Language School Kaplan Chicago

The TOEFL language exam is included in the list of the most popular international English language tests: its results and certificate are recognized by educational institutions around the world and serve as an objective indicator of the level of knowledge. The receipt of this certificate can open wide opportunities for studying abroad - it is enough to choose a country and an educational institution. This test is most popular in the educational system of Canada and the US: here it is accepted even in the most prestigious universities and colleges.

The educational program intensively develops the basic language skills, deepens and updates existing skills, provides new information and skills that students continually perfect in the course of practical classes. All lessons are conducted by highly qualified professionals who have extensive experience working with foreign students. In the course of the classes, the options and types of tasks that are found in the original TOEFL will also be worked out, so each test item will be familiar to the student and will not be a surprise. The psychological aspect of preparation is of great importance: pupils overcome the emotional barrier and fear of testing, become more confident in their abilities.

• Beginning of the courses: on Mondays year-round (if  the state holiday falls on this day, then the beginning of the classes is postponed on the next day).
• Minimum duration: 4 weeks (maximum - up to 16).
• Minimum age of students: from 16 years.
• The minimum language level for enrollment: TOEFL - from 55 iBT / 153 CBT / 477 PBT or CELTA Higher Intermediate and higher.
• The maximum class size: 10-15 people.
• Intensity of lessons (per week): 20 lessons in general preparation + 15 interactive lessons.
• Timetable: Monday-Friday, morning and afternoon hours.
• Duration of the session: 45 minutes.

Academic lessons are aimed at intensive comprehensive preparation for testing, improvement of common language skills, development of skills necessary for university studies. Also during the lessons the teacher teaches students a successful strategy of preparation and passing examinations, analyzes the original exam materials and solves similar test tasks.

Interactive classes are devoted to individual parts and examination blocks - the students perform independently most of the work (under the constant supervision of the teacher), actively learn grammar and perform trial tests.

Upon completion of the course, each student receives a corporate certificate that confirms the level of English proficiency that has been attained and contains information on attendance.

This exam is taken by students who plan to enter the US for a master's or MBA program. The successful surrender of the GMAT is the first step towards a successful career and leadership position.

Complex intensive studying will help to significantly improve the basic language skills, to deepen and update existing knowledge, and to develop skills that will be useful in further studies at the university. The courses are rather intensive, the lessons are conducted in an interesting interactive form, each student receives the maximum amount of attention from an experienced teacher - the language school seeks to provide an individual, personal approach.

• Beginning of the courses: it is necessary to clarify with the manager (vary depending on the school).
• Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
• Minimum age of students: from 16 years.
• Minimum level of language for enrollment: results of TOEFL from 550p, 213c, 79i.
• The maximum class size: 10-15 people.
• Intensity of lessons (per week): about 30.
• Timetable: Monday-Friday, morning and afternoon hours.
• Duration of the session: 45 minutes.

• 1 week of studying:

12 lessons of preparation for the test + 18 interactive lessons (including writing tests).

• 2-6 weeks of studying:

8 lessons of preparation + 22 interactive lessons (including writing tests).

• 7-12 weeks of studying:

28 interactive sessions + personal consultation of the teacher (checking the learning of the educational material, identifying weaknesses in general studying, practical advice and recommendations for the successful passing of the test).

After 5 or more weeks of studying, students regularly pass tests that reveal their level of academic achievement (each result is recorded on a personal list). This is the most visible way to trace the level of the increase of language knowledge, to identify weak, not fully studied topics and modules, to determine the priority direction for further study. Upon completion of the course, each student receives a corporate certificate that confirms the level of English proficiency that has been attained and contains information on attendance.

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) exam is mandatory for graduate students in Canada and the United States, students who plan to get a doctoral or master's degree. This stage of studying is one of the most difficult and profound, therefore preparation for admission must be of a corresponding high level. Students are engaged in professional highly qualified teachers who have extensive experience working with foreign students and have been preparing students for the first time to pass an international exam.

• Beginning of the courses: it is necessary to clarify with the manager (vary depending on the school).
• Minimum duration: 12 weeks.
• Minimum age of students: from 16 years.
• Minimum language level for enrollment: TOEFL results from 550p, 213c, 79i or TOEFIC from 785 or IELTS from 6.5
• The maximum class size: 10-15 people.
• Intensity of lessons (per week): about 28-30.
• Timetable: Monday-Friday, morning and afternoon hours.
• Duration of the session: 45 minutes.

• 1-6 week of studying:

8 lessons of preparation for the test + 20 interactive lessons (including writing test tests).

• 7-12 weeks of studying:

30 interactive sessions + personal consultation of the teacher (checking the learning of the educational material, identifying weaknesses in general studying, practical advice and recommendations for the successful passing of the test).

The school is proud of its reputation and the level of pupils' progress, that is why it guarantees each student a successful passing of the exam. If, after completing the course, you find that you are not ready to pass this language test - either you have been tested and are dissatisfied with the final result - you can continue studying until the next exam for free.

Upon completion of the course, each student receives a corporate certificate that confirms the level of English proficiency that has been attained and contains information on attendance.