EmphasisLong-term language programs which allow you to achieve maximum fluency and take advantage of long-term discounts. Our range of program options allows you to tailor your course to suit your academic or career goals.

PROGRAM

Academic Year and Semester

Course FactsCourse start dates 2018Please see table on page 3Course entry levelElementary to AdvancedNumber of lessonsSee course structure on following pageLesson length45 minutesCourse lengthAcademic Semester 5 months (2 terms) (20 weeks' tuition + 1-3 weeks' vacation)Academic Semester 6 months (2 terms) (24 weeks' tuition + 1-3 weeks' vacation)Academic Year 8 months (3 terms) (32 weeks' tuition + 2-3 weeks' vacation)LocationsUSA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (Australia and New Zealand offer the intensive option only)Class sizeAverage 12, maximum 15

This program is right for you if:• You are aiming to achieve fluency in English

• You want an intensive focus on all language skills with quick results

• You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment

• You would like to receive a Kaplan Academic Semester or Year certificate at the end of your course

• You are looking for a single course where you can combine English lessons with varied specific skills classes, Exam Preparation or Business English (choose our Intensive Academic Semester or Year programs to include these options)

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Program StructureIntensive Academic Year or SemesterIntensive Academic Year = 3 termsIntensive Academic Semester = 2 terms

Each week you will receive:n 20 lessons of General English l 8 Specific Skills lessons s 7 sessions of K+

Total: 21 hours + 5.25 hours of K+

General Academic Year or Semester General Academic Year = 3 termsGeneral Academic Semester = 2 terms

Each week you will receive:n 20 lessons of General Englishs 7 sessions of K+

Total: 15 hours + 5.25 hours of K+

Classes can alternate between mornings and afternoons. Your exact timetable will depend on the school of your choice.

n Lessons of EnglishOur wide-ranging syllabus will develop your overall linguisticskills, helping you to read, write, understand and speak English with confidence and clarity. Where appropriate, you will use K +notes in the classroom as part of the K+ learning system.

l Specific Skills classesThese vary from school to school but may include:• Current Affairs• English for Business• Academic English• TOEFL®/IELTS Exam Preparation• Writing and Vocabulary• Speaking and Pronunciation• Idioms• Local Culture• Literature • Film Studies

s K+ Your K+ sessions will allow you to practice and develop what you have learned in the classroom with K +tools and K +clubs.

NotePlease note that course options will depend on your language level and availability at the school of your choice. Further details are available on request from your Kaplan representative.

PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER

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PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER

Public holiday dates may affect the start date in your chosen school. Please check.

* These start dates are not available in the USA or Canada.Public holiday dates may affect the start date in your chosen school. Please check thedates specific to your school.

ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER COURSE DATESACADEMIC SEMESTER – 5 MONTHS (2 TERMS)TUITION DATES SESSION BREAK TOTAL WEEKS

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08 Jan 18 01 Jun 18 05 Mar 18 09 Mar 18 20 1 21

12 Feb 18 06 Jul 18 23 Apr 18 27 Apr 18 20 1 21

12 Mar 18 03 Aug 18 04 Jun 18 08 Jun 18 20 1 21

02 Apr 18 24 Aug 18 04 Jun 18 08 Jun 18 20 1 21

14 May 17 05 Oct 18 23 Jul 18 27 Jul 18 20 1 21

11 Jun 18 02 Nov 18 27 Aug 18 31 Aug 18 20 1 21

23 Jul 18* 14 Dec 18 01 Oct 18 05 Oct 18 20 1 21

27 Aug 18* 01 Feb 19 05 Nov 1824 Dec 18

09 Nov 1804 Jan 19 20 3 23

17 Sep 18 15 Feb 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 20 2 22

24 Sep 18* 22 Feb 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 20 2 22

08 Oct 18 08 Mar 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 20 2 22

ACADEMIC YEAR – 8 MONTHS (3 TERMS)TUITION DATES SESSION BREAK 1 SESSION BREAK 2 TOTAL WEEKS

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08 Jan 18 31 Aug 18 05 Mar 18 09 Mar 18 04 Jun 18 08 Jun 18 32 2 34

12 Feb 18* 05 Oct 18 23 Apr 18 27 Apr 18 09 Jul 18 13 Jul 18 32 2 34

02 Apr 18 23 Nov 18 04 Jun 18 08 Jun 18 27 Aug 18 31 Aug 18 32 2 34

11 Jun 18 08 Feb 19 27 Aug 18 31 Aug 18 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 32 3 35

23 Jul 18* 22 Mar 19 01 Oct 18 05 Oct 18 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 32 3 35

27 Aug 18* 26 Apr 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 25 Feb 19 01 Mar 19 32 3 35

17 Sep 18 17 May 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 04 Mar 19 08 Mar 19 32 3 35

17 Sep 18* 24 May 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 11 Mar 19 15 Mar 19 32 3 35

ACADEMIC SEMESTER – 6 MONTHS (2 TERMS)TUITION DATES SESSION BREAK TOTAL WEEKSSTART END START END

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08 Jan 18 29 Jun 18 05 Mar 18 09 Mar 18 24 1 25

12 Feb 18 03 Aug 18 23 Apr 18 27 Apr 18 24 1 25

12 Mar 18 31 Aug 18 04 Jun 18 08 Jun 18 24 1 25

02 Apr 18 21 Sep 18 04 Jun 18 08 Jun 18 24 1 25

14 Mar 18 02 Nov 18 23 Jul 18 27 Jul 18 24 1 25

11 Jun 18 30 Nov 18 27 Aug 18 31 Aug 18 24 1 25

23 Jul 18* 25 Jan 19 01 Oct 1824 Dec 18

05 Oct 1804 Jan 19 24 3 27

27 Aug 18* 01 Mar 19 05 Nov 1824 Dec 18

09 Nov 1804 Jan 19 24 3 27

17 Sep 18 15 Mar 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 24 2 26

24 Sep 18* 22 Mar 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 24 2 26

08 Oct 18 05 Apr 19 24 Dec 18 04 Jan 19 24 2 26