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ENGLISH
                                                      FRENCH
                                                     GERMAN

2021
LEARN A
LANGUAGE
ABROAD
COURSES FOR ADULTS AGED 16+

                              K A P L A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L . C O M
LEARN A LANGUAGE ABROAD 2021 - ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN - Kaplan International
WHERE CAN KAPLAN TAKE YOU?                                                                                                                                  WELCOME                                                                     CONTENTS
                                                                                                                                                            The past year has challenged all of us. Our lives have been disrupted in    Why choose Kaplan
                                                                                                                                                            ways we could never have imagined. Through it all, however, we at Kaplan    4    Studying With Confidence
                                                                                                                                                            have remained strong because we know now, more than ever, achieving         6    We are Kaplan International Languages
                                                                                                                                                            your language learning aspirations will be essential for your future
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        8    Grow with Kaplan
                                                                                                                                                            academic and career goals.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10   Our approach to teaching languages
                                                                                                                          GERMANY                                                                                                       11   Meet the school team
                                                                                                                                                            Our network of English, French and German schools spans nine different
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        12   Our student success stories
                                  Edinburgh                                                                                                                 countries across the globe. There are so many exciting places for you
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        13   Our responsibility as a global educator
                                                                                                                                                            to discover. Choose the glitz and glamor of New York City, the golden
                                           UK                                                                                                               beaches of Sydney or the dramatic mountains and stunning lakes of           14   Choose your ideal course
                                                                                                                          Freiburg                          Montreux – whatever kind of language-learning experience you’re             16   Kaplan's blended learning system for English
    IRELAND                             Manchester
                                                                                               FRANCE               Zurich                                  looking for, you’ll find it with Kaplan.                                    17   What makes Kaplan‘s English courses unique?
                               Liverpool
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               Dublin
                                                       Cambridge                                        Lyon
                                              Oxford                                                                                                        As a world educational leader, our top priority is providing high-quality
                                     Bath
                                                                                                                                                            language education. Our unbeatable teaching methodology integrates
                              Torquay
                                                  London
                                                                                                                                                            the power of full immersion, the best of modern technology and a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Our courses
                                            Bournemouth
                                                                                                                                                            sophisticated curriculum, all designed to help you reach your goals.        18   Flexible English courses
                                                                                                                                                            We know you’ll make rapid progress when you study with us, and this is      19   Long-term English courses
                                                                                                                                                            backed up by our Guaranteed Progress promise.                               20   English exam preparation courses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        22   Specific English courses
                                                                                                                                                            If further study abroad is your goal, we’ll be proud to help you on your         Learning French and German with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        24   Alpadia Language Schools
                                                                                                                                                            academic journey. We have partnerships with prestigious universities
                                                                                                                                                            in the UK, USA and Australia, as well as dedicated university pathway       26   Flexible French and German courses
                                                                                                                                                            programs in France, Germany and Switzerland. Our specialized academic            French and German exam
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        28   preparation courses
                                                                                                                  NINE                                      and exam preparation courses will prepare you for life in a real academic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        30   Academic & career pathway programs
                                                                                                                COUNTRIES                                   environment and equip you with the tools you need to excel in your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        32   How much progress can I make?
                                                                                                                                                            studies, in your career and beyond. You’ll also have access to the wider
                                                                                                         Choose your ideal location
                                                                                                                                                            Kaplan family, including Kaplan Medical, Kaplan Financial and Kaplan        34   Study
                                                                                                         from 30 amazing schools
                                                                                                             around the world                               Business School, should you wish to pursue a specific academic route        36   The Kaplan family
                                                                                                                                                            after learning a language with us.                                          38   Tailored group programs

                                                                                                                                                            When you study with Kaplan, you’re choosing a school that’s truly
                                                                                                                                                            passionate about language education. We have over 80 years of
                                                                                                                                                            experience in helping students to achieve their personal and professional   Accommodation and social program
                                                                                                                                                            goals, and we’ve loved every minute of it. We’ll do everything in our       40 Quality accommodation
                                                                                                                                                            power to help you have an unforgettable experience of living and            42 Your exciting social program
                                                                                                                                                            studying abroad. Whether you need help with the admission process,
                                                                                                                                                            your visa, accommodation or, of course, your academic work – we’re here
                                                                                                                                                            to support you every step of the way.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Our English schools
                                                                                                                                                            With the strong backing of our parent company, Graham Holdings              44 USA and Canada
                                                                                                                                                            (formerly the Washington Post Company), you know you can count              62 UK and Ireland
                                                                                                                                                            on Kaplan to be around even in uncertain times. No matter what’s            78 Australia and New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                            going on in the world, our schools will always be a safe and welcoming
                                                                                                                                                            environment for our students. We look forward to showing you what it
                                                                                                                                                            means to be one of them.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Other languages and juniors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        86 Learn French and German
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        94 Language programs for juniors
                                                                                                AUSTRALIA                            Brisbane
                                                                                                                                                 Auckland
               CANADA                                                                Perth
                                                                                                               Adelaide                 Sydney
               Vancouver                                                                                              Melbourne                                                                       David F. Fougere                  Courses and programs
     Seattle
                    USA                                                                                                                                                                               Chief Operating Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        96 Courses offered at Kaplan and
                                                Toronto
                                  Chicago                  Boston - Harvard Square
                San Francisco - Berkeley      New York                                                                                                                                                                                     Alpadia schools
                  Santa Barbara                                                                                                          NEW ZEALAND                                                                                    97    Facilities and services offered
    Los Angeles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              at Kaplan and Alpadia schools

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STUDYING WITH CONFIDENCE
    No matter what’s happening in the world, you             ONLINE LESSONS
    can feel confident when you book with Kaplan.
                                                             New for this year, our online lessons are designed to
    Studying a language is one of the most impactful         give you the same Kaplan-quality language tuition
    things you can do for your life, your career and         as you would receive in-person. Delivered by our
    self-development, and we won’t let anything get in       qualified teachers, our lessons are combined with a
    the way of that.                                         unique package of study clubs and online resources,
                                                             as well as a virtual social program. If unforeseen
    Over many years of change, Kaplan has remained           circumstances prevent you from traveling to one of
                                                             our schools, we can offer you online lessons until
    stable and committed to delivering excellent
                                                             in-school learning is possible again.
    language tuition to our students. We have in
    the past faced challenges which have affected
    our students’ ability to travel. This year, we’ve        FLEXIBILITY
    introduced several new measures to ensure your           We know that this is a challenging time, so we’re
    language learning experience is as safe, secure          committed to being as flexible as possible with
    and enjoyable as ever.                                   your studies. While we can’t predict certain
                                                             circumstances, we’re always here to help and we’ll

    ENHANCED CLEANING
                                                             do our best to accommodate your needs. If you have
                                                             any concerns about your course, or need to make
                                                             changes in advance of your arrival, please speak to
    We have enhanced our cleaning regimes in all our         one of our trusted advisors to find out what options
    schools. Hand sanitizer is available for all staff and   we have available to make your experience as safe
    students, and we’re carrying out extra deep cleaning     and secure as possible.
    to make sure our schools are as safe as possible,
    with special attention being paid to heavily             We’re striving for as much normality as possible.
    used items.                                              We truly believe that the world is a better place
                                                             when people can travel and communicate freely.
                                                             As a major, well-established language school,
    PROTECTIVE GEAR                                          backed by a large parent company, the Graham
                                                             Holdings Company, you can feel confident that
    The safety of our students and staff is our biggest      booking a language course with Kaplan is always a
    priority, which is why we’re ensuring everyone is        smart choice.
    wearing the necessary protective gear. Whenever
    needed, our staff will wear face protection. Our
    teachers wear visors in class so students can still
    see their mouths to help with understanding their
    new language. Other staff in school wear face
    protection whenever needed, and we have installed
    protective screens where necessary.

