admissions process.


Cambridge Exam Preparation: 
28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week

The University of Cambridge ESOL examinations are recognized around the world.

Kaplan can help you prepare for the First Certificate in English (FCE), the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

Our teachers will help you develop effective test-taking strategies in an interactive setting, keeping you focused and motivated right up to the day of the test. 


GMAT Preparation: 
20 lessons of GMAT prep & 50+ structured study sessions total
If your goal is to gain an MBA or graduate business degree from a leading university or college in the USA, you will need to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). 

Enroll in a GMAT course at Kaplan International, acknowledged experts in GMAT preparation, and achieve success!


GRE Preparation: 
8 lessons of GRE prep & 50+ structured study sessions total

If your goal is to gain a Master's or Doctorate degree from a leading university or college in the USA, you will need to take Kaplan International’s GRE (Graduate Record Examination) preparation course and prepare for this challenging test with acknowledged experts.


Summer English Camps for Teens & Juniors:
Improve reading, writing, listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills

San Diego English Classes (ages 14-18)
• Study time: 20 English lessons per week
• Accommodation: Residence
• Meals: Full board (19 meals per week)
• Activities: Afternoon and evening activities on weekdays


Student Reviews:
•  ”I chose the TOEFL and Academic English course because I am willing to apply to an undergraduate program in the US. The TOEFL book was fully-rounded with the test, and the tasks were very helpful to me and the proof is that I got a high score in the TOEFL test and now I can apply for universities.”
Feras, Chicago Campus

•  ”I never got bored at school, every teacher is interactive with the students. There are lots of things to do here. The night life in New York is awesome, this city never sleeps!”
Elvira, New York Campus