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English School in
Chicago
Study English in Chicago
Workers and adventurers from all around the world built this city of towers on the shores of Lake Michigan, and its rich multicultural history is reflected in a constellation of communities, cuisines and musical styles. Dine on Sichuan noodles, Greek meatballs or French cassoulet in the West Loop; check out the colorful murals by Mexican-American artists over in Pilsen, and listen to Chicago’s urban take on the Southern blues at Buddy Guy’s Legends or Kingston Mines.
- Located on Chicago’s famous shopping boulevard, the Magnificent Mile – just across the street from the spectacular 1920s neo-Gothic skyscraper, the Tribune Tower
- 17 state-of-the art classrooms, with two comfortable student lounges
- Excellent transport links with two bus stops outside, and “L”-train, Metra, and water taxi stops within 10 minutes’ walk or less
- A short walk from the Chicago River and the popular summer spot of Oak Street Beach
Available courses at this school
About our Chicago English school
School facilities
Other information
- University Placement Service
Our University Placement Service (UPS) allows you to benefit from our extensive network of partner universities and colleges. Combined with our wealth of experience, we help you gain entry to graduate and undergraduate courses. Learn more.
- School holidays
- Minimum age
16+
- Entry level
From Beginner to Intermediate depending on course
- Courses
General English, Business Supplementary, Semi-Intensive, Intensive, TOELF Exam Preparation
- Class size
Average 12, maximum 15 students
- Course length
From 1 to 52 weeks. The longer you study, the more you’ll progress!
This Kaplan International Languages school is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training).
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. All courses offered by Kaplan International are avocational and recreational, and are not intended to lead to vocation, occupation or career opportunities. Kaplan International does not confer credits, certification, diploma or degree for any courses, and no credits are transferrable to institutions of higher education.
*Student recommendations are based on Kaplan students surveyed since 2018.
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What to do in Chicago
Our Chicago school has a dedicated social program, designed to help you explore the city and build friendships, through organised events and activities.
Watch a baseball game over a hotdog at Wrigley Field – home of the World Champion Chicago Cubs
Relive the dangerous glamor of the Prohibition era at a historic speakeasy bar such as the Green Mill
Enjoy a night out at the restaurant that invented the deep dish pizza – Pizzeria Uno, just four minutes’ walk from our school
Explore Millennium Park and get amazing reflective photos of The Bean
Hang out at the beach and enjoy a game of volleyball
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and the Shedd Aquarium