    PHYSICAL DISTANCING
    We want everyone to feel comfortable and safe,
    while still providing an immersive learning
    experience. We’ve altered classroom layouts to
    make it easier to keep a distance, while staggered
    timetables allow for different arrival times. We have
    one-way systems in place where it is possible to
    do so, and signage around the schools reminding
    everyone of our safety protocols. We’ll introduce
    more outdoor trips to our social program, working                                                                   BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
    with providers who offer safe, physically distanced                                                                 If your booking is affected by government-
    activities in line with local government guidance.                                                                  imposed travel restrictions, school closure or
                                                                                                                        symptoms of COVID-19, you can defer to any
                                                                                                                        date in the next 18 months at no extra cost.

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WE ARE KAPLAN
                                                                                                                                            DID YOU KNOW?
                                                                                                                                            • Bilinguals can focus more

                 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
                                                                                                                                              easily and multitask more
                                                                                                                                              effectively than their
                                                                                                                                              monolingual counterparts
                                                                                                                                            • More than a third of positions
                 THE WORLD’S LANGUAGE SCHOOL                                                                                                  advertised by Bank of
                                                                                                                                              America in 2015 were for
                 No matter what’s going on in the world, learning a language is always an incredible way to
                                                                                                                                              bilingual workers
                 enrich your life. We’ve been helping students from all walks of life to fulfil their academic,
                 professional and personal potential for over 80 years, and now provide English, French and                                 • Being bilingual can improve
                                                                                                                                              your creativity – having two or
                 German courses around the globe. We believe in the power of language education to open
                                                                                                                                              more words for one idea can
                 doors, create exciting futures and change lives.                                                                             improve elasticity of thinking
                                                                                                                                            When you can speak another
                                                                                                                                            language, the future you want
                                                                                                                                            is within your reach. And with
WE ARE INTERNATIONAL
                                                                                                                                            Kaplan, you’ll receive guidance
Languages bring us together. In a typical year, we                                                                                          and support every step of
welcome over 40,000 students to our schools from                                                                                            the way.
Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States
(CIS), Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, Africa and the
Middle East, uniting individuals from different cultures
to help nurture an expansive and inclusive worldview.
Whether you’re studying with us in school or remotely
from thousands of miles away, you’re working with
people from all over the world towards a shared goal.

WE’RE ALWAYS ADAPTING
We’ve seen many changes and major events in the
world in the 80 years we’ve been teaching. Through
it all, Kaplan has continued to deliver high-quality
language tuition that changes lives for the better. This
year, we’ve introduced K+ Live, a blended learning
suite that takes the best of our immersive learning
experience and makes it available online, from
wherever you are in the world. In our schools, we’ve
implemented extensive new safety measures to help
everyone feel confident while studying with us. And
as we’re part of Graham Holdings, a large and well-
established company, you can be sure that we’ll always
be here to welcome you, even during uncertain times.

WE DELIVER EXCELLENT LANGUAGE TUITION
We strive for excellence in everything we do and
everything we offer at Kaplan. Our dedication to                                                                                                         80 YEARS OF
providing quality language education is reflected in
our 97% recommendation rate from our past students                                                                                                       EXCELLENCE IN
                                                                                                                                                         EDUCATION
and our 5-star Trustpilot score. We follow our own
bespoke curriculum, delivered by qualified teachers
from diverse backgrounds who understand exactly
what it’s like to study abroad. Our courses can be
complemented with add-ons so you can maximize                                                                                             As one of the world’s largest and most diverse education
your study time, while our social programs allow you to                                                                                   providers, we’ve been helping students to achieve outstanding
apply what you’ve learned in fun and engaging ways.                                                                                       results for over 80 years. Founded by Stanley Kaplan in 1938
                                                                                                                                          to increase access to education, Kaplan now has operations
WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT LANGUAGES                                                                                                          in 28 countries and offers education and training to more than
We believe that languages are the key to the world.                                                                                       one million students worldwide. Finally, Kaplan benefits from
English, French and German are the languages of                                                                                           the financial stability that comes from being part of the large
international business, the United Nations, music,                                                                                        Graham Holdings Company, formerly The Washington Post
science, literature and so much more. Speaking                                                                                            Company, so you can rest assured we will be here to welcome
another language empowers you to explore new                                                                                              you when it’s time to study.
places to and excel in ways you may never have
thought possible.

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GROW WITH KAPLAN
    At Kaplan, we help you to grow in all kinds of ways. Not only your language skills, but your self-confidence,
    your awareness of other cultures and your opportunities in life.

    When you choose Kaplan, you are choosing a school you can trust to help you achieve this growth – and we
    make sure nothing gets in your way. We have thought of everything to make your stay the most rewarding
    and comfortable experience possible.

    OUR PROMISE TO YOU
    Our customer service is underpinned by three promises – that you will grow your confidence, grow your skills and
    ultimately grow your future prospects, once you’ve mastered a new language.

    GROW YOUR CONFIDENCE                                                               Outside the classroom, our social programs on all
    We can arrange for a friendly face to meet you at the                              our language courses give you the opportunity to
    airport and help you find your way around. On your                                 apply everything you’ve learned to the real world.
    first day you’ll have a welcome tour of your destination                           All activities will not only help you to explore your
    and we’ll introduce you to everyone at the start of your                           destination, but to improve your language skills.
    course. Our carefully selected homestays and student
    residences all provide a safe, comfortable and supportive                          GROW YOUR FUTURE
    environment where you’ll feel at home.                                             On our English courses, we offer a one-to-one check-in
                                                                                       two weeks before the end of your course to make sure
    If you need someone to talk to at any time of day or night
                                                                                       you’ve got everything you wanted from your time with
    at our English schools, there will always be someone at
                                                                                       Kaplan. If you feel like you want to grow your skills
    the other end of the phone on a 24/7 helpline. You’ll be
                                                                                       even more, we can arrange course extensions and
    living like a local before you know it.
                                                                                       extra tuition for you, depending on your needs.
    GROW YOUR SKILLS                                                                   It doesn’t have to end here – stay in touch with your
    When you study English with us, we’ll create a                                     new international network and expand it even more by
    personalized learning plan for you on your first day and                           joining our exclusive alumni community for English to
    adapt it as your skills grow. You’ll also benefit from our                         stay involved with Kaplan.
    advanced testing system, KITE, to assess when you may
    be ready to move up a level. We’ll guarantee your progress
    on selected intensive English courses, and you can track
    your improvement through our proficiency levels.*

    *Kaplan International Australia and New Zealand are unable to guarantee course outcomes. Terms and conditions apply, please visit kaplan.do/gp

