IELTS Preparation (Supplementary)

Kaplan International: Manchester

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Course description

Why choose this course?
This thorough and adaptable course is excellent preparation for students planning higher education, university entry or work in other countries. IELTS is the most popular English language qualification, particularly if you’re heading to the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.

Each week you receive:
• 20 English Lessons
Reading, writing, listening, conversation and grammar through an integrated skills approach

• 8 IELTS Preparation Lessons
Verbal skills and test-taking strategies to assist with all sections of the IELTS exam

Program length: 2 – 24 weeks (depending on location)

Opening of Classes: Frequent start dates which vary by location

Course topics

Teachers trained in test-preparation instruction will strengthen students' English and test-taking skills so that they can score higher on their exams. Test strategies are taught in class, and practice tests and vocabulary are built in class time, to improve each student's skills.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
35 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School 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

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 - 11:45 AM
Lesson
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon session
02:30 PM - 05:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

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 Manchester.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

Reviews

74% recommend

based on 47 reviews
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"Excellent with steady improvement."

Junyu Tao, student from China

It is recommended to have more online course works for students who can work at home.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
20 Nov 2023 - 15 Dec 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Amazing experience"

Firmino Valente, student from Angola

My Personal experience was very amazing.

The school give to me the opportunity to learn and improve my English with a professional and dedicated staff that support me all moments and in all the situation that I need help during my stay in UK. I appreciate their methods with a great Teacher

My classroom was composed with a kind of people for different nationality that encourage me to socialize with a diversity of culture, habits and personality.

The social programs of school with Smile Adventure allowed me to increase my knowledge about the English places and culture and overall a opportunity to practice my English in several situations.

My accommodation in homestay was fundamental to adapt and learn about the life on Manchester.
Was a beautiful experience that I want to live again soon

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
25 Apr 2022 - 20 May 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"They don't care about people, they only care about money"

Ali Alqaoud, student from Kuwait

Being in Kaplan International College was the worst experience that I ever had. A lot of my friends ask me about the college and what I told them was they are only looking for your money.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
15 weeks
Date of study
13 Feb 2012 - 1 Jun 2012
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"A serious school with good teachers."

ARLIN EMMANUEL, student from France

My stay in Manchester was very interesting and I improved my english; but elective classes were really not useful.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very Good"

Angioni Michele, student from Italy

My experience in Kaplan was very good. I liked most of the classes and most of the teachers. The location was very good, in the center of the city, and it was easy to get at it. The facility was very good too, modern and equipped with stuff we needed to study the language efficiently. The non-teaching staff was very kind and gentle. The activities were quite various and interesting. Finally, the family where I stayed was very nice. They always put me at ease and helped me to improve my English level.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
27 Jun 2011 - 15 Jul 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was full of education"

Hadeel Bahaa Kashkari, student from Saudi Arabia

My experience in Kaplan was amazing. I've learned a lot, met new people, and gained new knowledge. My classmates were very friendly, my teachers are very clever, they taught me how to understand new information easily. Thankfully the location of Kaplan is very clear and near to my residence, it only took me a 10 minute walk to get there. The activities were after class of course and I honestly did not participate in any of them.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
18 Jun 2012 - 13 Jul 2012
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Intensive 2 weeks course"

Leonid Mikhailov, student from Russia

It's good to learn English in this kind of groups and with so helpful teachers. But it's only effective if course time is more then 1 month but not only two weeks. For two weeks intensive course it should be more intensive!

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"As a whole it is good, for the first time"

Denis, student from Russia

As a whole it is good, for the first time. It would be desirable. Only that the course on these has been made 2 weeks for us. And it turned out that the Arabian and Korean students, their course was 1 year.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It is good motivation to continue to study english."

