• All individuals regardless of gender identification and sexuality are expected to be treated equally and should always be treated fairly. • American people talk to strangers in public areas. This is a great way to practice English, but caution should be taken. You should not give out your address and telephone number, or accept inappropriate invitations. • “Please” and “Thank you” are widely used in the US. Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information. Local Customs • If you leave your Kaplan International Languages course without informing us, your Form I-20 (if applicable) will be terminated and you may fall out of status. • You must attend all classes. If you do not attend your representative will be informed. If you do not then improve your attendence you may be issued a notice of expulsion.
• The US is a culturally diverse nation where people of all ethnic backgrounds are treated equally. • People in North America leave a tip for good service in restaurants, hair salons and other places. The tip rate at most restaurants is about 20–22% of the bill and is not usually included. Fast-food is not tipped unless it is delivered. Porters in stations, airports and hotels should be tipped approximately $1 per bag. Taxi drivers are generally given a 15-20% tip. • Be on time for all your lessons. • Always tell Kaplan International Languages if you are going to be absent from school for any reason and tell your host if you are going away overnight. • If you commit a criminal offence or have to be severely disciplined you will be sent home. We will also inform the immigration authorities.
Kaplan International Languages Rules
US public holidays
New Year Day
1-Jan-26
Martin Luther King Day
19-Jan- 26
Memorial Day
25-May-26
Juneteenth
19-Jun-26
Independence Day
3-Jul-26
Labor Day
7-Sep-26
Thanksgiving
26-Nov-26
Day after Thanksgiving
27-Nov-26
The above dates are observed as holidays in the year. If you arrive on a week where the Monday is a holiday, your first day of school will be a Tuesday
Christmas Day
25-Dec-26
Day After Christmas Day
28-Dec-26
Holiday Policy
Academic Year Abroad students | There are preset holiday dates for all Academic Year Abroad students. These dates depend on your start date and cannot be changed. Please check with the school if you are not sure when these are. School closures | The school will be closed from December 21st 2026 to December 28th 2026 with an additional closure for New Years on January 1st 2027.
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