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OUR APPROACH TO                                                                  PASSIONATE TEACHERS
                                                                                 We choose skilled teachers who combine              MEET THE
TEACHING LANGUAGES                                                               knowledge of their subject with the ability
                                                                                 to engage and inspire. Our teachers                 SCHOOL
                                                                                                                                     TEAM
                                                                                 provide dynamic and interactive lessons
                                                                                 designed to prepare you for using a new
At Kaplan, we believe the best way to learn a language is to throw               language in the real world, and they
yourself in at the deep end right from the start, practicing what you’ve         take personal satisfaction in helping
learned every single day. Our seamless learning experience integrates            each individual grasp complex ideas.                We choose dynamic and qualified
the power of full immersion, the best of modern teaching methods and             Small class sizes allow our teachers to             staff from a wide range of
                                                                                 get to know you and help you to build a             backgrounds who understand
a sophisticated curriculum. As you discover all the wonderful things                                                                                                          Michelle Dawson                          Lisa Holsworth
                                                                                 personalized learning strategy that works
your new city has to offer, you’ll find yourself practicing what you’ve                                                              exactly what it’s like to study          Director of Studies, Dublin              Area School Director, San Francisco - Berkeley
                                                                                 for you.
learned in the classroom and absorbing new vocabulary every day.                                                                     abroad. Our teachers, school
                                                                                 360˚ LEARNING                                       directors, social program
                                                                                                                                                                              Definitely the most rewarding            Whenever I ask students what they love
                                                                                 We constantly update our materials to               managers and accommodation                                                        about their teachers, it‘s always about
                                                                                                                                                                              thing is helping students on a day
                                                                                 keep lessons interesting and relevant.              advisors are dedicated to making         to day basis. Students can come          how our teachers are willing to go the
                                                                                 Class activities could revolve around               your experience as rewarding and         into my office with a million and        extra mile, in the classroom and outside
                                                                                 events in the news or recent movies or TV
                                                                                                                                     memorable as possible.                   one different stories, problems or       the classroom.
                                                                                 shows. We work with the latest technology
                                                                                 to ensure your learning process is                                                           situations and I always like to think
                                                                                 seamless and intuitive, with no awkward                                                      they‘ll leave my office happy.
                                                                                 transitions between in-class study and
                                                                                 home assignments.

                                                                                 EXCELLENT FACILITIES
                                                                                 Our schools use a state-of-the-art
                                                                                 interactive learning display to bring
                                                                                 exercises for our curriculum to life. Our
                                                                                 multimedia labs are much more than
                                                                                 somewhere to check your email – they’re
                                                                                 equipped with interactive online tools
                                                                                 to help you dig deeper into what you’ve
                                                                                 learned in class. Many of our schools also
                                                                                 provide Chromebooks for student use.

                                                                                                                                     Bonenfant Clemence                       Sofi Bacon                               Felix Breitkreuz
                                                                                                                                     Teacher, Lyon                            Regional Accommodation Manager, Oxford   Center Manager, Berlin

                                                                                                                                     I have been teaching French for          I arrange accommodation for students     I have been working in the school
                                                                                                                                     around two years now. It is important    in our residences or homestays, or       now for more than 20 years, first as
                                                                                                                                     for me to help the student improving     offer advice when they choose private    a teacher, then Director of Studies
                                                                                                                                     their knowledge of French. I enjoy       accommodation. Our hosts are great!      and nine years as the school’s
                                                                                                                                     seeing them obtaining the best           Many of them have been with us for       director. To welcome people from
                                                                      I was very surprised by the high level of motivation           level they can reach. I would love to    many years and provide students with     all over the world in my hometown
                                                                      by the teachers – I had never seen anything like that          introduce more our occidental culture    supportive environments to learn in.     of Berlin and the mix of cultures,
                                                                      before. All the teachers were very caring and dedicated        to all the countries around the world.                                            tasks and challenges is an
                                                                      and always took the time to answer the students’               I can also speak Japanese, so I would                                             everyday inspiration!
                                                                      questions and concerns.                                        love to see more Japanese people
                                                                                                                                     learning our beautiful language and
                                                                      Sina Dommann, Switzerland                                      culture, so みんな来てください !
                                                                                                                                     Nous vous attendons tous!

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OUR                                                                                                                                       OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A
STUDENT                                                                                                                                   GLOBAL EDUCATOR
SUCCESS                                                                                                                                   Since its founding more than 80 years ago, Kaplan has been a beacon for expanding educational access. In the US, where

STORIES                                                                                                                                   Kaplan is headquartered, the Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) has been supporting students from economically and
                                                                                                                                          socially disadvantaged communities to progress to top US universities since 2006. In other parts of the world, Kaplan
                                                                                                                                          International partners with charities and non-profit organizations on a range of initiatives that help remove barriers to
                                            Reimi Kubo                                       Mirko de Martini                             education and career development.
                                            Japan – Studied in the USA                       Italy – Studied in Dublin

                                            I’ve always wanted to study                      I decided to study English because
                                            English, and when my husband                     nowadays it’s an important language
                                            got relocated to the USA, I took                 to know. It‘s really useful if you want to
                                            that opportunity to enroll at                    work in a multinational company. But
                                            Kaplan International. When I first               being here I understood that the most
                                            arrived my English was very poor.                beautiful thing is that with English
                                            I couldn’t speak or understand                   you can communicate with everyone.
                                            anything. I’d forgotten everything               You are not stuck with your nationality
                                            I learned while in school. Now my                – you can go beyond that. When I
                                            grammar is improving, and I can                  decided to study English, it was only
                                            speak more naturally and with                    for career reasons but now that I‘m
                                            greater confidence.”                             going to finish my experience, I think
                                                                                             that it‘s more for communication.

                                                                                                                                          HELPING TO EDUCATE GIRLS                                                                 SPONSORSHIP AND
                                                                                                                                          IN AFRICA                                                                                VOLUNTEER TEACHING
                                                                                                                                          We’ve been working with Plan              Spending time with Plan International          Working with charities such as
                                                                                                                                          International UK since 2013 to            in Sierra Leone was a life-changing            RefuAid, we have sponsored
                                                                                                                                          help deliver better educational           experience, which changed my                   refugees from Syria and other
                                                                                                                                          opportunities to girls in Sub-            perspective. Although I’m Sierra               conflict zones to study English
                                                                                                                                          Saharan Africa. In Senegal,               Leonean, I never really knew about what        at our schools. We also provide
                                                                                                                                          Kaplan’s funding has helped Plan          was happening around me, or the daily          licenses for our online learning
Alejandro Contreras                         Emoke Zakor                                      Luis Felipe Tomaz de Souza                   International to support 1,000            struggles that some people go through,         materials to groups teaching
Venezuela – Studied in Bournemouth          Romania – Studied in Brisbane                    Brazil – Studied in Montreux                 girls aged 9-16 across 16 schools         especially in the provinces. The Student       refugees and asylum seekers.
                                                                                                                                          in improving their education. In          Teachers have inspired me to be the
                                                                                                                                          Sierra Leone, Kaplan has been
What I like about my teachers is            Since I have been here, my English               I will remember this experience                                                        best person I can be, and to never give        CARING FOR LOCAL
                                                                                                                                          working with Plan International to
they always try to speak with me            has improved very much. When I                   all my life; I have great memories                                                     up hope. Everything about my visit             COMMUNITIES
                                                                                                                                          give 483 young women the chance
as if I was another British person.         started I wasn’t confident – I was               from it. The teachers and staff of           to become teachers, following             was empowering.                                We run regular volunteering and
They treat me as someone who‘s              nervous when I had to speak – but                the school are exceptional. Not              guidance by the Forum of African                                                         donation drives for disadvantaged
walking in the street and they              now everything is better. Now I                  only did I learn French, I also made         Women Educationalists.                                                                   communities and offer our facilities
come across and talk – that‘s quite         hope I’m going to Cambridge and                  friends for life, who are like family                                                                                                 to charities and local schools. This
                                                                                                                                          Zuliana, one of our former Kaplan
challenging, but I really like it. I like   after I would like to do the IELTS as            now. Thank you for giving me                                                                                                          not only benefits those in need,
                                                                                                                                          students, had the opportunity to
the way they want me to improve             well, so I’m really excited.                     this opportunity!                                                                                                                     but also helps our students to build
                                                                                                                                          volunteer with Plan International
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   connections within an English-
every single time and they support                                                                                                        in her home country of Sierra
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   speaking community. Last year, we
me in every doubt I have, and this                                                                                                        Leone and visit some of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   provided food and clothing to local
is awesome.                                                                                                                               schools supported by Plan’s work.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   homeless shelters and collected
                                                                                                                                          Zuliana said:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   sanitary products and toiletries for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   victims of domestic violence.

