KAPLAN INTERNATION COLLEGE

English School in London - Covent Garden

On the first day of your course you need to report to the college reception at 8.30am with your Kaplan documents, your full London address, your passport and pen and paper for note-taking purposes.

Your first day will be a Monday unless there is a public holiday on the Monday, in which case your first day will be Tuesday.

Your course will begin with an all-day introduction that will include:

• Completion of forms and collection of any outstanding paymentsyou require

• A Placement Test to determine the level of the course

• A welcome talk by the Principal or Director of Studies

• Information about your classes

• Information about the college and area

• An overview of college activities and excursions

• An introduction to Structured Study

• A tour of the college and facilities

You will also receive information about your class schedule, classroom number, study level, Specific Skills

course, and the hours you are to attend class. We will put you in the most suitable class for your level of English.

College Timetable

Below is an example timetable. Class times are subject to change and you should only use this timetable as an example of what type of structure to expect. Classes are from Monday to Friday and you could have classes either in the morning or in the afternoon.

08.30- 10.00 Class

10.00 - 10.15 Break

10.15 - 11.45 Class

11.45 - 12.00 Break

12.00 - 13.30 Elective

Afternoon timetable

12.00 - 13.30 Elective

13.30 - 14.00 Break

14.00 - 15.30 Class

15.30 - 15.45 Break

15.45 - 17.15 Class

Local Information

Transport - buses and trains
London has a very efficient public transport network of buses, trains and tubes. Daily, weekly and monthly Travelcards can be bought for cheaper travel around London. If your course is 14 weeks or longer you can get a 30% discount on your Travelcard. The college reception can give you a Student Travelcard application form.
Banks and Post Office
There are numerous banks and Post Offices in the immediate vicinity of the college. Post boxes are red and located on many street corners.
Restaurants and cafés
London is renowned for excellent restaurants, cafés and pubs catering for all tastes and preferences. Many of these are within walking distance of the college.
Department stores and supermarkets
There are many supermarkets nearby which are often a good economical option for lunches. Oxford Street, with its many fashionable shops and department stores, is within walking distance of the college.
Telephone and Internet
There are public telephones within a 5-minute walk of the college. Students are advised to buy phone cards from the college reception for long distance calls and call in the evenings or on weekends as it is cheaper then. You can also buy UK SIM cards from reception to use in your mobile phone.
Internet and email can be accessed in the common room via Kaplan computers or through your own laptop and the wireless hotspots.
Places of worship
There are places of worship for all religions and faiths close to the college. A list of these and their locations is posted at the college.

Cost of Living
Approximate prices in GBP

Sandwich  £3.50
Lunch £5.00
Hamburger£5.99
Meal in restaurant £15.00
Tea / coffee £1.50+
Tickets:
Cinema £10-12.00
Bus (per journey) £2.00
Weekly travelcard or equivalent (approx per week) £30.00

Independent Transfers

London Heathrow Airport to Central London
Underground
Piccadilly Line to Central London.
Departs every 2-3 minutes from 05.30 - 23.30hrs.
Journey time: 50 minutes approx. Price: £4 (one way).
Bus
A1 Airbus from LHR Terminal 3 to London Victoria Coach
Station. Departs every 30 minutes from 05.45 - 23.00hrs.
Journey time: 1 hour 10 mins approx. Price: £6 (one way).

 

Morning timetable