Last updated: 24 May 2024

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESCHICAGOWHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR CHICAGO SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Located on the Magnificent Mile, a famous shopping district in downtown
Chicago• Situated just a short walk from the parks that line Lake Michigan• Surrounded by a variety of entertainment, from dining options and museums tosporting events• Easy access to Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago

Location and contact information
ADDRESS:

444 N Michigan Ave Mezzanine Level, Chicago,IL 60611

PHONE:+1 (312)-962-2460

FAX:N/A

EMERGENCY CONTACT:+1 (253)-988-9200
2014

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

2006

School information
SCHOOL DIRECTOR:

Cody DeLaney

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

11–15

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

Spanish, French, Italian, Ukrainian

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

All teachers have a level of education
normally represented by a Bachelor's
degree (or equivalent) in combination with
CELTA, TESOL, TEFL certification or six
months of ESL/EFL teaching experience.

Accreditations 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:

1NUMBER OF FLOORS:1TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:15SCHOOL FACILITIES:

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

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:Yes

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoOTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:

Accommodation, Airport transfer, University Placement Service, Medical Insurance, Virtual Internships

EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:See our price list

NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:

15

LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:All levels

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Orientation starts every Monday at 9:30 central time. This includes registration, a placement test, andinformative sessions about the school and city. Students will be able to enjoy the city in the early afternoon.
Classes start on Tuesdays. On their first day, students are expected to bring their passport, visa, I-20, andproof of medical insurance (if they have no insurance, it can be purchased at the school).

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
MorningAfternoon

CLASS:

08:30 - 10:00

CLASS:

14:15 - 15:45

BREAK:

10:00 - 10:15

BREAK:

15:45 - 16:00

10:15 - 11:45

CLASS:

16:00 - 17:30

CLASS:SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning class
N/A

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
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?

No
IS 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, TOEFL IBT& Academic English Exam Preparation

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

11–15

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:

16

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

28

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:

18-21: 30% / 22-25: 16% / 26-30: 27% / Over 30: 27%TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:Turkey, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, France, Chile, Italy, Mexico, Japan, South Korea

School location and transport
By footBy bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

On-siteOn-siteOn-siteOn-siteTime to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:

45 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

15 minutes

Time to the nearest hospital:

15 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Line or Number

Cost

Duration

Airport to city center by bus:

N/A

N/A

N/A

Airport to city center by train:

Blue Line$350 minutes

International train station to city center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:O'Hare International Airport

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ABOUT CHICAGONAME OF LOCATION:

ChicagoFAMOUS LANDMARKS:

Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and The Bean, Lake Michigan, Art Institute of Chicago, the FieldMuseum, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Shedd Aquarium

CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

Chicago style deep dish pizza, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Spanish,Thai, Vegetarian,TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:

Train, buses

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

Full of historic and contemporary architecture, home to an exciting sports culture, one of the best cities for
cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving jazz scene, enjoys the diversity of all four seasons

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Chicago has all the action and excitement of a big city, but it also offers a uniquely friendly and relaxedatmosphere.

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Bike along the lakefront trails on Lake Michigan, Kayak down the Chicago River, Indulge in a variety of foodtours

CITY PERSONALITY:

Active, architecture, artistic, big city, charming, coffee haven, cosmopolitan, entertainment capital, foodie
scene, friendly, iconic landmarks, museums, picturesque, vibrant

Examples of nearby cities to visit
MILWAUKEE

Travel time: 2.25 hours, price of return ticket: $50

MINNEAPOLIS

Travel time: 1 hour flight

Regular social activities
INTERNATIONAL DAY

Free

SPORTS GAME

$10–40HOLIDAY PARTY$20

ARCHITECTURAL BOAT TOUR

$20

ICE SKATING$10BEACH VOLLEYBALL ON LAKE MICHIGAN

Free

Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First week

Second weekMONWelcome new students

Museum visit

TUE

Architecture tour

Game night

WEDBike ride

Beach volleyball

THU

Visit Millenium Park

Deep dish pizza tasting

FRI

Graduation party

Graduation party

SATBoat cruise

Tour of Wrigley Field

Number of Social activities per week: 1

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: $1–2

Coffee: $2–3

Can of coke: $1

Meal out for two: $40

Takeaway pizza: $12

Sandwich: $8Local bus ticket: $2.25

Local train ticket: $2.50

Bike rental: $20

Cinema ticket: $11

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ACCOMMODATION IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO STUDENT HOSTEL - GETAWAY

ADDRESS:

616 W. Arlington Place Chicago, IL 60614

WEBSITE:ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Hostel, single room(s) with shared and private bathrooms, twin room(s) with shared bathrooms

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, phone (extra charge), linen and towels (free)

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:BEDROOM:

Bed, closet, desk

KITCHEN:

Shared kitchen

FACILITIES:

Coin-operated laundry facilities, lounge with television and games, outside patio, free breakfast is served
daily in their cafeteria from 7am – 9:30am.

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lake Michigan, Wrigley Field

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

YesSMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOMS CLEANED EVERY:

Cleaned on arrival

LINEN CHANGED EVERY:Linen provided on arrival

AVAILABILITY:

Year-round

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

2 weeks

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck-in: Saturday & Sunday 15:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

60 minutes

22 minutes

30 minutes

25 minutes

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

3 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:30 minutes

15 minutes

20 minutes

15 minutes

Time to the nearest hospital:

10 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:

60 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

25 minutes

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

N/A

45 minutes

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ACCOMMODATION IN CHICAGO

THE FLATS STUDENT RESIDENCE

ADDRESS:829 S. Wabash Street Chicago, IL 60605

WEBSITE:

www.theflatsstudenthousing.com

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Studio apartments: private ensuite bathroom and kitchen. Single and twin rooms in apartments: bathroom
with shower, private kitchen and lounge/common area shared with up to 3 others in the apartment.
Communal lounge/common area for the floor, study area for the floor, TV in the common area on floor.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry machines available, Wi-Fi, bed linen provided upon arrival.

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:FreeBEDROOM:

Wardrobe/closet, desk, chair

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, fridge, freezer

FACILITIES:

Gym, library, full indoor basketball court, yoga studio, computer lab

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:

Cleaning services additional charge

FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Buckingham Fountain, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Buddy Guy's Legends(famous Chicago blues club), Lou Malnati's (famous Chicago deep dish pizza), Lake Michigan and thelakeshore path, Grant Park, Millennium Park

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

YesSMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOMS CLEANED EVERY:

Cleaned on arrival

LINEN CHANGED EVERY:

Students responsible for linen cleaning

AVAILABILITY:

Year-round

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck-in: Saturday & Sunday 15:00 - 21:00 / Check-out: Saturday 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

35 minutes

10 minutes

35 minutes

20 minutes

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 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:15 minutes

3 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:On-site

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

50 minutes

25 minutes

40 minutes

30 minutes

Time to the city center:35 minutes

10 minutes35 minutes

20 minutes

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

N/A

45 minutes

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ACCOMMODATION IN CHICAGOHOST FAMILY INFORMATION

THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:

Personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies, students need to make sure to discuss laundry with their
host family after arrival as laundry facilities will depend on your individual homestay

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:NoMEALS PROVIDED:Yes (depends on booking type)Â€¢ 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 help you plan your way to and from school on your first day and explain how to use publictransport.

WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED?

Chicago & suburban areas

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

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