English Vacations & Summer Courses in USA

Kaplan International:
Kaplan International offer summer English courses for adults in the USA. Our English schools are located in New York City; Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Berkeley, and Huntington Beach, California; Miami, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; and Washington DC. We offer summer and year-round courses in Vacation English, General English, Intensive English, TOEFL and Academic English, Business English and GRE / GMAT exam preparation for international students.

• Vacation English
• General English
• Intensive English
• TOEFL and Academic English
• Business English
• GRE & GMAT test preparation
• Homestay Programs


Vacation English Program:
All of our ESL schools in the USA offer Vacation English courses.

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. Students take 20 General English classes per week.

The course is designed for students over the age of 16 with elementary to advanced levels of English. Courses last from 2 - 52 weeks and begin every Monday.

The Vacation English Course is right for you if:
• You want to combine English classes with a holiday
• You want to study in a suitable class for your English level
• You want to choose how long you want to study, with courses from 2 weeks to 52 weeks
• You want to practise your new English skills whilst out sightseeing or during organised social activities
• You want to receive a certificate at the end of your course


Vacation English Certificate:
After all your hard work, you'll want to know how much progress you've made since the start of the program.

Through careful and regular monitoring of your language level, we will be able to provide you with a Kaplan International Certificate of Achievement documenting your achievements in the English language; written proof of your accomplishments for your future studies and career.

• Kaplan International is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs for students from more than 100 countries around the world.

• Our focus is on ensuring that each and every student in our charge will have the opportunity of making the maximum progress possible during the course of their studies.

• If you choose to study with Kaplan International, you will be joining the many thousands of students who have already benefited from our experience in international education and our commitment to quality.

Kaplan International has two English schools in New York City:

• The world-famous Empire State Building with beautiful views across New York from the student lounges and classrooms.
• Located just a block north of New York's hip SoHo district in Lower Manhattan

While studying English in New York City, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the world's finest museums and art galleries. You can watch a famous Broadway musical in Times Square or experience other tourist attractions including the Statue of Liberty, the Bronx Zoo or Central Park. Enjoy the nightlife of ‘the city that never sleeps’ and explore different ethnic neighbourhoods, such as Chinatown and Little Italy.

Kaplan International has eight English schools in California located in:

• Los Angeles: Our ESL school is located in Westwood, near to the campus of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the well known Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills.

• Los Angeles: Whittier College Campus: Our ESL school offers a range of English courses on an American college campus in East Los Angeles. Whittier is a peaceful Californian town, near both Newport Beach and Los Angeles with all its attractions.

• San Diego: Take courses in Downtown San Diego.

• San Francisco: Learn English in our central San Francisco location, minutes from Union Square. The eclectic city offers a wealth of attractions: the cable car with stunning views, the beautiful Golden Gate Park, the former prison Alcatraz to name just a few!

• San Francisco: Berkeley: Our English school is located just 2 blocks from the famous University of California at Berkeley. 

• Santa Barbara: Our English school is on the oceanside campus of Santa Barbara City College with views of the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

• Huntington Beach, Orange County: Huntington Beach is a typically relaxed Californian beach town, located between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Kaplan International has two English schools in Seattle, Washington. Located between the majestic Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Seattle is considered one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.

Seattle is a bustling city with much to see and do such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Waterfront and Tillicum Village.

• One of our English schools in Seattle is located in a buzzing student area, just one block from the University of Washington. Our English school is surrounded by cinemas, shops and restaurants.

• Our other English school is located on the beautiful, newly-remodeled Highline Community College campus.

Situated on the banks of Lake Michigan, Chicago is known for its vibrant music scene and its remarkable architecture. Kaplan International has two English schools in Chicago:

• Our English school in the center of Chicago is in the ‘Loop’ of downtown Chicago, just a short walk to the parks lining the Lake Michigan waterfront and surrounded by business, theater, and shopping districts.


English Schools in Boston:
Boston is known for being the university capital of the USA with over 100 colleges and universities known the world over. Kaplan International has three English schools in the Boston area which are located in:

• the Haymarket area of downtown Boston.
• Harvard Square in Cambridge, close to Harvard University and across the river from Boston.

Kaplan International ESL school in Miami, Florida is located in beautiful Coral Gables, close to the University of Miami with year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches.

Local attractions include a large tropical botanical garden, a springfed grotto swimming pool made of native coral rock with underwater caves, tree-lined bike paths, walking trails, and more.


English School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Our ESL school is located in the center of vibrant Philadelphia. Philadelphia is a diverse city, rich in American heritage and the Arts. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are just a few examples of the wonders Philadelphia has to offer students.

Boutiques, museums, restaurants, and the diverse culture create a feeling that Philadelphia is home to anyone who visits.


English School in Portland, Oregon:
Our ESL school is located in exciting downtown Portland, one of the fastest growing cities in the USA.

The school is located within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, cinemas, theatres and museums, and a few blocks from Portland State University.

Kaplan International offer English courses in a modern building in the center of Washington, DC, the fascinating capital city of the USA.

Students can visit numerous historic monuments and museums as well as touring the White House and other government buildings.

• Homestay accommodation with an American host family is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture.

• Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.

• All Kaplan International homestays are carefully selected by our English school staff to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment.

• Depending on the location of your English school, accommodation may also be available in student residences or student apartments.