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Intensive Academic Year

Kaplan International: Los Angeles Westwood
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Course description

Long-term language programmes which allow you to achieve maximum fluency whilst immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country.

This programme is right for you if:
• You are aiming to achieve fluency in English
• You want an intensive focus on all language skills with quick results
• You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment
• You would like to receive a Kaplan Academic Semester or Year certificate at the end of your course

Each week you will receive 20 lessons of General English, 8 Specific Skills lessons, and 7 sessions of Structured Study

General English classes
Your General English classes will initially focus on making sure that you are able to communicate effectively in everyday English. A wide-ranging syllabus will then develop your overall linguistic skills, helping you to read, write and speak English with confidence and clarity.

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

Structured Study
Your Structured Study sessions help you to reinforce what you have learned and improve the areas where you need most practice by using selected books, online language exercises and interactive computer programmes.

Optional Internship
If your English level is high enough, you may decide to gain job skills and practise your English in a real working environment by including an unpaid internship placement as part of your programme. Your internship will replace some of your classes above. An example structure for your Academic Year could be 2 terms of classes as above, followed by an internship placement in your final term. Internships may also be made available on an Academic Semester programme if you have an appropriate visa.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
32 weeks
Start dates
06 Jan 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025 and 08 Sep 2025
Classes per week
35 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

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

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lesson
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Break
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Afternoon session
02:15 PM - 05:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Los Angeles.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

Kaplan International Los Angeles-Westwood is located near the campus of the University of California Los Angeles. The language school offers a variety of English language courses as well as GRE and GMAT preparation courses. School facilities include a computer lab with free internet access and 17 classrooms. Many cafes and restaurants are close by. Los Angeles encompasses a large patchwork of fascinating districts that students will have the opportunity to explore including Melrose, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica.

Accreditations

Facilities

  • TV Room
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Los Angeles Westwood varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

School location

Our Los Angeles Westwood English school is just minutes away from UCLA, and a short bus ride from the gorgeous beaches of Santa Monica.
Keep your eyes open and you may spot the occasional celebrity among the chic cafés, theaters and boutiques of Westwood Village. Westwood is no less exclusive than the glamorous neighboring districts of Beverly Hills and Bel Air; but thanks to the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles, it’s as much a vibrant college town as a pampered celebrity hangout.

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reviews

Reviews

91% recommend

based on 11 reviews
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"I love everything about this school."

Tai Phan

I love the way the teachers interact with students. They are such intelligent people and ready to open up for any student. Words cannot describe how much I love my teacher.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
8 Jun 2015 - 28 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Wonderful"

Stella Maramao, student from Italy

It was amazing because I knew people coming from different countries and I had the possibility to speak English and practice it. The course was interesting and useful!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The experience was amazing I really improved my english."

Thaira Ferro, student from Brazil

I didn't like so much my first teacher, but after my first week I talked with the Kaplan manager and she resolved my problem.
I changed the class and I really loved my teacher.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
8 Apr 2013 - 26 Apr 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very nice"

Matteo Miccoli, student from Italy

Nice location, good teachers, good relationships established with other students.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
3 Sep 2012 - 14 Sep 2012
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I miss Kaplan even though I only set for 2-weeks"

Abdulaziz Aldobaikhi, student from Saudi Arabia

I did rate Kaplan, but I don't think that I have the right to rate the school because I only took the 2-week program. :)

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
23 May 2011 - 3 Jun 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good experience"

Abdullah Nasser, student from Saudi Arabia

I liked everything. Some teachers are fun and easy going, and some not. I think it depends on teaching style and what I liked, so it's variable from student to another and from teacher to another.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
27 Jul 2009 - 7 Aug 2009
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was great! :)"

Tamara Giorgadze, student from Russia

It was great! :) Regarding the school I am absolutely satisfied. I met a lot of great people among school staff and students. LA is one of the greatest places I've ever been. BUT: there was not any cleaning service at the apartment (Kelton Avenue). I thought it should be cleaned weekly at least.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
14 Jun 2010 - 25 Jun 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It helps me a lot."

Yueh-Mei Wang, student from Taiwan

Having a chance to meet people from ddifferent countries is really wonderful. We join activities and share personal experience with one another. Homestay life helps me to learn more about American life. How convenient the life is!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
5 Jul 2010 - 30 Jul 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellent"

Raul Salvador Corral Chavez, student from Mexico

i like everything, i don't have any complain

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
9 Nov 2009 - 4 Dec 2009
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"LA is a lively place especially Westwood village because it's near Sunset Blvd."

Mikhail, student from Russia

My teacher, Joshua McDonald, was very intelligent and inventive. He always found exciting and contradictory subjects for our discussions. We compared different points of view. I really enjoyed myself while staying in LA. I was a little dissapointed by a person from the school's staff when she was unwilling to buy health insurance for me. She spent a lot of time (about 25 min) on trying to find out if she had to buy it for me or not. I'm sure that instead of calling her managers and talking about that issue she could easily buy it even if she didn't have to do it.
The only thing that is inconvenient in LA is public transportation. Everything is sprawled out over the city.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
3 Aug 2009 - 14 Aug 2009
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Not what I was looking for"

Bader, student from Saudi Arabia

I don't think that the school wants anybady to come to it again, they don't have good teachers, all that they are intrested in is your money and they don't care about the students. Overall it's really bad.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
13 Jul 2009 - 4 Sep 2009
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

S$ 494
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 494
Homestay accommodation is ideal for immersing yourself in a different culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations.

Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

S$ 544
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 544
Homestay accommodation is ideal for immersing yourself in a different culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations.

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

S$ 614
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 614
Homestay accommodation is ideal for immersing yourself in a different culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations.

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

S$ 671
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 671
Homestay accommodation is ideal for immersing yourself in a different culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations.

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

S$ 494
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 494
Homestay accommodation is ideal for immersing yourself in a different culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations.

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

S$ 544
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 544
Homestay accommodation is ideal for immersing yourself in a different culture. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations.
student-residence

Westwood Residence (No meals) Min. age 17 (Twin)

S$ 678
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location:
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 678
All student apartments have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room and a fully equipped kitchen where students may prepare their own meals. Students can book twin or single rooms. Apartments are shared by Kaplan International students only.

All apartments are located within 10-25 minutes walk or 10 minutes bus ride from school.
apartment

Westwood Residence (No meals) Min. age 17 (Economy Single)

S$ 798
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location:
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 798
All student apartments have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room and a fully equipped kitchen where students may prepare their own meals. Students can book twin or single rooms. Apartments are shared by Kaplan International students only.

Westwood Residence (No meals) Min. age 17 (Single)

S$ 1,038
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location:
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 1,038
All student apartments have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room
and a fully equipped kitchen where students may prepare their own meals. Students
can book twin or single rooms. Apartments are shared by Kaplan International
students only.

Westwood Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Deluxe Single)

S$ 1,094
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location:
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 1,094
All student apartments have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room and a fully equipped kitchen where students may prepare their own meals. Students can book twin or single rooms. Apartments are shared by Kaplan International students only.
visa

Visa support

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

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

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

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

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Los Angeles International Airport is $215. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

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

Travel insurance

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

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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