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Kaplan International English San Francisco - Berkeley

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 150students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • +1 213 452 5800
  • Fax
  • +1 213 892 1360
  • Address
  • 150 Berkeley Square Berkeley, CA 94704

Options

  • Suburban
  • Homestay
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Private language school
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - Kaplan International English can help you meet your English language goals, with a variety of courses all over the world.
    - school facilities that provide the best experience for our students
    - interesting life in San Francisco, a friendly and comfortable city
    - Professional, friendly, helpful staff and teachers
    - Small class sizes and modern resources

Kaplan International English San Francisco - Berkeley About the

  • With 45+ accredited schools across 8 English-speaking countries, Kaplan International English offers world-class English language education and the experience of a lifetime. We offer a range of courses for students aged 12 and up, and have done so for more than 40 years. Last year, more than 70,000 students traveled and studied with us, and 9 of 10 would recommend us to friends and family.Kaplan International Colleges teaches English language courses. Kaplan International Colleges is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs. Our destinations have been chosen to maximize the fun and education students get outside of the classroom, too. Kaplan International students learn through the communicative method of teaching. This means that classroom time is spent on using real-world, practical skills to improve their knowledge of English. Students focus on the four key building blocks of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Classroom activities reflect real situations, and are structured so students communicate as much as possible.Classes start every Monday, so you can join at any time! Our education advisors can help you decide which type of course is best for you.

Conditional admission

  • Kaplan International Colleges (KIC) are experts in helping international students achieve the grades needed to enter top-ranked US Universities. Since 2006 the school has helped over 10,000 international students find degree courses in universities across the US. Students can prepare for an undergraduate degree at a prestigious US university. The 1-3 semester program combines English lessons with specialized courses in one's chosen field of study, and enables the student to jump right in to the chosen degree as a 2nd-semester freshman student.

ETC

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Intensive English courses are the fastest way to improve your English.  If you want to learn English quickly and effectively, take an Intensive English course!

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    Intensive English Courses focus on the four most important aspects of language learning – reading, writing, listening and speaking. These courses offer more lessons than our General English courses, and allow you to focus on skills that you want to improve.

    Classroom Hour : 
    All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only. 
    Morning timetable
    08.15-09.45 Class
    9.45-10.00 Break
    10.00-11.30 Class

    Afternoon timetable
    13.30-15.00 Class
    15.00-15.15 Break
    15.15-17.45 Class

    Elective classes:
    First session (A Shift):
    11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs)
    11.45-12.45(Fri)

    Second session(B Shift):
    13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs)
    13.15-14.15(Fri)

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 150
Tuition
2 ~ 4 Week 5 ~ 12 Week 13 ~ 23 Week 24 ~ 52 Week Week
(USD)$ 545 / Week (USD)$ 520 / Week (USD)$ 490 / Week (USD)$ 470 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 80
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (USD)$ 225 (USD)$ 250 (USD)$ 250

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 150
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    A General English course offers the balance to enjoy your destination and finish your course with a higher level of English. General English Courses focus on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. 

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    These courses offer a semi-intensive English education that will help you learn quickly and effectively.

    Curriculum : 
    You’ll also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions, interviews and strategies. 

    Classroom Hour : 
    All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only.
    Morning timetable
    08.15-09.45 Class
    9.45-10.00 Break
    10.00-11.30 Class

    Afternoon timetable
    13.30-15.00 Class
    15.00-15.15 Break
    15.15-17.45 Class

    Elective classes:
    First session (A Shift):
    11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs)
    11.45-12.45(Fri)

    Second session(B Shift):
    13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs)
    13.15-14.15(Fri)

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 185
Tuition
2 ~ 4 Week 5 ~ 12 Week 13 ~ 23 Week 24 ~ 52 Week Week
(USD)$ 475 / Week (USD)$ 460 / Week (USD)$ 445 / Week (USD)$ 430 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 80
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (USD)$ 270 (USD)$ 290

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 150
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Our Vacation English courses are a great way for you to explore a new country and learn the language while you’re on holiday.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    Vacation English courses run from two weeks to as long as you’d like to stay, and take up around four hours a day, five days a week. 
    Curriculum :
    Courses start every Monday in most of our locations worldwide, and we accept students at any level of English proficiency.
    Classroom Hour : 
    All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only (general timetable below)
    Morning timetable
    08.15-09.45 Class
    9.45-10.00 Break
    10.00-11.30 Class

