Last updated: 6 February 2020

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

LIVERPOOL
WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR LIVERPOOL SCHOOL?

5 reasons to study here

• An ideal environement for any age - we have a dedicated oor for 30+ students
• Offers accredited Business English and Exam Preparation courses
• Based in one of the most affordable cities in the UK, known for its low cost of
living
• Central location surrounded by bars and restaurants
• Residence is a short walk from the school

Location and contact information

ADDRESS: 2nd Floor Cotton House, Old Hall Street,
Liverpool, L3 9TX
PHONE: +44 (0)151 556 0900
FAX: N/A
EMERGENCY CONTACT: +44 (0)151 556 0919
AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 2014
PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES 2014
SINCE:

School information
PRINCIPAL: Siobhan Ali Chikh
TOTAL NUMBER OF 16–20 (Full time teachers: 5–10)
TEACHERS:
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY Chinese Mandarin, French, Italian, Spanish,
STAFF: Turkish
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: All teachers have a level of education
normally represented by a degree and they
also have a CELTA or equivalent
quali cation. Some also hold the higher
level DELTA quali cation, PGCE, or MA in
applied linguistics

Accreditations and memberships

Is this school an exam center?

Trinity

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL
NUMBER OF BUILDINGS:
NUMBER OF FLOORS:
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:
SCHOOL FACILITIES:
WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:
EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:
EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:
NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:
LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:
FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:
1
2 (1 oor dedicated to 30+ students)
13 (Classrooms without windows: 0)
Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi (free), SIM cards to buy, top up SIM cards, computer lab/
multimedia center, self study center, coffee machine, sun terrace/ patio, prayer room, student lounge/
common room
Yes
No
Visa support, travel support, airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service)
Airport transfers: £115 Manchester Airport, £55 Liverpool Airport
25
Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced
Orientation starts every Monday at 09.00. This includes registration, a placement test, city tour, an
informative induction about the school and classes, and the distribution of class timetables. On their rst
day, students are expected to bring their travel documents.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE

Morning Afternoon

CLASS: 08:30 - 10:00 CLASS: 14:45 - 16:15

BREAK: 10:00 - 10:15 BREAK: 16:15 - 16:30
CLASS: 10:14 - 11.45 CLASS: 16:30 - 18:00

SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE

Morning class Afternoon class
(Monday to Thursday) 12:00 - 13:15 (Monday to Thursday) 13:25 - 14:40

(Friday) 12:00 - 13:00 (Friday) 13:30 - 14:30

SCHOOL MATERIALS
MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

K+ Course Books, K+ Learning Clubs, K+ Online, K+ Online Extra,

Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?
No
IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?
No

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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL: General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, Business
Supplementary, Business Intensive, Classic Program (40+), IELTS Exam Preparation, Tailored Group
Programs
SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: N/A
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: 11–15
MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16
AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: 22–25
STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18-21: 48% / 22-25: 25% / 26-30: 16% / Over 30: 11%
TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: China, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Venezuela, Brazil, Qatar

School location and transport

By foot By bike By bus By subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant: On-site On-site On-site On-site

Time to the nearest supermarket: 1 minute 1 minute N/A N/A

Time to the nearest post of ce: 7 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 1 minute 1 minute N/A N/A

Time to the nearest sports center: 3 minutes N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest hospital: 20 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

Time to the city center: 1 minute 1 minute N/A N/A

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT: John Lennon Airport

Line or Number Cost Duration

Airport to city center by bus: 80A, 82A, 86A, 500 £4 30 minutes

Airport to city center by train: N/A N/A N/A

International train station to city center: N/A N/A N/A

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ABOUT LIVERPOOL

NAME OF LOCATION: Liverpool

FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:
TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:
TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:
WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?
ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:
CITY PERSONALITY:
The Royal Liver Building, The Three Graces, The Albert Dock, Liverpool One, An eld Football Stadium,
Formby Beach, The Cavern Club, Chinatown
American, British, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern,
Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian
Train, metro, bus
Hosts 2 premiership football clubs, more museums/galleries than any other city outside of London, a
UNESCO world heritage site, home to the Beatles, a vibrant student city with 4 noteworthy universities
nearby
Low cost of living
Visit the Cavern club where the Beatles rst played, experience Antony Gormley's "Another Place" at
Crosby beach, take a tour of An eld football ground
Active nightlife, architecture, artistic, creative, cultural, friendly, historical, iconic landmarks, laid-back,
museums, music, sports scene, university town, vibrant

Examples of nearby cities to visit

MANCHESTER Travel time: 50 minutes, price of return ticket: £12
LONDON Travel time: 2.5 hours, price of return ticket: £82

Regular social activities

DAYTRIP TO MANCHESTER & TOUR OF OLD TRAFFORD £35
LIVE MUSIC AT THE CAVERN CLUB £4
THE LAKE DISTRICT DAYTRIP £35
GO KARTING £25
7-ASIDE-FOOTBALL £5
ANFIELD STADIUM TOUR £14
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PARTY £3

Typical 2-week social schedule

Days First week Second week

MON Welcome tour Welcome tour

TUE City Explorer bus tour Welcome drinks at the Shipping

Forecast

WED Chicago the musical at the Empire Salsa social at Revolucion de Cuba
Theater

THU An eld stadium tour Liverpool Cathedral

FRI Lunch at the Bluecoat Around the world in 80 meals

SAT Paintballing City of York daytrip

Number of Social activities per week: 5

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)

Bottle of water: £1 Coffee: £1 Can of coke: £1
Meal out for two: £20–30 Takeaway pizza: £15 Sandwich: £3
Local bus ticket: £4/day Local train ticket: £5/day Bike rental: £3/day
Cinema ticket: £10

