Kaplan International

Kaplan International Languages operates more than 40 language schools across eight countries, teaching English, French and German to thousands of students each year. For teachers, the practical appeal is breadth of placement: schools are sited in cities including New York and London, alongside locations throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, France, Germany and Switzerland. English remains the core of the offering, and the network's scale means a steady volume of classroom work at levels ranging from general proficiency to exam preparation. Teaching at Kaplan runs on the company's own K+ system, a methodology that combines modern instructional approaches with language learning, supplemented by project-based programmes designed to move students towards defined proficiency goals. Teachers work within a structured curriculum rather than designing courses from scratch, though the mix of classroom instruction and project work leaves room for varied delivery. The company describes a commitment to educational excellence and continued innovation in teaching methods. The business dates from 1938, when Stanley Kaplan began tutoring students for standardised tests in Brooklyn after being denied entry to medical school because of ethnic quotas. That experience shaped a stated mission of widening educational opportunity for students of all backgrounds, and a belief that language education builds connections and opens doors. The company continues to operate under Kaplan's founding vision, with David Jones as chief executive.