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CHOOSE YOUR
     IDEAL COURSE
     Whatever your goals, you’ll find a language course
                                                                                                               FRENCH AND GERMAN
     to match your interests, ambitions and schedule                                                           COURSES WITH ALPADIA
     – whether you have just a few weeks to study
     or as much as a whole year. Our friendly and                                                              FLEXIBLE FRENCH AND GERMAN COURSES
     experienced teachers will help you to progress                                                            Choose from a Standard 20, Intensive 25 or
     quickly and with confidence.                                                                              Premium 30 flexible language course with
                                                                                                               start dates throughout the year, starting from
     ENGLISH COURSES                                                                                           beginner level.

     WITH KAPLAN                                                                                               EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
                                                                                                               Improve your language skills at Alpadia and return
     Do you need a general boost to your English level?
                                                                                                               home with an official language diploma. Prepare
     Are you studying for a particular exam? Do you want
                                                                                                               for the DELF/DALF, TCF, TELC, Goethe-Institut or
     to significantly improve your fluency? Is a flexible
                                                                                                               TestDaF exams.
     lesson plan important to making the most of your
     time abroad? We have a program that will fit your                                                         UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
     language goals perfectly.
                                                                                                               With university partners located across France,
     FLEXIBLE ENGLISH COURSES                                                                                  Germany and Switzerland, Alpadia’s university
     Study from 1-52 weeks on our General, Semi-                                                               pathway program gives you the opportunity
     Intensive or Intensive English courses with start                                                         to progress to a degree in business, design,
     dates every week and a variety of starting levels.                                                        engineering, finance, information systems, media,
                                                                                                               music and more.
     LONG-TERM COURSES
     Spend several months really getting to know
     the new culture and city surrounding you, while
     improving your English fluency and building
     invaluable skills to bring you one step closer to
     achieving your career or academic goals.

     COURSE UPGRADES
     Tailor your English-learning package to your
     personal needs and progress even faster with
     options to add more tuition time and one-to-one         NEW PHOTO
     classes to your course.

     EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
     Develop the skills, strategies and confidence that
     will help you raise your scores in the TOEFL®, IELTS,
     GRE®, GMAT® or Cambridge English exams.

     SPECIFIC ENGLISH COURSES
     Learn English for the workplace with our Business
     English courses, or build advanced English
     proficiency along with all the debate, presentation
     and public speaking skills you need to thrive in an
     academic setting with our English for Academic
     Pathways course.

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KAPLAN’S BLENDED                                                                                                                                                         WHAT MAKES KAPLAN’S ENGLISH
LEARNING SYSTEM                                                                 The K+ approach optimizes the learning of English
                                                                                by applying research‑based practices of feedback
                                                                                                                                                                         COURSES UNIQUE?
FOR ENGLISH                                                                     and group‑based learning. In class, K+ maximizes
                                                                                opportunities for students to use their new skills
                                                                                together, receiving feedback from well‑trained                                           When you study English with Kaplan, you’ll benefit from some unique features, designed to help you progress quickly
Our unique blended learning system was designed by an                           teachers. K+ Online helps students to practice as                                        and develop skills you can apply to the real world.
international team of experts to harness the power of digital,                  much as they need on their own, making their
text-based and interpersonal teaching methods. Our books,                       in‑class and social activities more productive
online resources and clubs work together to help you learn fast                 and enjoyable.
– in the classroom, on the move, and at home.
Even when you’ve finished your studies at Kaplan, you can
continue to practice and refresh your skills with a subscription to             Dr. Bror Saxberg, M.D. Ph.D,
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Our exclusive K+ Course Books guide you through the learning          Track your grades, search the online grammar catalog and
journey with relevant, up-to-date content focusing on real-           review clear explanations of the topics you’ve covered.
world scenarios. Interesting topics and exercises will help you       Activities, games and quizzes allow you to reinforce the
gain confidence, step by step.                                        progress you’ve made in class, and you’ll receive instant
You’ll receive a new course book every two weeks.                     feedback on assignments and exercises.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               REAL ENGLISH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Moving from an intermediate to an advanced level of a language can be tricky – that’s why we
                                                                      Move beyond progress made in class with new grammar,                                                                                                     developed Real English, a special skills class designed to take your English out of the classroom
Socialize while practicing your language skills. Throughout           pronunciation and vocabulary exercises, interactive questions,                                                                                           and into the real world. Working with your fellow students, you’ll complete engaging projects like
the week, our teacher-led clubs allow you to focus on specific        videos and audio examples. You can tailor your K+ Online Extra                                                                                           creating a school newspaper, recording a podcast or producing a city guide. You’ll learn how and
language issues such as pronunciation or vocabulary – or              experience to suit your individual strengths and weaknesses,
you can put your English to practical use as you learn a new                                                                                                                                                                   when to take a leadership role, how to delegate and how to express your opinions, all while using
                                                                      and all progress is automatically saved to your personal
skill or share a hobby such as food or photography. Typical                                                                                                                                                                    your English skills to solve real problems and achieve real results.
                                                                      account.
K+ Learning Clubs include Reading, Debate, Conversation and
Life Skills clubs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               KITE ADAPTIVE ONLINE ASSESSMENT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Kaplan’s International Test of English (KITE) is an advanced testing system which adapts to your
  K+ Live is a blended learning suite that takes the best                                                                                                                                                                      responses. The difficulty of the questions changes as you go along to build a highly accurate
  of Kaplan’s immersive learning experience and makes                                                                                                                                                                          impression of your strengths and weaknesses. This allows us to place you in the correct class
  it available at home. K+ Live provides virtual classroom                                                                                                                                                                     and fine-tune your learning experience according to your needs. We can even assess your English
  lessons, taught online by our qualified English teachers,                                                                                                                                                                    proficiency with KITE before you leave home, on arrival at our school, and when you may be ready
  combined with our unique package of offline materials,                                                                                                                                                                       to move up a level.
  online resources and study clubs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 LISTENING                                             READING        GRAMMAR   SPEAKING   WRITING

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FLEXIBLE ENGLISH COURSES                                                                                                                                                LONG-TERM ENGLISH                                                                                                                                                                                                            DID YOU KNOW?

                                                                                                                                                                        COURSES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     There are two lengths of study
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     available on the Academic
                                                                               GENERAL ENGLISH                      SEMI-INTENSIVE            INTENSIVE ENGLISH †                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Semester program depending
                                                                                                                    ENGLISH*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         on visa rules. Please contact a

 20 ENGLISH LESSONS                                                                                                                                                     ACADEMIC SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR                                                                                                                                                                                          Kaplan representative to find out
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     which program is suitable for you.