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ACCOMMODATION IN LIVERPOOL

VITA LIVERPOOL

ADDRESS: 3A, Crosshall Street, Liverpool, L1 6DQ

WEBSITE: https://www.vitastudent.com/locations/student-accommodation-liverpool/
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Student halls, individual studio apartments, single room(s), en-suite bathroom(s), shower, private kitchen
for the apartment, study area for the halls/ hostel, TV in the bedroom, TV in the common area
SERVICES AVAILABLE: Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, cleaning service (extra charge), free breakfast, free bike hire, on-site gym
EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: Cleaning service: £10 for 60 minutes or £29 for 120 minutes, Laundry: £4 wash and dry/ £10 service dry
BEDROOM: TV, mini fridge, wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair
KITCHEN: Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, stovetop, toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer
FACILITIES: Gym, Canteen/ cafeteria/ restaurant, vending/ snack machine, laundry facilites, bike room
EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: No
FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: The Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, Chinatown
VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes
NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes (From 22:00 every day)
SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No
24-HOUR SECURITY? No
ROOM CLEANING: Cleaned on arrival, students are responsible for cleaning their own studio but a cleaning service is available
for an extra charge, all communal areas are tended to by an on-site cleaner
LINEN CHANGING: Linen cleaned on arrival
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? No minimum
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00
ROOM DEPOSIT? No - Card details taken on arrival and charged only when damage occurs

By foot By bike By bus By subway/train

Time to the school (Liverpool): 7 minutes 3–4 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 1 minute N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket: 3 minutes N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 4 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 2 minutes N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest sports center: On-site On-site On-site On-site

Time to the nearest hospital: 15 minutes 7 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the city center: 2 minutes N/A N/A N/A

Time to the main airport: N/A 20 minutes 30 minutes N/A

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ACCOMMODATION IN LIVERPOOL

ATLANTIC POINT

ADDRESS: Naylor Street, Liverpool, L3 6LS

WEBSITE: https://www.libertyliving.co.uk/student-accommodation/liverpool/liberty-atlantic-point/
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Student halls, single room(s), en-suite bathroom(s), communal kitchen for the halls, communal lounge/
common area for the halls, dining area for the halls, TV in the common area
SERVICES AVAILABLE: Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, cleaning service, linen
EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: Laundry facilities are chargeable via re-loadable card
BEDROOM: Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair
KITCHEN: Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, kettle, fridge, freezer
FACILITIES: Outdoor space, picnic area, laundry facilites
EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: N/A
FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: The Cavern Club, Walker Art Gallery, World Museum
VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes
NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes
SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No
24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes
ROOM CLEANING: Cleaned on arrival, communal areas are cleaned once a week
LINEN CHANGED EVERY: Linen cleaned on arrival
AVAILABILITY: Year round
MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? No minimum
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00
ROOM DEPOSIT? No - Card details taken on arrival and charged only when damage occurs

By foot By bike By bus By subway/train

Time to the school: 10 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 2 mins N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest post of ce: 15 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest sports center: 15 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest hospital: 25 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes N/A

Time to the city center: 5 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the main airport: N/A 60 minutes N/A 50 minutes

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LIBERTY GARDENS

ADDRESS: 29 Hatton Garden, Liverpool L3 2EZ

WEBSITE: https://www.libertyliving.co.uk/student-accommodation/liverpool/liberty-gardens/
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Student halls, single room(s), en-suite bathroom(s), communal kitchen for the halls, communal lounge /
common area for the halls
SERVICES AVAILABLE: Laundry (extra charge), Wi- Fi, linen
EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: Laundry facilities are chargeable via re-loadable card
BEDROOM: Wardrobe/ closet, desk, chair
KITCHEN: Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, oven, grill, hob, microwave, fridge- freezer
FACILITIES: Common area with pool table, outdoor space, courtyard, laundry facilities
EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: No
FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: The Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, Chinatown
VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes
NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes (From 22:00 every day)
SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No
24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes
ROOM CLEANING: Cleaned on arrival, communal areas cleaned once per week
LINEN CHANGING: On request
AVAILABILITY: 01/02/2020 - 29/08/2020
MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? No minimum
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: Check in:10:00 / Check-out: Check out 14:00
ROOM DEPOSIT? No - Card details taken on arrival and charged only when damage occurs

By foot By bike By bus By subway/train

Time to the school: 8 minutes 4 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 1 minute N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket: 3 minutes N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 4 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 2 minutes N/A N/A N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:

Time to the nearest hospital: 15 minutes 7 minutes N/A N/A

Time to the city center: 2 minutes N/A N/A N/A

Time to the main airport: N/A 20 minutes 30 minutes N/A

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ACCOMMODATION IN LIVERPOOL
HOST FAMILY INFORMATION
THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:
SERVICES INCLUDED:
EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:
MEALS PROVIDED:
WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP
THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT?
TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:
WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication, a small gift for your
host family (not required)
Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), laundry (extra cost), telephone use for emergencies
Costs may vary depending on host
Yes
• BREAKFAST: Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee.
Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast.
• LUNCH: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local
restaurant, or the local shops.
• DINNER: You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your
own meal with food supplied by your host.
No
Your host will help you to nd your way to and from school on your rst day and will show you how to use
public transport.
All over the Liverpool suburbs and some areas of the Wirral including Aigburth, Garston, Woolton, Mossley
Hill, Wavertree, West Derby, Bootle, Waterloo, Birkenhead, Wallasey
Homestays are 30 minutes of commute time to the school
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