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Classic Program for 40+

Kaplan International: Liverpool 30+
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40+ English Courses are special English language programs designed for people over 40. They offer you the chance to learn English in an overseas location, with other mature students. The course will help you to boost your communication, reading and writing skills and build your confidence when in English-speaking countries.

A light course load of 20 General English lessons (15 hours of tuition) and three organized social events a week means you’ll get a good balance of lessons and sightseeing, and get the chance to mingle with other mature students of different nationalities. Accommodation options are diverse and can be adapted to suit individual needs.

General English classes

Our experienced teachers are all certified and qualified in teaching English and our lesson content and curricula are carefully designed to improve students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will join students of all nationalities and ages in classes which correspond to your level of English. On your first morning, you will take a Kaplan International College test to make sure that your level of English is correctly assessed and you are put in the right class.

Activities

You will enjoy a varied programme of social activities in the company of other students from your age group. Our Classic Programme social activities schedules are drawn up specifically with the 40+ age group in mind. Typical weekday activities include visits to Bath Abbey, the Victoria Art Gallery and the Jane Austen Centre, a traditional cream tea at Sally Lunn’s House, a visit to the Thermae Spa Centre and a boat trip on the River Avon. Local excursions to Bristol, Stonehenge or Bradford-upon-Avon can also be included. Recent destinations for Classic Programme full-day excursions have been to Oxford, Stratford-on-Avon, and Salisbury.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
12 Aug 2024
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

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

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Lesson
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 05:00 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 Liverpool.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 40 years old and older

Certificate

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

All the world once flowed through the port of Liverpool: coffee, sugar, silk – and people all passed through Britain’s gateway to the Atlantic. Liverpool’s legacy of seafaring and trade is tangible in the stark grandeur of the Victorian docks and warehouses and the extravagant buildings created to display the wealth of the city’s Edwardian merchants and bankers. And you can sense its history as a cultural melting pot in the music with which Liverpool continues to reach out to the world.

Our English school is just a short walk from the Royal Liver Building, from whose roofs the mythical Liver Birds watch over the town – and the Cavern Club, where the Beatles first performed.
Regularly organizes trips to the famous Anfield stadium, home to Liverpool Football Club
Bespoke 30+ program, ideal for dedicated students wishing to learn English in a professional and focused environment, studying with likeminded students in specialized classes

Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

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

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

School location

Our English school is just a short walk from the Royal Liver Building, from whose roofs the mythical Liver Birds watch over the town – and the Cavern Club, where the Beatles first performed.
All the world once flowed through the port of Liverpool: coffee, sugar, silk – and people all passed through Britain’s gateway to the Atlantic. Liverpool’s legacy of seafaring and trade is tangible in the stark grandeur of the Victorian docks and warehouses and the extravagant buildings created to display the wealth of the city’s Edwardian merchants and bankers. And you can sense its history as a cultural melting pot in the music with which Liverpool continues to reach out to the world.

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"I really enjoyed studying at Kaplan School because I met international friends and all the teacher are very good ."

Naw Paw Lel, student from UK

The classes are very good for me ,every lesson was fantastic .The class room is perfect sometime more than maximum number
of students but this is ok.

Teacher - All teachers are very good and nice .They are very friendly and helpful .
Location - The location is good because central Liverpool.
Facilities - The facilities is very good.
Activities - All activities are fantastic and fun.
I would like to explain a little bit about some teacher .Most teachers are good ,a few teacher is not so interesting.

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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
18 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 2022
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Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin) - 2 students must book together

A$ 348
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
A$ 348
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in local English culture. Share morning and evening meals with your hosts, enabling you to interact in English from first thing in the morning until late at night.

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

A$ 399
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 399
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in local English culture. Share morning and evening meals with your hosts, enabling you to interact in English from first thing in the morning until late at night.

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

A$ 522
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 522
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in local English culture. Share morning and evening meals with your hosts, enabling you to interact in English from first thing in the morning until late at night.
student-residence

Residence Vita Liverpool Studio Standard (No meals) Min. age 18 (Double)

A$ 399
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 3A, Crosshall Street, Liverpool L1 6DQ, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 7 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 399
Belong to a dynamic community in this student residence. The residence contains high quality living spaces designed to reflect the latest trends with communal study and communal areas. The studio rooms include a double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and kitchenette, where students can prepare their own meals.

Residence Atlantic Point (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

A$ 450
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Distance to school: 7 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 450
Belong to a dynamic community in this student residence. The residence contains high quality living spaces designed to reflect the latest trends with communal study and communal areas. The studio rooms, en-suite bathroom, and kitchenette, where students can prepare their own meals.

Residence Glassworks (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

A$ 512
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 512
Glassworks Liverpool is a student residence of studio accommodation right in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Glassworks is located a 10 minute walk to Kaplan and is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and transport links, including Liverpool Lime Street train station.

Studios boast an ensuite shower room, fitted kitchen, three quarter bed, study area and a TV. All studios in Glassworks have opening windows. Outside of the studio, there are plenty of facilities for students to enjoy including a 24 hour onsite gym, study rooms and a gaming area.

Residence Vita Liverpool Studio Standard (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

A$ 532
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 3A, Crosshall Street, Liverpool L1 6DQ, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 7 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 532
Belong to a dynamic community in this student residence. The residence contains high quality living spaces designed to reflect the latest trends with communal study and communal areas. The studio rooms include a double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and kitchenette, where students can prepare their own meals.

Residence Vita Liverpool Studio Premium (No meals) Min. age 18 (Double)

A$ 542
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 3A, Crosshall Street, Liverpool L1 6DQ, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 7 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 542
Belong to a dynamic community in this student residence. The residence contains high quality living spaces designed to reflect the latest trends with communal study and communal areas. The studio rooms include a double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and kitchenette, where students can prepare their own meals.

Residence Glassworks Studio Standard (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

A$ 552
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 552
Glassworks Liverpool is a student residence of studio accommodation right in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Glassworks is located a 10 minute walk to Kaplan and is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and transport links, including Liverpool Lime Street train station.

Studios boast an ensuite shower room, fitted kitchen, three quarter bed, study area and a TV. All studios in Glassworks have opening windows. Outside of the studio, there are plenty of facilities for students to enjoy including a 24 hour onsite gym, study rooms and a gaming area.

Residence Vita Liverpool Studio Premium (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

A$ 645
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 3A, Crosshall Street, Liverpool L1 6DQ, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 7 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 645
Belong to a dynamic community in this student residence. The residence contains high quality living spaces designed to reflect the latest trends with communal study and communal areas. The studio rooms include a double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and kitchenette, where students can prepare their own meals.

Great Newton House (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

A$ 450
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 7 Lower Gill Street, Liverpool L3 5BB, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 25 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 450
Located just a short walk from Liverpool Lime Street train station, Great Newton House is a convenient residence for city-centre living. The bedrooms here are ensuite so you have a private bedroom and bathroom but share your kitchen and living facilities with your fellow students. There is a social hub in an internal courtyard where you can meet up with your friends, socialise and relax. In terms of practical amenities, there is a laundry room, secure bike storage and wifi throughout the building along with 24/7 staff onsite to ensure security.
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Visa support

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

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from Kaplan International. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 40 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

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

Travel insurance

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

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