    Afternoon timetable
    13.30-15.00 Class
    15.00-15.15 Break
    15.15-17.45 Class

    Elective classes:
    First session (A Shift):
    11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs)
    11.45-12.45(Fri)

    Second session(B Shift):
    13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs)
    13.15-14.15(Fri)

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Weeks
Course Level 6 level Minimum age 16
Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 185
Tuition
2 ~ 4 Week 5 ~ 12 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 440 / Week (USD)$ 425 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 80
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (USD)$ 270 (USD)$ 290

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 150
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Our TOEFL ®  and Academic English Exam Preparation course will give you the test skills and the level of English that you need to do well on your exam. 

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    Our TOEFL ®  iBT and Academic English Exam Preparation courses prepare you for a high score on your TOEFL ®  exam by focusing on test-taking strategies and highlighting the academic English skills needed for exam success.

    Curriculum :
    The course includes TOEFL-focused reading, writing, listening and speaking, plus practice exam questions and simulation tests. Become accustomed to the test-taking environment, the structure of the test and practice the English you need.

    Classroom Hour :
     All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only. 
    Morning timetable
    08.15-09.45 Class
    9.45-10.00 Break
    10.00-11.30 Class

    Afternoon timetable
    13.30-15.00 Class
    15.00-15.15 Break
    15.15-17.45 Class

    Elective classes:
    First session (A Shift):
    11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs)
    11.45-12.45(Fri)

    Second session(B Shift):
    13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs)
    13.15-14.15(Fri)

Course information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Weeks
VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request Minimum age 16
Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 150
Tuition
4 Week 5 ~ 12 Week 13 ~ 16 Week Week Week
(USD)$ 545 / Week (USD)$ 520 / Week (USD)$ 490 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement (USD)$ 80
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (USD)$ 225 (USD)$ 250 (USD)$ 250

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 150
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • Student Residences
    Staying at a residence is a great way to meet other international students and explore the city while studying at our San Francisco English school. They offer more independence than homestays, for students who prefer to make their own schedule.
    The locations in the center of San Francisco make both sightseeing and travel to school convenient.
    -Room type: Twin or Single
    -Minimum age: 18
    -Meals provided: 7 per week (breakfast) or Self-catering

    Homestay
    Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to learn about and immerse themselves in U.S. culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations - a great way to learn English.
    -Room type: Twin or Single
    -Minimum age: 18
    -Meals provided: 14 per week

Surrounding Area

  • Take one of our English courses in San Francisco at our school in Berkeley, California. Enjoy the college town atmosphere that comes with being near the University of Berkeley, and learn English in a popular, student-friendly city. Kaplan offers English courses in San Francisco at our Berkeley school. Berkeley is a small town just outside of San Francisco that gives you a small college town vibe, with easy access to the greater San Francisco area. Mingle with students who come from all over the US and the world to study in this university town.

Facilities

  • -Library with self-study materials
    -Wireless internet access
    -Lounge with a refrigerator and microwave
    -Many parks, basketball and tennis courts, and a baseball field nearby
    -Discounted memberships at nearby gyms
    -A busy social program to get you out and meeting new people

Activity

  • Sample Activities Schedule

    Please note that this is a sample program and activities may change. Some activities are organized by the center and some activities are independent. 

    Week one
    Monday Orientation
    Tuesday Hiking in the Berkeley hills
    Wednesday Oakland A's baseball game
    Thursday Farmer's market
    Friday Student party
    Saturday Los Angeles trip

    Week two
    Monday Orientation
    Tuesday Movie night
    Wednesday UC Berkeley campus tour
    Thursday Soccer gam
    Friday Visit Golden Gate Park
    Saturday Wine tasting in Napa Valley

Top Native Language by Center

  • Total students number 120~160
    China 26%, 14%, Saudi Arabia, South Korea 9% and 7% of the United States, Japan 7%, Taiwan 6%, 6% in Brazil, Colombia, Turkey5%, Thailand 4%

Getting to the school from the airport

  • Kaplan transfers
    A staff member, shuttle service employee, or your host family will be waiting for you at San Francisco International airport (SFO) or Oakland airport (OAK). They will be holding a Kaplan sign. Before your departure you will receive a welcome packet confirming this information.

