Key takeaways
- Kaplan International Languages was founded in 1967 and has branches in Australia across five cities: Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
- KD International announced, via its official account (in a tweet dating to 2016), a cooperation agreement with Kaplan’s global institutes to support students wishing to study at its branches.
- Kaplan also includes Kaplan Business School, specialising in business degrees, with four main campuses plus online study options.
- The British company Inspirit Capital fully acquired Kaplan Languages Group in May 2026, and the company’s name may change in future once the transitional licence ends.
- No recent official statement details the current status of the KD-Kaplan partnership, so it’s advisable to verify directly with the KD office before relying on it.
- Choosing a language institute should come after determining the English score required for your major and university — not before.
In this article
- What is Kaplan and why do students choose it?
- How did KD announce its partnership with Kaplan?
- Important notice: Kaplan’s English teaching status in Australia has changed since 2023
- Kaplan branches in Australia: official codes for each city
- Kaplan expands its presence in Saudi Arabia
- What recently changed in Kaplan’s ownership?
- Is the partnership between KD and Kaplan still active today?
- How does KD help you enrol in a language institute before your scholarship?
- Practical summary
KD International has partnered with Kaplan International Languages to support Saudi students wanting to study English at its branches worldwide, according to an announcement on the company’s official account. Kaplan is a long-established global English language institution, with a historical presence in Australia whose current status you need to understand precisely before planning to study English there. This article explains who Kaplan is, what this partnership means for you as a student preparing for a scholarship journey, and what has recently changed in English language provision within Australia and in the company’s global ownership.
What is Kaplan and why do students choose it?
Kaplan International Languages is an educational institution founded in 1967 and headquartered in London. It offers English language courses, university preparation exams and academic courses at dozens of locations worldwide —. Kaplan describes itself as having more than 80 years of experience in language teaching, positioning itself as a recognised leader in this field —.
Students usually choose Kaplan for three reasons: wide geographic coverage, which allows studying in one country before moving to another to complete university; Pathway programmes linked to partner universities; and a range of course levels, from beginner through to preparation for official English language exams. If you’re still working out which English score you need for your scholarship programme, check English language requirements for Saudi scholarships to Australia: IELTS, PTE and TOEFL scores needed before choosing an institute.
How did KD announce its partnership with Kaplan?
KD International announced via its official account on X (in a tweet dating back to 2016 — the same year the company was founded, according to) that it had signed a cooperation agreement with Kaplan’s global institutes, to provide services and support to students wishing to study at its branches worldwide. In another tweet, the company described Kaplan as "one of the best language institutes spread around the world, offering various programmes for developing English language skills."
This is what the company states about this specific partnership. We found no recent press release or published official details regarding this agreement. We recommend that, when planning your actual enrolment, you verify the current status and benefits of this partnership directly with the KD office — especially given the years that have passed since the initial announcement, and given that Kaplan’s standing in Australia itself has changed, as explained below.
Important notice: Kaplan’s English teaching status in Australia has changed since 2023
Before planning to study English with Kaplan specifically in Australia, you need this official information: according to Study Australia, the Australian government’s official site, the last enrolment intake for Kaplan International Languages programmes in Australia was in January 2023. English language provision going forward in Australia is now delivered entirely through Kaplan Business School — Study Australia. The entity "Kaplan International English (Australia) Pty Limited," which holds CRICOS code 01165D, remains officially registered, but now operates as additional support for English language students enrolled within Kaplan Business School, rather than as an independent institute in its previous form — Study Australia.
In practice, if you’re looking today to study English under the "Kaplan" umbrella in Australia, the entity you’ll actually be dealing with is Kaplan Business School, with its six campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Gold Coast, or via online study — not Kaplan International Languages in its former capacity — Kaplan Business School.
Kaplan branches in Australia: official codes for each city
It’s important to know that CRICOS code 01165D belongs specifically to the Sydney branch under the name "Kaplan International English (Australia) Pty Limited," and is not a unified code covering all cities. Each legal entity affiliated with Kaplan in Australia has a separate CRICOS code:
Table: Legal entities and CRICOS codes for Kaplan in Australia
| City | Legal entity | CRICOS code |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (City) | Kaplan International English (Australia) Pty Limited | 01165D |
| Sydney (Manly) | Kaplan International (Manly) Pty Limited | 02362B |
| Perth | Kaplan International (Perth) Pty Limited | 01784K |
| Brisbane | Kaplan International (Brisbane) Pty Limited | 02369F |
| Melbourne and Adelaide | Kaplan International (Melbourne & Adelaide) Pty Limited | 03008A |
This data is according to Kaplan Australia’s official page — Kaplan Australia. As noted, actual English language provision moved to Kaplan Business School from 2023, and these codes relate to the older legal entities that remain registered.
Alongside this, Kaplan operates Kaplan Business School, which specialises in internationally recognised business courses and degrees, with six campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Gold Coast, plus online study options — Kaplan Business School.
