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Certificate in Business

Kaplan International: Liverpool
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Course description

Long-term language programmes which allow you to achieve maximum fluency whilst immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country.

This programme is right for you if:
• You are aiming to achieve fluency in English
• You want an intensive focus on all language skills with quick results
• You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment
• You would like to receive a Kaplan Academic Semester or Year certificate at the end of your course

Each week you will receive 20 lessons of General English, 8 Specific Skills lessons, and 7 sessions of Structured Study

General English classes
Your General English classes will initially focus on making sure that you are able to communicate effectively in everyday English. A wide-ranging syllabus will then develop your overall linguistic skills, helping you to read, write and speak English with confidence and clarity.

Specific Skills classes
These vary from school to school but may include:
— Current Affairs
— English for Business
— Academic English
— TOEFL/IELTS Exam Preparation
— Writing and Vocabulary
— Speaking and Pronunciation
— Idioms
— Local Culture
— Literature
— Film Studies

Structured Study
Your Structured Study sessions help you to reinforce what you have learned and improved the areas where you need most practice by using selected books, online language exercises, and interactive computer programmes.

Optional Internship
If your English level is high enough, you may decide to gain job skills and practice your English in a real working environment by including an unpaid internship placement as part of your
programme. Your internship will replace some of your classes above. An example structure for your Academic Year could be 2 terms of classes as above, followed by an internship placement
in your final term. Internships may also be made available on an Academic Semester programme if you have an appropriate visa.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
24-46 weeks
Start dates
05 Jan 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 21 Sep 2026 and 09 Nov 2026
Classes per week
35 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

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 Liverpool.

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

Impressive musical heritage is not all you will find in Liverpool: it also boasts two Premier League football clubs, the largest open-air shopping mall in Europe, and has UNESCO World Heritage status thanks to its rich cultural diversity. With the largest collection of museums and art galleries outside of London, internationally renowned landmarks, and a thriving nightlife, students will never be short of something to do.

Kaplan International English Liverpool is housed on the second floor of an English Heritage Grade II listed building. The college is situated in a great location, just a 10 minute walk from the city center and is served by excellent transport links to surrounding areas.

Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Liverpool 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
25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

School location

Our English school is just a short walk from the Royal Liver Building, from whose roofs the mythical Liver Birds watch over the town – and the Cavern Club, where the Beatles first performed.
All the world once flowed through the port of Liverpool: coffee, sugar, silk – and people all passed through Britain’s gateway to the Atlantic. Liverpool’s legacy of seafaring and trade is tangible in the stark grandeur of the Victorian docks and warehouses and the extravagant buildings created to display the wealth of the city’s Edwardian merchants and bankers. And you can sense its history as a cultural melting pot in the music with which Liverpool continues to reach out to the world.

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Reviews

50% recommend

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"I met new people, cultures, approach, food, and I’m so grateful I did it with Kaplan, it was all very professional and I really liked it."

Eliška Humešová, student from Czech Republic

I really liked the location, it is close to the water and the train station, so super convenient. The teachers were so nice, I really felt like I was understood, no bad answer, they always explained everything, and I overall felt really good. Because of the constant working in pairs/groups and the small number of people in the class, we had to communicate all the time so I practised having to really think about the excercises and talk about it. Also, on the breaks between the lessons, we socialised with other students so I practised small talk and simple conversations, which led to great friendships. I would recommend this school to everyone, it’s such a cool experience to have.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Lisa Paar, Senior B2B Customer Care Specialist at Kaplan International: Liverpool responded to this review.
03 September 2025

Dear Eliška,
Many thanks for your feedback. We are very pleased to read that you enjoyed your time at Kaplan Liverpool. All the best and see you soon!

"Deceptive"

Daniel Carmona Farres, student from Spain

Overall organization: deceptive. Personal attendance: deceptive.
I stated very clearly that I needed high-level grammar lessons plus improve my writing skills to achieve beyond 7 in IELTS. I was given an entry test, where I scored a proficiency level. I was put in an intermediate-advanced level class, mixed with pupils enable to write a single sentence in English. Teachers knew far less grammar than myself and, what is worse, did not have their lessons prepared. They spoke a very basic English, with a range of vocabulary that would not get a 7 in IELTS.

Moreover, the website offers 28 lessons per week in the course I paid for (IELTS Supplementary). I was given 15 lessons per week. In Spain, we call this a CHEAT.

And I won't spend my time talking about accommodation because there are no adjectives to describe how awful they were.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
31 Jul 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
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) - 2 students must book together

Included
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
Included
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in local English culture. Share morning and evening meals with your hosts, enabling you to interact in English from first thing in the morning until late at night.
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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 in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from Kaplan International. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance 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 £ 40 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

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 Liverpool 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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