Kaplan International provides ESL and graduate exam preparation programs at 21 locations in the United States. They outlined their most popular courses for Saudi students, including Intensive English, TOEFL/Academic English, and GRE/GMAT preparation. Details were given on the program structures, including hours per week spent on lessons and structured study. Requirements were also reviewed for GRE/GMAT programs, including proof of English proficiency and attendance minimums. Kaplan also provides services like accommodations, advising, and emergency support for international students.

1. Introduction to Kaplan
International for SACM students
ESL and GRAD Programs outline
Presented to the Saudi Arabian Student
Council Conference, Feb 16 2013
by Walid Chehade
Regional Sales and Scholarships Director,
Middle East and Africa for North America,
Kaplan International

2. Kaplan International’s U.S.
School locations
1- Boston 12- Seattle
2- Harvard Square 13- Highline Community
3- Northeastern University College
4- New York - Midtown 15- Portland
5- New York - Empire State 16- San Francisco
6- New York - East Village 17- Berkeley
7- Philadelphia 18- San Diego
8- Washington, DC Santa Barbara
9- Miami 19- Irvine Valley College
10- Chicago 20- Whittier College
11- Illinois Institute of 21 Los Angeles -
Technology Westwood

3. KI most popular Courses for our
SACM students
• 1- Intensive English
• 2- TOEFL and Academic English
• 3- GRE® for International Students
• 4- GMAT® for International Students

4. Intensive English Course
description
• Intensive English:
- The fastest way to become fluent in English.
Specific Skills lessons accelerate your progress and
personalize your course.
• Each week student will receive:
• ■ 20 lessons of General English
• ● 8 Specific Skills lessons
• ▲ 7 sessions of Structured Study
• Total: 21 hours + 5.25 hours of Structured Study per week
• KI Recognized the additional English needs of SACM students’:
1) Reading
2) Writing
3) Vocabulary

5. TAE Course description
• TOEFL® iBT and Academic English:
• Achieve a higher TOEFL® score in as few as four
weeks and prepare for academic life at university
in North America.
• Each week student will receive:
• ● 20 lessons of TOEFL® and Academic English
• ▲ 15 sessions of Structured Study
• Total: 15 hours + 11.25 hours of Structured Study
• per week

6. GRE® for International Students
Course description
• GRE® for International Students Program Structure:
• Full time course
• I-20 eligible course
• Each week during the first 6 weeks SACM student will
receive:
A) 8 lessons of GRE® Preparation
B) 20 sessions (minimum) of Structured Study
• Each week during the next 6 weeks student will receive:
A) 30 sessions (minimum) of Structured Study
B) 1 hour teaching component
• Classes and teaching sessions can be scheduled in the
morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on your
chosen location.

7. GMAT® for International
Students Course description
• GMAT® for International Students Program Structure
• Full time course
• I-20 eligible course
• Each week during week 1, SACM student will receive:
A) 12 lessons of GMAT® Preparation
B) 16 sessions (minimum) of Structured Study
• Each week during weeks 2-6, you receive:
A) 8 lessons of GMAT® Preparation
B) 20 sessions (minimum) of Structured Study
• Each week during weeks 7-12, you receive:
A) 30 sessions (minimum) of Structured Study
B) 1 hour teaching component

8. Additional information regarding GRE®
and GMAT® for International Students
• 1- Full time course
• 2- I-20 eligible course
• 3- Offered in selected school locations
• 4- Attendance requirement:
- 80% is the minimum attendance is required by
SEVIS to maintain the student’s I-20
- 90% minimum attendance is required by SACM.
- 100% attendance is required in order for the
student to be qualified for the Higher Score
Guarantee.

9. GRE® and GMAT® for International
Students Enrollment Requirement
• PROOF OF SCHOLASTIC PREPARATION:
For admission to an GMAT or GRE for International Students
course, the applicant must provide a transcript or diploma from a
college or university showing that a course of study normally
required for enrollment is in progress or has been completed.
• PROOF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
The student can submit one of the following (test scores must be
dated within 2 years of application date):
• 1) An adequate TOEFL score (550 PBT/213 CBT/79 IBT).
• 2) An adequate TOEIC score (785).
• 3) An adequate IELTS score (6.5).
• 4) A degree from an American college or university.
• 5) A letter from a college or university attended stating that
English is/was the primary mode of instruction.

10. I-20 transfer requirements
• Copy of the student’s following documents:
1- Passport
2- F1 Visa
3- Valid I-94
4- Valid I-20
5- Valid SACM Financial Guarantee
6- Kaplan’s enrollment form
7- Additional requirements for GMAT®/GRE® for
International Students: a) Proof of English
proficiency, b) Copy of student’s
Bachelor/Masters degree

11. University Placement Service
department for SACM students
• A prestigious degree from an English-
speaking university opens doors to a
successful international career. With
Kaplan’s University Placement Service
(UPS), you will benefit from our extensive
network of partner universities and our
wealth of experience in helping students
enter graduate and undergraduate
courses in USA

12. KI Services for SACM students
• Accommodations:
1) Homestays
2) Residences
3) Apartments
• Airport Transportation Service
• Academic Assistance/Students advisory
• 24 hour emergency support: for any problems
SACM students face outside of office hours

13. Kaplan International’s
Admissions Contact Information
• Megan Tchir (Ms)
Email: mtchir@kaplan.com
Middle East Scholarships
Southern and Central California
• Shakhnoza Salikhova (Ms)
Email: Shakhnoza.Salikhova@kaplan.com
Middle East Scholarships
South East and Chicago
• Lou Endoma (Mr)
Email: Lou.Endoma@kaplan.com
Middle East Scholarship
North West & NY

14. Questions and
Answers

15. Thank you!!!