Last updated: 22 November 2023

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESSEATTLEWHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR SEATTLE SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Situated in an excellent waterfront location in downtown Seattle• Surrounded by world-class restaurants, museums, shops, and trendy bars
• Home to successful companies, like Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks• Offers TOEFL iBT®, Business Supplementary and University Placement
Services• Enjoy a wide range of entertainment, from local artists to professional sports
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Location and contact information
ADDRESS:

51 University St, Seattle, WA, 98101

PHONE:

1 (206) 985-9636

FAX:

N/A

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

1 (800) 678-8703

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

2014

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

2008

School information
SCHOOL DIRECTOR:

Jillian Nelson

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

8–12 (Full time teachers:1-3)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

Spanish, Japanese, Vietnamese, French

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

All teachers have a level of education
normally represented by a degree and theyalso have a CELTA or equivalentqualification. Some also hold the higher
level DELTA qualification, PGCE, or MA inapplied linguistics

Accreditations and memberships

Is this school an exam center?
No, it is not an exam center.

SEATTLE

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ABOUT THE SCHOOLNUMBER OF BUILDINGS:

1NUMBER OF FLOORS:1TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:14SCHOOL FACILITIES:

Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, computer lab / multimedia center, library, vending machine,
prayer room, student lounge / common room

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:Yes

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoOTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:

Accommodation, Airport transfer, University Placement Service, Medical Insurance

EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:See our price list

NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:

20LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:All levels

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Students should arrive at the school by using the elevator on Alaskan Way under the Kaplan Internationalsign. Orientation starts every Monday at 09:00. This includes a placement test, orientation presentations
on the city, school, and academic programs, and the distribution of class timetables. Classes start on
Tuesdays. On their first day, students are expected to bring their passport, visa, I-20 (F1 Students) entrystamp, proof of medical insurance, a notebook, and a pen.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
MorningAfternoon

CLASS:

08:30 - 10:00

CLASS:N/A

BREAK:

10:00 - 10:15

BREAK:

N/A

10:15 - 11:45

CLASS:N/A

CLASS:SAME SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning class(Monday to Thursday)

Afternoon class(Monday to Thursday)

N/A

12:30 - 14:00

SCHOOL MATERIALSMATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

K+ Course Books, K+ Learning Clubs, K+ Learning Space, K+ Extra,
Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?

No
IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?

No for Intensive English, Yes for TAE

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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, BusinessSupplementary, TOEFL IBT & Academic English Exam Preparation

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:One to One lessons, Group lessons

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

13–15

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:

16

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

22–25

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:

18-21: 30% / 22-25: 30% / 26-30: 20% / Over 30: 20%

TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:"Panama, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea, Colombia, Turkey, China, Brazil, Mexico, France "School location and transport
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:10 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

27 minutes

16 minutes

13 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Line or Number

CostDuration

Airport to city center by bus:

N/A

N/A

N/A

Airport to city center by train:

Link Local Light Rail$336 minutes

International train station to city center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:

SeaTac International Airport

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ABOUT SEATTLE DOWNTOWNNAME OF LOCATION:

Seattle Downtown

FAMOUS LANDMARKS:Space Needle, Seattle Great Wheel, Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, CenturyLink Field

CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

American, British, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern,Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian

TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:Light rail, tram, ferry, bus

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

Surrounded by great universities, perfect outdoor lifestyle for nature-lovers, lively music and culture
scene, plenty of delicious food and local produce, a major international business hub

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Fastest growing urban center in the US, with a thriving tech scene

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Go camping for the weekend, spend a day skiing in the mountains, go for a hike in one of the many beautiful
forests around the city

CITY PERSONALITY:

Academic, active, active nightlife, alternative, artistic, bike-friendly, coffee haven, creative, cultural,diverse, eco-friendly, galleries, hiking, music, natural landscape, picturesque, snowboarding or skiing,
university town

Examples of nearby cities to visit
PORTLAND

Travel time: 3 hours, price of return ticket: $30

VANCOUVER

Travel time: 3 hours, price of return ticket: $90

Regular social activities
MARINERS BASEBALL GAME$38

VOLUNTEER TO HELP FEED THE HOMELESSFree

HAPPY HOUR AT A LOCAL BAR$10-$20STARBUCKS ROASTERY$5–10

VISIT ALKI BEACHFree

LUNCH ON BAINBRIDGE ISLAND$10–25SNOQUALMIE FALLS$10Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First week

