Kaplan International Center is located on the campus of Highline Community College (HCC) in scenic Des Moines, Washington. Located just 18 miles/30 minutes south of downtown Seattle, it is the perfect study environment; a quiet and safe campus overlooking the mountains and water, but easy to get to the excitement of Seattle by public bus or car. Studying English on the Highline campus offers you a unique study experience. Students are required to pay a small campus fee which will give you access to excellent campus facilities including a student union with bistro, coffee shop, live music and games area. There is also a 100,000 volume library, a fitness center, 1500 computers and wireless internet access. These are priceless opportunities to meet other students from the United States and across the world. The college environment will inspire you to excel at language study and sharpen your English skills.

If you are interested in pursuing a college degree, the close relationship between Kaplan and Highline Community College makes it very easy to transfer to the college. Upon completion of the Kaplan English Program Higher-Intermediate level, students can transfer without taking the TOEFL®. We also offer a Foundation program that offers simultaneous study at both Kaplan and Highline at a highly discounted price.