                                                                 15 HOURS
 Develop your core English skills: reading,                                                                                                                             If you want to immerse yourself in a new English-speaking culture and really get to know
 writing, grammar, vocabulary, conversation                                                                                                                             the city around you, our Academic Semester and Year courses are the ideal choice. Over the
 and pronunciation
                                                                                                                                                                        course of five to eight months, you’ll improve your English and build invaluable skills for your
                                                                                                                                                                        future while you live like a true local.
 K+ ONLINE
                                                                                                                                                                        Our Academic Semester course is either five or six months long, while our Academic Year
 Access to interactive online study materials
                                                                                                                                                                        course is eight months long with two session breaks. Both courses are semi-intensive,
                                                                                                                                                                        allowing you to balance study time with exploring a new city.
 K+ LEARNING CLUBS**                                                                                                                                                    Academic Year and Semester courses have regular start dates throughout the year – for details visit kaplan.do/enpl21.
                                                                 5.25 HOURS
 Teacher-led study sessions to develop your                                                                                                                             In the USA, students must attend a minimum of 3 hours per week of K+ Learning Clubs.
 language skills further                                                                                                                                                In Australia and New Zealand, courses will include a minimum of 20 or more face-to-face contact hours per week.

 K+ ONLINE EXTRA
 Unlimited access to additional online learning
 materials for independent study

 SPECIFIC SKILLS LESSONS                                                                                                                                                COURSE UPGRADES
                                                                 6 HOURS

 Focus on a range of specific skills such as
 vocabulary, English for the workplace, or
 local culture.                                                                                                                                                         INTENSIVE AND SUPER                                                                             ONE-TO-ONE CLASSES –
 REAL ENGLISH
                                                                                                                                                                        INTENSIVE UPGRADES                                                                              IN SCHOOL OR ONLINE
 Build the critical language skills you need to use the                                                                                                                 Choose an Intensive upgrade for six extra hours                                                 Whether you want intensive private language training
 English language outside of the classroom                                                                                                                              of language tuition per week, or a Super Intensive                                              for the whole of your time abroad, need to study
                                                                                                                                                                        upgrade for nine extra hours per week.* Upgrade                                                 outside of normal school hours, or just want a little
                                                                                                                                                                        your whole course for the entire duration, or intensify                                         extra help preparing for a crucial exam, we’ll provide
 GUARANTEED PROGRESS                                                                                                                                                    your training for a while and ease back later.                                                  personalized tuition to help you reach your unique
 We promise that on selected intensive English courses,                                                                                                                                                                                                                 targets. Choose a package of one-to-one classes
 you’ll improve one level of proficiency every 10 weeks, or                                                                                                             When you choose an Intensive course, you’ll also                                                when you book your course, or ask school staff about
 we’ll give you four weeks of extra tuition for free.                                                                                                                   benefit from project-based learning in our Real                                                 private lessons at any time during your stay.
 Available in the US & Canada and the UK & Ireland only.                                                                                                                English class and our Guaranteed Progress promise.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tutorial classes in groups of two or three are also
 K+ LIVE                                                                                                                                                                *Super Intensive upgrade is only available in the UK.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        available on request.
 Virtual classroom lessons combined with our unique package
 of offline materials, online resources and study clubs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ONLINE LEARNING
 TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK                                                         15                               20.25                         26.25                                                            Delivered by our qualified teachers, our online lessons are combined with a unique
                                                                                                                                                                                                              package of study clubs and online resources, as well as a virtual social program. If
*Semi-Intensive English is referred to as General English in our Auckland school.                                                                                                                             unforeseen circumstances prevent you from traveling to one of our schools, we guarantee
**In the USA, students must attend a minimum of 3 hours per week of K+ Learning Clubs.                                                                                                                        that we can fall back to online lessons until in-school learning is possible again.
† In Australia and New Zealand, courses will include a minimum of 20 or more face-to-face contact hours per week.

   YOUR TIME, YOUR CHOICE                                                                    DEVELOP SPECIFIC SKILLS
   Start studying when it suits you - courses begin every week.                              Learn specialist vocabulary and grammar for specific topics
   Study with us from 1-52 weeks, and choose the level of                                    that are the most relevant to you – anything from pronunciation
   academic intensity that suits your needs and goals. Maximize                              to language for the workplace. Choose our Real English
   your classroom time or balance your studies with plenty of                                specific skills class to learn how to take your English out of the
   leisure time.                                                                             classroom and into the real world.
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   absolute beginners on some courses.                                                       thought possible.                                                                           the classroom.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            four weeks of extra tuition for free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Guaranteed Progress is available in the US & Canada and the UK &
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ireland only.

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EXAM PREPARATION COURSES

ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION COURSES                                                                                                                                                                      When exam day comes, we know you’ll be feeling confident
                                                                                                                                                                                                      and ready to do well. Whatever test you’re taking, our
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         TELL ME ABOUT THE COURSE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         How long are the lessons? 45 minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      specialized preparation courses and teaching materials will                                        What age do I have to be? 16 is the minimum age
Kaplan has an 80-year history of preparing students for the exams that matter most – it’s where it all began for us. And we know the                                                                  provide you with all the right strategies to help achieve your                                     What’s the average class size? TOEFL iBT®, IELTS,
difference the right English qualification can make to your career. Our courses will leave you ready to achieve the grade you want at                                                                 best possible score.                                                                               Cambridge: Average of 12, maximum of 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         GRE® and GMAT®: Average of 15, maximum of 30
exams like TOEFL®, IELTS, Cambridge Assessment English, GRE® or GMAT®.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Where can I study? See page 114

TOEFL IBT® AND ACADEMIC ENGLISH                                                                     GRE® AND GMAT®
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?                                                                             WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
If you’re considering colleges in the USA, TOEFL is the most      ®                                 If you’re applying for a master’s or doctorate degree in the USA,                              IELTS                                                                                              CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
widely accepted exam. This course focuses on the academic                                           these are the exams you’ll need to take. More students get into
English and exam techniques required to be successful                                               business or graduate school with Kaplan’s GMAT® and GRE®                                       WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?                                                                            WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
on the TOEFL® exam. TOEFL IBT (Internet-based) measures                                             programs than with any other course.                                                           This thorough and adaptable course is excellent preparation                                        We offer 3 levels of Cambridge exam (B2 First, C1 Advanced,
all four English skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.                                                                                                                                 for students planning higher education, university entry, or work                                  C2 Proficiency) so you can easily choose one suited to your
                                                                                                    Kaplan also offers a Higher Score Guarantee*. When you
It is longer than the paper-based test, which does not                                                                                                                                             in other countries. IELTS is the most popular English language                                     abilities and ambitions. This course will help you towards
                                                                                                    prep with Kaplan in a program eligible for the Higher Score
assess speaking.                                                                                                                                                                                   qualification, particularly if you’re heading to the UK, Ireland,                                  a certificate accepted by top businesses and educational
                                                                                                    Guarantee, we guarantee you’ll score higher on your official test.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.                                                                 organizations throughout the world.
                                                                                                    If you don’t, you can choose to continue your prep for free—or
                                                                                                    get your money back for your program.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE                                                                              EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE
TOEFL IBT® AND ACADEMIC ENGLISH – FULL TIME
                                                                                                                                                                                                      IELTS INTENSIVE COURSE:                                                                            28 Cambridge English Qualification
   EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE                                                                               EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           21 HOURS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            15 HOURS
                                                                                                                                                                                                      28 IELTS Preparation Lessons*                                                                      Preparation Lessons*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Verbal skills and test-taking strategies to assist with all
   20 TOEFL iBT® and Academic English Lessons                                                          GRE®                                                                                           Verbal skills and test-taking strategies to assist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sections of the Cambridge exam
   Verbal skills and test-taking strategies focusing                                                                                                                                                  with all sections of the IELTS exam
                                                                                                       Your course will consist of a combination of class‑based

                                                                                                                                                                                        22 HOURS
   on improving your academic English skills                                                           lessons, structured study computer‑based simulations,                                          OR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         8 Specific Skills Lessons

