Whittier is a peaceful suburb of Los Angeles which provides a small, friendly community within the big city. Living in Whittier offers students a useful balance; here you can concentrate on your studies in a relaxed atmosphere, whilst still having access to the bustle and excitement of nearby Los Angeles.

Kaplan Aspect is based on the campus of Whittier College, an independent four-year college that offers a liberal arts curriculum, and has a strong and vibrant campus community.

• Whittier is a small college with friendly atmosphere and close-knit student community
• Peaceful campus setting ideally suited to serious study
• Excellent campus facilities including a library, student union, athletic fields, gymnasium, tennis courts, swimming pool and performing arts centre
• Well-equipped classrooms and multimedia centre
• Peaceful, friendly town with easy access to Los Angeles

Accommodation

Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture.

Living on campus is the perfect way to make new friends and experience American student culture. You’ll live alongside other international students, sharing mealtimes in the cafeteria and enjoying the excellent campus facilities - and it’s only a short walk to class!

Activities

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!

• Meet Minnie and Mickey mouse at Disneyland
• Make friends with an American college Student
• Soak up the sun at Santa Monica, Venice or Huntington Beach
• Go and see a television show being taped live
• Discover Las Vegas, only four hours away or the Grand Canyon, also within striking distance
• Study at the brand new Whittier College library
• Take yourself shopping on trendy Melrose street
• Study in a safe and comfortable small-town environment

Area Introduction

The weather in Whittier is generally warm and dry. In the spring, summer and fall, the temperatures range from 20C to 24C. The months of July and August are the warmest months. Temperatures in the winter drop slightly with occasional frosts and rainstorms. Evenings are usually cool, even in the summer time.

Courses

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

School Facilities

This school offers wireless internet access to students with their own portable computers.

Professional Memberships

Kaplan Aspect At Whittier College, Los Angeles is a member of the following professional organizations:

• ACCET
• AAIEP