Alexander, student from Russia

All very good. Two week is very little.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent"

Liliya Larionova, student from Russia

Everything was OK: dynamic and interesting lessons, every classroom complete with interective screen and an access to the internet during class, very friendly and sociable host.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Below expectations"

Evgeny Gershman, student from Russia

It is not productive to have 2 weeks course, because it is not adapted to this

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Very interesting and useful"

Ilya Frolov, student from Russia

I liked classes very much, Gemma the teacher was great. I have never seen such advanced facilities before, especially electronic whiteboard. Kaplan school is located in the center of Manchester. It is easy to get to the school by bus. I lived in typical british house with woman (she was around 55) and her 2 sons it was also nice. Ther are two things in Manchester which were unforgettable: architecture and MU football club.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"You have the potential to improve."

Alexander Skoblikov, student from Russia

I liked the teachers and the education system. But two weeks is very little time to evaluate the effectiveness of training. Did not like the distance of my place of residence from the school, the indifference of school staff, and weak social program.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"It was useful, but not enough"

Elena Bakhareva, student from Russia

Classes were interesting. But the training program isn't adapted for short term.The main emphasis is on grammar.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"That was useful"

Mariya Tegleva, student from Russia

In general everything was fine. I had two very good teachers Jane and Sara. Their lessons were well-prepared and interesting. My home lady, Eve, was great, and I had a lot of progress in English speaking to her.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Satisfactory"

Alexey Nebaev

Interesting Teachers. Not very good housing. No clear targets for the course.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"1"

Sergey Korelov, student from Russia

My teacher was excellent - John.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Отзыв"

Юрий Климов, student from Russia

Школа хорошего уровня, но 2-х недель недостаточно для погружения в изучение английского языка.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Kaplan"

Artem Kudryavtsev, student from Russia

This school is oriented for long time education (longer 6 months). I received more experience in English skills from homestay.The biggest positive effect for me was breaking speaking barrier.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"1"

Leonid

I think that a quantity of lessons must be more.A level of quality teachers teaching are very different.Some teachers have a low teaching level and speaks with an accent. It is a lottery which group and teacher you will have. But some teachers have a high teaching level.You can understand only a part of information when you have 2 weeks studying course with a group which studies course for 8 weeks.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was very intresting for me."

Denis Tolkachev, student from Russia

I liked living in English family. It was fine.My classes were interesting. Maybe. It was a little bit stifling in the classrooms.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Refreshing, motivating, unforgettable"

Alexander Bury, student from Russia

The course helped me to improve my speaking skills especially in the frames of active vocabulary extention, although the learning period was relatively short. Education facilities are excelent. Accomodation was warm and welcome, although it was quite cold in my room and heater was not effective.I think this school is a good combination of price and quality.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Возможности к улучшению"

Юрий Карягин, student from Russia

В целом процесс обучения оставил положительные впечатления, при наличии информации по размещению и условиям проживания заранее, я запросил бы другие варианты.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Удовлетворительно"

Артём, student from Russia

Все процессы на приемлемом уровне.

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Структурированность."

Alexander Kabanov, student from Russia

Мои пожелания связаны с формированием групп. Мой первый день обучения начался в группе, которая уже длительное время занималась. Мое обучение не имело логического начала и логического конца.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a good experience for my English."

Dmitriy, student from Russia

Most important was facilities to communicate with English speaking people within school and outside. Location of school is perfect. I visited different museums near downtown.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a great chance to find new friends, to improve my English, to discover England..... and to interrupt everything in 2 weeks. :-("

Tatiana Sokolova, student from Russia

It was just a short period (2 weeks only) in Manchester at Kaplan College, but the less time you have the higher you worth your time. I tried to do my best for improving english language and I really feel more confident now. Classes & Teachers: I attended Advanced Class and I sincerely appreciate our teacher Julian Regan, who's lectures never were boring and from whom I received so much new information. Additional lectures (not obligated) and "TV watching and discussion" were also super informative and interesting. I have a good motivation for further english learning even it was only 2 weeks in Manchester.Location: the school has perfect location in city center but my way from house to school took a very long time. Facilities&housing : Except of long way fro my host's house to school I had very nice accommodation :cosy room and private bathroom. My hosts were very friendly Activities : i didn't participate in school social life and use my free time to learn about England and to travel

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"2 weeks course is nonsense"

Sotnikov Alexander

The family is friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend them as a good accommodation.It is unacceptable when classes have to sit in outdoors because of very cold condition.Rooms are too tight.Adam as a teacher is excellent but he has left Kaplan already. And finally, two week courses are nonsense at least in Kaplan. "Intensive" in the course name is just fake. There is nothing to be called intensive. You just study with normal students.

