Kaplan International in the USA
University Placement Service in the USA
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 USA.
With over 140 university and college partners, you are sure to find your perfect academic destination
with Kaplan International. You can even apply before you enter the USA and receive a conditional
letter of acceptance. When you choose the Kaplan International University Placement Service, you are
choosing a pathway to success!
Many Kaplan partner schools will even accept a successful completion of Kaplan's English level in lieu
of TOEFL
®
or IELTS scores!
Study English at
Kaplan
Study at any of our 100+
partner universities and
colleges
Graduate with a
Certificate, Diploma,
Bachelor or Master’s
degree
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)
University Placement Service Facts:
• Every year hundreds of students transfer from Kaplan to colleges and universities across the USA 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
• No official English test score is required for entry to a selection of our partner institutes, making your path to
university acceptance easier
• Our UPS service is free when you study with Kaplan for 16 weeks or more
• UPS provides access to over one hundred Kaplan UPS partners in the USA
Your Route to Academic Success
Associate's Degree
Certificate/Diploma
1 to 2 Year
Programs
Bachelor’s Degree
(Undergraduate)
4 Year
Programs
Master’s Degree
(Graduate)
1 to 3 Year
Programs
Study English with Kaplan International in the USA
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 in the USA. Do you want to graduate with a
diploma, bachelor's, or master’s degree? Also think about the
different types of education: in general college education is
more practical and prepares you for a specific career, whereas
university degrees are more academically focused or research
based.
Progress and level chart
Kaplan levels explained
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.
C1
75-91
6.5-7.0
180-200
Level 4
76-84
CAE
C2
92-100
7.5-8.0
200+
Level 5
85-100
CPE
37-54
4.5-5.0
Level 2
43-58
A2
13-36
3.5-4.0
120-140
Level 1
KET
A1
0-12
3.0
B2
55-74
5.5-6.0
160-180
Level 3
59-75
FCE
BreakthroughLevel
PTE
CEFR
TOEFL®
IELTS
CAMBRIDGE
ALTE
B1
140-160
PET
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.
Equivalent exam level
Proficiency
Lower
Intermediate
Elementary
Intermediate
Higher
Intermediate
Advanced
KAPLAN LEVELS
Length of study in weeks (Intensive English)* 0 30 10 40 20 50 60
You can use and recognize common words, greetings, and simple instructions, but you have limited grammatical knowledge.
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.
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;
minimum 8 weeks enrollment is required.
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 programs 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)
University Placement
175 USD*
Available to students with minimum booking of 8 weeks
Free service for students on courses of 16 weeks or more
Extra application: 50 USD**
• Personalized help in selecting a program and institute
• Assistance with one application to a partner institute
• Conditional letter of acceptance
• Academic advising during studies
• Guaranteed admission if all entry requirements are met
* First school application
** Up to three schools
What can you expect after you arrive in the USA?
As soon as you start your course at Kaplan International in the USA, a University Placement Service Advisor will schedule an
informational session 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.
American International College Highline College Skyline College
Antioch University Hillsborough Community College Sam Houston State University Arkansas State University Humboldt State University* San Francisco State University Art Institute (all 18 locations) IIT- Illinois Institute of Technology Santa Barbara City College Austin Community College Indiana Tech University Santa Monica College Bakersfield College Irvine Valley College Seattle Central College Bauder College Kaplan University Sierra College Bay State College Laney College Snow College
Bellevue College Long Island University Hudson Southern New Hampshire University Berkeley College, NY, NJ Long Island University Post* Southwestern Oregon Community College Berkeley Community College Los Angeles Film School Spokane Falls Community College Brandeis University, IBS Lynn University Stetson University
Bunker Hill Community College Manhattan Institute of Management SUNY Alfred State College Butte College Manhattanville College SUNY Cobleskill California International Business School McNeese State University SUNY Geneseo
California State University, Bakersfield MCPHS University (MA Pharmacy and Health) SUNY Plattsburgh University California State University, Chico Mercy College Tacoma Community College California State University, Northridge Merrimack College Tennessee Technical University California State University, San Bernardino* Merritt College Texas Christian University California State University, Stanislaus Metropolitan College of NY Texas Wesleyan University Cambridge College MiraCosta College Tiffin University Canada College Monroe College Troy University
Chemeketa Community College Mt. Hood Community College University of Arkansas- Fayetteville Chicago School of Professional Psychology National Polytechnic College University of Arkansas- Forth Smith Citrus College New England College University of California, Berkeley Extension Clark College New England Institute of Art University of California, Irvine Extension College of Alameda New Mexico State University-Las Cruces* University of California, Los Angeles Extension College of Idaho New York Film Academy University of California, Santa Cruz Extension College of Marin North Country Community College University of Dallas, MBA*
College of San Mateo Northeastern University Global Pathways University of Findlay College of the Desert Northern Arizona University University of Montana Concordia College NYIT- New York Institute of Technology* University of Nebraska Omaha Dean College Old Dominion University University of the Pacific, MBA DeAnza College Orange Coast College Utica College
DePaul University Pace University Global Pathways Vaughn College
DeVry University Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Virginia Marti College of Art + Design Digital Film Academy Pacific Lutheran University Warner Pacific College
Eastern Illinois University Palomar College Wartburg College Edmonds Community College Pasadena City College Washington State University El Camino College Pierce College West Hills College Ferrum College Quinnipiac University West Los Angeles College Fisher College Rider University Western Oregon University
