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School - DEAN COLLEGEKaplan AspectDean CollegeWelcome to Kaplan Aspect at Dean College, Franklin.Dean College has a traditional college atmosphere, acomprehensive range of courses on offer, first-classlearning facilities and a great location in downtownFranklin.Franklin is known for its traditional New England feeland friendly locals. With a population of 30,000,Franklin provides the safety of a small town with theconvenience of a busy city (Boston) only 45 minutesaway by train. Located within a 2-hour drive from thebeaches of Cape Cod and the mountains and ski areasof New Hampshire and Vermont, Franklin is a relaxedtown which is very popular with international languagestudents.Dean College is in the centre of Franklin and has avariety of building types, from Victorian style housingto new and modern dormitories. Kaplan Aspect movedonto the campus of Dean College in August 1999 andwe are located in the E. Ross Anderson Library whichis a new and modern building that was built in the late1980s.Dean College, BostonTO VERMONTHARVARD Kaplan Aspect EducationalProgrammes in the USA areaccredited by the AccreditingCouncil for ContinuingEducation and Training.Kaplan Aspect is a member of AAIEP(American Association of IntensiveEnglish Programs), TESOL (Teachersof English to Speakers of OtherLanguages) and NAFSA (Associationfor International Educators).BOSTONCOMMONKAPLAN ASPECTDEAN COLLEGEGILETTESTADIUMTO CAPE COD &MARTHA’S VINEYARDFRANKLINKaplan Aspect at Dean College99 Main StreetFranklinUSAwww.kaplanaspect.comKAPLAN ASPECTPROVIDENCE
School - DEAN COLLEGEKaplan Aspect Dean CollegeSchool FacilitiesClassroomsClassrooms in Kaplan Aspect at Dean College are all brightand comfortable and provide students with a modern learningenvironment. All rooms are equipped with a white board or blackboardand heating.Multimedia and IT centreA Kaplan Aspect computer lab is located within the Science &Technology Centre and has 10 fully equipped internet accessiblecomputers available for Kaplan Aspect classes. Dean College alsoprovides Kaplan Aspect students with general computer labs for emailand internet use. The Dean College Campus has wireless internetaccess in all rooms, including classrooms and dorm rooms.LibraryKaplan Aspect students have full access to both the Dean Collegelibrary and the Franklin public library.Student LoungeThere is a student lounge at Dean College. It is located in the studentcentre and has a café as well as tables for eating and socialising. Thereare also common rooms in every dormitory with sofas, cable TV etc.CafeteriaThe cafeteria is in a modern building which is quite large, open and fullof natural light. The cafeteria can seat up to 300 students. It providesbuffet style food service with international food bars, a beverage bar,salad bar, dessert and ice cream bar, pizza bar, pasta bar and grillwhere food is made to order. Vending machines are located in somedormitory and classroom buildings.Sports facilitiesTennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts and playing fields forbaseball, soccer, football and lacrosse are available for use along withindoor volleyball, basketball and soccer courts. A lap swimming pool isavailable for use during the US academic year.Gym facilitiesKaplan Aspect students have full access to the College workout roomwhich has both free weights and nautilus equipment.Free doctor / Wellness CentreThis service is available when Dean College is in session. Studentsmust have an Kaplan Aspect Health form to use this facility.ResidencePlease note the Dean College residence is onlyavailable to students 18-24 years old.Dean College campusKaplan Aspect classroomYour first dayOn the first day of your course you need to reportto the E. Ross Anderson Library, where the KaplanAspect offices are located on the lower level, at8.45am (Your first day will be a Monday unlessthere is a national holiday on the Monday - in whichcase your first day will be Tuesday). Your coursewill begin with an all-day introduction, which willinclude: A welcome talk by the School Director A Placement Test to determine the level of thecourse you require Information about your classes Information about the TOEFL and TOEIC exams Information about the school and area An overview of college activities and excursions A tour of the college, including Kaplan Aspectfacilities as well as all campus facilities availableto Kaplan Aspect students Completion of forms and collection of anyoutstanding paymentsPlease bring the following with you: Passport and I-94 form (given to you at USImmigration) I-20 form (if you have an F-1 visa) Health Form Proof of Health Insurance USD 50 book deposit Minor form for students aged 17 and under USD 100 deposit and USD 30 for linen for studentsliving in a residence hall Pen and paper for notetaking purposes.On the second day you will receive informationabout your class schedule, classroom number,study level, elective course, and the hours youare to attend class. You will be assigned the mostwww.kaplanaspect.com