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Boring"

Tatyana, student from Russia

I liked workshops very much. There was no interactivity with students. Teachers did not correct our mistakes. Topics for study were boring, not interesting, is not applicable to life

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Individualization"

Evgeniy Elkin, student from Russia

You should improve individualization in all facilities. Please include guide in all social activities to see all the best sight-seeing.

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Social activities
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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A lot depends on the teacher"

Elizaveta Pogodina, student from Russia

I've had really good teacher, and I have positive impressions only thanks for him. To be honest school gives possibility to study English through different approaches - main classes, elective and conversation clubs. Good location, modern facilities. School's programm consist 10 week for each level - it isn't quite fit for short visit like ours. But constant communication makes it possible to improve English, including in host family. School asks feedback about conditions for living - it was fine for me their questions and the house and hostess where I was staying.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Thank you. It was great."

Dmitry Kuznetsov, student from Russia

For me it was very important to break a barrier of speaking. I did it. Now I see the next steps for improvement: grammar and vocabulary.

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Social activities
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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"To achieve the results in the school there should be classes especially for short-term students."

Dmitry, student from Russia

I liked some teachers. The location of the school is perfect, right in the center of the Manchester. Easy to reach by any kind of transport. The process of study is a little bit spontaneous. I assessed the school with the grade 3 only because the way of study was oriented on long-term study, not on 2 weeks students.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good time to learn English and explore UK."

Alexey Maslov, student from Russia

If you want to improve your English you will be able to do it.Kaplan gives you a lot of possibilities to study: regular classes; special classes; study center...Also, you can use your weekends to explore UK: cities; towns; people; traditions...So you will have a good time.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Want to know English - communicate not only in school."

Vladimir Lyapunov, student from Russia

Excellent teachers. I especially want to note Jeanniy Anderson. She knows the subject very good, is able to maintain high discipline in the classroom, always ready to help when questions arise. Phil - a good specialist, able to maintain high discipline in the classroom. Phil has always paid attention to the correct pronunciation. I think that asking for less homework. A lot of communicating with a host family. Many thanks to Mike.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Программа"

Григорий Реебер, student from Russia

Не нужно было ехать в Манчестер, чтобы на таком уровне преподавали английский язык. В России,по месту жительства, можно найти преподователей не хуже. Люди, которые приезжают на две, три недели не вписываются в программу школы в Манчестере. Другими словами у школы есть программа полугодовая или годовая, а для те кто приехал не меньший срок предоставленны, по сути, сами себе.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
Under 15
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Education"

Alexander, student from Russia

All about teaching was good. This course is meant for people who really study independently and everyone take knowledge as much as he wants.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"This deep immersion in the learning process, should be from the beginning, not the middle, as we do."

Dmitriy Pyshkin, student from Russia

A very interesting method of teaching. It was easy to assimilate the material. Specific negative aspects do not. Teacher Phill explain everything clearly and consistently. He did not leave the question unanswered. I wish they enable students to fully make use of the school by mail.

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Social activities
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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"School"

Denis Akhramovich, student from Russia

Thank you very much! Especially Martin & Fill

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Методика обучения"

Nikolay Cherednichenko, student from Russia

Я прошел данный курс в группе Elementary и мне понравилась методика обучения, которая основана не на заучивании правил и слов, а на общении в командах. Т.е. решая поставленную задачу (упражнение) тебе в любом случае приходиться говорить самому и слушать кого-то. Для столь короткого обучения, по моему мнению, это самый эффективный подход. Так же в продолжении данной методики хочу отметить целесообразность проживания именно в семьях, что также способствовало развитию разговорного навыка.

