Established nearly 40 years ago, Kaplan Aspect is a leading provider of educational programmes and services to students from over 100 countries worldwide. Aspect owns and operates a network of 20 accredited international colleges in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and offers a broad portfolio of study and travel options encompassing MBAs, university preparation, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and Cambridge Exam courses, cultural exchange, business and IT studies, internships, work experience and teacher training.
Kaplan Aspect has built a reputation for offering a wide range of educational programmes which provide high quality tuition and excellent student care at competitive prices. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated by the partnerships we enjoy with prestigious educational bodies and institutions around the world.
University Validated Programmes In the UK, Kaplan Aspect was one of the first private providers to obtain university validation for its foundation programmes. Today in the UK, we offer foundation programmes from our colleges in Bournemouth, Oxford and London, all fully validated by the University of Wales.
In New Zealand, we deliver programmes on behalf of Lincoln University at our colleges in Auckland and Christchurch. In Australia, we offer foundation programmes at our colleges in Sydney and Perth which are fully compliant with the Australian Qualification Framework and which are widely recognised by universities throughout Australia. Our Sydney and Perth colleges also offer certificate and diploma qualifications in vocational subjects which allow students to transfer directly onto Australian university degree programmes.
Partnerships with Leading Professional Bodies In the UK, we have recently developed an alliance with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the leading UK body representing management professionals, to deliver the CMI Diploma in Management as part of our Pre-MBA programme. Additionally, we enjoy membership of the British Council's Education Counselling Service. All our colleges in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are recognised by the relevant accrediting bodies in their respective regions.
To secure and maintain our partnerships with this wide range of institutions and bodies, we have repeatedly demonstrated our high commitment to quality management in all areas. Through systematic and constant monitoring of syllabus content, teaching standards and student feedback, we are able to ensure that our customers receive a consistently high standard of tuition at all our colleges around the world.
First-rate locations - Whether you'd like to learn English in an ancient British university town, study abroad in the USA or experience one of Australia or New Zealand's major cities,
Kaplan Aspect can offer an unrivalled selection of 24 language colleges in some of the world's most popular destinations.
Teaching Excellence - English language learning should be fun and stimulating. Whether it's helping you learn to speak English, learn English grammar, prepare for English exams such as IELTS and TOEFL or explore English through newspapers and cultural activities,
Kaplan Aspect's teachers are well known for their ability to inspire and motivate students.
Exceptional Student Care - At Aspect, you'll find experienced, caring staff who are dedicated to making your life as a student as easy as possible - whether it's advice on choosing a student residence, what to pack in your case, how to join a local gym or how to get the most out of your English studies.
Choice of courses - Whether it's a 2-week intensive English course or a 9-month Academic Year, a university foundation or MBA programme, and exam preparation course or an internship you're looking for, you'll find more choice than ever at
Kaplan Aspect.
And, if you need help choosing the right course, just ask your Aspect representative!
Accommodation Options - Did you know that students who sleep better actually study better? That's why we offer such a wide range of accommodation options. Homestays, where students have the opportunity of living with an English speaking family, are available on a full or half-board basis. Comfortable student residences can offer single, double and triple rooms and a range of catering choices. Well-equipped apartments and hotels offer students a high level of independence and are often very close to the
Kaplan Aspect for convenience.
Social Life - Getting the chance to explore a new country is one of the best things about studying abroad.
Kaplan Aspect arranges a variety of cultural, social and sporting activities to keep you busy and stimulated after class and during weekends - from video evenings and parties through to ski trips and football matches. The activities programmes are provide excellent opportunities to practise your English and meet other international students.
Commitment to Quality - All 24 of our colleges are accredited by local government bodies and all our university preparation courses are delivered in close partnership with leading universities. This means that our colleges and programmes are subject to regular inspections by external bodies to ensure that we maintain a high standard of tuition and student services.
The Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS)
About us
ACELS was established in 1969 under the auspices of the Irish Department of Education & Science to control standards in EFL schools and organisations through an inspection/recognition scheme. ACELS administers the scheme which leads to School Recognition by the Department of Education & Science. The list of recognised ELT organisations is published on an annual basis - please follow the link on the left for The Official List of Schools and Organisations Recognised by the Department of Education & Science 2009, which includes the schools' contact details.
ACELS' remit also includes recognition of teacher training (TEFL) courses and the development of materials and examinations for overseas students. For more information on the EL Teacher Registration & Qualifications Recognition Project (ELTRQRP) or the Test of Interactive English (TIE).
National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS)
Our role:
The broad aim of NEAS is to establish and uphold high standards of service provision in English Language Teaching.
The purpose of the scheme is:
to set standards of quality in the provision of ELT programs and related services
to provide a professional judgment as to whether ELT centres meet and continue to meet those standards
In achieving our purpose, NEAS is:
Rigorous in its audit regime so as to sustain high levels of delivery of English language teaching;
Supportive of the industry through maintaining a role of offering external continual improvement advice to ELT centres;
Co-operative in its dealings with industry and government representatives when working to the benefit of the industry and its key beneficiaries, the students studying English;
Open in its willingness to learn and participate in the future of the industry and open to reviews and evaluations of its own operations.
NEAS also aims to develop quality in service provision of ELT centres by taking a professional development role in the ELT sector. Information sessions are at times offered by NEAS which are aimed at raising awareness of quality issues in ELT, and NEAS convenes an annual national conference for the benefit of ELT managers. This conference focuses on management issues typically facing ELT managers, with the content based on the needs of the participants.
British Council (BC)
About us
Connecting the UK to the world and the world to the UK, the British Council is Britain's international cultural relations body. In an inter-dependent, turbulent world we believe that creating opportunities for people to understand each other better, work together more and learn from one another is crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all.
Our purpose
We build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide.
Our vision
The future for the UK in this crowded, dangerous, beautiful world depends on people of all cultures living and working together on foundations of education, mutual understanding, respect and trust.
Our values and how we show them
Our five corporate values guide what we do and how we work.
Valuing people
We demonstrate this by:
treating people with courtesy and respect;
listening to what people have to say and responding helpfully;
giving people the opportunity to use and develop their talents;
valuing diversity.
Integrity
We demonstrate this by:
being honest;
being consistent both in what we do and say;
taking responsibility for our actions and decisions.
Mutuality
We demonstrate this by:
wishing to learn from and share with other people;
putting effective relationships at the heart of our work;
taking responsibility for our actions and decisions.
Creativity
We demonstrate this by:
encouraging people to develop new ideas in an environment of trust;
being resourceful and innovative in our approach;
actively seeking and presenting the best in creativity.
Professionalism
We demonstrate this by:
being true to our values and keeping our promises;
listening to and valuing the ideas and opinions of others;
accepting individual and collective responsibility for delivering work to a high standard.
Cultural relations
Cultural relations is the building of engagement and trust between people of different cultures through the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We are a registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales). SC037733 (Scotland).
KAPLAN ASPECT SYDNEY
We offer the following accommodation options at our Sydney school:
Homestay - Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in the life and language of their host country. All Aspect hosts share an enthusiasm for cultural exchange and offer students a welcoming, comfortable home.
Room Type Single
Minimum Age: 16
Meals Provided: 14 meals per week
For more information about homestay in Australia please download our Accommodation factfile.
Residence - Aspect College Sydney offers a choice of 3 residences, located in the city and near the beach. Residences offer students the chance to live independently alongside other international students.
Room Type: Twin/single
Minimum Age: 18
Meals Provided: Breakfast/ self-catering
Apartments - Aspect College Sydney also offers students apartment accommodation options. These are either within walking distance of both the college and trendy restaurants and shops or close to the beach. Each apartment is complete with furnished rooms, a shared bathroom and kitchen and comfortable living area facilities where available.