Last updated: 24 September 2024

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESLONDON

WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR LONDON SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Situated in a beautiful historic building with modern facilities• Located 5 minutes from Covent Garden, right in the heart of the city
• Features an outdoor courtyard garden ideal for breaks between classes• Enjoy discounted tickets for award-winning musicals in the West End• English courses for all levels: from Beginner (A0) to Proficiency (C2)

Location and contact information
ADDRESS:

3-4 Southampton Place, London, WC1A 2DA

PHONE:+44 (0)20 7404 3080

EMERGENCY CONTACT:+44 (0)7221 883481

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

1990

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

1990

School information
PRINCIPAL:

Anthony Selby

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

20+ (Full time teachers: 5)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

French, Polish, Spanish, Italian, Japanese,Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Farsi,
GermanAccreditations and memberships

Disclaimer
All the information on this fact file is for reference. Please contact youradvisor for the latest information.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOLNUMBER OF BUILDINGS:

1 (*additional teaching premises are used during peak periods)

NUMBER OF FLOORS:6TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:15SCHOOL FACILITIES:

Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi (free), SIM cards to buy, top up SIM cards, self study center, coffee
and hot drinks vending machine, garden, sun terrace/ patio, student lounge/ common room

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:No

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoOTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:

Visa support, travel support, airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service), Virtual Internship

EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:

Airport transfers: Heathrow £190, Gatwick £200, Luton £210, Stansted £220, London City £170, StPancras £160

LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Orientation starts every Monday at 08:15. This includes a welcome induction, placement test, meet andgreet with staff, informative sessions about the school, area, classes, social program and the other services
offered. The day finishes with a walking tour of the area including a visit to Covent Garden Market. On
their first day, students are expected to bring their passport, visa, and booking confirmation.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
MorningAfternoon

CLASS:

08:30 - 10:00

CLASS:

14:00 - 15:30

BREAK:

10:00 - 10:15

BREAK:

15:30-15:45

10:15 - 11:45

CLASS:

15:45 - 17:15

CLASS:SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE(Monday to Thursday)(Fridays)

12:00 - 13:30

no electives

SCHOOL MATERIALSMATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

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

NoIS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?

No

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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, BusinessSupplementary, IELTS Exam Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, Teacher Training, Tailored Group
Programs

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:

Specialized one-to-one classes in a variety of subjects (e.g. Project Management and Strategic Planning)

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

11-15 (Maximum class size: 15)

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:16AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

19-23

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:

16-18: 9% / 18-21: 41% / 22 - 25: 45% /26-30: 3% / 30+: 2%

TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:

China, Italy, France, Turkey, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thai, Japan, Brazil and Switzerland

School location and transport
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

NA

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

3 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:

3 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:

20 minutes

10 minutes

17 minutes

17 minutes

Time to the city center:12 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

12 minutes

test https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:

Heathrow International, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, and London City Airport
Line or Number

Cost

Duration

Airport to city center by bus:

National Express coach£660 minutes

Airport to city center by train:

Piccadilly Line

£650 minutes

International train station to city center:

Piccadilly Line

£4.90

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ABOUT LONDONNAME OF LOCATION:London

FAMOUS LANDMARKS:

Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, West End theaters, Trafalgar Square, British Museum

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:

London Underground, buses

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

Diverse mix of people from all over the world, fantastic shopping, wonderful theater, major financial andarts center, growing hub of technology and design

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Situated in the center of London on a beautiful historic street beside a lovely park

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Catch a live show in the West End, experience world-class shopping, sample every type of food you canthink of

CITY PERSONALITY:

Active nightlife, ancient architecture, artistic, business capital, cosmopolitan, creative, cultural, diverse,fashion, foodie scene, historical, iconic landmarks, museums