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6 HOURS
                                                                                                       and hourly teaching components. Together these will help
                                                                                                                                                                                                      IELTS SUPPLEMENTARY COURSE:                                                                        Focus on a range of specific skills such as vocabulary,
                                                                                      26.25 HOURS

   7 Structured Study Sessions                                                                         you get the best score to apply for a master’s or doctorate
                                                                                                       degree in the USA                                                                                                                                                                                 English for the workplace, or local culture
   Full-length TOEFL iBT computer-based simulations with
                              ®                                                                                                                                                                       20 English Lessons
   feedback and additional study and library materials                                                                                                                                                Reading, writing, listening, conversation, and grammar                                             IN ADDITION TO YOUR LESSONS
                                                                                                       GMAT®

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           21 HOURS
                                                                                                                                                                                                      through an integrated skills approach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Access to K+

                                                                                                                                                                                        22 HOURS
                                                                                                       Give yourself the best chance of success applying for
   8 TOEFL iBT and Academic English specific

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HOURS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           5.25+
                                                                                                       an MBA course in the USA. Our GMAT ® course combines                                           8 IELTS Preparation Lessons                                                                        See page 14 for more details
   skills lessons                                                                                      class-based lessons, Structured Study computer‑based                                           Verbal skills and test-taking strategies to assist
                                                                                                       simulations, and hourly teaching components                                                    with all sections of the IELTS exam

TOEFL IBT® AND ACADEMIC ENGLISH – PART TIME                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WHAT ARE THE ENTRY LEVELS?
                                                                                                       WHAT ARE THE ENTRY LEVELS?                                                                     IN ADDITION TO YOUR INTENSIVE OR SUPPLEMENTARY LESSONS

   EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE                                                                               College or university graduate with TOEFL iBT® 77
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Access to K+                                                                                       From Intermediate to Advanced (see page 16)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        HOURS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         5.25+
                                                                                                                                                                                                      See page 14 for more details
   20 TOEFL iBT® and Academic English Lessons                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            HOW LONG?
                                                                                      15 HOURS

   Verbal skills and test-taking strategies focusing                                                   HOW LONG?
   on improving your academic English skills                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Study from 2–12 weeks (depending on location)
                                                                                                       Study for 12 weeks                                                                             WHAT ARE THE ENTRY LEVELS?
                                                                                                                                                                                                      From Intermediate to Advanced (see page 16)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         WHEN CAN I START?
                                                                                                       WHEN CAN I START?
   WHAT ARE THE ENTRY LEVELS?
                                                                                                                                                                                                      HOW LONG?                                                                                          Frequent start dates vary by location. For full details, please refer
                                                                                                       Frequent start dates vary by location. For full details, please refer                                                                                                                             to our pricelist at kaplan.do/cea
   A level of TOEFL iBT® 55 or pre-test qualification                                                  to our pricelist at kaplan.do/gregmat
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Study from 1–24 weeks (depending on location)
                                                                                                    Books and online assets are included in the course fees, but the exam fee is not.
   HOW LONG?                                                                                        Test names are trademarks of their respective owners.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      *In the UK and Ireland this is 20 Cambridge
                                                                                                    *To qualify for Higher Score Guarantee, you must meet the below requirements:                     WHEN CAN I START?                                                                               English Qualification Preparation Lessons plus 8
   Study from 1–16 weeks*                                                                           • 100% attendance of all required hours                                                                                                                                                           Specific Skills lessons.
                                                                                                    • Completion of practice tests on assigned deadlines                                              Frequent start dates which vary by location                                                     A pre-arrival test may be required and can be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      arranged by your Kaplan representative.
                                                                                                    • Must be a first-time student for the exam course in which they have enrolled
   WHEN CAN I START?                                                                                • Other terms available from your Kaplan representative
                                                                                                                                                                                                   *In the UK and Ireland this is 20 IELTS Preparation lessons plus 8 Specific Skills lessons.        Additional accommodation may be required to
                                                                                                                                                                                                   A pre-arrival test may be required and can be arranged by your Kaplan representative.              include official exam date.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   IELTS exam fees are not included in the course fees.                                               Cambridge exam fees are not included in the
   Classes start every week                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           course fees.
Books are included in course price. TOEFL iBT® exam fees are not included in the course fees.                                                                                                                                                                                                         Please check with your Kaplan representative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      which Cambridge levels are available
A pre-arrival level test may be required and can be arranged by your Kaplan representative.                                                                                                                                                                                                           at each location.
TOEFL® and TOEFL iBT  ® are registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
*Part-time course is maximum 12 weeks in the USA.

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SPECIFIC ENGLISH COURSES
Develop the specific English skills you need to excel in the world of business or in higher education. Learn English through specially
designed exercises tailored to your chosen field.
                                                                                                        ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES*
BUSINESS ENGLISH                                                                                        (CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND)
  Business Supplementary                           Business Intensive                             Build the necessary language skills and learning strategies for tertiary study,
  On top of your standard English                                                                 gain insight into academic expectations in an English-speaking environment and
                                                   Focus exclusively on English for
  lessons, learn how to navigate the                                                              prepare for direct entry into a range of university, college and partner institute
                                                   business to get ahead in a global
  international workplace through                                                                 programs in Canada, Australia and New Zealand
                                                   workplace. You will receive 20
  specialized writing exercises, in-class          Business English lessons and eight
  roleplays and business specific                  specific skills lessons
  workshops

  20 General English                               20 Business English                            28 English for Academic Purposes lessons**
  lessons                                          lessons                                        Develop your English skills specifically for the English-speaking academic
  Develop your core English skills:                Develop your English skills
                                       15 HOURS

                                                                                     15 HOURS
                                                                                                  world through exercises focusing on all the key aspects of language
  reading, writing, grammar,                       specifically for the workplace
  vocabulary, conversation and                     and international business
  pronunciation                                    situations through exercises
                                                   focusing on all the key aspects

                                                                                                                                                                                      21 HOURS
                                                   of language

  8 Business English                               8 Specific Skills
  lessons                                          lessons
                                       6 HOURS

                                                                                     6 HOURS

  Develop your English skills                      Various subjects to help you
  specifically for the workplace and               tailor your program to meet
  international business situations                your specific needs
  through exercises focusing on all
  the key aspects of language

                                                                             IN ADDITION TO YOUR LESSONS

                                                                           K+ Learning Clubs

                                                                                                                                                                                      5.25 HOURS
                                                  Teacher-led study sessions to develop your language skills further

                                                                                   K+ Online
                                                              Access to interactive online study materials

                                                                                     UNLIMITED

                                                                                  K+ Online Extra
                                        Unlimited access to additional online learning materials for independent study

   WHAT ARE THE ENTRY LEVELS?                                                                      WHAT ARE THE ENTRY LEVELS?
   Intermediate and above*                                                                         Higher Intermediate or IELTS 5.5

   Minimum age: 16                                                                                 Minimum age: 16

   Available in:                                                                                   Available in:
   See our list of locations on page 44                                                            Canada, Australia and New Zealand

   HOW LONG?                                                                                       HOW LONG?
   Study from 1-52 weeks (depending on location)**                                                 10 weeks per level***

   WHEN CAN I START?                                                                               WHEN CAN I START?
   Courses start every week                                                                        Frequent start dates vary by location. For full details, please refer
                                                                                                   to our pricelist.
*Minimum level of Higher Intermediate in the USA and Canada.
**Course length is dependent on visa regulations in your chosen country.                        *In Canada this course is called English for Academic Pathways.
                                                                                                **In Canada you will receive 20 General English lessons and 8 English for Academic
                                                                                                Pathways lessons.
                                                                                                ***Students must study the EAP course for a minimum of 5 weeks in order to transfer to our
                                                                                                university and partner colleges.

