Long-term IELTS Exam Preparation

Kaplan International: Liverpool

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Course description

IELTS is the most popular English language qualification, particularly if you are hoping to work or study in the UK, Ireland, Australia or Canada.

We'll teach you what to expect from the different IELTS exam sections, ways to make the most of your exam time and how to prepare for the types of questions you'll find in the exam. You'll practice your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and improve your English grammar and vocabulary.

Our Intensive IELTS Preparation course allows you to focus fully on preparing for the IELTS exam, while our Supplementary IELTS Preparation course allows you to improve your general English skills while spending a smaller proportion of your study time preparing for the IELTS.

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

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 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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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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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.
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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
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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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