Frequently asked questions about studying English in United States
Why learn English in the USA?
With the largest population of English-speakers in one country, learning English in America allows you to immerse yourself in the language and practice your skills in real-life situations outside of class. As a nation, the country is full of captivating cities, friendly locals, and stunning landscapes that include forests, glaciers, sandy beaches, mountain ranges and deserts – so you’ll be spoilt for choice with weekend breaks and city escapes. If you’re looking to improve your English skills and explore this unique country, then our Kaplan courses in the USA could be perfect for you.
Why study with Kaplan?
With more than 80 years of experience in education, Kaplan is an expert at ensuring students reach their language goals. We offer a range of courses to suit your language needs, including Exam Preparation courses, Semi-Intensive and Intensive programs, and Business English – all of which follows our unique curriculum designed to keep students engaged. On select courses, we also offer Guaranteed Progress, which means we promise you’ll advance one level for every 10 weeks of study or your money back. Choosing to study with Kaplan means choosing to set yourself up for success.
Where can I study English in the USA?
Kaplan has seven outstanding schools in the US for you to choose from depending on your preference and needs. Learn from the sandy beaches of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, or the vibrant cosmopolitan cities of New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. If you want to study somewhere with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, we also have schools in Boston and Seattle.
We also offer a dedicated 30+ school exclusively for students aged 30 and over, based in New York.
What is the best program to study English in the USA?
Kaplan offers a variety of courses for you to choose from depending on your language goals. For a good balance between study and travel, there’s the General English course, or for something more intense that will help your English skills advance quicker, there’s the Semi-Intensive and Intensive courses. To help you prepare for a specific goal, we also offer Exam Preparation courses for TOEFL® as well as Business English. To find out more about what each US school offers, please visit the individual destination pages.