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LEARNING FRENCH AND GERMAN WITH
ALPADIA LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
                                                                                                                                     I was in Lyon for a month and I enjoyed myself here! I chose this destination because Lyon seemed to be an ideal city to live and study and
                                                                                                                                     it‘s absolutely true! There are many things to do (very interesting museums) and it‘s also a perfect city to go out at night with friends from
                                                                                                                                     the school. I stayed with a host family and I think it‘s the best accommodation option to practice French. The classes were really interesting
                                                                                                                                     and useful - the teachers were very competent and on top of that I got to meet many students from all over the world.
Alpadia has over 20 years of experience in providing Swiss-quality language tuition mixed with a healthy dose of adventure
and entertainment. Our effective and dynamic teaching methods allow our French and German schools in Berlin, Lyon, Freiburg,         Alice, studied French at Alpadia Lyon
Montreux and Zurich to boast an average exam success rate of 97%.

HOW WE TEACH                                 LANGUAGE IMMERSION
Our approach to teaching languages           Learning a language happens as much
is based on achieving fluency for the        outside of the classroom as it does
real world – not on simply completing        inside it. Our wide variety of after-
exercises and recalling vocabulary           class activities and trips to nearby
in class. Following the CEFR levels          cities, museums and attractions
(Common European Framework of                provide the perfect opportunity for
References for Languages), we use            you to apply what you’ve learned
various recognized FLE (French as a          to real-life situations, all while
Foreign Language) and DaF (German            making new friends and exploring an
as a Foreign Language) methods in            exciting destination.
our lessons, as well as referring to
real-world resources like the news,          WORKSHOPS AND
films and local festivals taking place in    MASTERCLASSES
our destinations.                            To help you adjust to living abroad
                                             and prepare you for what you might
OUR SKILLED TEACHERS                         encounter after you’ve finished
We choose our teachers based on their        studying with us, we hold weekly
degree-level qualifications and for:         workshops and masterclasses on
                                             how to:
• Their experience in teaching a
  foreign language abroad                    • Open a bank account
• Their enthusiasm and ability to            • Set-up insurance policies
  create exciting and interactive
                                             • Write a CV
  lessons
                                             • Prepare for a job interview
• The attention they pay to each
  student                                    • Fill in a tax declaration form
• Their lively and personalized              • Give an oral presentation
  teaching style that guarantees long-
                                             • Prepare for an academic exam
  lasting progress

YOUR PROGRESS
Our pre-arrival online language
placement test allows you to begin
your French or German course at the
level that’s right for you. Once you’ve
started your course, you’ll complete
a test every Friday to check your
progress. You’ll also fill in a weekly
feedback form which will include
your teacher’s comments about your
work so far and potential areas for
development. When either you or your
teacher feel you’re ready to move up
a level, you’ll talk about it together
and decide on the best way to move
forward with your learning.

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FLEXIBLE FRENCH AND GERMAN COURSES
Alpadia’s flexible French and German courses are suitable for students of all levels. With a range of course types and intensity levels,
you can choose the one which best suits your personal needs and goals.

  EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE:                                          STANDARD 20                          INTENSIVE 25                PREMIUM 30

  EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE:                                          Develop your                         More in-depth than the      Maximize your study
                                                                  general linguistic                   Standard 20 course,         time and make progress
                                                                  communication skills                 with five additional oral   with five additional
                                                                  while still having plenty            communication classes       written communication
                                                                  of free time on your                 per week.                   classes per week in a
                                                                  hands to explore your                                            mini-group.
                                                                  new destination.

 20 STANDARD LANGUAGE LESSONS
 Develop your core language skills: reading,
                                                    15 HOURS †

 writing, grammar, vocabulary, conversation
 and pronunciation
 1 lesson = 45 minutes

 +5 ORAL COMMUNICATION LESSONS
                                                    5.25 HOURS

 Practice and improve your communication
 skills through roleplays and simulation
 exercises.                                                                                                                                                  WORK AND STUDY
                                                                                                                                                             Take your education further with our internship, employment      LANGUAGES AND INTERNSHIP
 +5 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION LESSONS
                                                                                                                                                             and volunteer programs. Whether you’re interested in tourism     Put your language skills into practice while working in a
                                                    +3.75 HOURS

 Improve your writing skills in a mini-group with
 a maximum of 8 participants.                                                                                                                                or accounting, sports or design, we have connections with        professional environment. Alpadia will assist you every step
                                                                                                                                                             local businesses that can offer you exciting opportunities to    of the way, from helping with your CV to preparing for the
                                                                                                                                                             develop both professionally and personally.                      interview process.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Minimum B2 Level – open to EEA and Swiss citizens,
                                                                                                                                                             LANGUAGES AND WORK EXPERIENCE                                    residents or working holiday visa holders.
                                                                                                                                                             Improve your language level dramatically as you gain an
                                                                                                                                                             insight into everyday workplace situations in your non-native
                                               Levels: Beginner to advanced A1*-C1                                                                           language. Alpadia will help you in finding the right employers   LANGUAGES AND VOLUNTEERING
                                                      Duration: 1 to 48 weeks                                                                                for your skillset.                                               Devote your time to a worthy cause while developing your
                                             Start dates: Every Monday, all year round                                                                                                                                        new language skills. Alpadia will help you find a project that
                                                                                                                                                             Minimum B2 Level – open to EEA and Swiss citizens,               inspires you and guide you in joining the volunteer program.
                                                         Minimum age: 16                                                                                     residents or working holiday visa holders.
                                                          *Specific start date for absolute beginners > A1                                                                                                                    Minimum B1 Level – open to EEA and Swiss citizens,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              residents or working holiday visa holders.

                                                                                                                                                             COURSE UPGRADES
                                                                                                                                                             PRIVATE & ONLINE LESSONS                                         COMBI 5 & 10 COURSES
                                                                                                                                                             Work on the skills you wish to develop and progress              Combi courses allow you to combine group tuition with
                                                                                                                                                             according to your personal goals and at your own pace.           private lessons in order to gain a deeper understanding
                                                                                                                                                             Private lessons may cover topics including culture,              of the language. You’ll take 20 standard language lessons
                                                                                                                                                             business, finance and healthcare, preparing you for specific     with other students and have an additional 5 or 10 private
                                                                                                                                                             communication situations in your chosen field of work or         lessons where you’ll complete exercises and activities
                                                                                                                                                             study. Take lessons in-person at school or online from the       tailor-made to your individual goals. Start dates are
                                                                                                                                                             comfort of your own home or office. Start dates are available    available every Monday throughout the year.
                                                                                                                                                             throughout the year.*
                                                                                                                                                             *Except in July and August.

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FRENCH AND GERMAN EXAM
PREPARATION COURSES
We offer a wide range of course types and intensity level, so you can choose the one which best suits your specific language
needs and goals.

