Learn English in the United States

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.  

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. 

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. 

At all of our campuses, activity coordinators organize a variety of weekend excursions and events to help you feel at home while studying English in the U.S. The events and activities may vary depending on the location you choose.

School Events

Join in on Kaplan K+ celebrations, game nights, barbecues, sports activities, and a variety of fun school events.

Top Places to Explore

Visit iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, Broadway shows in NYC, the Willis Tower in Chicago, the famous Space Needle in Seattle, the historic Freedom Trail in Boston, the stunning Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the scenic Santa Barbara Pier, and the beautiful beaches of Los Angeles. Enjoy yoga or dance classes, volleyball games, outdoor movie nights, pool parties, and much more.

Weekend Getaways

Take weekend trips to popular destinations like New York, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles. Plan visits to Disneyland and Universal Studios in Los Angeles, the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, the breathtaking Grand Canyon in Arizona, and other must-see attractions in these vibrant cities. Explore the diverse cultures and sights these places have to offer, making for an unforgettable experience while studying English in the U.S.