Second weekMON

Welcome party

Arts and Crafts Activity

TUE

Sightseeing trip to Bainbridge
IslandWalking tour of Pike Place

WEDVisit the Space Needle

Seattle Underground Tour

THU

Volunteer day

Happy hour

FRIMariners game

Visit Starbucks Roastery

SATVisit Snoqualmie Falls

Visit Alki Beach

Number of Social activities per week: 2–3

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: $2Coffee: $5

Can of coke: $2

Meal out for two: $40

Takeaway pizza: $15Sandwich: $7Local bus ticket: $3Local train ticket: $50

Bike rental: $10

Cinema ticket: $15

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ACCOMMODATION IN SEATTLE DOWNTOWNDOWNTOWN RESIDENCE - VERMONT INN

ADDRESS:

2721 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

WEBSITE:ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single room/s, Individual studio apartments, en-suite bathroom, TV in the bedroom

SERVICES AVAILABLE:Linen and towels (free), toiletries provided, Wi-Fi

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:No

BEDROOM:

TV, mini fridge, wardrobe / closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, stove top, pots & pans, cooking utensils

FACILITIES:

Vending / snack machine, outdoor space, picnic area, coin-operated laundry facilities

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:Laundry: $5.00 for each wash and dry

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Seattle Center: Space Needle, Chihuly Art Museum, Pacific Science Center, Museum of Pop Culture

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 22:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Once a week

LINEN CHANGING:

N/AAVAILABILITY:

Year-round, for students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

Five weeks

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check-in: Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (Seattle Downtown):

25 minutes

10 minutes

17 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

2 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

10 minutes

4 minutes

8 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:13 minutes

6 minutes

8 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

2 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:2 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

7 minutes

9 minutes

12 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:10 minutes

4 minutes

8 minutes

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

75 minutes

75 minutes

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ACCOMMODATION IN SEATTLE DOWNTOWN

THE REDWOODADDRESS:111 21st Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single room/s, individual studio apartments, ensuite bathroom

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Bed linens provided upon arrival, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry (extra charge)

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

No additional costs with the exception of laundry, which is approximately $5 per load

BEDROOM:

Double bed, wardrobe/closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, stove top, pots & pans, cooking utensils

FACILITIES:

Rooftop terrace with bbq, community courtyard, on-site laundry, secure bike room

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:Laundry: $5.00 for each wash and dry

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Frye Art Museum, Seattle Japanese Garden, Volunteer Park Conservatory

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (from 22:00 ever day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Secure fob access

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival

LINEN CHANGING:

Students responsible for linen cleaning

AVAILABILITY:

Year-round; 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

Five weeks; Inquire with school for availability and pricing for shorter stays

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check-in: Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

Yes; Price: $300 to be paid upon arrival
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

53 minutes

26 minutes

24 minutes

28 minutes

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:10 minutes

3 minutes

9 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

13 minutes

5 minutes

7 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:21 minutes

7 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

27 minutes

10 minutes

12 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:

40 minutes

15 minutes

24 minutes

24 minutes

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

1 hour

1 hourSEATTLE

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ACCOMMODATION IN SEATTLE DOWNTOWNAMERICAN HOTEL

ADDRESS:520 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Single and twin room/s, shared bathroom, mixed gender bathrooms, communal kitchen for the halls/hostel,study area, dining area, TV in the common area

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Bed linens provided upon arrival, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry (extra charge)

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

No additional costs with the exception of laundry, which is approximately $5 per load

BEDROOM:

Single bed, wardrobe/closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils (shared)

FACILITIES:Game room, study room, common kitchen, laundry facilities

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:Laundry: $5.00 for each wash and dry

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Chinatown, Smith Tower, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (from 22:00 ever day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Secure fob access

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival

LINEN CHANGING:

Students responsible for linen cleaning

AVAILABILITY:

Year-round; 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

1 weekCHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check-in: Saturday & Sunday 16:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

Yes; Price: $300 to be paid upon arrival
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

23 minutes

9 minutes

23 minutes

23 minutes

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

6 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the city center:5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

60 minutes

40 minutes

40 minutes

SEATTLE

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ACCOMMODATION IN SEATTLE DOWNTOWNHOST FAMILY INFORMATIONaTHINGS STUDENTS NEED TO
BRING:Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription
medication, a small gift for the host family (not required)

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge)

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:NoMEALS PROVIDED:Yes (depending on booking type)Â€¢BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal,fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you toprepare your own breakfast.

Â€¢ LUNCH:

You will be responsible for buying your own lunch atschool, from a local restaurant, or the local shops.

Â€¢DINNER:

You will usually eat dinner with your host, oroccasionally you may prepare your own meal with foodsupplied by your host.

WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGETO PICK UP THE STUDENTFROM THE AIRPORT?

NoTRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:

Your host will help you plan your way to and from school on your first dayand explain how to use public transport.

WHERE ARE THE HOST
FAMILIES LOCATED?

Northgate, Shoreline, South Seattle, Renton, West Seattle, Columbia City,
University District, Capital Hill, and Seattle Metro

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Homestays are 45–60 minutes of commute time to the school.

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