EXAM PREP 30
  EACH WEEK YOU RECEIVE
  20 STANDARD LANGUAGE LESSONS
  Develop your core French and German skills: reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation
                                                                                                                                          Sara, Italy
  10 EXAM PREP LESSONS                                                                                                                    Studied in Lyon
  Language skills and test-taking strategies to help you succeed in your chosen French or German exam
                                                                                                                                          I had received good feedback regarding the French courses
                                                                                                                                          organized by Alpadia. As my main goal was to improve
                                                                                                                                          and perfect my French, I decided to register and indeed
                                                                                                                                          was greatly satisfied with the course. The classes were very
                                                                                                                                          motivating, fun, enriching and I learned a lot. The teachers
                                                                                                                                          were really nice as well! I have always been passionate
DIPLOMA IN FRENCH STUDIES                                                PROMOTION OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE AND                             about French and France in general, so I was really happy
Officially recognized in more than 150 countries, the DELF/DALF          CULTURE ABROAD                                                   to be able to discover one of the loveliest cities in France:
diplomas are in high demand in academic and professional                 Goethe-Institut exams are internationally recognized by          Lyon! I thought that Lyon was a small city that I could visit
fields. These exams are offered three times a year on fixed              employers and continuing education institutions as proof         in a few days, however I realized that I was wrong! Lyon is
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Mari, Japan
dates in the regional exam centers located within direct                 of achievement. Every month, Alpadia Berlin offers Goethe-       a really pretty city where everything works really well. There
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Studied in Freiburg
proximity of the Alpadia schools in Montreux and Lyon.                   Zertifikat preparation courses for levels B2/C1.                 are lots of things to do, from culture to nature, sports and
                                                                                                                                          riverside walks - the gastronomy also took me by surprise!
                                                                                                                                          Here is perfect!                                                 My arrival in Freiburg was smooth, because the city is close
                                                                                                                                                                                                           to Frankfurt. I reached the city by long-distance coach –
                                                                                                                                                                                                           that’s cheaper! The apartment was really tidy and the lady
TEST IN FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS                                          TEST OF GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE                                                                                              had furnished everything really nicely. The location was
The TCF has become the most taken exam in French language                The TestDaF and the TELC are the recommended exams for                                                                            good too. You can reach it easily using the tram.
schools after the DELF/DALF. Our schools in French language              students wishing to enter our University Pathway program in                                                                       Freiburg is a nice city – it’s neither too big nor too small and
schools. Our schools in Montreux and Lyon are official                   Germany. The TestDaF takes place five times per year at our
                                                                                                                                                                                                           you can take many trips from there. I like the life here a lot,
TCF exam centers. The exam is offered 7-8 times a year at                Berlin school.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           that’s why it´s my second time here. The classes depend
each school.                                                                                                                                                                                               a lot on the teacher. We are having a lot of fun learning
                                                                                                                                                                                                           grammar and having the chance to speak a lot and to
                                                                                                                                                                                                           discuss with the other students. I like it!
                                                                                                                                                                                                           There are many Swiss students here, but luckily they talk
THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES                                                                                                                                                                         German to me. We get along very well together, especially
TELC GmbH is a branch of the German Adult Education                                                                                                                                                        now that I am not afraid of talking anymore, even though
Association, which is the largest provider of continuing                                                                                                                                                   my German is not perfect yet.
education in Germany. Our Berlin and Freiburg Alpadia schools                                                                                                                                              After my language course I would really like to find a job in
are TELC-accredited official exam centers and offer monthly                                                                                                                                                Germany. Next week I even have a job interview in Bavaria!
TELC exam preparation courses for B1/B2/C1/C2.

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ACADEMIC PATHWAY PROGRAM                                                                                                                ACADEMIC PATHWAY PROGRAM
                                                                                                                                        UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE A
Alpadia provides international students with a smooth pathway to a wide range of public and private universities. Our academic          Winter semester (August-October) or Summer semester (January-March)
pathway program will guide you through applying to university - we’ll help you with visa applications, the university admissions
                                                                                                                                                                          UNIVERSITY                                                                                    PREPARATION
process, and of course, language learning.                                                                                                         PRE-                   APPLICATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                       VISA                   LANGUAGE                                   FOR ENTRY      UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                                EVALUATION                                         APPLICATION C               COURSES                                                  PLACEMENT
                                                                                                                                                                             CLA B                                                                     C1-EXAM             TEST D
WHY CHOOSE OUR ACADEMIC PATHWAY PROGRAM?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                6-8 WEEKS
                                                                                                                                                   1 WEEK                 12-16 WEEKS                8-12 WEEKS               1-48 WEEKS                                 4-8 WEEKS
• Gain access to over 400 public and private universities              • Benefit from specially designed language courses to obtain
  offering more than 20,000 degrees. Those with indirect                 the required level for academic study.                         HELPING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
  university entrance qualification can access over 40 public                                                                           We offer four optional packages to help you complete your academic pathway:
                                                                       • Get expert assistance and advice throughout the
  and private Studienkollegs.
                                                                         university admission, visa application and university          1. Free pre-evaluation process
                                                                         placement process.
                                                                                                                                        We provide a free test to assess your eligibility for the program and provide you with a suggested study plan.
                                                                                                                                        2. Application process E

CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM                                                                                                                  We help you with your university application and with obtaining a Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) or invitation to the entry test at
                                                                                                                                        a Studienkolleg.

IN GERMANY                                                                                                                              3. Visa assistance process
                                                                                                                                        We specialize in providing start-to-finish visa assistance to international students.

Germany facilitates the migration of skilled workers and specialists by opening up the German labour market to international            4. University placement process
professionals. While the transition to the dynamic German working environment appeals to many, the process can be complex and           As a final step, we’ll guide you through the process of gaining admission to your chosen university program. Please check our individual
intimidating for non-native speakers.                                                                                                   school pages for package prices.
We’ve designed our Career Pathway Program to help you enter the German job market with ease. We’ll help you with securing your
visa, arranging accommodation, completing necessary paperwork and of course, learning German. With our extensive network of
partner companies, our expert coaches will guide you through the job placement process, supporting you right up until you land your     CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM
desired job.

                                                                                                                                                 PRE-                                          VISA                                                      C1-MED OR           CAREER     BLUE CARD/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LANGUAGE
                                                                                                                                              EVALUATION             EQUIVALENCY            APPLICATION                                               C1-PROFESSIONAL       COACHING       WORK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       COURSES          B2-
                                                                                                                                                                       PROCESS                                                                                                            PERMIT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       EXAM
                                                                                                                                                                         CLA B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1-48 WEEKS                           12 WEEKS
                                                                                                                                                 1 WEEK                                      8-12 WEEKS                                                                    8-12 WEEKS    6-8 WEEKS

                                                                                                                                        HELPING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
                                                                                                                                        We offer four optional packages to help you complete your career pathway:
                                                                                                                                        1. Free pre-evaluation process
                                                                                                                                        We provide a free test to assess your eligibility for the program and provide you with a personalized job seeker plan.
                                                                                                                                        2. Recognition of academic and career background F
                                                                                                                                        We help you with obtaining the recognition certificate needed for visa and job application.
                                                                                                                                        3. Visa assistance process
                                                                                                                                        We help you with gathering the necessary paperwork and applying for the right kind of visa.
                                                                                                                                        4. Career coaching
                                                                                                                                        We guide you through every part of the job seeking process, right up until you find your dream job.

                                                                                                                                        A
                                                                                                                                            Most university degrees begin in August, September or October. Some courses may begin in January, February or March.
                                                                                                                                        B
                                                                                                                                            CLA: Conditional Letter of Acceptance
                                                                                                                                        C
                                                                                                                                            If applicable – please check whether a study-applicant-visa is required
                                                                                                                                        D
                                                                                                                                            Optional Studienkolleg Mathematics preparation course – in Berlin only.
                                                                                                                                        E
                                                                                                                                            Mandatory for students who require a Study-Applicant-Visa
                                                                                                                                        F
                                                                                                                                            If applicable – please check whether a Job-Seeker visa is required

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