”I wanted to improve my English in school, but also have a lot of spare time so I could be able to experience ‘real life’. You learn a lot about varieties in culture and behavior, and you get contacts all over the world, which is never a bad thing!”
General English course
Best for combining English classes with a holiday
What is our General English course?
Our General English courses are designed to improve your English language skills and give you more professional and academic options in the future. As well as taking lessons, you will have plenty of time to sight-see and explore your destination.
The course is semi-intensive, and is available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced, with classes made up of different levels. The focus is on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and all our schools offer extensive and varied activities programs to help you make the most of your destination.
GUARANTEE YOUR PROGRESS
General English is a great way to balance your English education with other activities, but we can guarantee you will improve your English if you switch to an Intensive course of 10 weeks or more in one of our US, UK, Canada or Ireland schools. If you don’t advance by at least one level of fluency, we’ll even give you an extra four weeks of tuition absolutely free. Terms and conditions apply
- You want to combine English classes with a holiday
- You want to choose how long you study for, with courses from 2 weeks to a year
- You want to practice your new English skills while out sightseeing and experiencing another culture
- You want to make the most of specially created and proven Kaplan study materials
- You want to receive a Kaplan International English Certificate of Achievement
Key facts
- Course length2 to 52 weeks
- Entry levelElementary to Advanced English
- Minimum age16 Years old
- Lesson hours45 minute lessons
- Class sizeAverage 12, maximum 15
Course structure
- 20 General English lessons (15 hours) Find out more
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Cecilia Olofsson
Studied in KIC Dublin
Yulia Sosnovchik
Studied in KI Miami
”Miami is the city with constantly good weather and a beautiful ocean. It’s very convenient to combine studying and vacation. I like the social activities when we can socialize with other foreign people in English.”
Alize Bagot
Studied in KIC Bournemouth
”Bournemouth is a beautiful city, and it’s near the sea so you can spend your spare time at the beach when the weather is good. You can meet lots of people from different countries, you can speak easily with your teacher, so you improve your English every day.”
Stefanie Acklau
Studied in KI San Diego
”I wanted to have a combination between the improvement of my English skills and vacation to have enough time to explore a new city. Using the interactive whiteboards make it easier to understand the learning matter because you are always involved and it gives you many possibilities to explore.”
Program Structure
Which schools offer this course
Why Choose Kaplan English Courses?
Why should you choose Kaplan International?
Learning English should be an adventure. Set in spectacular locations from palm-fringed beaches to the heart of New York, our schools offer you dynamic language tuition, sophisticated learning technology, and the amazing experience of exploring the English-speaking world. Whatever your ambitions, our immersive courses are designed to help you achieve your goals – and enrich your life.
CERTIFIED PROGRESS
It is important you have proof of your studies and the hard work you have put in.
At the end of your course you will receive a Kaplan International English Certificate of Achievement documenting your new language level and attendance. We are proud to be accredited by highly-respected and recognized accrediting agencies in each country.
K+ English Language Learning System
Our unique K+ teaching methodology was designed by an international team of experts to harness the power of digital, text-based and interpersonal learning methods. Our integrated system of books, apps, online resources and games work together to help you learn fast – in the classroom, on the move, and at home.
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