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Ожидал большего от обучения"

Sergey Pronyushkin, student from Russia

Ожидал большего от самой школы, учитилей и непосредственно обучения.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Perfect"

Пуляева Надежда, student from Russia

I very much liked my teacher Sara and excellent students from my group

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was useful"

Evgeny Rybalko, student from Russia

Very short course. Two weeks is extremely few.Perfect teacher - Gemma. Very good technical enviroment in classes.Not very good food (all England). Very interesting and useful communication with students from many different countries. Housing is OK.For me it was some kind of time machine. I was a real student, including doing home tasks and student discounts in restaurant!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
65+
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Отзыв"

Метелев Константин, student from Russia

рассчитывал на интенсивный курс, получил то же что и со своим преподавателем в Москве (только стоимость разная). Комната для проживания 4 кв.м.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It's a good experience&skills"

Igor Alekseev, student from Russia

School location is very comfortable with modern facilities, quality of teaching is good, because I have known many interesting and useful information

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Education experience in a verbal environment"

Irina Kuligina, student from Russia

Firstly, the housing was very bad, but the other side I have had a chance to change it immediately. And the second experience was successful. My host was really very hospitable and we had conversations on other topics. It's very useful to participate additional elective course and conversation club. And of course it depends on teacher.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Courses in school"

Vitaliy Sobolev, student from Russia

I had a very bad teacher. No technique and no special program for the accelerated rate of learning English (2 weeks). No teaching materials (only the bad copy).

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
Under 15
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 404
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 404
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.

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

NZ$ 461
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 461
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.

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

NZ$ 507
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 507
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 507
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 507
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.

Homestay with private bathroom (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 507
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 507
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

NZ$ 554
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 554
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.

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

NZ$ 611
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)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 611
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.

Homestay with private bathroom (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

NZ$ 657
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 657
We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students.
student-residence

Wilmslow Park Ensuite (no meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 669
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Wilmslow Park, Manchester, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
NZ$ 669
Wilmslow Park

Vita Manchester Studio (no meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 853
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: First Street, Manchester M15 4FN, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and other
Distance to school: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
NZ$ 853
Located in the ready-made First Street neighborhood near bars, restaurants, cinemas and theaters, Vita offers an exclusive residence of 279 studio apartments and a peaceful environment loved for its airy and open double-height Hub space. All apartments have a kitchenette with utensils provided and an en-suite bathroom. The building also has a communal lounge and study area.

The residence offers a gym, vending machine, cafe, laundry facilities, bike room, picnic area, outdoor space, lockable storage and 24-hour security. Linen is cleaned on arrival and rooms are cleaned once a week. Suitable for students 18+.

Lambert & Fairfield Standard (no meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 692
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Granby Row, Manchester M60 7LH, UK
Location: Lambert and Fairfield House
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and other
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
NZ$ 692
Lambert & Fairfield residence is ideally located in the heart of Manchester City Centre; just a 2 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station and less than a 10 minute walk from the school. You will not be short of things to do as the fantastic communal facilities include a bowling alley and a real-life cinema screen complete with authentic cinema seating. There are both studio flats and ensuite rooms available here so whether you prefer independent living or catching up with your friends in the kitchen there will be a room at Lambert & Fairfield to meet your needs.

Lambert & Fairfield Premium (no meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 761
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Granby Row, Manchester M60 7LH, UK
Location: Lambert and Fairfield House
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and other
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
NZ$ 761
Lambert & Fairfield residence is ideally located in the heart of Manchester City Centre; just a 2 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station and less than a 10 minute walk from the school. You will not be short of things to do as the fantastic communal facilities include a bowling alley and a real-life cinema screen complete with authentic cinema seating. There are both studio flats and ensuite rooms available here so whether you prefer independent living or catching up with your friends in the kitchen there will be a room at Lambert & Fairfield to meet your needs.
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 in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from Kaplan International . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance 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 £ 40 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Manchester International Airport (MIA).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Manchester International Airport is £ 60. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

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 Manchester 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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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