www.kaplaninternational.com University Placement Service with Kaplan International in the UK and Ireland 2016
University Placement Service A prestigious degree from an English-speaking university is a great way to launch you into an international career. With the Kaplan University Placement Service (UPS) you will benefit from our extensive network of partner institutions and our wealth of experience in guiding students through the admissions process. Our dedicated staff can help you gain entry to graduate and undergraduate courses at universities in the UK and Ireland. With over 55 university and college partners, you are sure to find your perfect academic destination with Kaplan International. You can even apply before you leave your home country, and receive a conditional letter of acceptance. When you choose the Kaplan International University Placement Service, you are choosing a pathway to success! University Placement Service includes: Personalized guidance/assistance/coaching in selecting a program and institute Free English Pre-Arrival Test Support in the Application Process Academic advising during your English studies Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) Guaranteed Admission (if all requirements are met) Study English at Kaplan Study at any of our 55+ partner universities and colleges Graduate with a Bachelor or Master s degree Our Partners Kaplan is proud to work in partnership with over 55+ university partners. www.kaplaninternational.com 2
University Placement Service Facts: Every year hundreds of students transfer from Kaplan to colleges and universities to pursue diploma, certificate, associate, bachelor and master programs Our UPS team has years of experience in guiding our students to the appropriate university and subject choice Our UPS service is free to all Kaplan students UPS provides access to over 55 Kaplan UPS partners in the USA, UK and Ireland Your Route to Academic Success Study English with Kaplan International in the UK / Ireland Bachelor s Degree (Undergraduate) Master s Degree (Graduate) 3 Years or 4 Years including 1 year work placements 1 Year Not sure what you want to study? Don't worry! Kaplan International will help you decide! Selecting a program and institute takes time and consideration. If you have an idea of what you want to study, you should think about the type of degree or diploma you want to obtain. Do you want to graduate with a diploma, bachelor's, or master s degree? www.kaplaninternational.com 3
Progress and level chart The chart below shows the progress you can make with a Kaplan language course. On arrival at your school you will be given a proficiency test to enable our staff to place you in the correct class for your level of language ability. Regular progress tests during the course will then allow your teachers to monitor your level of improvement. Equivalent exam level 60 KAPLAN LEVELS CEFR TOEFL IELTS CAMBRIDGE ALTE PTE 50 40 30 20 10 Proficiency Advanced Higher Lower C2 92-100 7.5-8.0 200+ Level 5 85-100 CPE C1 75-91 6.5-7.0 180-200 Level 4 76-84 CAE B2 55-74 5.5-6.0 160-180 Level 3 59-75 FCE B1 37-54 4.5-5.0 140-160 Level 2 43-58 PET A2 13-36 3.5-4.0 120-140 Level 1 KET 0 Elementary Length of study in weeks (Intensive English)* A1 0-12 3.0 100-120 *Please note that 10 weeks per level is just a guide to average progress rates on an Intensive English course. We cannot guarantee an exact period of study over which specific language goals can be attained. Breakthrough Level Kaplan levels explained Elementary You can use and recognize common words, greetings, and simple instructions, but you have limited grammatical knowledge. Lower You can write and speak in familiar situations and have a fair knowledge of grammar, but your vocabulary is limited. You can talk about everyday matters, but with a limited range of style and expression. You read and write fluently about familiar topics. Higher You are competent with grammar and can understand and contribute to most conversations on familiar topics, but may make some mistakes. Advanced You communicate confidently and fluently, but may lack specialist vocabulary and make some errors with complex language. Proficiency You are very close to native speaker fluency and can handle all complex written and spoken language. In the UK and Ireland, universities usually require level IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate entry and level IELTS 6.5 for postgraduate (or equivalent). www.kaplaninternational.com 4
Not sure if your English is good enough? Kaplan International will help you determine what your English level is before you leave your home country! We will tell you how many course weeks you need to meet your chosen university or college's minimum level requirement, so don't wait! Part of University Placement Service is a free Pre-Arrival Test to determine your level of English. Based on this assessment, Kaplan can estimate the time you need to improve your English to the required level for admission into university or college. Many of our partners accept the successful completion of Kaplan levels for admission into their programs! How to Apply: Students can apply before or after their course start date: 1. Send the completed UPS inquiry form along with a copy of the transcript and submit it to your Kaplan International Representative 2. Receive a personalized list of programmes at partner institutions and help selecting one based on your English level, grades, future objectives and preferred study location 3. Choose your university or college and let your Kaplan Representative know 4. Kaplan International will apply to one of the partner institutes on your behalf 5. Receive your Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) - (It may take from 4 to 12 weeks to receive your CLA) What can you expect after you arrive in the USA / UK / Ireland? As soon as you start your course at Kaplan International, a University Placement Service Advisor will schedule an appointment with you. During this meeting the University Placement Service Advisor will help you prepare all documents needed to finalize the transfer to university or college. www.kaplaninternational.com 5
Kaplan International UPS partner institutions in the UK Aberdeen, University of Anglia Ruskin University Aston University Bangor University Birkbeck, University of Bournemouth University Bradford, the University of Brighton, University of Brunel University Buckingham, University of Cardiff Metropolitan University Central Lancashire, University of City University Coventry University Coventry University London Campus De Montfort University Dundee, University of East Anglia, University of East London, University of Essex, University of Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Caledonian University London Gloucestershire, University of Goldsmiths, University of London Heriot Watt University Malaysia Huddersfield, University of IUBH Germany Keele University Lincoln, University of Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool, University of London Metropolitan University London Southbank University Manchester Metropolitan University Northumbria University Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University Portsmouth, University of Regent's University London Roehampton, University of Salford, The University of Sheffield Hallam University South Wales, University of Southampton Solent University Strathclyde, University of Sunderland, University of Sussex, University of Sunderland, University of Swansea, University of Teesside University West of England, Bristol, University of West of Scotland, University of Westminster, University of Winchester, University of York St John University York, University of Kingston University Lancaster, University of Leeds Beckett University www.kaplaninternational.com Information is subject to change. Published June 2016. 6