If you’re comparing several language institutes in Australia rather than just Kaplan, the guide English language institutes in Australia: duration, cost and how to choose can help with a comprehensive comparison.
Kaplan expands its presence in Saudi Arabia
Arab News reported that Kaplan is preparing to expand its business in the Middle East and North Africa region via a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, while continuing to support students across 30 schools in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Ireland — Arab News. This expansion, according to the same source, comes as the Kingdom relies on Vision 2030 for major investment in education and skills development, with the Saudi Ministry of Investment facilitating procedures for foreign investors in this sector — Arab News.
This news relates to a specific part of Kaplan’s professional business in particular markets, and does not specifically mention its Australian branches. Don’t confuse it with Kaplan Business School in Sydney, Melbourne and elsewhere.
What recently changed in Kaplan’s ownership?
In an important development that every student researching "Kaplan" today should know: the British company Inspirit Capital has fully acquired Kaplan Languages Group (which includes Kaplan International Languages) from the parent Kaplan company, with the deal completing on 1 May 2026 —. Following the acquisition, the group includes more than 20 language schools across eight countries, serving students from 140 countries worldwide —.
According to the acquiring company, Kaplan International Languages will continue using the "Kaplan" name under a transitional licence from the Kaplan company, pending the launch of a new, independent brand name and identity —. In practice, this means the "Kaplan" name you see today may change in future, while business education (Kaplan Business School) in Australia remains part of a different arm of the parent company’s operations, within the English provision arrangements explained above.
Is the partnership between KD and Kaplan still active today?
The announcement available to us regarding this cooperation dates back to the same year KD itself was founded (2016). We found no recent update or official statement detailing the status of the agreement after all these changes in English provision within Australia and in Kaplan’s global ownership. It’s best, practically speaking, to contact the KD International office directly to confirm the current benefits of enrolling with Kaplan (whether through Kaplan Business School in Australia or Kaplan International Languages branches in other countries), and to check on any discounts or facilitations actually available to the company’s students — especially since KD has announced other, better-documented and more recently updated partnerships, such as its partnership with Study Group, for which it received a distinguished performance certificate —.
How does KD help you enrol in a language institute before your scholarship?
Regardless of the details of any specific partnership, KD International’s stated role is to help you choose and enrol in the right language institute as part of its consulting services and language programmes. This matters especially if your university admission is a conditional offer requiring English language study — a situation permitted under the scholarship system only in non-English-speaking countries, according to Ruwad track conditions on the Ministry of Education website, while most other scholarship pathways require a final, unconditional offer.
Practical steps before enrolling in any language institute
- Determine the English score required for your major and target university first — not the other way round.
- Confirm the identity of the entity you’ll actually be studying with (Kaplan Business School or another provider), and verify its correct CRICOS code if you’ll need a student visa subclass 500 for it.
- Ask whether the institute is linked to a Pathway programme with an approved university under your scholarship track.
- Compare duration and cost across more than one institute before deciding.
- Contact the KD office to confirm the latest updates on partnerships and actual available discounts, and the current status of the Kaplan agreement specifically, following recent changes.
If you’re still at the stage of choosing your university and pathway before thinking about a language institute, these resources may help: University admission in Australia for Saudi students: the complete step-by-step guide and Ruwad scholarship track: conditions, majors, universities and how to apply.
Practical summary
Kaplan is a long-established institution, and KD International announced a partnership with it many years ago. However, the status of English language teaching with Kaplan in Australia changed as of January 2023 (now delivered through Kaplan Business School), and Kaplan Languages’ global ownership changed fundamentally in 2026. Before booking a place based on the "Kaplan" name alone, verify the current partnership status and details directly with the KD office, and confirm the identity of the entity and the correct CRICOS code under which you’ll actually be enrolled.
Frequently asked questions
Kaplan is a global English language teaching institution founded in 1967, with branches in Australia and several other countries. Students choose it for its wide geographic reach and academic preparation programmes linked to partner universities.
The available announcement about this partnership dates back to 2016, and we found no recent official update on its details. It’s best to contact the KD office directly to confirm its current status.
Kaplan International English has branches in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, operating under CRICOS code 01165D — the official register for institutions accredited to accept international students.
Yes. Inspirit Capital acquired Kaplan Languages Group in May 2026, and will continue using the Kaplan name temporarily under a transitional licence until a new, independent brand identity is launched.
No. Most scholarship pathways require a final, unconditional university offer, and conditional offers requiring English study are only permitted under specific circumstances within certain pathways. Check your specific pathway’s requirements before enrolling in any language institute.
Official sources
- Kaplan Business School — Study Australia – حكومة أستراليا
- Kaplan expands into MENA with new Riyadh office — Arab News
- شروط مسار الرواد — وزارة التعليم السعودية
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