GRE® for International Students

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Class level

Intermediate 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 Portland.

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.

Course description

This Graduate Record Examination (GRE®) Preparation program for International Students has been developed to help international students meet the requirements of the GRE. The test is required for most Master's or Doctorate degree programs in the USA.

If your goal is to gain a Master's or Doctorate degree from a leading university or college in the USA, you will need to take Kaplan International Colleges' GRE (Graduate Record Examination) preparation course and prepare for this challenging test with acknowledged experts.

Kaplan International Colleges' GRE ® preparation course offered in the USA and Canada will prepare you for the test with a strong focus on:

• Verbal skills
• Test-taking strategies
• Analytical writing

This program is right for you if:

• You want to apply for a Master's or Doctorate degree in the USA
• Your final goal is to study for a Masters or Doctorate degree in the USA
• You would like the best preparation for the admission test available
• You want to give yourself the best chance of success by focusing on verbal skills, strategies and analytical writing
• You want to prepare for your test with exclusive course materials which have been developed with your needs in mind

Entry level requirements: TOEFL ® iBT 79

Program length: 12 weeks

Program details:

• 8 lessons of GRE ® preparation per week: These classes will focus in detail on each aspect of your chosen test using Kaplan International Colleges' exclusive course materials to help you achieve the best results possible.
• 20 sessions of Structured study (minimum) per week to supplement class work: These sessions include full-length computer-adaptive practice tests, workshops and quizzes

During the next 6 weeks you receive:

• 30 sessions of structured study (minimum) per week: These sessions are an integral part of your course. You will have access to our extensive library of study materials. Completing regular practice tests in our computer labs will also help build your test confidence.


• 1 hour teaching component

Lessons:

GRE ® preparation
Your GRE ® preparation classes will focus in detail on each aspect of the test using Kaplan’s exclusive course materials to help you achieve the best results possible.

Structured Study
Your Structured Study sessions are an integral part of your course during which you will have access to our extensive library of study materials. Completing regular practice tests in our computer labs will also help you build your skills and confidence as you continually work towards a higher score.

Teaching component
After the GRE ® preparation classes have ended, your teacher will continue to meet with the class once a week for one hour to review key concepts and strategies, and to answer students questions. These sessions will provide you with ongoing support during Structured Study, and will help you to improve your writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and math skills.

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar

Class schedule
Course duration	12 weeks
Start dates	6 Aug, 29 Oct
Classes per week	30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days	Monday - Friday
School holidays	28 May, 4 Jul, 3 Sep, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, 24 Dec - 1 Jan

Kaplan International College: Portland 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 schedule may change depending on availability and season.