General English

Kaplan International: Seattle Downtown

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Course description

The General English course consists of 20 lessons each week and is the least intensive option offered at Kaplan. This course allows students to improve their English while still leaving time for sightseeing and leisure during their stay.

Course topics

Lessons focus on practical English, including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 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
Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Seattle.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

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"I had a really great time improving my language skills"

Hanna Grabenberger, student from Austria

The staff was really friendly, helpful and could find good solutions to my wish to change the class. My teacher was great and we had a really good time.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
24 Jul 2023 - 18 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellent"

Maria-Luisa Jnglin-Rodriguez Moreno, student from Switzerland

It was a very good time!

I learned a lot. The school is very good, location, staff, teachers everything! I really like the school activities. Everything perfect for me.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
13 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Kaplan is great!"

Maria Luiza Cartaxo Rocha de Sousa, student from Brazil

Everything is amazing here! I loved it! The teachers are good and we did many social activities. I met wonderful people and my English skills improved a lot!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2019 - 1 Feb 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"This experience improved my speaking skills."

Denis Perin, student from Brazil

I stayed at Kaplan, in Seattle, for 3 weeks. I took business English and general English classes.

Although three weeks were not sufficient to become fluent in English, my speaking skills improved a lot.

The teachers are very good, and Kaplan´s location is great.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
4 Feb 2013 - 22 Feb 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"One of the greatest experiences in my life."

Carlos Guillermo Mojardin Gaxiola, student from Mexico

Hi!!

My experience at Kaplan was amazing. The school is located in a very nice place in Seattle on University Street, it is a really nice place for students because of all the restaurants and the activities we can do over there. The teachers were nice and very helpful. My home-stay might be one of the best ones, they are very nice people, they are so polite, we had a lot of fun together and they really helped me with my english skills as well.

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Duration of study
19 weeks
Date of study
18 Jun 2012 - 2 Nov 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Thanks to school. I began to read, write and a little to speak on English"

Natalia Litvinova, student from Russia

Everything was pleasant to me in Kaplan Seattle! The little accommodations with my host family weren't pleasant. The food was not very good.

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
14 Aug 2011 - 22 Sep 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

A$ 475
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
A$ 475
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

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

A$ 475
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 475
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in the Californian culture. Sharingg meals with your hosts, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

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

A$ 532
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
A$ 532
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

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

A$ 532
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 532
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in the Californian culture. Sharingg meals with your hosts, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

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

A$ 582
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 582
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

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

A$ 639
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 639
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.
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Downtown Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

A$ 942
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2721 Fourth Avenue, Seattle WA 98121, USA
Location: Studio Apartment (Vermont Inn)
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, and free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 942
Kaplan International can arrange apartment housing for students in a great location, close to the Kaplan International Seattle school. This offer consists of a fully furnished studio apartment in a neighboring area of Seattle. The apartment provides bed, linens, a closet, and a desk or table for study. The apartment is within a short distance of public transportation and a short bus ride to the Kaplan International Seattle school. Availability is limited, so apply early!
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 »

Flights and airport transfer

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is $120. 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 Seattle 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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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Kaplan International: Seattle Downtown staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"What are the course requirements?"

Delvair Raul Macedo Soares Silveira, student from Brazil

Please have your student take the test at your office preferably and send the answer sheet to us. If the student passes the test, we will book them on the English for Business class. But if the score is not enough to take the English for Business course, the student can start taking Intensive English course at first until reaching the required English level and then the student can switch to English for Business course without additional fee. Please note that even if the student keeps taking the Intensive English course and their English level cannot meet the required level, the student still cannot take English for Business course. However, Acceptance based on English for Business Pre-Arrival Test score is strictly conditional. The Students who pass the English for Business Pre-Arrival test outside the US must still pass the Placement test once they arrive at the center in the US. If the student fails the Placement test in the US, the student must then take the Intensive English. Please advise the student accordingly.

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