The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a major research and training institution just a short train ride from downtown Chicago. The campus boasts an architecturally-renowned student union complete with 24-hour convenience store, cafe, restaurant and games area, as well as campus sports and library facilities.

The school is based on this prestigious campus, and Kaplan Aspect students at the Illinois Institute of Technology have access to both Kaplan Aspect school facilities and the extensive campus facilities. Access to the attractions of Chicago is easy with a convenient train service running directly from the campus to downtown Chicago.

• Located on IIT’s largest campus in Central Chicago
• Fantastic campus facilities include a library, sports centre, student union building, cafe, recreation centre, games room and auditorium
• Bright, well equipped classrooms and multimedia centre
• Ideal location for serious study
• Fantastic nightlife at Chicago’s many jazz bars

Accommodation

Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Kaplan Aspect also offers students accommodation in a student residence in the popular student village on the campus of IIT.

Activities

A dedicated Activities Coordinators work around the clock to provide you with a range of social, cultural and sporting activities to suit your taste, budget and time available.

• Do you like Jazz, Blues or Celtic music? Then you’ll be delighted by the vast array of musical festivals hosted in Chicago
• Take a trip to the brand new interactive Millennium Park
• Sing along at the Chicago Lyric Opera
• Enjoy baseball games in the spring and summer and basketball games in the winter!
• Ride the rollercoasters at Six Flags Great America
• Explore the city and see the stunning architecture
• Experience the opening at the Chicago Board of Trade
• Take advantage of world-class theatre at lower prices

Area Introduction

Everybody knows that Chicago is the ‘windy city.’ In the Summer there are lake breezes and in the winter there are icy blasts - truly invigorating! Chicagoans are lucky enough to experience all four seasons. There is heat in the Summer, coolness in the winter and spring and autumn are very pleasant and generally dry. Chicago has no rainy season as such. There are storms in the spring and autumn, but they do come with plenty of warning.

Courses

• General Academic Semester / Year
• General English
• Intensive Academic Semester / Year
• Intensive English
• TOEFL iBT and Academic English
• Vacation English

School Facilities

Student Can Plug In their own computers at the school for internet access.

Professional Memberships

Kaplan Aspect At Illinois Inst of Technology is a member of the following professional organizations:

• ACCET
• AAIEP