    If there are any problems, you should call the transfer service at 1-888-863-2482. You can also call Kaplan Berkeley's 24-hour phone numbers: 1-916-535-1767 or 1-888-331-2809. Be prepared to tell them your name, location, and the problem you have encountered. 

    Independent transfers
    Students who opt not to use the transfer service should take a BART transport from San Francisco to Berkeley. The BART has a stop inside of the International Terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), making it very convenient for students. 

    If students use BART, they are advised to take a Dublin Pleasanton Train to the Balboa Park station. Here students should exit and transfer to the Richmond Train, then exit at the Downtown Berkeley Station. From here the Kaplan International school is across the street. The ride time is approximately one hour.

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李怡靜

周邊環境有些什麼??
Q: 想請問關於學校周邊環境問題，可以介紹一下週邊環境嗎? A: 您好，感謝您的來訊息詢問，關於學校附近的環境以下為您做個介紹。 參加我們在美國加州大學柏克萊分校語言中心的英語課程，享受大學城的學術氛圍。緊鄰著名學府加州大學柏克萊分校，年輕的學生讓這座城市充滿生機和活力。在這裡學習英語，輕鬆自由，充滿強烈的學習動力。 Kaplan舊金山柏克萊語言中心提供豐富的英語課程。柏克萊位於舊金山城外的一個小鎮，大學城的氛圍非常濃厚。你不僅可以很方便的到舊金山市中心遊玩購物，更可以結識來自五湖四海的學生，一起在這裡學習的同時，你們還可以一起感受美國文化，融入當地人的生活，這對於英語學習者來說都是十分有益處的。 加州大學柏克萊分校環繞在綠色的公園內，學校和城市融為一體，並且始終保持傳統的學術氣氛。在這裡，學生都很樂於社交，所以你可以結交來自世界各地的朋友，一定不會感覺到孤單。你們可以一起到伯克利分校時尚的咖啡館和酒吧小酌，或者到三藩市中心遊玩。

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あやか

アクティビティーについて
Q:バークレー校のアクティビティーについて教えて下さい！


A:はい。ご質問ありがとうございます。

アクティビティは、ほぼ毎日あり、サンフランシスコの観光地に行ったり、
他の学生と交流するコーヒータイムなど、いろいろ企画されています。
参加は自由で、参加費別途となっておりますが、普段は話すことのない違うクラスの人とも交流できる良い機会です。



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高意程

課程主要是跟口語有關，畢竟我們在學校所學的英文能力能藉此發揮，才能習慣成自然，我是這樣想的。課堂第一天，老師與班上學生討論有興趣的議題與所期待能在這門課中獲得什麼，選擇自己所感興趣的，然後盡情參與其中。

有趣的是，一個班級就如同文化的大熔爐，觀點與文化的不同常會互相腦力激盪而後產生獨特的見解，比如說，某次上課主題為社群網站，討論過程中，可以了解到不同國情文化使用社群網絡的現象與特色。
不同於我們對於上課的刻板肅穆氛圍，課堂中取而代之的是如同歡樂的宴會氣氛，每位同學皆踴躍的表達自己的看法，同時也尊重他人的不同見地，若討論到敏感議題時例如政治，如何有風度地接受別人的看法，並且機智給予回應，是我在這個月當中所學到的寶貴經驗，不僅止於課堂討論，同學之間相處也是不吝給予指點，並當下指出你的錯誤迅速解決問題，避免問題隨著時間擴大與複雜化，這也是令我印象最深刻的。如何有技巧的不讓對方感到不舒服與保持組內的和諧，在這短短的一個月當中，我確實學到不少。

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まなみ

1年間、カプラン語学学校に留学しました。
高校生の時から、アメリカで生活しながら英語を勉強したいと思っていました。
大学２年生で、1年休学し、留学しました。
落ち着いた環境、アットホームか環境という口コミをみてバークレー校に決めました。
1年間、とてもいい環境で勉強できましたが、留学しながらアメリカの文化、観光地にも興味がわいたので
もうすこし観光地がたくさんあるほかの地域のカプラン語学学校でもいいなと思いましたが、
ホストファミリーがよく観光につれていってくれたので良かったです。

1年間の語学留学でだいぶ会話力が伸びたと感じています。
初心者レベルで留学を始めたわけではないですが、勉強しながら自分の苦手な項目もわかりましたし、
それをどういった方法の勉強をしたら良いかなども知れたので1年間カプランに留学してよかったなと思っています。

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