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Kaplan International: New York Central Park 30+
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Course description

The General English course consists of 20 lessons each week and is the least intensive option offered at Kaplan. This course allows students to improve their English while still leaving time for sightseeing and leisure during their stay.

Course topics

Lessons focus on practical English, including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Break
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Lesson
12:10 PM - 01:40 PM
Break
01:40 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 05:10 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in New York City.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 30 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Few places in New York are as iconic and beloved as Central Park, so what better place to immerse yourself in US culture than our English school just minutes away from this spectacular location? Enjoy the urban adventure of New York from the beating heart of the city and make Central Park your own personal garden from which to learn English. Equipped with state-of-the-art academic technology, Kaplan’s brand new Central Park English school has everything you need for an unforgettable English language learning experience.

12 spacious classrooms offering cutting-edge learning technology and walls of windows overlooking the park and the city
Find yourself in the heart of Manhattan, near to the electric energy of Times Square, the Rockefeller Center and of course Central Park itself
Enjoy the wonders of New York which includes more than 150 theatres, more than 30 concert halls, more than 80 world-class museums and of course inumerable places to eat and drink across the city

Number of classrooms
12

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: New York Central Park 30+ varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

School location

Few places in New York are as iconic and beloved as Central Park, so what better place to immerse yourself in US culture than our English school just minutes away from this spectacular location? Enjoy the urban adventure of New York from the beating heart of the city and make Central Park your own personal garden from which to learn English. Equipped with state-of-the-art academic technology, Kaplan’s brand new Central Park English school has everything you need for an unforgettable English language learning experience.

12 spacious classrooms offering cutting-edge learning technology and walls of windows overlooking the park and the city
Find yourself in the heart of Manhattan, near to the electric energy of Times Square, the Rockefeller Center and of course Central Park itself
Enjoy the wonders of New York which includes more than 150 theatres, more than 30 concert halls, more than 80 world-class museums and of course inumerable places to eat and drink across the city

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Reviews

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"I felt at the right place and could profit a lot."

Beatrice Lauper, student from Switzerland

First of all the location right at Columbus Circle and Central Park is just magnificent, as well as the easy connection from my two homebases (first Brooklyn and then Upper Manhattan).
Our teacher Paul Blomquist seems to be a highly capable and well-educated language professor. The small classes of five students on a comparable C2 language level allowed us to have an almost one-to-one study experience. We ran through all four language skills - speaking, writing, reading, and listening - in modules, and professional development.
I studied 4 lessons a day, from 11am to 3pm, which was perfect for me, so I could spend my time in the morning before class, and in the afternoon, after class, for visiting museums etc. according to my schedule.
I once joined a evening activity; we went to a drag show (adults only) which was fun. the teacher who accompanied us, Ashley, ist very engaged, friendly and eager into animate everyone to get into conversations.
My landlady Sally deJesus was al lovely woman, a poet too and someone with a lot of stories to tell. The room in her apartment was clean, nice and cute. The house is located close to the East River and the Riverside Park, which is beautiful. The area seemed save. It was a new experience for me up there, because I didn't know this area full of Pueroriquenos and Hispanics. Subway number 1 brings you right into Manhattan.
I loved my whole stay from A to Z. Thank you!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 602
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 602
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself 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 course.

Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 754
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 754
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself 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 course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 799
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 799
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself 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 course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 943
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 943
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself 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 course.

Homestay in Manhattan (7 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 943
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 943
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself 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 course.

Homestay in Manhattan (7 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 1,159
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,159
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself 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 course.
student-residence

Midtown East Residence (No meals) Min. age 17 (Triple)

NZ$ 736
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Address: 569 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10002, USA
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Distance to school: 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 3 students must book together
NZ$ 736
The Midtown East residence is dedicated to student housing and provices fully furnished, private and shared units in a centrally located, vibrant location just minutes from Kaplan New York. Residences enjoy communal amenities, including 24-hour security, high-speed internet, on-site laundry, gym, multiple student lounges, study rooms and a state-of-the art kitchen/dining area. Located in New York’s Midtown neighborhood, the residence is at the heart of the city center and only a 5-minute walk to Central Park, Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue. Both single and twin rooms have ensuite bathrooms and are equipped with microwave and mini refrigerator. Each student has their own twin-size bed, desk, chair and wardrobe.

Midtown East Residence (No meals) Min. age 17 (Twin)

NZ$ 1,006
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 569 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10002, USA
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Distance to school: 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,006
The Midtown East residence is dedicated to student housing and provices fully furnished, private and shared units in a centrally located, vibrant location just minutes from Kaplan New York. Residences enjoy communal amenities, including 24-hour security, high-speed internet, on-site laundry, gym, multiple student lounges, study rooms and a state-of-the art kitchen/dining area. Located in New York’s Midtown neighborhood, the residence is at the heart of the city center and only a 5-minute walk to Central Park, Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue. Both single and twin rooms have ensuite bathrooms and are equipped with microwave and mini refrigerator. Each student has their own twin-size bed, desk, chair and wardrobe.

West Side Residence (No meals) Min. age 16 (Twin)

NZ$ 1,087
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 1,087
The West Side Residence is located on the Upper West Side, an artistic neighborhood with many upscale restaurants and cultural sites. A short walk to Central Park, Columbia University, and an express subway stop, this is an ideal location for exploring New York. Single or private double rooms are available and there is a lounge onsite.

Residence amenities include free WiFi, 24-hour reception, air-conditioning, vending machines and housekeeping.

West Side Residence (No meals) Min. age 16 (Single)

NZ$ 1,410
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,410
The West Side Residence is located on the Upper West Side, an artistic neighborhood with many upscale restaurants and cultural sites. A short walk to Central Park, Columbia University, and an express subway stop, this is an ideal location for exploring New York. Single or private double rooms are available and there is a lounge onsite.

Residence amenities include free WiFi, 24-hour reception, air-conditioning, vending machines and housekeeping.

Midtown East Residence (No meals) Min. age 17 (Single)

NZ$ 1,527
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 569 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10002, USA
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Distance to school: 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,527
The Midtown East residence is dedicated to student housing and provices fully furnished, private and shared units in a centrally located, vibrant location just minutes from Kaplan New York. Residences enjoy communal amenities, including 24-hour security, high-speed internet, on-site laundry, gym, multiple student lounges, study rooms and a state-of-the art kitchen/dining area. Located in New York’s Midtown neighborhood, the residence is at the heart of the city center and only a 5-minute walk to Central Park, Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue. Both single and twin rooms have ensuite bathrooms and are equipped with microwave and mini refrigerator. Each student has their own twin-size bed, desk, chair and wardrobe.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $100 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to New York City based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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