Examples of nearby cities to visit
BRIGHTON

Travel time: 60 minutes, price of return ticket: £14

EDINBURGH

Travel time: 4 hours, price of return ticket: £90–100

Regular social activities
LONDON EYE£25

WARNER BROS HARRY POTTER TOUR

£55

TOWER OF LONDON£25

KENSINGTON PALACE£16

WEST END MUSICAL£40-50

ARSENAL STADIUM TOUR

£25

WEEKEND TRIP

£44-56

Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First week

Second week

MON

River Cruise

Covent Garden walk

TUE

Victoria & Albert Museum

Madame Tussauds

WEDKensington Palace

British Museum

THU

West End MusicalLondon Aquarium

FRI

Student club night

Camden music legends walkSATCambridge & Oxford

Windsor, Bath, & Stonehenge

Number of Social activities per week: 10-12

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: £1

Coffee: £2 (in school £1)

Can of coke: £1

Meal out for two: £25–60

Takeaway pizza: £10-15

Sandwich: £3

Local bus ticket: £1.50 - 2.50

Local train ticket: £2.80

Bike rental: £2 for first hour

Cinema ticket: £15

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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDONSCAPE WEMBLEYADDRESS:

Fulton Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0TF

WEBSITE:"https://www.scape.com/en-uk/student-accommodation/london/wembley
Disclaimer: All the information on this residence file is for reference. Please contact your advisor for thelatest information."

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Student residence, studio rooms with a private kitchen and bathroom, study areas in the residence,
communal areas in the residence, gym, cinema room.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, cleaning service, bed linen, cleaning service for communal areas

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Laundry: £5 wash and dry

BEDROOM:

Wardrobe/closet, desk, lamp, chair, small double bed, private bathroom

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer,dishwasher, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner

FACILITIES:

Gym, study areas, laundry facilites, social spaces.

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

The River Thames, the O2 Arena, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Bermondsey Beach

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 23:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival, common areas cleaned weekly

LINEN CHANGING:

Linen changed on arrival

AVAILABILITY:

For students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

NoCHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check out 10am Saturday & check in 5pm Saturday/ Sunday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No - Card details taken on arival and charged only when damage occurs
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (Lon Covent Garden / Lon 30+):

N/A

60 / 75 min

N/A40 / 36 min

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

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:

1 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

50 minutes

20 minutes

30 minutes

20 minutes

Time to the city center:

50 minutes

25 minutes

35 minutes

20 minutes

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDONSCAPE CANADA WATER

ADDRESS:

1 Mulberry Walk, London, SE16 6BL

WEBSITE:"https://www.scape.com/en-uk/student-accommodation/london/canada-water
Disclaimer: All the information on this residence file is for reference. Please contact your advisor for thelatest information."

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Student residence, single en-suite rooms in 4 or 8 bedroom apartments, communal kitchen / lounge foreach apartment, study areas in the residence, communal areas in the residence

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:No

BEDROOM:

wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair, table, bed linen

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stove top, toaster, kettle, fridge freezer,iron and ironing board

FACILITIES:Gym, courtyard, study hubs, cinema room

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Farringdon, Angel, The Charles Dickens Museum, The Postal Museum, Museum of London, St Paul'sCathedral, Exmouth & Leather Lane Markets

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 23:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival

LINEN CHANGING:

Linen changed on arrival

AVAILABILITY:

For students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

NoCHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check out 10am Saturday & check in 2pm Saturday/ Sunday

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (Lon Covent Garden / Lon 30+):

N/A / 50 min

30 / 15 min

N/A / 30 min

30 / 20 min

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

N/AN/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:

1 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

50 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

20 minutes

Time to the city center:

50 minutes

25 minutes

35 minutes

20 minutes

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

N/A

65 minutes(Heathrow)

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website
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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDONIQ SHOREDITCH

ADDRESS:

2 Silicon Way, London, N1 6AT

WEBSITE:"https://www.iqstudentaccommodation.com/london/shoreditch
Disclaimer: All the information on this residence file is for reference. Please contact your advisor for thelatest information."

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Studio Rooms

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundy RoomEXTRA COST OF SERVICES:£3.40 per wash £1.90 per dry

BEDROOM:

Small double bed, study desk and chair, wardrobe, coffee table and en-suite bathroom

KITCHEN:

Kitchenette includes microwave, hob, fridge, pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery

FACILITIES:

Gym, bike storage and laundry facilities

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoneFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Museum of London, St Paul's Cathedral

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

Residents are allowed 3 visitors and 1 overnight guest to stay a maximum of 72 hours. All guests need tosign in on the visitor’s book in reception.