School -BOSTON - DEAN COLLEGEKaplan Aspect Dean CollegeLocal InformationTransport - buses and trainsThere is a free bus service for Dean and Kaplan Aspect students aroundthe town of Franklin. This transportation enables students to get tosome of the more popular destinations around town: the supermarket,restaurants, the movie theatre and a variety of other shops and placesof interest. The station, with a commuter train to Boston, is next to thecampusBanks and Post OfficeThere is a major US bank located by the campus. There are other majorbanks located in Boston. There is an on-campus post office which sellsstamps and a full post office located within a 2 minute walk of thecampus.Dean College areaDean College gymDean College libraryKaplan Aspect computer labRestaurants and cafésThere are many restaurants and cafés located close to the campus.Department stores and supermarketsDepartment stores and supermarkets are within a 20 minute walk fromthe campus. Student can also use the free bus service.Telephone and Internet CaféThere is a phone in every dormitory. Although there is no internetcafe, students can use the Dean College computer lab or the studentcomputer in the Kaplan Aspect office to e-mail. The campus is wirelessinternet accessible.Sample Activities ScheduleChurch / MosqueThere is a universalist chapel located on campus for anyone of anydenomination and there are many Christian churches within walkingdistance. There is also a mosque 15 miles away which is accessible bycar.Please note that this is a sample programme andactivities may change. See a current activitiesschedule at: www.kaplanaspect.comWeek t of LivingApproximate prices in USDSandwiches:Green salad:Chicken salad:Tuna pasta:Chicken pasta:Pizza (slice):Spaghetti: 3-4.00 3.50 6.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00Lasagne:Fish and chips:Hamburger:Cheeseburger:Hot dog: 6.00 6.00 3.50 4.00 2.00www.kaplanaspect.comTea: 2.00Coffee: 2.00Cold drink Cans: 1.00TicketsCinema: 10.00Train to Boston: 6.75 (single)Welcome new students!Shopping at the Wrentham outletsMovie nightTrip to Paints, Pottery and CraftsVisit to the Museum of ScienceCamping trip to Cape CodWeek beque nightFireworks cruise in BostonShopping at the Emerald Square MallTheatreTrip to Martha's VineyardVisit to the Museum of Fine Arts inBoston3
School - DEAN COLLEGEKaplan Aspect Dean CollegeThe TeamKaplan Aspect Dean CollegeSchool Director:Heather Del RiosHeather is available to help students with anyquestions and/or concerns they may have.She can help you adjust to life in the US andshe can also help you with any visa issuesyou may have.Academic Director:Andrea SilvaAndrea is the person to talk to if you haveany questions about your course or classes.Andrea can also help you with any questionsabout your level, extra study or your coursebooks.Housing Coordinator:Sheryl SteinbergSheryl places students in theiraccommodation and assists them withrelating to their host families or adjustingto their residence accommodation. She canalso help you to find new housing whenappropriate.Teacher and Pathways (UPS) Coordinator:Kate SteinKate is the person to talk to if you areinterested in attending college or university.She can give you information regardingadmission requirements and help you fill outapplication forms.Course InformationCoursesServices Vacation English General English Intensive English TOEFL iBT andAcademic English General Academic Year Intensive Academic Year General AcademicSemester Intensive AcademicSemester University Placementwww.kaplanaspect.com4
School - DEAN COLLEGEKaplan Aspect Dean CollegeTransfer InformationKaplan Aspect transfersStudents should arrive at Boston LoganInternational Airport (BOS).If the student has paid for the Transfer Service,they will be met outside the Customs Hall exit(international flights) or at the Baggage Claim area(domestic flights) by a greeter holding a KaplanAspect sign. The student should look carefully forthe greeter in both of these locations. If they do notsee the greeter, they should go to the InformationDesk and say “Page Brookside Transportation”,and the greeter will come find them.The student may also call Brookside Transportationdirectly at 1 617 964 4089.Dean College campusIf the student has any flight changes, missesa connecting flight, or needs help meeting theTransfer Service, they should call the Kaplan Aspectemergency number at 1 888 324 1103 for help,and be prepared to tell them their name, schoolname (Kaplan Aspect Dean College) and location.Independent TransfersTaxi- the ride will take approximately 60 minutes(from Logan Airport) and costs about 100-115 USD( 10-15% gratuity).Students booked in a homestay should go directlyto their homestay. Students booked for thedormitory should arrive at Dean College PublicSafety to check in. Public Safety is located in thelower level of Dean Hall.Valid from January 2008. Details may change. Published August 2007.www.kaplanaspect.com5
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