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TOEFL® iBT and Academic English Intensive

Kaplan International: Berkeley
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Course description

International employers and universities often require TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission. The TOEFL and IELTS Test-Preparation courses help students build the skills, techniques and knowledge needed to succeed in these exams. The IETLS and TOEFL supplementary courses consist of 20 lessons of general English classes -- the building blocks for high scores -- 7 lessons of structured independent study, and 8 lessons of Exam Preparation lessons each week.

Course topics

Teachers trained in test-preparation instruction will strengthen students' English and test-taking skills so that they can score higher on their exams. Test strategies are taught in class, and practice tests and vocabulary are built in class time, to improve each student's skills.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-16 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
35 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lesson
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Break
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Afternoon session
02:15 PM - 05:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Berkeley.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Kaplan International Berkeley is located just two blocks from the University of California at Berkeley. There is a variety of courses to choose from including intensive English and graduate school test preparation. Students can also choose from homestay and student residence accommodation options. The school is in a modern building with excellent facilities and courses are taught by friendly, qualified, and experienced teachers. Only 30 minutes from San Francisco, students will also have many opportunities to experience the local California culture.

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Berkeley varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

School location

• Situated in a renowned academic city with a vibrant student community, just
minutes to downtown San Francisco
• Located near the prestigious UC Berkeley, which allows students to attend
open lectures
• Offers advice to students applying to Berkeley City College and UC Berkeley
Extension Programs
• Students who complete Kaplan’s Higher Intermediate level can use their
certicate to gain admission to Berkeley City College
• Enjoy weekend trips to Yosemite, Wine Country, and Lake Tahoe

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Reviews

50% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"English"

Catalina Ossa Geisse, student from Chile

The location of the school is very good, you have everything only within 1 or 2 blocks. The teachers are very good except 2 or 3.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
20 weeks
Date of study
24 Sep 2012 - 15 Feb 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Nothing special"

Juraj Wallner, student from Slovakia

It was ok. Some of teachers were great, but some of them were only ok. Anyway, I liked it there. On the other hand, in my opinion it could have been better.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
11 Jul 2011 - 2 Sep 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

337 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
337 €
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

337 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
337 €
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay Bed and Breakfast (7 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

347 €
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
347 €
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Twin)

347 €
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
347 €
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

422 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
422 €
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

437 €
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
437 €
Homestay accommodation is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course.
student-residence

Berkeley City Dorms (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. (Twin)

402 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2001 Allston Way (Entrance on Mivia Street), Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Location: YMCA Residence
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
402 €
The Berkeley YMCA Residence has been providing comfortable, safe, and affordable accommodation since 1910. The residence is located in the heart of Berkeley, 12 miles or 20 minutes from San Francisco. It is close to the University of California, shopping, theaters, and a variety of international restaurants.

Berkeley YMCA offers single rooms, which have internet access and shared bathrooms. There is also a study lounge, TV lounge and a fully equipped, shared kitchen. Gym membership is provided to all residents, including access to 3 swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, and over one hundred fitness classes (aerobic, yoga, and martial arts). The Berkeley YMCA is popular with a diverse mix of residents, consisting of American and international students.

Berkeley City Dorms (No meals) Min. age 18 Min. (Single)

447 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2001 Allston Way (Entrance on Mivia Street), Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Location: YMCA Residence
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
447 €
The Berkeley YMCA Residence has been providing comfortable, safe, and affordable
accommodation since 1910. The residence is located in the heart of Berkeley, 12
miles or 20 minutes from San Francisco. It is close to the University of California,
shopping, theaters, and a variety of international restaurants.
Berkeley YMCA offers single rooms, which have internet access and shared
bathrooms. There is also a study lounge, TV lounge and a fully equipped, shared
kitchen. Gym membership is provided to all residents, including access to 3
swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, and over one hundred fitness classes
(aerobic, yoga, and martial arts). The Berkeley YMCA is popular with a diverse mix of
residents, consisting of American and international students.
apartment

Berkeley City Apartments (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

674 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 2614 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 9 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
674 €
The Telegraph house is a multi-bedroom home located in the heart of San Francisco Berkeley and near to shops, restaurants and theatres, just 10 minutes from Kaplan Berkeley. The residence features single and twin bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Students will enjoy the use of a shared kitchen and living/dining areas and will have full access to the garden and patio as well. Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and all utilities are included free of charge. Available year round.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $100 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from San Francisco International Airport is $115. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Berkeley based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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