Kaplan Aspect Berkeley

Located at the east end of the San Francisco bay area, Berkeley is a hub of student activity, centred around its famous university. As a student here you can spend time in the local museums, bookshops, cafes and restaurants, or take a short ride to downtown San Francisco. Kaplan Aspect is located in Berkeley Square, in the heart of the city’s academic community and just two blocks away from the world-famous University of California at Berkeley.

Students at our Berkeley school can prepare for entry to the University of California, Berkeley extension and International Diploma Programmes. We offer help with applications and essay review seminars, and our students are encouraged to take UC Berkeley campus tours.

Excellent location 2 blocks from a world-famous university
Computer rooms with free internet access
A library with self-study materials
Wireless Internet throughout the centre
Organised UC Berkeley campus tours available from the school

Accommodation

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

Kaplan Aspect Berkeley offers residence accommodation options to its students. The residences offer twin and single rooms and are close to the school.

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.

Visit Alcatraz, a former island prison that is now a National Park – you can take an audio tour through the prison and get a wonderful view of the city
Enjoy a cultural display by the Berkeley Opera Company
Explore the parks and urban forests in Berkeley that are ideal for picnics!
Watch San Francisco’s baseball team ‘The San Francisco Giants’ play at SBC Park, with beautiful Bay views and delicious garlic fries
Soak up the atmosphere at one of the many great festivals at the Berkeley Marina
Spend a day at Fisherman’s Wharf – watch the sea lions sunning themselves
Take a cable car ride over Nob Hill and out to Fisherman’s Wharf – hang on tight!
Visit San Francisco’s many wonderful and diverse neighbourhoods, from Chinatown to Pacific Heights
Visit the Takara Sake USA – the Japanese sake-tasting museum

Area Introduction

The best time of year is autumn, when consistently sunny, warm and bright days are almost 100% guaranteed. The average temperature is about 25C, although heat waves into the 30Cs are not uncommon. Winter tends to be cooler and rainier with average temperatures of about 10C. Berkeley does not get any snow and temperatures seldom drop below 0C.

Courses

Professional Memberships

Kaplan Aspect Berkeley is a member of the following professional organizations:

ACCET
AAIEP

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