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

23:00

SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

On arrival only

LINEN CHANGING:

On arrival only

AVAILABILITY:09/09/2023 - 31/08/2024

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

Minimum stay of 2 weeks

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Saturday or Sunday after 3pm. 10:00 check out on Saturdays only

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (Lon Covent Garden / Lon 30+):

37 / 36 min

13 / 14 min

26 / 13 min

N/ATime to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

4 minutes

2 minutes

4 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutesN/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

3 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:1 minute

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

15 minutes

5 minutes

15 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:

60 minutes

23 minutes

25 minutes

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

57 minutes

1 hour 16 minutes

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDONIQ ALDGATEADDRESS:

60 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LP

WEBSITE:

www.iqstudentaccommodation.com/london/aldgate

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Aldgate offers modern studio accommodation to students in London, with onsite social spaces.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Washing costs £3.70 and drying costs £1.40

BEDROOM:

Small double bed, desk & chair, wardrobe and ensuite bathroom

KITCHEN:

Microwave, sink, hob, fridge, dining area with a chair.

FACILITIES:Games room, sky lounge, karaoke room and cinema room.

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:N/AFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Museum of London, St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

Yes, 2 nights maximum

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 23:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

Outside only

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

On arrival only

LINEN CHANGING:

On arrival only

AVAILABILITY:

07/09/2024 to 30/08/2025

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

1 weekCHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check In is from 13:00 on Saturdays, Check Out is 10:00 on Saturdays

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No - Card details taken on arival and charged only when damage occurs
By footBy bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (London Covent Garden):N/A

25 minutes

35 minutes

20 minutes

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:3 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:1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

35 minutes

10 minutes

20 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:

50 minutes

25 minutes

35 minutes

20 minutes

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

N/A

70 minutes(Heathrow)

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDONURBANEST BATTERSEAADDRESS:

5 Palmerston Way, Battersea, London, SW8 4AQ

WEBSITE:https://uk.urbanest.com/locations/battersea/

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Ensuite rooms with shared kitchen

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry RoomEXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

Washing costs £3.00 and drying costs £2.10

BEDROOM:

Bed, desk & chair, wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with shower

KITCHEN:

Fridge / freezer, oven, dishwasher, microwave and spacious dining area

FACILITIES:

Study areas and gym.

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:N/AFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

Yes, 2 nights maximum

NOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 23:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

Outside only

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

On arrival only

LINEN CHANGING:

On arrival only

AVAILABILITY:

14/09/2024 to 06/09/2025

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

1 weekCHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check In is from 13:00 on Saturdays, Check Out is 10:00 on Saturdays

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No, but a residence code of conduct will need to be signed on arrival
By foot

By bike

By busBy taxi

Time to the school (London Covent Garden):

1 hour 20 minutes

23 minutes

38 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

3 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:6 minutes

3 minutes

N/A

N/ATime to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:3 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

50 minutes

15 minutes

20 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:

60 minutes

19 minutes

35 minutes

N/A

Time to the main airport (Gatwick):

N/A

N/A

N/A

1 hour 10 minutes

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDONHOMESTAY INFORMATION

THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:Toiletries, prescription medication, personal items to make their room feel like home, a small gift for yourhost (not required)

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), additional laundry (extra cost), internet free ofcharge, study space

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

If the student wishes to do laundry more than once a week, the host can charge up to £5 per load; wecannot guarantee that all homestays will have a landline available for students to use

MEALS PROVIDED:YesÂ€¢ BREAKFAST:

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

Â€¢ LUNCH:

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

Â€¢ DINNER:

You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare yourown meal with food supplied by your host.

WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP
THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT?

NoTRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:

Your host will give you directions to the school and explain how public transport works; some of our hosts
will take you to the nearest bus stop or underground station, but they wouldn't normally take you directly
to school on the first day

WHERE ARE THE HOSTS LOCATED?

London travel zones 1 –4

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Homestays located within zones 1–2 are 30–45 minutes of commute time; those in zones 3–4 are 45–60
minutes from the school

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